West Ada School District
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The West Ada School District #2, long known as the Meridian School District, is a school district based in Meridian, Idaho. In addition to Meridian, the district operates public schools in Eagle, Star and western Boise. It is the largest school district in Idaho.[1]
In June 2014, the district board of trustees voted to change the common name of the district, previously known as the Meridian School District, to West Ada School District. The official name, Joint School District No. 2, remains unchanged.[2] The district received widespread attention for its negative reaction to "Everyone is welcome here" posters.
District information
The West Ada School District educates more than 35,000 students in 49 schools over an area of Script error: No such module "convert".. The district has grown by more than 5,000 students in the last five years. West Ada School District schools range in enrollment from 100 to over 2,000 students. School buildings vary in age with the oldest being more than 50 years old.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In Ada County the district includes:[3]
The district extends into Canyon County, where it includes portions of Nampa and Star.[4] West Ada School District announced its plans to move forward with building a second elementary school in Star.[5]
Governance
The district is administered by a five-member Board of Trustees elected by voters residing within the district's boundaries.[6] Each of the five trustees represent specific geographic zones in the district.[7] They receive no salaries or benefits and are elected to a four-year term.[6]
| Zone | Trustee (as of 2023)[8] |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lori Frasure (Chair) |
| 2 | Lucas Baclayon |
| 3 | Angie Redford |
| 4 | David Binetti |
| 5 | Rene Ozuna (Vice-Chair) |
History
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- 1945 - School districts reorganized to reduce 1,082 school districts in Idaho to 301 districts.
- 1950 - District named "Class A School District No. 2."
- 1963 - The District’s name was officially changed to its current name, "Joint School District No. 2."
- 2005 - Total enrollment for the district reached over 30,000.
- 2007 - The district moved into its new offices, consolidating seven different office locations.
- 2014 - Colloquial name changed from "Meridian School District" to "West Ada School District."
"Everyone is welcome here" controversy
In March 2025, West Ada School District forcefully removed a poster from a classroom at Lewis and Clark Middle School for violating district policies "because in today's political environment they're considered a personal opinion."[9] The poster had hung for several years and read "Everyone is welcome here" and had depictions of children's hands of all skin colors. District administrators cited internal policy and Idaho's Dignity and Nondiscrimination in Public Education Act as justification for the removal,[9] and later stated that if the poster had just contained the text, it would likely have been acceptable.[10]
In May 2025, The teacher involved in the sign incident resigned from West Ada School District.[11]
Superintendents
| Superintendents | Years |
|---|---|
| L.A. Thomas | 1950–1953 |
| Roy G. Denton | 1953–1963 |
| J. Lowell Scott | 1964–1973 |
| August M. Hein | 1973–1985 |
| Nick Hallett | 1985–1992 |
| Bob L. Haley | 1992–1998 |
| Christine H. Donnell | 1998–2004 |
| Linda Clark | 2004–2015 |
| Mary Ann Ranells | 2016–2021 |
| Derek Bub | 2021–Present |
High schools
There are currently seven high schools and six alternative schools in the district, five of which are classified 5A by the Idaho High School Activities Association.
Boise
- Centennial High School - (1987)
Meridian
- Central Academy (Alternative)
- Idaho Fine Arts Academy
- Meridian Academy (Alternative)
- Meridian High School - (1904, Rebuilt 1975, Modernized 2007)
- Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School - (2003) (Alternative)
- Meridian Technical Charter High School - (1999) (Alternative)
- Mountain View High School - (2003)
- Owyhee High School - (2021)
- Renaissance High School- (2009) (Alternative)
- Rocky Mountain High School - (2008)
Eagle
- Eagle Academy (Alternative)
- Eagle High School - (1995)
- North Star Public Charter School (Alternative)
Middle schools
There are currently 7 middle schools & 2 alternatives in the district.
Star
- Star Middle School
Meridian
- Heritage Middle School (2007)
- Lewis & Clark Middle School
- Meridian Middle School (1904, 1975)
- Sawtooth Middle School (2004)
- Victory Middle School (2016)
Boise
- Lake Hazel Middle School (1977)
- Lowell Scott Middle School (1972)
Eagle
- Eagle Middle School
Alternatives (Meridian)
- Crossroads Middle School
- Pathways Middle School
Elementary schools
There are currently 32 elementary schools in the district.
Meridian
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Eagle
- Eagle Elementary School of the Arts
- Eagle Hills Elementary
- Galileo STEM Academy*
- Seven Oaks Elementary
Star
- Star Elementary
*Galileo STEM Academy is both a middle school and an elementary school
References
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- ↑ "Meridian to hold school levy election March 13", Idaho Statesman, February 2, 2012. (accessed 4 February 2012)
- ↑ "West Ada School District News Blog", July 9, 2014. (accessed 4 August 2014)
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External links
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