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4th grade Rendezvous 2026
Bringing Idaho history to life for students.
Board Recognition: Ponderosa Student Mentors
February 2026 school board presentation
3rd Grade Fish and Game Field Trip
Ponderosa Elementary - communication is key!
Ponderosa students worked together to design a city snowplow blade
The Post Falls School District uses the following EPA guidance for making decisions about student activities in the event of poor air quality. Click on the graphic to enlarge.
PFSD August 2026 Parent Newsletter welcoming families to the 2026–2027 school year. Includes upcoming registration dates, school open house dates, information about the new daily moment of silence, school supply assistance, district social media information, and a QR code linking to the President’s Back-to-School letter to America’s students.
Sarah Triphahn, Principal
Principal's Message
Welcome to Ponderosa Elementary, where every child is seen, valued, and supported like family. At Ponderosa Elementary, we prepare students for the world by grounding our work in kindness, perseverance, and integrity, so every student is ready to navigate and...
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