Last week our 5th graders stepped back in time during their visit to Eagle Island’s Civil War Days! Students explored reenacted camps, participated in educational stations, and experienced scheduled cannon and small arms firing demonstrations. This living history event was the perfect connection to our 5th grade American History studies and brought the past to life in an unforgettable way!
4 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo collage of 5th grade field trip
🎉 Mark your calendars for Frontier Night at POJOs Family Fun Center!

Join us this Thursday, May 14th from 5:00–8:00 PM for an evening full of fun with friends and family! For just $10 per person, you’ll receive 30 game tokens plus unlimited rides during the party.

We hope to see lots of Frontier Falcons there! 🕹️🎢
4 months ago, Frontier Elementary
image of bumper cars with text reading "Frontier Night at POJOs, Thursday May 14, 5-8pm"
Earlier this week, our kindergarteners had an unforgettable field trip to ZooBoise! 🐾 From spotting their favorite animals to learning about wildlife and conservation, it was a day full of curiosity, excitement, and discovery.

We loved seeing their big smiles and even bigger sense of wonder—what a great way to bring learning to life outside the classroom! 🐒🌿
4 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo collage of kindergarten at the zoo
photo collage of kindergarten at the zoo
Earlier this week, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders participated in a Bike Rodeo hosted by Safe Routes to School! Students practiced safe riding skills and learned the rules of the road while building confidence on their bikes. 🚲👏
4 months ago, Frontier Elementary
4th graders riding their bikes in the obstacle course.
4th graders riding their bikes in the obstacle course.
4th graders riding their bikes in the obstacle course.
4th graders riding their bikes in the obstacle course.
4th grader riding his  bike in the obstacle course.
4th graders preparing to ride bikes in the obstacle course.
📅 Mark your calendars for Frontier’s annual Spring Fling!

Join us on Thursday, May 7th from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening of fun for the whole family.

✨ Browse the book fair
🎨 Check out student work in the classrooms
🧪 Enjoy hands-on activities from the Discovery Center and Children’s Museum
🏈 Participate in Punt, Pass, Kick with the Centennial Football Team
🌮 Grab dinner from one of the many food trucks

We can’t wait to see you there!
4 months ago, Frontier Elementary
Text reads: "Save the Date, Spring Fling, 5-7-26, 5:00-6:30, Book Fair, Hands-on Activities, Food Trucks, and More!"
📚 Attention Frontier Elementary! 📚

We are excited to announce that Frontier Elementary has been selected as one of only 100 national winners of Reading Is Fundamental’s “Rally to Read 100” sweepstakes!

As a national award winner, Frontier Elementary has received 100 brand-new books to help inspire a love of reading in our students. These books will be added to our classroom libraries and media center, giving students even more access to exciting and engaging stories.

This special honor recognizes schools across the country that participated in the six-month “Rally to Read 100” campaign, which encouraged students, families, and educators to read 100 books together and celebrate the joy of reading.

We are especially grateful for the leadership of our librarian, Mrs. Knam, whose dedication to literacy helps make reading fun and meaningful for all Frontier students.

Mrs. Knam shared, “We are thrilled to receive these new books for our students. Reading opens doors to imagination, learning, and opportunity, and these books will help our students continue to grow as lifelong readers.”

Congratulations, Frontier Elementary, on this exciting national recognition! Keep reading, keep learning, and keep exploring through books!

4 months ago, Frontier Elementary
Mrs. Knam opening a box of books from Rally to Read
Today we wrapped up our spring fundraiser with our Jog-a-Thon, and what a fantastic day it was! ☀️ Our kids had an absolute blast, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and the Masked Runner Race was a crowd favorite!

Thank you to our incredible school community for your continued support—we are so grateful. Because of you, we raised an amazing $14,776! 🎉

These funds will go directly toward field trips, school snacks, classroom enrichment, extracurricular activities, and so much more. We truly couldn’t do this without you! 💙
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running and walking during the Jog-a-Thon.
The masked runners suited up before the race.
Our Jog-a-Thon is almost over—don’t miss out on this fun and impactful event! Donations will be accepted through Thursday, April 9th.🎉

This is a great way to support our school, helping fund classroom supplies, field trips, and enriching opportunities like Idaho Shakespeare for Youth performances.

Students can earn prizes just for participating, and it gets even more fun—they’ll have the chance to vote for staff members to run in our Masked Runner Race… in inflatable costumes! Be sure to check out the pictures below to take a sneak peak at some of the fun prizes and the costumes you can make your teacher wear!🏃‍♂️😂

Start collecting pledges today:
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/frontierfalcons26

Let’s work together to make this our best Jog-a-Thon yet! 💙
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
Last year's Masked Runner race with staff members in inflatable costumes
Last year's Masked Runner race with staff members in inflatable costumes
possible prizes: stuffed lizard, stickers, and family pass to the Idaho Reptile Zoo
possible prizes: "fly" set with passes to Fly High and a Fly Guy book
possible prizes: Owala water bottle and stickers
possible prize: Smithsonian 3-D solar system set
possible prize: a collection of slime
possible prizes: backyard games
Possible prizes: a set of board games
After a winter without much snow, the weather finally cooperated just in time for our 4th graders’ field trip to Bogus Basin! ❄️🏔️

Students took part in “Snow School,” where they measured snow depth and temperature, explored the winter environment, and learned how to snowshoe. It was a perfect mix of science, outdoor exploration, and hands-on fun!

We’re so glad the snow showed up right when we needed it—what a memorable experience for our students! 😊
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
4th graders snow shoeing
4th graders snow shoeing  and digging in the snow
4th graders take a temperature reading of the snow
4th graders snow shoeing
4th graders snow shoeing
4th graders snow shoeing
4th graders snow shoeing  and learning that pine needles contain vitamin C
4th grader enjoying the snow
4th grader viewing snow flakes under a hand held magnifying glass
4th graders snow shoeing
Last week, our second graders took an exciting field trip to the World Center for Birds of Prey! 🦅

Students had the opportunity to see incredible birds up close, learn about different species of raptors, and discover how conservation efforts help protect these amazing animals. From powerful hawks to majestic eagles, it was a hands-on learning experience they won’t soon forget!

A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who made this visit both educational and fun. What a great day of learning outside the classroom! 🌎✨
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
2nd graders inside World's Center for Birds of Prey
2nd graders inside World's Center for Birds of Prey
2nd graders inside World's Center for Birds of Prey
2nd graders view a Californian Condor at World's Center for Birds of Prey
Last week, we had the joy of registering our incoming kindergartners for this fall! 🎒✨

A huge shoutout to our amazing front office staff—Miss Michelle and Miss Kim—for all the time, effort, and care they put into making this two-day event such a fun and welcoming experience for both kids and their families. We truly appreciate everything you do! 💙
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo of Miss Kim and Miss  Michelle at kindergarten registration.
It’s not too late to support Frontier’s Jog-a-Thon! 🏃‍♂️

For every $5 raised, students earn chances to win fun prizes—and they’ll also get to vote for a staff member to wear an inflatable costume during the Masked Runner Race! 🎭

Cash donations must be turned in no later than Thursday, April 9th, but online donations are still open! https://app.99pledges.com/fund/frontierfalcons26

Every donation makes a difference and helps make this event even more exciting for the kids. Thank you for your support! 💙
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo collage of student walking and running at school
Our Jog-a-Thon is in full swing! Since launching on Friday, our school has already raised $1,350 toward our $15,000 goal—what an amazing start!

Shoutout to Cole R. in kindergarten, our top collector so far, who has raised over $600! 👏

Help us keep the momentum going by sharing our fundraising link with friends and family:
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/frontierfalcons26

Every donation makes a difference—thank you for supporting our Falcons! 💙
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
Photo of Cole R., who is our top money collector so far.
Last week our Performing Arts Club presented Seussical the Musical: Kids—and what a show it was! It was fun, silly, and full of energy from start to finish. Our students have been working hard all year, and it truly showed on stage.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Allen for directing and making it all happen. We also want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Kaldenberg, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Buffington, and the Dougal family for all of their behind-the-scenes support.

We’re so grateful to PTO for their continued support, and to Lowell Scott Middle School and Sawtooth Middle School for their help with set design and props.

And of course, thank you to our amazing students for their dedication, effort, and talent—you made us proud
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo collage of the student performing
photo collage of the student performing
photo collage of the kids preparing for the show by having their hair and makeup done.
🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Frontier’s Annual River Walk-a-thon is Coming! 🎉

Join us on April 13th at 3:15 PM as students walk or run the track to support our PTO and school, all while kicking off state testing. Families are encouraged to join the fun!

💙 How to Support:
-Students will bring home a donation envelope today.
-Donate online or with cash—scan the QR code on the envelope to support a student.
-Share the fundraiser link on social media to spread the word!

🎁 Student Incentives:
For every $5 donated, students earn a raffle ticket for awesome PTO prizes and a voting ticket for the hilarious "Masked Runner" race, where staff will compete in inflatable suits!

🗓️ All donations are due by April 9th to qualify for prize tickets and voting slips.

Your support makes a huge difference—last year’s fundraiser helped fund extra field trips, classroom materials, and student snacks. Let’s make this year even better! 🌟

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/frontierfalcons26
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
collage of kids running and walking  on the walking path at school
Don’t forget, Falcons!

Roaring Readers forms are due this Friday, March 27th! Be sure to turn in your completed form to the school by the deadline so you can get your ticket to Roaring Spring.

Keep reading, Frontier! 💙
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
clipart image of books and a water slide with text reading, "Roaring Readers"
🎭✨ Oh, the places they’ll go! ✨🎭
Our Performing Arts Club has been hard at work all year preparing for their big show: Seussical the Musical, Jr.!

Join us for a whimsical, colorful adventure on:
📅 Thursday, March 26
📅 Friday, March 27
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 School Gym

Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family and get ready for a night full of fun, laughter, and Seuss-tastic talent! 🎉💚
5 months ago, Frontier Elementary
Seussical Jr. logo with colorful background
Last night was Frontier’s Neon Dance, and it was a glowing success! ✨ Thank you to everyone who came out to support Frontier and help make it such a fun night for our students and families. We loved seeing the gym filled with bright colors, great music, and lots of smiles! 🕺💚
6 months ago, Frontier Elementary
kiddos enjoying the Neon Dance
kiddos enjoying the Neon Dance
a kiddo getting his face painted by Mrs. Griffin
a kiddo get her face painted by Mrs. Medley
kiddos enjoying the Neon Dance
a kiddo enjoying the Neon Dance
Miss Nicki and a student at the Neon Dance
Today our 4th graders had a fantastic hands-on learning experience with “Bread in a Bag,” a program sponsored by the Idaho Wheat Commission! 🌾🍞

This engaging activity is designed and funded by Idaho’s wheat-growing families and gives students a chance to see firsthand how wheat becomes one of the foods we enjoy every day. As part of our Idaho History curriculum, students are learning about the important industries that help shape our state—and wheat farming is a big one!

Did you know that Idaho exports about 50% of the wheat it produces to foreign markets each year? In 2023, those exports were valued at $309 million, ranking Idaho 6th among U.S. states. Idaho is also a major producer of soft white wheat, with 2025 production estimated at 106.6 million bushels. 🌾

Our students had a great time measuring, mixing, and kneading their ingredients right in a bag—then enjoying the delicious results! 😋

A big thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who helped throughout the entire process. Your support made this fun (and yummy!) learning experience possible!
6 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo collage of kids making and mixing their bread dough
photo collage of kids rolling our their dough
photo collage of kids rolling our their dough and breadsticks
photo collage of kids rolling our their breadsticks
photo collage of kids with their baked breadsticks
photo collage of kids with their baked breadsticks
Last week, Frontier celebrated Read Week! 📚 Our Falcons made sure to carve out time each day to enjoy a good book. Students had fun reading at the “beach,” by flashlight, in their pajamas, and with their reading buddies. It was a great week filled with imagination, laughter, and lots of great stories! 🌊🔦🛏️📖
6 months ago, Frontier Elementary
photo collage of students reading
photo collage of students reading
photo collage of students reading