Back to School FAQs

When is the first day of school for the 2025/2026 school year?

• Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Back to School FAQ will be updated for the 2026/2027 school year after June 1, 2026.

How do I apply for my child to receive free and reduced meals?

Online Application Instructions

• Free and reduced meals will continue to be provided for those learners who qualify during the 2025-2026 school year. To qualify for free and reduced meals, parents and guardians are encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal application after July 1, 2025. For more information refer to our Food Services website

When is the last day of school for the 2025/2026 school year?

• Thursday, June 4, 2026

When is graduation for the Class of 2026?

• New Horizon High School: Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 p.m.
• Pocatello High School: Friday, June 5, 2026 10:00 a.m.
• Highland High School: Friday, June 5, 2026 1:00 p.m.
• Century High School: Friday, June 5, 2026 4:00 p.m.

When do I find out about transfers?

• The elementary transfer meeting is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
• Secondary schools transfers are notified within 60 days of submission of the application.

How do I transfer my learner?

New Elementary Transfer Form

Returning Elementary Transfer Form

High School/Middle School Transfer Application

When is registration?

• Learners who are new to PCSD 25: Register online by completing the Online Registration. After completing the registration online, call your neighborhood school after August 4 to confirm.

• In-Person new elementary school registration:

  Learners entering grades K-5 who are brand new to the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 may enroll for the 2025-2026 school year in-person on Thursday, August 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  Families are required to provide their learner’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence. Please note: moving into or living within a school boundary does not ensure placement at a specific school. All school placements are based on available space in that grade level at that school. Visit Find My Enrollment to find your home school. 

When is schedule pick-up for middle school and high school learners?

• August 13 and 14, 2025
  • 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

When is Back to School Night?

• Middle School Back to School Night is August 25, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

School	Date	Time
Chubbuck Elementary	August 25th	5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Edahow Elementary	August 26th	4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Ellis Elementary	August 25th	4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Gate City Elementary
Greenacres Elementary	August 25th	5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Indian Hills Elementary	August 25th	5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Jefferson Elementary	August 26th
Lewis & Clark Elementary	August 25th
Syringa Elementary
Tendoy Elementary	August 25th	4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Tyhee Elementary
Wilcox Elementary	August 25th	5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lincoln Early Childhood Center

Where is my bus stop?

• Elementary Boundaries
• Middle School Boundaries
• High School Boundaries

What time does my child’s school start? What time does my child’s school dismiss?

Start and Dismissal Times for Schools

What school supplies will my child need this year?

Elementary School Supplies

Middle School Supplies

High School Supplies are listed on the course syllabus

Where is the 2025-2026 school calendar located?

2025-2026 School District 25

What are the upcoming school closure dates? (No School)

• ALL Grades: Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day
• Grades K-5: Thursday & Friday, October 2 & 3, 2025 - Parent Teachers Conferences
• Grades 6-12: School will be in session Thursday, October 2. Closed Friday, October 3, 2025 - Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Development 
• ALL Grades: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Election Day
• ALL Grades: Thursday, November 20, 2025 - End of Trimester/Record Day
• ALL Grades: Friday, November 21, 2025 - Teacher Professional Development Day
• ALL Grades: Monday - Friday, November 24 - 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break
• ALL Grades: Monday - Monday, December 22 - January 2, 2026 - Winter Break. School resumes Monday, January 5, 2026.
• ALL Grades: Monday, January 19, 2026 - Idaho Human Rights Day
• ALL Grades: Friday, February 6, 2026 - Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Development/Registration
• ALL Grades: Monday, February 16, 2026 - President's Day
• ALL Grades: Friday, March 6, 2026 - End of Trimester/Record Day
• ALL Grades: Monday - Friday, March 23 - 27, 2026 - Spring Break
• ALL Grades: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day
• ALL Grades: Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Last Day of School

What is the best way to monitor my child’s progress during the school year?

• Parent engagement has a direct correlation to student success. PCSD 25 parents can log into the Campus Parent Portal and stay engaged with information at-your-fingertips throughout the school year. Parent favorites include:
  • Access to student grades 
  • Review attendance and absences 
  • Monitor assignments due or upcoming exams 
  • Notifications for School/District Announcements 
  • Lunchroom information 
• To download the Campus Parent Portal app on your mobile phone. Visit the App or Play Store on your mobile device and search for “campus parent portal”. If you need login information, please contact the Help Desk: (208) 235-3219.