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The 2025-26 school year by the numbers! 716 students graduated from our high schools. Nearly 600 students will receive $...
06/08/2026

The 2025-26 school year by the numbers!

716 students graduated from our high schools.

Nearly 600 students will receive $3.2 million in college scholarships, including 2 National Merit Scholars.

96 students received certifications from the Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC).

63 students earned associate degrees from North Idaho College.

06/08/2026

Kerri Sommars is named the Idaho Student Transportation Special Needs Driver of the Year for her care, compassion and service to students and parents. Great job Kerri!

Milestone alert -- 359 Lake City High School seniors graduated today, marking a major life accomplishment. Their journey...
06/06/2026

Milestone alert -- 359 Lake City High School seniors graduated today, marking a major life accomplishment. Their journey into adulthood is just beginning. We salute their achievements and wish them nothing but future success!

Lake City student excels at darn near everything.Between earning a 4.34 GPA, completing an associate degree through Nort...
06/06/2026

Lake City student excels at darn near everything.

Between earning a 4.34 GPA, completing an associate degree through North Idaho College, leading multiple student organizations, editing the yearbook, competing in athletics and working a part-time job, Lake City High School Salutatorian Mackian Blomer has made the most of every opportunity available to him.

“I try to do the most I can every day,” said Mackian. “I put something on my plate, I might as well go do it. It’s fun.”

That philosophy has helped him become one of Lake City’s top students while building a resume that spans academics, athletics, leadership and service.

Blomer knew he was in the running for top academic honors at the start of his senior year. Yet his focus shifted from class rank to another goal: earning his associate degree before graduating from high school.

“I had switched gears to focus from earning Valedictorian or Salutatorian to getting my associate degree from North Idaho College, so I was a little surprised to get the nod,” said Mackian. “It’s great. The hardest part is juggling all of the time issues.”

Mackian plans to study neuroscience at Boise State University next fall and eventually attend medical school.

“I have always loved psychology and I have played sports, so I am very interested in how the body and nervous system work together,” said Mackian. “I plan on going to medical school afterwards.”

Beyond academics, Mackian has immersed himself in school life. He serves as an officer in both Student Council and Key Club, a Kiwanis-sponsored service organization. He is also editor of the yearbook and a talented photographer and videographer for the school.

Through his work with the yearbook and school media, Mackian has spent countless hours documenting student life, athletic events and school activities, helping preserve memories and tell the stories of his classmates.

His involvement extends beyond the classroom. Mackian played football and competed in track and field while also earning the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America.

His biggest takeaway from high school is simple.

“Don’t be afraid to try things,” said Mackian. “I have been able to do so many things or go so many places I would never have experienced just because I was willing to try new things like photography or an advanced class. Trying new things opens doors for opportunities.”

Erik Pierce might be considered an old soul. His friends joke about it and considering how he talks about his life goals...
06/06/2026

Erik Pierce might be considered an old soul. His friends joke about it and considering how he talks about his life goals and aspirations, he sounds like a Zen master instead of an 18-year-old bound for college.

“I have been called an old man since I was seven years old,” said Erik. “People have said I have gotten younger as I have gotten older. In the orchestra, I am called the funkiest old person.”

Lake City High School’s Valedictorian and he will graduate with a 4.35 grade point average, making him the top student in his class.

“Like a lot of accomplishments, it’s a nice moment. It took a lot of work, a lot of dedication and a lot of discipline to get there,” said Erik. “But for me it’s not something that defines who I am.”

Erik says he cares about people and the environment. His resume includes earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America. He also volunteers on the ski patrol and is a lifelong skier. He learned about bee keeping while at Lake City and says he has never been stung.

“I love being outdoors and far more comfortable than being indoors in some situations,” he said. “Being able to work on systems and designs that further the environment like fish ladders that help fish overcome dams is what I want to work on.”

Pierce plans to attend Washington State University to pursue a career involving the environment.

“The most important thing is being able to build myself a life where I can be surrounded by the people I care about, work with the people I care about and do the things that I am passionate about,” said Erik. “Money is nice, don’t get me wrong. Money gives us the opportunity to do the things we want to do and me being able to support the people I care about.”

Advanced weights, orchestra and AP U.S. History and AP Language were among Erik’s favorite courses. He plays the viola, saying expressing math and science into music appeals to him.

“I am passionate about music,” he said. “I love the mixture of passion and organization. I love balancing discipline and organization and mixing creativity and improvisation in my life in general.”

Pierce believes that approach to music has served him well academically. He would map out his weekly schedule meticulously with check lists and day-to-day to dos – with an element of winging it.

“If I am noticing I am slowing down, I might just hang out with a friend and have fun,” said Erik. “I have been lucky to be supported by wise and amazing people.”

Congratulations to the 297 Coeur d'Alene High School seniors who graduated Friday night. You made it! Celebrate your acc...
06/06/2026

Congratulations to the 297 Coeur d'Alene High School seniors who graduated Friday night. You made it! Celebrate your accomplishment and get ready for the next exciting chapter of your lives. Great job Vikings!

It's hard to keep up with Brady Gatten.His mind moves at lightning speed, jumping from chemistry to theater to the futur...
06/05/2026

It's hard to keep up with Brady Gatten.

His mind moves at lightning speed, jumping from chemistry to theater to the future of technology. That curiosity has helped make him one of Coeur d'Alene High School's top students and earned him the distinction of salutatorian with a 4.52 grade-point average.

When Brady earned a perfect score on an AP Chemistry exam, he described the experience as "exhilarating." After spending countless hours preparing, he felt ready for every question.

"I believe the recognition is nice, but I have a sense of pride in all of the work I have done here," Brady said.

Among his favorite classes was AP Chemistry, taught by Erik Karns.
"Mr. Karns is one of the greatest teachers ever," Brady said. "Despite the class being very, very difficult, he makes it incredibly fun."

Brady's passion for learning extends beyond science. He also performed in the CHS theater program's production of Hadestown: Teen Edition.

"I do it because of the art we get to create, and I have a lot of friends in theater," he said.

What makes Brady unique is the way he approaches the world. He can recall teachers, assignments and schools from throughout his academic career, and he traces his love of learning to a moment in second grade.

After school one day, he watched a four-hour documentary about dragons.
"It wasn't about whether dragons were real," Brady said. "It was interesting because they approached the topic as if they were real and what that would look like. It really sparked my curiosity for everything."

That curiosity has never faded.

Today, Brady is fascinated by emerging technologies that could transform lives. He plans to attend Brigham Young University this fall and is considering chemical engineering as a pathway into fields that blend biology, computing and engineering.

"I have ambition to improve myself and a deep curiosity for the world," Brady said. "The world is changing so rapidly. I am excited because I don't know what is going to happen."

One area that particularly captures his imagination is brain-computer interface technology, which could help people with paralysis, blindness and other disabilities interact with the world in new ways.

"Being able to help improve the lives of others is the reason I am interested in this new field," Brady said. "It's almost magical."

He is especially interested in the engineering required to connect the human brain with computers.

"It's being able to help people with disabilities connect their brain to computers," Brady said. "For example, people who are paralyzed could use computers to help them communicate, work and interact with the world. It's newer technology, and it's really interesting to me."

Back to where it all started for these future graduates who walked the halls at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. The kid...
06/05/2026

Back to where it all started for these future graduates who walked the halls at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. The kids are all grown up!

We're not crying, you're crying.

Sixty students graduated from Venture Academy last night, capping their high school experience. Congratulation to all of...
06/05/2026

Sixty students graduated from Venture Academy last night, capping their high school experience. Congratulation to all of the grads!

For 40 years, Steve Bartlett has quietly made a difference in the lives of students at Lakes Middle School.The longtime ...
06/05/2026

For 40 years, Steve Bartlett has quietly made a difference in the lives of students at Lakes Middle School.

The longtime Special Education Paraprofessional has been named one of Coeur d'Alene Public Schools' Classified Employees of the Year, an honor that reflects four decades of dedication, patience, and service to students.

Steve has never sought recognition. Instead, he has focused on what matters most — helping students succeed. Known for his calm demeanor, kind heart, and ability to connect with young people, he has been a trusted source of support for generations of students and a valued teammate for staff.

As Steve prepares to retire, he says the thing he will miss most is the students.

That sentiment captures the impact he has had throughout his career. Day after day, year after year, Steve showed up for kids, offering encouragement, guidance, and a steady presence that helped make Lakes Middle School a better place.

Thank you, Steve, for 40 years of service and for the countless lives you have touched along the way.


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