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  • Dear Avery School District Families,

  • It's been an amazing start to what is sure to be an exciting school year filled with opportunities to grow and learn.

  • Early learning is in their new (to them) building which is a much more suitable learning environment for our littlest learners. Early learning staff members are working through Ages and Stages of Development and Idaho's Early Learning Guidelines to guide appropriate and engaging activities tailored to their specific students.

  • K-8 is back to utilizing all 3 classrooms in the schoolhouse. More learning spaces is much better for behavior management and student focus.

  • Staff members are adapting to a new ELA curriculum and hyper focused on our District's Promise Standards in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

  • In the past few weeks, I've had the honor of witnessing student collaboration and presentation techniques as middle school students became experts in Native American tribes and taught their classmates, elementary students monitoring their own behavior and focus and suggesting or requesting alternative seating arrangements to help them be better, more focused students, and our smallest elementary students supporting each other's learning as they practice letter names, sounds, and decoding with their partners. These are all positive signs of high engagement and future success!

  • Students are eager to meet with our counselor, Mrs. Rose, each week. If you'd like Mrs. Rose to meet with your student, make sure to send back our permission slip that was included in student registration materials.

  • IDFY had their kick-off donut party last week. Our middle school advisory group is spearheading upcoming Red Ribbon Week and planning activities for their younger schoolmates.

  • It is a pleasure working with the staff and students of the Avery School District each day. This is a very special place to be.

  • 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
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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.
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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.