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About Avery School District 394

As the local public school district for Avery, Calder, and Clarkia, we strive to provide enriching experiences that inspire growth and foster a love for learning. Learn more about Avery School District 394 in Calder, ID, today.

Mission Statement

Avery School District #394 exists to provide a high-quality education where we care deeply about every student and truly know them as individuals. Through strong relationships and partnerships with families and our community, we strive to be families’ first choice while ensuring all students master essential academic skills, think critically, and develop the character, integrity, and work ethic needed to succeed in school, work, and life.

Vision

Avery School District #394 is a thriving, community-centered district that is innovative, progressive, and adaptive, known for small class sizes, strong relationships, and meaningful partnerships that support well-rounded students prepared for successful adult lives. Families choose our district for its personalized learning, high expectations, and supportive culture where students grow academically, socially, and as engaged citizens.

Beliefs

  • We believe all students can achieve at high levels when they are supported, challenged, and known as individuals, with strong foundations in literacy and mathematics and opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • We believe character matters and must be intentionally taught and modeled through integrity, respect, empathy, perseverance, and responsibility.
  • We believe student success thrives through diverse pathways, strong relationships, real-world learning, and deep partnerships among schools, families, and communities.
  • We believe every decision should positively impact students’ academic growth, well-being, and future opportunities, recognizing that our work shapes their lives beyond school.
  • We believe student success is strengthened through innovation, continuous improvement, responsible stewardship, and responsive service grounded in transparency, integrity, and public trust.
Megan Sindt
Superintendent (208)245-2479 msindt@sd394.com
Sheila Cottier
Business Manager McKinney-Vento Liaison (208)245-2479 averyschool@sd394.com
Don Watson
Technology Director (208)245-2479 dwatson@sd394.com
Angel Aparicio
Bus Driver and Trainer
Jenny Rose
Counselor

Transportation

The Avery School District bus picks up and drops off in-district students who live up and down the St. Joe River Road from the Benewah/Shoshone County line to Avery.
Out-of-District families who enroll their children in the Avery School District have the ability to meet the school bus at any of its in-district stops along the St. Joe River Road rather than personally transporting their children to and from the school house each day thus saving valuable time and fuel.

District Driver and Trainer

Congratulations to our bus driver, Angel Aparicio, who completed his school bus driver Train the Trainer program this summer!
Bus Route

Technology Upgrades

The FCC has granted Avery School District 394 a grant to install fiber internet service at the Calder School. The grant is funded by the FCC, using the taxes we all pay on our phones and the State Department of Education.

Student News

National Institute of Competition Sciences and NASA
Overseen by teacher Renee McQuade, our team of promising young students called the Furious 5 were recognized by the National Institute of Competition Sciences and NASA for their evaluation of experiment results.

Early Learning Programs

The Avery School District is eager to announce the Little Wolverines Early Learning Program is expanding. This program is offered Monday-Thursday each school week for children from birth to age 5. Custom scheduling, early drop off, late pick up, and Fridays are available for the 2026-2027 school year. Call the District Office to learn more.
Enroll Today!
Early Learning Center Information, Pricing, and Committment Contract

Preschool

The Avery School District offers preschool for children 3-4 years of age. The District utilizes the Creative Curriculum for our preschool learners. To register your child, contact the District Office.
Enroll Today!
Early Learning Center Information, Pricing, and Committment Contract

Adult Learning

The Avery, Calder, Clarkia School District values adult learning opportunities just as much as children's learning opportunities. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide education for everyone. Join us for our Safety Summit series throughout the year to learn more about various topics.

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