Home of the Savages!
In Riggins, Idaho, nestled in the lower Idaho panhandle, you'll find Salmon River School District 243. With around 140 students from kindergarten to 12th grade, led by a dedicated team of educators & administrators, our district is devoted to enhancing student learning and success across all grade levels.
Overlooking the picturesque backdrop of deep mountain canyons with the Main and Little Salmon rivers flowing nearby and the Snake River just to the west, Riggins earns its moniker as "The Whitewater Capital" of Idaho. The surrounding area offers abundant recreational opportunities, creating a natural environment for learning. Our backyard boasts diverse wildlife, including elk, deer, bear, wild turkey, grouse, and chukar, along with premier Chinook Salmon and Steelhead fishing spots in the nearby national forest areas and waters.
Despite our mild winter climate, Riggins is conveniently located just an hour away from major ski areas. Positioned 150 miles north of Boise and 110 miles south of Lewiston, our community takes great pride in our children, schools, and rural lifestyle.
Philosophy, Mission, & Vision Statements
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Salmon River School District is dedicated to providing an education of the highest quality that prepares students to be productive citizens. The District shall stress the skills and knowledge necessary to live in a republic. The District shall offer an educational program that produces well-rounded students and prepares all students to be successful.
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We will strive to inspire and empower every student to achieve their fullest potential as an individual, to build skills and attitudes necessary to become successful citizens with personal integrity in an ever changing society.
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The vision of Salmon River Joint School District is:
To create a partnership that includes students, educators, parents, and community;
To cultivate a healthy environment which promotes the mastery of essential skills.
To instill a lifelong desire for learning.
Continuous Improvement Planning (CIP)
Each year, school districts must update their Continuous Improvement Plan, College and Career Advising and Mentoring Plan (Advising Plan), and Literacy Intervention Program Plan (Literacy Plan).
Report Cards
The Idaho State Department of Education Issues “Report Cards” for individual schools.
The star rating is no longer used. For more information, visit the Idaho Department of Education website
JSD243 Report Card Links Below
Accreditation Reporting
Please see the following link for the most recent accreditation review report.
The most recent accreditation review report was issued February 2021.
Employment
Do you have the love, compassion, and determination required to shape the future of our communities?
We would love to hear from you!
Please see the following link for employment opportunities.
NOTICE TITLE IX OFFICER
Salmon River Joint School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry,
national origin, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational
programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to: Trish
Simonson, Superintendent; Salmon River JSD #243, PO Box 872, Riggins ID 83549, or
by phone: 208-630-6027, or the Idaho Department of Education P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0027. The
District hires only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Pursuant to Public Law 92-318, notice is hereby given that the Title IX Officer to Salmon River JSD #243, and the contact information for the Title IX Officer is:
Trisha Simonson, Superintendent, Title IX Officer c/o Salmon River JSD #243
simonsont@jsd243.org; (208) 630-6027