alumni Spotlight Leah White Principal, Pinehurst Elementary For Pinehurst Elementary Principal Leah White, the phrase "once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat" isn't just a slogan, it’s her life’s work. A 1990 graduate of Kellogg High School, Leah’s journey through the Kellogg School District has come full circle in the most literal way possible. After graduating from KHS, Leah attended Lewis-Clark State College, earning her degree in Elementary Education and a Reading Endorsement in 1994. By August of that same year, she was back home, hired as a first-grade teacher at Pinehurst Elementary. Leah’s career path is a testament to her dedication to PES students at every level. She spent two years in first grade, eight years in second, and was a foundational part of the transition to full-day kindergarten, where she taught for 13 years. Her passion for student success eventually led her to a Title I teaching position, during which she earned her Master’s degree in Leadership. Today, she is in her fourth year leading the very school where she started her career. When asked how KHS prepared her for life, Leah’s answer was simple: "Going to school at KHS and in the Kellogg School District made me know that I never wanted to be anywhere else." That commitment to the Silver Valley extends to her family life. Outside of the principal’s office, Leah is a proud "District Mom." You’ll usually find her in the bleachers, cheering on her son, Lowden, at football games or wrestling meets. When she isn't at a sporting event, she enjoys camping and the North Idaho outdoors. To the current students of KSD, Leah offers two pieces of advice that have clearly guided her own path: "Go after your dreams. Support your community." We are so proud to have Leah White leading the next generation at PES. As she puts it, "This is a great place to be!"

May 18, 2026

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Wildcat Alumni Spotlight 🐾
We are kicking off the week by celebrating the incredible paths our graduates have taken!
Our alumni are the heart of our history and the leaders of our future. This week, we are highlighting a familiar face who took the lessons learned here at Kellogg High School and turned them into a career of service and leadership.
Check out today’s spotlight to see where their journey has taken them since graduation!

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