🌱 How much new SRS money is headed to Kellogg schools?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much new SRS money is headed to Kellogg schools?
• Which Kellogg standouts just made Idaho’s all-state volleyball list?
• How Idaho’s ski boom is reshaping mountain towns like Kellogg

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: Showers of rain and snow, temps: high: 40, low: 32.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 41 and low of 35 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• SRS Act would benefit Shoshone County (cdapress.com) — Kellogg School District stands to gain from renewed Secure Rural Schools funding, with about $400,000 already helping pay for building and maintenance projects that don’t fit the regular budget. Local school and county leaders say the restored federal money is crucial for Silver Valley classrooms, buses, technology, and road work, even though the funding can fluctuate year to year.
   

• Idaho all-state volleyball teams are out. See the 132 players honored (idahostatesman.com) — Kellogg volleyball fans have plenty to cheer about, with Dani Henrikson, Gretah Angle, and Paige Yrjana all earning spots on Idaho’s 3A all-state teams. The statewide list, chosen by coaches, highlights standout players from every classification and caps the 2025 high school volleyball season across Idaho.
   

• Idaho Ski Resorts Exceed 2 Million Visits Annually Since 2020 (dailyfly.com) — Kellogg is the dateline for new numbers showing Idaho ski resorts drawing more than 2 million visits a year since 2020, including a 2.5 million record in 2022-23. The report highlights how this growth boosts statewide jobs, wages, and visitor spending that ripple into mountain towns like Kellogg and the Silver Valley.
   

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📸 Around Kellogg

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• HSGB vs Kellogg JV
  Mullan Athletic Pavilion , 300-398 Earle St , Mullan
  5:30 pm
• The Discovery Zone-Indoor Playground
  708 N Division St , Pinehurst
  6:00 pm
• B Bball vs Coeur du Christ
  Mullan Athletic Pavilion , 300-398 Earle St , Mullan
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Concert Elementary PK - 2nd Grade
  Mullan High School , 345 Park St , Mullan
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• G&B Bball @ Wallace
  Wallace Jr./Sr. High School , 1 Miners Aly , Wallace
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Son of Brad
  Albertini's Gem Bar , 220 6th St , Wallace
  7:00 pm

Thursday April 30

• Beltane Festival — Kingdom of Ardesca
  10151 S Schlagel Draw Rd , Cataldo
  9:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Idaho Staffing posted a job opening for Transportation Policy and Communications Specialist (2026 New Grads!) in Kellogg. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Kellogg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kellogg here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Coeur d'Alene

• Journey to The North Pole on Lake Coeur d'Alene continue through Jan. 4 (khq.com)
• PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL A life renewed, a future restored (cdapress.com)
• Journaling: Your secret weapon to a great spring garden (cdapress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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