Potlatch Elementary
Small Town, Big Hearts, Bright Futures
Small Town, Big Hearts, Bright Futures
The Potlatch School District Community believes that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment that prepares life-long learners to contribute to our global society.
A community that works together to prepare students who are competitive, competent, and confident and are able to reach career goals they have set for themselves so they can give back to the community.
Adventure was on the agenda as our fourth graders took part in their annual boat trip! A day filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories on
Our 5th graders showcased their creativity, curiosity, and scientific skills during the annual Science Fair! Great job, young scientists!
Talk about a unique ride to school! Our 6th graders enjoyed arriving in style by horse and buggy.
Even our principal joined the fun at the reptile assembly by holding a snake! A memorable day of hands-on learning.
Our students celebrated 100 days of learning in style! Dress-up days at Potlatch Elementary make school even more fun.
Our 6th graders put science in motion during their annual balloon car experiment, exploring force, motion, and engineering!
Our students and families enjoyed a night of hands-on discovery, creativity, and fun at STEAM Night!
Our students traded the classroom for the court during a fun U of I basketball field trip filled with school spirit and memories!
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October 12, 2026
The next Potlatch School District Board of Trustees meeting will be Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Link: https://psd285.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.asp...
October 7, 2026
REMINDER! There is NO SCHOOL, Friday, October 9th. This is a professional development day for our staff. *Please note- our district office will be closed, you can reach district office staff by pho...
October 7, 2026
If your family could use a little extra help this holiday season, you can find Sharing Tree applications at both the Elementary School Office and the Jr/Sr High School Office.Applications are due b...
October 6, 2026
BPA will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, from 1:00–6:00 PM in the Potlatch Jr/Sr High School parking lot!Come donate and help make a difference in our community! Every do...
October 2, 2026
Heads Up, Lunch Families! If your student received free or reduced-price meals last year, that status carried over into this school year — but only until October 5th!👉 After October 5th, families w...
September 22, 2026
We’ve already celebrated our $5,000 win, but now we’re looking ahead to the next step! On October 8, we’ll find out if Potlatch has been selected as a $25,000 regional finalist through the T-Mobile...
August 19, 2026
We have switched website providers, and unfortunately, our current Potlatch School District app is no longer working. The good news is you can still have quick and easy access to everything on our ...
August 17, 2026
Do you have a child between the ages of 2–5? The Ready! for Kindergarten program is a great opportunity for parents and young children to build early learning skills together and get ready for scho...