This week's High School Student of the Week for GRATITUDE is Rees R! Rees was chosen by her teachers because she always makes a point to say good morning, is pleasant in class and always says thank you after class. Keep it up Rees!
This week's Jr. High Student of the Week for GRATITUDE is Tanner M! Tanner was chosen by his teachers because he constantly says "thank you," greets people when he comes to class, and remembers to not blurt out answers during discussions. Great job Tanner!
2 days ago, Brian Joyce
Eighth grade Family & Consumer Science students at Council Schools have earned their Idaho Safe Food Handling certifications, demonstrating real-world skills that help keep our community healthy. This semester the 8th grade girls, and last semester the 8th grade boys, successfully completed the course and passed the state exam to earn their food handler cards, which are valid for five years.
Through this program, students practiced hands-on skills such as proper handwashing, correct glove use, mixing sanitizer, cleaning food-contact surfaces, calibrating and using thermometers, and keeping food out of the temperature “Danger Zone” and within safe time limits. These lessons are directly tied to Idaho’s food safety regulations (Section 2-102.11 of the Idaho Food Code), so students learn both the science and the law behind safe food handling in school labs, kitchens, and future workplaces.
To earn certification, students completed nine structured lessons and passed a comprehensive exam with a score of at least 80%. Their State of Idaho–approved food safety and sanitation certificate (food handler card) is recognized across the state and remains valid for five years, giving them a meaningful credential before they even enter high school.
This certification strengthens employability for our students in restaurants, school cafeterias, concessions, and other food-related jobs, offering a concrete, resume-ready credential that is especially valuable in rural and small-town communities. When FCS and CTE programs embed food safety into everyday cooking and lab work, students build safe habits they use automatically, which research shows helps them retain skills and reduce risky behaviors over time.
2 days ago, Cambria Longtin
Today's PTO meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 24th at 4pm. Sorry for any inconvenience!
4 days ago, Brian Joyce
The Council School Board will host a community meeting on March 3rd in the Elementary School MPR at 5:30 PM to discuss district financing, an upcoming $250,000 supplemental levy request, and the overall future direction of the school district.
The proposed levy would help support school athletics programs and retain essential teacher’s aides who provide daily classroom support to students.
Community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share their thoughts. The meeting is intended to provide transparency regarding the district’s financial situation and to allow for open conversation between residents, board members, and school administration. Dinner will be served!
5 days ago, Chloe Lcas
Don't forget to buy a sweet treat for someone special!
10 days ago, Chloe Lcas
The heat is working again! School will be in regular session tomorrow starting at 8:00 am. Thank you for your understanding!
11 days ago, Brian Joyce
Huge shoutout to CHS Design and Tech students! They designed and produced nearly 50 shirts for our 6th and 7th graders heading to MOSS (McCall Outdoor Science School) this week. Great work supporting our younger Lumberjacks!
11 days ago, Laura Lantz
Busses will be running today, with the exception of the Bear Bus which has already ran. Add two hours to your regular bus stop time today. So if you normally get picked up at 7:30, plan for the bus to run at 9:30 this morning. Thank you.
11 days ago, Brian Joyce
After further analysis, we are calling a LATE START SCHEDULE today to give us more time to heat up some rooms. See the website for the LATE START SCHEDULE. School will start at 10:00am today and end at the regular time. Sorry for any inconvenience.
12 days ago, Brian Joyce
Please dress your kids warm today! We had a pump go out in the heating system causing some inconsistency with heating rooms at the schools. We are working to solve this problem as quickly as possible and should have it fixed as soon as possible. Thank you.
12 days ago, Brian Joyce
This week's student of the week is based on all of the characteristics of GRIT! You got this lumberjacks!
12 days ago, Cambria Longtin
Friendly reminder Lumberjacks! Don't forget the rules haven't changed, there is still a zero policy for backpacks and phones thank you! #STAYGRITTY
12 days ago, Cambria Longtin
Hello everyone,
This week, we’re highlighting Brody Clagg’s engine project. For the past two months, Brody has been working to rebuild a blown-up Polaris 400. The previous owner told Brody he could keep it if he fixed it, and he’s just about there.
The engine had a failed piston and required several additional replacement parts. Fortunately, the cylinder was still within specification and undamaged, and with some reconditioning, it was able to be reused.
While projects like this may seem straightforward, they can be very challenging. Brody received this engine completely disassembled in a box, which alone can make any rebuild difficult. Along the way, there have been several key teaching moments, and Brody has persevered through all of them. I expect this engine to be running by the end of next week!
Keep up the great work, you’re crushing it!
-Mr. Power
16 days ago, Cambria Longtin
The Zim's Reward Trip for High School is rescheduled to this Thursday!
17 days ago, Brian Joyce
The annual CSD talent show is coming up on April 23rd! Don't miss your chance to perform! Auditions will be April 16th.
19 days ago, Chloe Lcas
Design and Tech student Isabelle Duncan presented Rees Roberts with a custom designed sweatshirt celebrating Rees' 2nd place win in Council's FFA Creed Speaking Contest. # Design&Tech # Council FFA #Collboration
20 days ago, Cambria Longtin
All games Thursday are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Coaches may call open gym for those healthy enough to attend. Friday and Saturdays games will remain as scheduled.
24 days ago, Brian Joyce
All games are still on for Friday 1/30 and Saturday 1/31! Concessions for the Junior High home game on friday are hosted by our very own PTO!! Thank you!!
24 days ago, Laura Lantz
Due to the number of students and staff currently affected by the flu and illness, there will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, January 29th. All games and activities will also be cancelled. Rest up and feel better!
24 days ago, Brian Joyce
The CHS National Honor Society is going local with their next pizza sale! Shy Simon's will be supplying the pizzas in take 'n bake style in some of their most popular options, as well as some new specialty pizzas. Order forms will be delivered this Monday, January 26th, collected on February 2nd, and pizzas will be delivered on February 9th. Thank you for supporting your Honor Society students!
27 days ago, Chloe Lcas
