Jefferson County Joint School District 251
Address
3850 East 300 North
Rigby
, Idaho, 83442
United States
Other information
Websitewww.jeffersonsd251.org

Jefferson County School District 251 is a school district headquartered in Rigby, Idaho.

History

In 2015, the district had 5,106 students. In 2019, that number was up to 5,901. Luke O'Roark of the Post Register wrote in 2019 that the district is "one of the fastest growing school districts in the area."[1]

Lisa Sherick served as superintendent until 2019.[1] In 2019, Chad Martin became the superintendent.[2]

In addition to Rigby, the district includes Lewisville, Menan, and Roberts.[3]

2021 shooting

On May 6, 2021, Rigby Middle School was the site of a school shooting that left two students and an adult injured. A female sixth-grader was taken into custody.[4] In response, Governor of Idaho Brad Little tweeted, "I am praying for the lives and safety of those involved in today's tragic events. Thank you to our law enforcement agencies and school leaders for their efforts in responding to the incident."[5]

Education

7-12 schools
  • Jefferson High School - Menan
High schools
Middle schools
  • Farnsworth Middle School - Rigby
  • Rigby Middle School - Rigby
Elementary schools
  • Cottonwood Elementary School - Rigby
  • Harwood Elementary School - Rigby
  • Jefferson Elementary School - Rigby
  • Midway Elementary School - Menan
  • Roberts Elementary School - Roberts
  • South Fork Elementary School - Rigby

References

  1. 1 2 O'Roark, Luke (January 18, 2019). "Jefferson School District narrows superintendent search to four". Post Register. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Chad Martin named next superintendent for Jefferson Joint School District 251". Post Register. February 13, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jefferson County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ Boone, Rebecca (May 6, 2021). "Sheriff: Girl shoots 3 at Idaho school; teacher disarms her". Associated Press. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ "3 injured in Idaho middle school shooting; suspect captured". KTVB. May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Associated Press.
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