Local schools kick off new year

It is that time of year again. Parents and students have said goodbye to summer vacation. The schools of Sanders County have done the same with the added responsibility of making sure they are up and running and fully staffed. Across the county each school has reported that they are in need of substitute teachers.

Noxon school relies on their teaching staff to help out with other needs such as driving the bus and coaching. Some teachers volunteer as emergency medical technicians. “This takes them out of the classroom, often unexpectedly,” said Robin Schwartz, Noxon’s school secretary. The school is fully staffed with teachers and paraprofessionals, she added.

Trout Creek has reported that they are fully staffed as well with one paraprofessional position open. District clerk Robert Johnson said he is working on a request to fill that job for the next board meeting. “We are always looking for substitute teachers,” he added.

Stacy Milner, Thompson Falls School district clerk said they have had a good start to the year with a full staff. “Subs are needed as always. We do have a new kindergarten teacher, Angelene Rackham. She grew up in Thompson Falls and has returned to replace Amber Yates,” Milner said.

Plains schools have adjusted to their own changes as well. “We are off to a great start to the new school year. Subs are always needed. But we are fully staffed with paraprofessionals and regular teachers,” secretary Catharine Elliott reported.

Dixon reports the same. They are fully staffed with their two new teachers and superintendent. “We are good on paras but need more substitute teachers,” said Shawna Olsen, the Dixon school secretary.

Hot Springs is happy to report that their enrollment is up according to district clerk Carmen Jackson. “Currently we are looking to fill one para position with the help of the Cabinet Mountain Cooperative, and we can use more subs on our list,” she said.

Anyone who is looking for employment can apply at the schools.