Fremont County Joint School District #215

NEWS RELEASE: ST. ANTHONY, ID – The Fremont County Joint School District No. 215 Board of Trustees has officially approved a resolution calling for a special bond election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Voters will be asked to consider the issuance of general obligation school bonds in an amount not to exceed $17 million. The proposed bond would finance the construction of a new performing arts addition at South Fremont High School, including a modern auditorium, classrooms, and related improvements. The project would also include furnishings and equipment necessary to operate the new facilities.

Project Details

Project: New performing arts addition at South Fremont High School
Scope: New auditorium, classrooms, and related improvements
Bond Amount: Up to $17,000,000
Bond Term: Not to exceed 20 years
Anticipated Interest Rate: 4.26%
Total Repayment (principal + interest): Estimated $25,245,125
Estimated Average Annual Tax Impact: $30.28 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

As of Election Day, the District carries no outstanding bonded debt, meaning this project would represent a new investment for students and the community.

Election Information

The bond measure will require a two-thirds majority vote from qualified electors of the District. Voting will take place at regular polling places in Fremont and Madison Counties, with absentee voting also available through the county clerks.

Superintendent and Board members emphasized that the project reflects the District’s commitment to providing students with enhanced educational opportunities and facilities that serve both academic and community needs. .

Next Steps

If the measure is approved, the bonds will be issued and repaid through annual property tax levies. The project will move forward immediately following voter authorization, with construction timelines and final plans to be determined after election certification.

WELCOME BACK! We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Monday, August 18, 2025!

NOTE: Ashton Elementary will begin classes on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 due to ongoing construction delays.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and ready learning environment for all our students.

We look forward to a great school year!

Child Find Preschool Screening
Ashton Elementary will be conducting a Preschool Child Find screening for 3 and 4 year old children suspected of having a disability and/or developmental delay related to autism, deafness, motor skills, learning, speech, language, cognition, visual or hearing impairment, and/or other disability which may be impacting your child’s typical development. The screening will be held between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19th at Ashton Elementary.

Please call Megan Hill or Amber Miller at 208-652-7601 to schedule an appointment. Please note that if your child is already enrolled in our preschool program or appears to be functioning and/or developing at a typical rate, they do not need to be screened.

DETECCIÓN Y EVALUACIÓN PREESCOLAR
La escuela Ashton Elementary realizará evaluaciones de detección preescolar para niños de 3 y 4 años que se sospeche puedan tener una discapacidad y/o un retraso en el desarrollo relacionado con autismo, sordera, habilidades motoras, aprendizaje, habla, lenguaje, cognición, discapacidad visual o auditiva, y/u otra discapacidad que pueda estar afectando el desarrollo típico de su hijo. Las evaluaciones se llevarán a cabo entre las 9:00 AM y las 12:00 PM el martes 19 de agosto en Ashton Elementary.

Por favor llame a Megan Hill o Amber Miller al 208-652-7601 para programar una cita. Tenga en cuenta que si su hijo ya está inscrito en nuestro programa preescolar o parece estar funcionando y/o desarrollándose a un ritmo típico, no necesita ser evaluado.

Child Find Preschool Screening
Henry’s Fork Elementary will be conducting Preschool Child Find screenings for 3 and 4 year old children suspected of having a disability and/or developmental delay related to autism, deafness, motor skills, learning, speech, language, cognition, visual or hearing impairment, and/or other disability which may be impacting your child’s typical development. The screenings will be held between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Monday, August 18th, and Wednesday, August 20th at Henry’s Fork Elementary.

Please call Martha Weatherford or Celeste Frogue at 208-624-7422 to schedule an appointment. Please note that if your child is already enrolled in our preschool program or appears to be functioning and/or developing at a typical rate, they do not need to be screened.

DETECCIÓN Y EVALUACIÓN PREESCOLAR
La escuela Henry’s Fork Elementary realizará evaluaciones de detección preescolar para niños de 3 y 4 años que se sospeche puedan tener una discapacidad y/o un retraso en el desarrollo relacionado con autismo, sordera, habilidades motoras, aprendizaje, habla, lenguaje, cognición, discapacidad visual o auditiva, y/u otra discapacidad que pueda estar afectando el desarrollo típico de su hijo. Las evaluaciones se llevarán a cabo entre las 8:00 AM y las 3:00 PM el lunes 18 de agosto y el miércoles 20 de agosto en Henry’s Fork Elementary.

Por favor llame a Martha Weatherford o Celeste Frogue al 208-624-7422 para programar una cita. Tenga en cuenta que si su hijo ya está inscrito en nuestro programa preescolar o parece estar funcionando y/o desarrollándose a un ritmo típico, no necesita ser evaluado.