Welcome to Kootenai Elementary
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Start/Dismissal Times:
2025-26 School Year
2025-26 School Year
School Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:55am - 2:20pm
School Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:55am - 2:20pm
EARLY RELEASE Friday 7:55 - 1:20pm
EARLY RELEASE Friday 7:55 - 1:20pm
From the Principal:
From the Principal:
Dear Kootenai Families,
I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving and that December is off to a bright and joyful start. The next couple of weeks are filled with engaging learning opportunities and festive celebrations!
Mark your calendars for our Holiday Music Performance on Thursday, December 18th, featuring our talented 3rd and 5th graders. More details will be shared soon—we can’t wait to celebrate their hard work and musical spirit with you.
To spread joy and holiday cheer, we also have a week of Spirit Days leading up to the break! Students are encouraged to participate in festive dress-up each day.
Our 14th Annual Collection for a Cause Fund Drive launches on December 1st. This annual effort helps provide Kootenai families with food support over the Christmas break. If you’d like to contribute—or if your family would benefit from a food box this year—please check the newsletter for more information.
Finally, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible families, staff, and community members who make Kootenai such a wonderful place to learn, grow, and thrive. May your holiday season be filled with warmth, love, and joy!
In gratitude,
Jennifer Bicandi, Principal
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Enrollment is REQUIRED for ALL families (new and returning). Go to LPOSD's enrollment information page for details. All families MUST upload proof of residency (utility bill or rental agreement).
You will need to sign up for a Parent PowerSchool account at https://lposd.powerschool.com/public before you can enroll a returning student.
NEW and CURRENT/RETURNING families who would like to be considered for enrollment in a school OTHER THAN their zoned school ("open-enrollment") must fill out the open enrollment application.
If you are having issues with the process, please email: helpdesk@lposd.org.
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