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West Bonner explores middle school options

by ERIC WELCH
Staff Writer | October 25, 2024 1:00 AM

PRIEST RIVER — Almost five months after West Bonner County School District’s trustees voted to close its junior high school to students, the board has circled back to considering the future of the building. 

“I would not negate any discussion item,” Board Chair Margaret Hall said at an Oct. 16 meeting. “When you’re brainstorming, you put everything on the table.” 

The building hasn’t hosted students since school let out last spring. Staring down a budget crunch, trustees voted in June to consolidate 7-12 graders at Priest River Lamanna High School for the 2024-25 year.

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