Founded in 1984, Ellis Elementary School is part of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25. Home of the Falcons, we soar to be safe, kind, responsible, and respectful! The school's Principal is Mrs Denise Lane. Ellis Elementary School is a Title 1 School.
Sienna shows patience and kindness each and every day. She helps another student in our class who requires extra help with directions, classwork and
staying on task. She talks with the student in a patient and kind way and makes the student feel safe. She often stays with her classmate who needs
extra help in the class at recess time. This makes the student feel special and accepted. I love Sienna's positive attitude and her caring way with others.
I was welcomed with open arms 15 years ago when I started teaching at Ellis and I have loved everything about it. The staff is supportive, funny, encouraging, patient, and kind. I have never seen people care so much about students as I have here. The students are just the best and make each day easy to come to work. Every class holds a special place in my heart and I will never forget them and the memories made as an Ellis Falcon.
I've always stressed that I wouldn't know enough when I came to this school. Thankfully, even though I was behind, they helped me get back on track!
Parent/teacher conference school closures
Dear PCSD 25 Families and Staff: Please plan ahead for the following school closures to accommodate parent/teacher conferences and high school instructional staff professional development.
There will be no school for Elementary Learners in Grades K-5 on October 5 & 6. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Thursday 10/5 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 10/6 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
School will be in session on October 5 for all Secondary Learners in grades 6-12. There will be no school for grades 6-12 on October 6 only. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Thursday 10/5 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 10/6 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Information about the upcoming bond election is now available.
Information about the upcoming bond election is now available.
See the bond election facts sheet attached or visit the Bond Elections webpage.
WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT?
Registered voters living within the boundaries of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 are eligible to vote for or against the bond measure.
QUESTION: Shall the Board of Trustees of School District No. 25, Bannock County, State of Idaho (the "District"), be authorized to issue general obligation school bonds of said District in the principal amount of up to $45,000,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of (i) renovating and enhancing Highland High School, including (a) repairs to damaged facilities, (b) constructing additional classrooms, (c) expanding and enhancing the gym and activity space, (d) expanding and enhancing the auditorium, and (ii) expanding and constructing additions and improvements to the gym facility at Century High School, together with furnishings and equipment necessary to operate said facilities, and all costs and expenses related thereto, such bonds to become due in such installments as may be fixed by the Board, the final installment of such bonds to come due not later than fifteen (15) years from the date of issuance, all as provided in the Resolution adopted by the Board on September 12, 2023?
The interest rate anticipated on the proposed bond issue is 3.71% per annum. The total amount estimated to be repaid over the life of the bonds, based on the anticipated interest rate, is $42,497,957, consisting of $45,000,000 in principal and $14,057,750 of interest, less $16,559,793 in estimated bond levy equalization payments. The term of the bonds will not exceed fifteen (15) years from the date of issuance. The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed bond is a tax of $37 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. However, the District expects to receive from the State of Idaho school district facilities funds in an amount each year that will exceed the annual payments on the bonds and must first be used to repay the District's bonds. Consequently, the actual estimated tax impact of the bond is $0 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. As of November 7, 2023, the total existing bonded indebtedness of the District, including interest accrued, is $0.00.
