We are incredibly excited to announce PPSEL's All Day K Program.  While the state of Idaho only funds half day kindergarten programs, Palouse Prairie offers an extended full-day (8:25-3:00), tuition based program.

The All Day Kindergarten Program is a balance of small group, large group, and individual activities that engage children in intellectually stimulating activities while increasing each child's opportunity to learn the core curriculum.  It provides early identification and intervention of learning problems through extended learning, enrichment, and consistent adult interaction.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities that include health and fitness, music or art on a regular basis.  Each school day includes outdoor time and a rest period (if needed).

Below is information that pertains to the Students Come First legislation recently enacted by the Idaho legislature. 

Click HERE to visit the State Department of Education's website for complete information

Documents for download:

Students Come First White Paper

Summary of Research for Students Come First White Paper 

PPSEL asks for a school supply donation between $25 and $45 per child towards the purchase of school supplies.  We ask for this donation instead of having families shop for school supply items as we recognize that often shopping for school supplies is burdensome on families.  Please submit checks along with enrollment paperwork after May 1 so that the school might be able to purchase materials prior to the students' first day of class.

Checks can be made payable to Palouse Prairie School or PPSEL.

*If the purchase of these supplies creates a hardship for your family, please contact the school Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sixth graders can now enroll at charter school

MOSCOW - It opened back in 2009 and now school administrators at the Palouse Prairie School of Expeditionary Learning are adding a new grade to their curriculum. The school has increased its enrollment to 105 students for the 2010-2011 school year, a visible jump from the 70 students that attended last year. The new grade won't be a problem to add since the Idaho Public Charter School Commission originally approved the school for grades K through 6.

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The school calendar for 2010-2011 is now available for download.

Click to HERE download.