KTEC Levy Election Scheduled for August 24
The Post Falls, Lakeland and Coeur d’ Alene School Districts will be conducting a School Plant Facilities Levy Election on August 24 to fund a joint professional technical center for area students.
The Kootenai Technical Education Center would start with four programs — health occupations, welding, construction and automotive and diesel. Additional programs, such as hospitality, tourism, drafting, manufacturing, information technology, airframe and power plant mechanics, and painting could be added later as student interest develops and funds allow.
Post
Falls
School District
’s
share of the levy (based on market value and enrollment) is $1,125,254 per year for two years. A Post Falls School District resident who owns a $200,000 home and qualifies for the Homeowner’s Exemption would pay approximately $55 each year for two years. Because Post Falls School District will be reducing other taxes, even if this levy is approved, Post Falls taxpayers will see decreased taxes in 2011. Please click on this link for more information and for an Absentee Ballot Application form. More information can be found at http://www.pfsd.com/uploads/ktec.pdf.
Class of 2010 Receive $1,700,000
Member of the Post Falls High School Class of 2010 have been offered over $1,700,000 worth of college scholarship money. This is the highest dollar amount for scholarships in PFHS history. Many of the recipients received their awards during the annual scholarship awards ceremony held on the evening of May 24. A few of the scholarships are as follows:
| Mona Ali |
Idaho Robert Lee Promise |
$1,000 |
| Richelle Ashburn |
Seattle University |
$160,000 |
| Sarah Beck |
Eastern Washington University |
$2,400 |
| Rebecca Bauman |
U.S. Air Force Academy |
$400,000 |
| Ludlow Chase |
Army Military Intelligence |
$120,000 |
| Carly Culhane |
Schneidmiller Scholarship |
$29,524 |
| Tyson Durbin |
"Go On" Scholarship |
$5,000 |
| Joshua Erickson |
U. of I. Leadership |
$1,000 |
| Krista Howard |
University of Dallas |
$100,000 |
| Jordan Johnston |
Whitworth Legacy |
$7,000 |
| Emily Loe |
Gonzaga Academic |
$4,000 |
| Danielle Meehan |
North Idaho Presidential |
$5,300 |
| Heidi Mueller |
Junior Miss Award |
$1,250 |
| Taryn Rossmiller |
Royal Neighbors |
$1,000 |
| Michael Rouse |
Empire Vending |
$500 |
| Meaghan Slaney |
PF Kiwanis |
$1,000 |
| Jessica Smart |
WSU Academic |
$36,000 |
| Josh Wilhelm |
Arizona State |
$4,000 |
District Honors Staff
Post
Falls
School District
and the Post Falls Education Association sponsored the annual year-end Awards Banquet on May 20 to celebrate staff accomplishments and impending retirees. Over 100 staff, family members and friends attended the affair. Twelve retirees were honored for their service to the district along with staff members whose job performances in 2009-2010 were exemplary. A special note of appreciation goes to Numerica Credit Union and Parker Toyota Scion for sponsoring the retirees and their guests. The award winners are as follows:
Building Teacher and Support Person of the Year
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BUILDING
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TEACHER
|
SUPPORT STAFF
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| Frederick Post Kindergarten |
Lisa Edinger |
Michele Lewey |
| Mullan Trail Elementary |
Courtney Curtis |
Betty Wilkerson |
| Ponderosa Elementary |
Anne Bryan |
Jill Stowers |
| Prairie View Elementary |
Jamie Pine |
Laurie Reynolds |
| Seltice Elementary |
Alice Page |
Nancy Ingalls |
| West Ridge Elementary |
Vicki Loberg |
April Kahabka |
| Post Falls Middle School |
Carol Jackson |
Judy Grolla |
| River City Middle School |
Ben Johnson |
Melissa Heck |
| New Vision High School |
Jim Freeman |
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| Post Falls High School |
Lara Schoener |
Pam Mitchell |
Retirees
| Charlie Alexander |
19 Years |
Post Falls Middle School |
| Marilyn Cain |
16 Years |
Seltice Elementary |
| Carol Carlson |
33 Years |
Post Falls High School |
| Jon Coffin |
27 Years |
River City Middle School |
| Greg Cossette |
36 Years |
Post Falls High School |
| John 'Skip' Eagle |
5 Years |
Post Falls High School |
| Sandra Newell |
27 Years |
Prairie View Elementary |
| Judy Owens |
14 Years |
Mullan Trail Elementary |
| Kathy Schroeder |
15 Years |
Post Falls Middle School |
| Dave Smith |
19 Years |
New Vision High School |
| Gail Teeter |
21 Years |
Ponderosa Elementary |
| Jon Wilkerson |
33 Years |
District Office |
Reverse Job Fair a Major Success
On May 5, over 250 Post Falls High School, New Vision Alternative High School, Mountain View High School and Genesis Prep senior students participated in the fourth annual Post Falls chamber of Commerce Reverse Job Fair. The Reverse Job Fair is an event in which students choose and conduct research for a career field they are most interested in after graduation. The students create a portfolio and display that they present on the day of the event and are given the opportunity to practice their interview skills with professionals in their chosen career field. Approximately 200 business professionals representing a variety of occupations were on hand to meet with and interview the students regarding their chosen occupation. In turn the students interviewed the adults to gather more information. Several students were awarded college scholarship money. The $3500 of scholarships were sponsored by the North Idaho Manufacturing Consortium, PostFallsSchool District, NorthIdahoCollege and the Business, Education and Workforce Development Committee of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce.
Middle School Receives Grant
Diane Haney's Young Living class at PFMS recently received a “Cooking for All” grant to install a kitchen for students in wheelchairs. The Young Living classes use the kitchens for practical, hands-on life skills through cooking. Because the kitchens have standard height countertops, it’s difficult for students in wheelchairs to actively participate in the cooking labs. The grant, which was used to build countertops at regulation height for wheelchairs and install an additional oven, was donated by the Herbert D. McAvoy Fund of the Idaho Community Foundation.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selected
Andrew Schwartzmeyer was recently selected as the 2010 Post Falls High School Valedictorian. Andrew has a 4.274 grade point average while taking a vigorous academic course schedule of advanced placement and honors courses. Andrew has been involved in numerous extra curricular activities including band, debate, cross country and tennis as well as serving as a member of the American Legion Honor Guard. For the past two years he has been the captain of the Knowledge Bowl Team. Andrew is the son of Jack and Amy Schwartzmeyer.
Joshua Erickson was named this year’s Salutatorian. Josh has a 4.228 grade point average and has taken the majority of advanced placement and honors courses available. Josh is a National Merit finalist as well. This is an honor given to the top one half of one percent of high school seniors based on their academic performance and their involvement in the school community. Josh is an active member in the Boys Scouts, the PFHS Forestry Club, and the National Honor Society as well as competing in wrestling. He serves as the co-President of Key Club. Joshua is the son of Alan and Sheri Erickson.
Smith Named American Legion Educator of the Year
New Vision High School teacher/counselor Dave Smith was recently named American Legion Teacher of the Year. Mr. Smith has been a teacher and counselor for nearly 40 years and has been with Post Falls School District for the past 20 years. Mr. Smith’s most recent assignment has been as counselor at NVHS. He has directed the district’s work experience program which provides opportunities for students to learn “on the job” at local businesses. Before coming to Post Falls, Mr. Smith taught at United States military bases overseas. His primary assignment was at a base in the former West Germany. After coming to NVHS, he was one of the primary architects of the highly successful greenhouse project and the student store. Mr. Smith is retiring at the end of this school year.