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Educating Students for Over 100 Years
  • Dear Avery School District Families,

  • Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Preparing for a new school year is a giant team effort. So much behind-the-scenes work is currently going into District grounds, buildings, programs, and professional development. We want to give a shout-out to our summer admin, maintenance, and transportation crews who have accomplished the following and more:

  • Beautiful grounds and classrooms
  • Fresh paint
  • Shampooed and waxed floors
  • New signage
  • Updated office building
  • New Early Learning space
  • Updated technology
  • Student Transportation Annual Summer Conference
  • Bus driver training
  • Idaho School Administrators Annual Summer Conference

  • Summer crews have put in countless hours to make sure school buildings and programs are ready at the start of the school year and to commit to a school year full of student experiences that will encourage growth and exploration for all students.
  • While the classrooms are quiet for a little while longer, we are eagerly awaiting another fantastic school year with your children.
  • As parents and guardians, you are the driving force behind your child’s future. And we want to support you by providing tools, resources, and experiences to help all children be successful in whatever future pathway they take. We offer strong literacy foundations, individualized support, and academic rigor to best support students. We are here to work alongside you to help your student recognize their strengths, set goals, and take ownership of their education. When schools and homes are aligned, students have a clear roadmap to success.
  • To get started on the right track, this newsletter includes information that you need for the start of the year.

  • Thank you for choosing us. We are excited for the year to come.

  • Sincerely,


  • Megan Sindt
  • Superintendent
  • Msindt@sd394.com
  • (208)245-2479

Enrollment is Open!

Do you want to be a part of an exciting district with a laser focus on student achievement and unique experiences that help students grow and thrive? The Avery School District is currently accepting open-enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Preference is given to in-district students. Seats are open until filled. Per Idaho Code 33-1402, the district may deny a transfer application for the following reasons:(a) The pupil was expelled by the pupil’s previous district;(b) The pupil has a documented history of significant disciplinary issues;(c) The pupil has a conviction or adjudication for any of the offenses under section 20-525A(5), Idaho Code, or chapter 9, 61, or 66, title 18, Idaho Code;(d) The pupil has a documented history of chronic absenteeism; or(e) The receiving district does not have space available pursuant to section 33-1409, Idaho Code. Where applicable, a denial may include information about other schools that are below maximum enrollment. Out-of-District families who enroll their children in the Avery School District have the ability to meet the school bus at any of its in-district stops along the St. Joe River Road rather than personally transporting their children to and from the school house each day thus saving valuable time and fuel. Complete your child's registration or open-enrollment application today!
2026-2027 In-District or Returning Student Registration
Open-Enrollment Application for out-of-district students

Rooted in Community, Educating the Next Generation

We are proud to be able to continue Calder School's Early Learning Program for the 2026-2027 school year with the help of the Innovia Foundation and the Idaho Community Foundation!

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Avery, Calder, Clarkia School District #394

Avery School District 394 welcomes learners from Avery, Calder, and Clarkia. As the dedicated public school district in Calder, ID, and nearby communities, we provide quality education in our area. Our local K-8 school, the Calder School, has a maximum student capacity of 20 per year. Currently, 14 students are enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade, with a vacancy for 6 students in grades K-8. We are currently accepting open enrollment applications for the Calder Elementary and Junior High School. We are also accepting waitlist applications for the ACC Virtual School for the 2026-2027 school year.

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School Calendar

School Week Schedule
The Calder School operates on a four-day school week. This allows students, teachers, and families to attend medical appointments and other engagements without impacting school attendance. The arrangement also allows us to meet the state-required seat time for students and schedule meetings and professional development for staff on Fridays rather than on a normal school day.
School Year
While Avery School District 394 values time with our students and takes great pride in their academic achievements and our staff’s professionalism, we also recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones. That is why Calder School students begin each school year in September after Labor Day and are released for the summer before the Memorial Day holiday in May. In order for students to get the most out of their time in school, an average of Friday school day is scheduled per month.
Releasing for the summer before the Memorial Day holiday in May allows students and teachers to enjoy a significant summer break to reflect, relax, and recharge before the next school year begins.

Calder Weather Station

Administration and Staff

Superintendent
Principal and Curriculum Director
Teachers
Early Learning Programming
Title 1 Paraprofessional
Office Manager/Public Records Custodian

Custodian

Information Technology
Kayla Willett
Transportation and Maintenance

Avery Administration Office

The Avery Administration Office is in a portable building above and to the right of the Calder School.

Contact Information

Mailing AddressPO Box 7 Avery, ID 83802

Driving Directions

The Calder School and the Avery Administration Office are 24 miles from St. Maries on the St. Joe River Road in Calder, ID at #1 Schoolhouse Hill Lane. After turning left to Calder from the St. Joe River Road, you are on Elk Prairie Road. Go through town and turn right on North Side Road, go up the hill 100 yards, and turn left into the school parking lot.
Important Note
The road from Wallace to Avery over Moon Pass is closed in the winter and can be hazardous in the fall and spring. Additionally, Gold Pass from Montana is closed after the first snowfall.