Tagged: Sandpoint High School
‘American never was America to me’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
I wrote a snippet titled, “On a more bitter note…” in the June 12 “Junk Drawer,” wherein I argued that members of my generation are …
Self-sufficiency, compassion and the philosophy of ‘chugal’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The green-thumbed students at Lake Pend Oreille High School have been giving back to the community by building and maintaining gardens of all shapes and …
SHS teams qualify for world’s largest student rocketry competition
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In an unprecedented turn of events, two Sandpoint High School teams qualified for the 2025 national championship of the Aerospace Industries Association’s American Rocketry Challenge, …
From SHS to NYC
By Conor Baranski
Reader Contributor
From March 10-15, 20 students and three chaperones of SHS’s honors-level International Relations class trekked to the heart of New York City to attend the …
Casting for a cause
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sometimes, inspiration comes from unexpected places. When Jess Westbrook had the idea to use fly fishing as a tool to support children in foster care, …
Update on James E. Russell Sports Center shows lower-than-anticipated revenue
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Planning and Community Development Director Jason Welker recently walked the council and mayor through an update on the James E. Russell Sports Center, which has …
Local school leaders respond to gov’s signing of ‘school choice’ H.B. 93
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 into law Feb. 27, providing $50 million of public money to support payments of between $5,000 and …
International Wildlife Film Festival raises funds for local students
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
As part of Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival, The Hive (207 N. First Ave.) will host a special showing of the International Wildlife Film Festival’s 2024 lineup …
Love abounds: Valentine’s for Seniors program celebrates five years of sharing love
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
About five years ago, Donna Price saw a group in Coeur d’Alene creating Valentine’s cards for their local veterans. Price decided to participate and brought …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 
