Updated May 14, 2026
PHS names top scholars for class of 2026
The Prairie High School Class of 2026 has six valedictorians and one salutatorian. . . .
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State Track Meet info
The Prairie Track team has 21 athletes who qualified for the State Track Meet this weekend at Middleton High School in 22 different events. . . .
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to the Patrons of SChool District 242
The Cottonwood School District levy is coming up next Tuesday, May 19th. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond
Thinking of last month’s observed Earth Day with its themes that include recycling and re-use brought to my mind that libraries recycle not only words but information, thoughts & entertainment as well as physical resources.  . . .
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Primary election set for Tuesday
Next Tuesday, May 19, is the Primary Election. . . .
Sample ballots are also on this page
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Sally Duman opened the May 5 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer. . . .
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Pirates lose twice at Regionals
The Prairie baseball team struggled in their super regional against North Star Charter and lost both games by scores of 4-18 and 1-9 at Meridian Friday and Saturday, May 8-9. . . .
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Francis qualfies for state tennis
Congratulations to Anna Francis who placed 3rd in singles competition at the district tournament in Moscow on Saturday and will be representing Prairie High School for the first time in the 4A state tennis championships . . .
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3 win Regional titles
21 total athletes in 22 different events qualified for State at the Regional Track Meet held at Lapwai May 8-9. . . .
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Junior High Track team ends season
The Prairie Jr. High Track team completed their season with 3 track meets. On Tuesday, April 28 they competed at Kamiah. On Saturday, May 2, they competed at the KMS Invitational at Kamiah. Finally on Wednesday, May 6 they concluded their season at the Lapwai Invite #2. . . .
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Graham-Pile qualfies for state
St. John Bosco’s Malachi Graham-Pile qualified for State in the javelin at the Regional Track Meet at Lapwai May 8-9. . . .
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April students of the month at Prairie High School are front from left Blake Stewart, Ryan Stewart, Avery Kehler, Ayla Ratcliff, and Lydia Francis. Back from left are Trajan Elven and Matt Frei. Photo by Matt Elven. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Kylie Schumacher and Sage Elven were recently presented plaques recognizing that they had each reached the 1000 point mark in their Prairie High School basketball careers. Photo by Travis Mader. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Prairie FFA Banquet is set for May 21. The RSVP deadline has been changed from May 11 to May 15. the deadline is so they know how much food they’ll need. Click on the photo for a larger view.







 
 

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