When our students are in their seats, everyone wins! 🍎 Aside from the classroom and social benefits, our state funding is tied directly to our Average Daily Attendance (ADA). Simply put: higher attendance helps us secure more of the state dollars we are already allocated. Let’s keep working together to keep our numbers high and our schools strong!
#everydaycounts
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Did you know that the State of Idaho doesn't fund schools based on how many students are enrolled, but on how many show up each day?
This "Average Daily Attendance" (ADA) model creates a significant funding gap for the Kellogg School District. Even though our enrollment stays steady, regular absences (due to illness, etc.) meant the state only funded 91.78% of our students last year.
The Reality of the Gap:
KSD loses an average of $5,496 every single day in state support.
That adds up to a total loss of $802,458 annually.
The Replacement Levy isn't just "extra" money—it is the bridge that fills this $800k+ gap to ensure every student we have enrolled gets the resources they need, regardless of the state's funding formulas.
Find out more at https://www.kelloggschools.org/page/supplemental-levy-election-information
This "Average Daily Attendance" (ADA) model creates a significant funding gap for the Kellogg School District. Even though our enrollment stays steady, regular absences (due to illness, etc.) meant the state only funded 91.78% of our students last year.
The Reality of the Gap:
KSD loses an average of $5,496 every single day in state support.
That adds up to a total loss of $802,458 annually.
The Replacement Levy isn't just "extra" money—it is the bridge that fills this $800k+ gap to ensure every student we have enrolled gets the resources they need, regardless of the state's funding formulas.
Find out more at https://www.kelloggschools.org/page/supplemental-levy-election-information
The 'Voice of the Wildcats' has a special message for our community. 🎙️🐾
Steve Shepperd, longtime public address announcer for Kellogg High School, recently shared his perspective on the role athletics and extracurricular activities play in the Kellogg School District.
These programs, supported in part by our local levy, provide vital opportunities for students to build teamwork and leadership skills.
Please check out his message here: https://youtube.com/shorts/hOp6GvxT9fw
Election Day is May 19th. Make sure to mark your calendars and participate in this local decision.
Steve Shepperd, longtime public address announcer for Kellogg High School, recently shared his perspective on the role athletics and extracurricular activities play in the Kellogg School District.
These programs, supported in part by our local levy, provide vital opportunities for students to build teamwork and leadership skills.
Please check out his message here: https://youtube.com/shorts/hOp6GvxT9fw
Election Day is May 19th. Make sure to mark your calendars and participate in this local decision.
Do you have questions about the upcoming KSD levy election?
We invite parents, guardians and community members to submit your questions here:
When we talk about the May 19th Replacement Levy, we aren't just talking about budgets—we’re talking about the daily experiences of our students.
The KSD Replacement Levy covers 30% of our operating costs that the state and federal government simply don’t fund.
This includes the "basics" like heat, electricity, and fuel, but it also funds the programs and people that make Kellogg Schools special:
Essential Staff: 12 Teachers, 2 Administrators, and over 50 support staff members (bus drivers, cooks, and aides).
Student Programs: Full-Day Kindergarten, JROTC, Foreign Languages, and Career Technical Programs.
The Extras: Sports, extracurricular activities, and elementary Music & PE.
This is a local decision for our local schools. Let’s keep these programs thriving for our kids.
Learn more at https://www.kelloggschools.org/page/supplemental-levy-election-information
Need help registering to vote? Visit vote.idaho.gov
Need information about the KSD Replacement Supplemental Levy:
https://www.kelloggschools.org/page/supplemental-levy-election-information
Attendance is UP and we are thrilled to be back! 🎒✨
It’s been a minute since our last update, but our students have returned from spring break ready to work.
We know the nice weather is calling, but there is no better place to be than in the classroom.
Let's keep this momentum going all the way to summer! ☀️💜
It’s been a minute since our last update, but our students have returned from spring break ready to work.
We know the nice weather is calling, but there is no better place to be than in the classroom.
Let's keep this momentum going all the way to summer! ☀️💜
Understanding Your Taxes: Why the KSD Levy Matters
As we approach the vote on May 19th, it’s important to look at the facts behind the numbers. While property values in our area have risen, the actual amount taxpayers pay to the Kellogg School District has decreased significantly since 2018.
Key Takeaways from the Data:
Lower Rates: The actual levy rate per $100k has dropped from $468 in 2018 to an anticipated $195 for 2026.
Debt Free: The KSD Bond was officially paid off in November 2025, meaning $0 in bond debt for taxpayers moving forward.
Property Tax Relief: Thanks to estimated state relief funds, we anticipate a further reduction in the levy rate to help offset the proposed 2026-2028 funding.
The proposed levy ensures our schools remain operational and maintained while keeping the tax impact manageable for our homeowners.
Please vote May 19th!
As we approach the vote on May 19th, it’s important to look at the facts behind the numbers. While property values in our area have risen, the actual amount taxpayers pay to the Kellogg School District has decreased significantly since 2018.
Key Takeaways from the Data:
Lower Rates: The actual levy rate per $100k has dropped from $468 in 2018 to an anticipated $195 for 2026.
Debt Free: The KSD Bond was officially paid off in November 2025, meaning $0 in bond debt for taxpayers moving forward.
Property Tax Relief: Thanks to estimated state relief funds, we anticipate a further reduction in the levy rate to help offset the proposed 2026-2028 funding.
The proposed levy ensures our schools remain operational and maintained while keeping the tax impact manageable for our homeowners.
Please vote May 19th!
Do you have questions about the upcoming KSD levy election?
We invite parents, guardians and community members to submit your questions here:
Kellogg School District April 2026 Newsletter
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Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a joyful Easter weekend! 🌷🐣
Thank you for being such an important part of the Kellogg School District community.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Kellogg School District community.
Need help registering to vote? Visit vote.idaho.gov
Need information about the KSD Replacement Supplemental Levy:
https://www.kelloggschools.org/page/supplemental-levy-election-information
Happy Spring Break!
School resumes April 6th!
Silver Valley Career Fair Thursday May 7th, 2026 7:30AM- 11:30AM..
Employers interested in participating with a booth or presenting, please complete the new link below.
https://forms.gle/uJbPMr5B9WoGxRhH7
Do you have questions about the upcoming KSD levy election?
We invite parents, guardians and community members to submit your questions here:
Our team spent valuable time learning and growing together as we welcomed Cathy Collier from the Bureau of Education and Research. Staff from Title I, Special Education, and Kindergarten classrooms came together to strengthen their skills in delivering highly targeted reading interventions for our youngest learners in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Investing in our educators means investing in student success and we’re excited to see these strategies in action as we continue supporting every child on their path to becoming a confident reader. 📚
There will be a KSD Board of Trustees workshop to specifically discuss the upcoming supplemental levy election on Monday, March 23rd at 6PM in the Pinehurst Elementary Cafeteria. These workshops are the most meaningful way to engage in the process of educating our community to the importance of supplemental levy funding and we encourage community members to be active participants in this process.
Due to many requests from vendors, presenters and students, we are rescheduling the Silver Valley Career Fair for Thursday May 7th, 2026 7:30AM- 11:30AM..
Please complete the new link below if you are interested in attending.
https://forms.gle/uJbPMr5B9WoGxRhH7
Please complete the new link below if you are interested in attending.
https://forms.gle/uJbPMr5B9WoGxRhH7
Congratulations to the 58 student artists who are exhibiting artworks in the 5th Annual Student Art Exhibition of the Silver Valley.
This year, students created artworks based on the theme “Perfection”.
Thank you to the TIn Snug for hosting this event, and thank you to our diligent jurors who put in endless hours jurying the artworks.
The show is up through March 21st.
Announcing this year’s Award Winners:
Best in Show: Ashlee Jenicek — “Aphrodite”
Second Place: Lucille Derbyshire – “Self Reflection”
Third Place: Xavier Walls – “Madness, Kindled by Imperfection”
Third Place: Kaia Palmer – “My Spark”
Honorable Mention: Margot Cotter – “The Weight of the 4.0”
Honorable Mention: Summer Tuula – “Duality”
People’s Choice: Ashlee Jenicek – “Aphrodite”
This year, students created artworks based on the theme “Perfection”.
Thank you to the TIn Snug for hosting this event, and thank you to our diligent jurors who put in endless hours jurying the artworks.
The show is up through March 21st.
Announcing this year’s Award Winners:
Best in Show: Ashlee Jenicek — “Aphrodite”
Second Place: Lucille Derbyshire – “Self Reflection”
Third Place: Xavier Walls – “Madness, Kindled by Imperfection”
Third Place: Kaia Palmer – “My Spark”
Honorable Mention: Margot Cotter – “The Weight of the 4.0”
Honorable Mention: Summer Tuula – “Duality”
People’s Choice: Ashlee Jenicek – “Aphrodite”
All schools in the Kellogg School District are closed today Thursday March 12, 2026 due to widespread power outages.
