Updated May 29, 2025
Memorial Day services
Photos from the VFW and American Legion Memorial Day services at the Greencreek and Cottonwood Cemeteries. . . .
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St. John Bosco graduation
Photos from St. John Bosco Academy's graduation  certemony. . . .
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Safe Sitter class offered
Safe Sitter classes for girls and boys aged 11 to 13 will be held July 8 and 9, 2025.  . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
Visit with Joan at the Library on Saturdays 10 AM – 3 PM.  Like us on “Facebook, Prairie Community Library.” . . .
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Jim Rehder receives award
Jim Rehder attended the Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency (ICADD) on Tuesday, May 20 at Boise State University Student Union Building where he received the 2025 ICADD LIfetime Achievement Award, presented by Norma Jaeger, Chair of Idaho Recovery Organization. . . .
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Prairie League holds awards night
The Prairie League celebrated the achievements of its student members during the 2025 Prairie League Awards Ceremony, highlighting leadership, dedication, and service to the school and community. . . .
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Music program set for Monastery Chapel
There will be a Taize instrumental music program by the Taize instrumental Quintet at the Monastery of St Gertrude chapel on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7 PM. . . .
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Winter canola crop tour set for June 11
University of Idaho Extension and the Pacific Northwest Canola Association (PNWCA) are again collaborating on a tour highlighting research, cultivars under development and best management practices pertaining to the state’s important canola industry. . . .
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School District retirement party
Please come and celebrate Denise Uhlenkott’s retirement with us. . . .
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Crop and conservation tour set for June 24
Prairie Area Crop and Conservation Tour hosted by University of Idaho Extension and Lewis Soil Conservation District will be held on Tuesday, June 24th, 8:00 a.m. at the Nezperce Legion Hall. . . .
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Junior High athletes compete at North Idaho Invitational
Prairie sent 7 junior high track athletes, 5 boys and 2 girls, to compete in the North Idaho Invitational this past Saturday in Clarkston. . . .
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Members of the VFW and American Legion line up at the Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery prior to the Memorial Day services there on Monday. See article at left for more photos. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Members of the class of 2025 at St. John Bosco Academy flip their tassels after receiving their diplomas and being certified by Principal Cummings. From left are Rachel Sonnen, Sarah Waters, Noelle Chmelik, Glenn Parmantier and Julia Wassmuth. Graduation was held for the first time ever in the Pope John Paul II Theater in the Angelus Center.  See article at left for more photos. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Jim Rehder with his ICADD Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo by Bill Farmer. See article above left. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Mr. Rehder had the opportunity to take these Prairie Pirates out for Lunch with the Principal this past Friday, May 23. This was the last one of the year. Talon Weber and Jeselyn Blakley will be moving on to the Jr High next year and Lillia Kaschmitter will be moving on to her last year at the elementary! It was a great day to catch up and enjoy lunch together! Photo submitted by Jon Rehder. Click on the photo for a larger view.



The Cottonwood Cemeteries now have a register so you can find any gravesite. The top two photos are for the Catholic Cemetery and are on the south side of the equipment shed. The Community Cemetery register is on the east side. Click on each photo for a larger view.




 
 
 

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