Alert Top Story District opts to close Almo Elementary School due to budget constraints Laurie Welch Jun 25, 2020 Jun 25, 2020 0 Almo Elementary School FILE PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Laurie Welch ALMO — One of the smallest schools in the state will not reopen in the fall.kAm(:E9 ;FDE 6:89E DEF56?ED 6IA64E65 ?6IE J62C[ p=>@ t=6>6?E2CJ $49@@= :D E96 r2DD:2 r@F?EJ $49@@= s:DEC:4E’D D>2==6DE D49@@= 2?5 :D @?6 @7 ;FDE ?:?6 D49@@=D :? x529@ H:E9 `_ @C 76H6C DEF56?ED]k^AmkAm%96 D49@@= 3@2C5 4@?D:56C65 4=@D:?8 E96 D49@@= =2DE J62C[ 3FE E96 4@>>F?:EJ BF:4<=J C2:D65 Sa`[___ E@ <66A :E @A6? 7@C 2?@E96C J62C] qFE E96 3@2C5 G@E65 %9FCD52J E@ 4=@D6 E96 D49@@= E9:D J62C 5F6 E@ =@H 6?C@==>6?E]k^Am kAms:DEC:4E 3FD:?6DD >2?286C r9C:D y2>6D D2:5 p=>@ t=6>6?E2CJ $49@@=’D 2??F2= 3F586E H2D S`b_[___]k^Am People are also reading… Twin Falls man dies when vehicle fails to navigate turn Twin Falls County Most Wanted Southern Idaho man faces new sexual misconduct charges Jerome man waives preliminary hearing in fatal shooting Buhl, Raft River, Declo stay perfect: Week 3 Football Scores ‘Disappointing’ Kimberly still seeking championship level Intoxication charge follows unusual series of events on Blue Lakes Boulevard What the abortion initiative does Man to plead guilty to manslaughter after fatal crash Crash involves Twin Falls Sheriff's Office vehicle 4 things to know about 2026 9/11 Memorial service events Can a church really funnel dark money into the campaign against Prop 1? 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There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Almo community raises $21,000 to keep school open for another year BURLEY — The Almo community raised enough money to keep Cassia County’s smallest school open for at least the coming year. 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Almo community raises $21,000 to keep school open for another year BURLEY — The Almo community raised enough money to keep Cassia County’s smallest school open for at least the coming year.
Board votes to close 100-year-old Almo Elementary School BURLEY — Cassia County School District’s board of trustees decided Thursday to close the district’s smallest school in eight days if $21,000 i…
Almo Elementary, one of Idaho's smallest schools, might have to close BURLEY — The Cassia County School District tabled a decision Thursday on whether to close Almo Elementary School after hearing impassioned ple…
New Burley outdoor market spotlights small businesses The Burley Farmers Market launched Thursday with dozens of vendors showing off their home crafted products.
Minidoka Memorial Hospital staff earns opportunity to give away bikes to children Minidoka Memorial Hospitals employees gave away 10 bicycles on Friday to children in the community.
McCord Larsen sworn in as appointed Cassia County prosecutor McCord Larsen was sworn in Monday as the appointed prosecutor in Cassia County.
New Minidoka County magistrate judge takes oath Like one of his childhood idols, Superman, he said, he believes in truth, justice and the American way.
Cassia schools hire new principal at Raft River Elementary School The Cassia County School District has hired a new principal at Raft River Elementary School.
