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The Distinguished Schools Program, a project of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA), recognizes federally-funded schools from each state for their outstanding achievements in education. Each year, up to two schools per state are chosen as National ESEA Distinguished Schools, underscoring the prestigious nature of this honor, and selected schools are recognized for effectively leveraging their ESEA federal funds to enhance educational outcomes for all students – including those who are economically disadvantaged. This national recognition highlights your school’s exceptional student achievement and ongoing commitment to educational excellence in 2025.

Edahow Elementary School showed exceptional student performance and academic growth in ISAT scores, ranking in the top 15% of schools in Idaho for growth, for both ELA and Math, which is Category 1 for nomination.

Check out Edahow's story of success.

In November, Edahow's student council ran a food drive for the holiday season. We lined our halls with non-perishable food for an entire week. The turn out was incredible and we were able to donate over 3,000 items to help our community. Our student council worked so hard boxing it all up and helping load it onto a truck. Thank you to everyone who donated to help families in need this holiday season. Great job Edahow Eagles!

Edahow Elementary was visited by Zoo Idaho's Curator of Education, Dan Albro and Aggie the desert tortoise.

Dan led a school-wide educational assembly about native Idaho animals that Edahow learners found engaging and fun. After, Dan and Aggie visited each classroom.

On Monday, September 15, Edahow 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers requested a professional development session from district coaches on implementation of SchoolAI. The purpose was for teachers to learn how to use this program to help teach writing, and to help Edahow learners improve their writing skills.

On Friday, September 19, SchoolAI was already being implemented in Edahow 5th grade classes taught by Megan Bullock and Kelsie Olson. District coaches Kimberly Thompson and Janelle Arvas stepped in to help facilitate the lesson and support Edahow staff and learners.

We truly are More Together.

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This week, Edahow Elementary kicked off our first Intervention Management Team (IMT) meetings of the year!

These meetings bring together our principal, interventionist, special education teacher, and grade-level teams to focus on one important goal: helping every Edahow learner succeed.

During IMT, teachers review student progress, celebrate growth, and collaborate on strategies to support at-risk learners so they can achieve at least a year’s growth in a year’s time. We also look at ways to ensure all students are challenged at just the right level to keep their learning moving forward.

IMT meetings happen every six weeks and are built on the Response to Intervention (RtI) model, giving us a structured way to problem-solve, plan, and provide the best support possible for every learner.

Edahow Elementary wrapped up their 4th Annual Kolor Kraze Fun Run, hosted by the amazing Edahow PTO — and it was a blast!

True to tradition, the weather was chilly and wet, but that didn’t stop the fun!

Learners showed off their energy in the run, danced to a live DJ , tried their luck at the silent auction , and even got to toss color on their brave teachers and staff!

The day was packed with smiles, school spirit, and unforgettable memories. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a colorful success!

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At Edahow Elementary, exciting things are happening, making it a school where innovation, learning, and community come together in the best way possible.

One of the standout new initiatives this year was the arrival of 15 Wonder Robots, funded by the dedicated Edahow PTO. These robots are not just toys—they're educational tools, designed to supplement the curriculum in math, science, and the state's new computer science standards. Mrs. Macarthur, a passionate 4th-grade teacher, has taken the lead in training her colleagues on how to incorporate the robots into their classrooms. With the district’s support and a rental process that gives all schools access to different robots, Edahow students are gaining hands-on experience in coding and robotics, enhancing their problem-solving skills and deepening their understanding of these subjects.

While technology is driving learning in the classroom, Edahow’s connection to the community continues to be just as strong. Recently, the school had the honor of hosting firefighters from the Pocatello Fire Department, as part of a two-week reading challenge that encouraged students to dive deeper into stories. The firefighters didn't just come to talk about fire safety—they read books to students, answered curious questions about their job, and made sure the learners understood the vital role they play in keeping the community safe. The visit was a hit with students who loved the chance to learn firsthand from local heroes.

And then, of course, there was the Deleta Skate Night—a long-standing tradition at Edahow, organized by the PTO. For years, families have come together for a night of fun and skating, and this year was no different. The PTO rented out the Deleta skating rink, where students, parents, and teachers alike laced up their skates, enjoyed some pizza, and bonded over a few laps around the rink. It was an event full of laughter, friendly competition, and a sense of unity that only moments like this can create.

From tech innovation in the classroom to strengthening ties with the local community and fostering school spirit, Edahow Elementary continues to be a hub of positive change, where learning and fun go hand in hand. Whether it's coding robots, reading with firefighters, or skating with friends, these experiences are building memories and skills that will last a lifetime.

Jeminee Ternus, the author of "You Are A Match For Your Mountain," came to Edahow and shared her story with us.

Edahow Elementary teachers have been working on their Individual Professional Learning Plan (IPLP) goals, as well as their Student Growth Objective (SGO) goals. These goals are set in the fall by teachers and other certified staff. Each teacher has an IPLP that they choose that is a professional area of development he or she will focus on improving throughout the year. The SGO is a measure of student growth based on various student growth measures including Istation, ISAT practice, IEP goals or other measures. These goals are required by the state as accountability measures for certified staff.

In this photo, Edahow teachers work on creating goals for the school year.

Edahow Elementary had Student Council officer candidates gave election speeches for the upcoming election. Many brave learners wrote and delivered speeches in front of all of Edahow’s 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The candidates seeking leadership positions did an excellent job in this difficult task.

Edahow’s Student Council is a leadership representative body that gives willing students a hand in serving the school and representing their classmates.

Computer Repair Technician Nick Fullmer speaks to Edahow teachers about things to look for in order to keep student Chromebooks functioning properly. He also outlined the plan for teachers to use in order to streamline the Chromebook repair process to ensure all learners have functioning technology.

Edahow kindergarten learners got a chance for an introduction to basic coding through an activity with Ozobots. Technology Specialist, Janelle Arvas, worked in conjunction with Edahow kindergarten teacher Sophie Blake to bring this opportunity to Edahow which give learners a chance to manipulate the Ozobot robots with coding squares.

The United States Forest Service (USFS) firefighters recently made a visit to Edahow Elementary School. They hosted three different sessions based on grade-levels. The USFS firefighters had several interesting and informative stations that learners got to participate in. They learned about aging trees (and were able to spend time aging trees themselves) forest fire prevention and the effects of forest fires on the flora and fauna. Additionally, they were able to see what gear firefighters use and even did a little spraying with the fire hoses. It was an awesome event and made possible by the generosity of the USFS.