Newport School District Calendar 2026-2027

Newport sits on the Pend Oreille River at Washington's border with Idaho, and its school district functions as a regional center for families from town and the surrounding forested county. Stratton Elementary, Sadie Halstead Middle School and Newport High School form the regular progression. The Grizzly identity follows students across those stages, while the river, timber economy and cross-border labor market influence how families think about work and further education.

Career exploration begins early in the secondary years. Newport's career and technical program includes more than forty courses beginning in grade seven, allowing students to test business, health, technology, construction and other applied fields before graduation planning becomes urgent. Industry credentials, leadership activities and college credit give practical work a clear route beyond high school. Arts, athletics and student organizations provide another set of shared experiences in a district where the comprehensive high school is a major community gathering place.

Pend Oreille River School offers a smaller, trauma-informed secondary environment with morning and afternoon schedules, individualized support and flexible progress toward graduation. Home Link supports families who combine public-school oversight with substantial learning at home. These routes expand the district without replacing the common three-school path. Newport's character rests on its role as a border-region hub: one local feeder, a surprisingly broad career program, and additional settings designed to keep students connected when a conventional full-day schedule is not the right fit.