Welcome Back, Wampus Cats!

Dear Students, Families, and Clark Fork Community,

Welcome back to another school year at Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School! I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and is ready for another exciting year together. The beginning of a school year always brings a special kind of energy—new opportunities, new goals, and the excitement of seeing familiar faces again. I can't wait to get things started with all of you! The first day of school for students in on September 8th.

We are excited to welcome a new teacher to our Wampus Cat family this year! Luke Childers will be joining us as a History teacher and Online School instructor. Please join me in giving Luke a warm Clark Fork welcome. We are fortunate to have him joining our school community, and I look forward to seeing the positive contributions he will make to our students, our school, and the Clark Fork community.

The fall athletic season begins August 10th. If you plan to participate, please make sure all required forms are completed so you are ready to go. Athletics are such an important part of the Wampus Cat experience, and I look forward to cheering on our students this fall! The first volleyball match is on 8/25 and the first football game is on 8/28. They are both away games. Remember to check out the tab above, titled Athletics & Schedules, for additional information.

We hope everyone will join us for our Welcome Back Barbeque and Open House on September 1st from 5:00–7:00 p.m. This is always a great opportunity to reconnect, meet our new staff, visit classrooms, and celebrate the start of another school year. Most importantly, it gives us a chance to simply be together as a school and community. I can't wait to see everyone again! 

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped our school community reach the goal of having $1million in endowed scholarship funds. This drive began in 2008 with the initial Hoyt and Edith Schuyler donation and has been added to with the many donations that followed. WE REACHED IT TOGETHER in 2026!  I want to thank everyone who has donated to this very special cause. Thank you to those from the River Lakes Residents Region for your support over the summer. With continued emphasis, these endowed funds will support our graduates post-secondary hopes, dreams, and goals now and for generations to come. 

As we begin this new year, let's continue to focus on what makes Clark Fork special - our people, our relationships, and our commitment to helping every student grow and succeed. There is a lot to be excited about, and I am looking forward to all that this year will bring.

Welcome back, Wampus Cats! Let's make it another amazing year of learning, growth, achievement, and pride!

Cats CARE - Character, Achievement, and Respect Empower students to learn. Join the Pride!

                                                                   
GO WAMPUS CATS!       

Sincerely, Phil Kemink

Principal, CFHS

Phil.kemink@lposd.org

208.255.7177

Chromebook Care Reminder

As we begin the new school year, we ask for your help in reminding students to handle their school-issued Chromebook with care. These devices are an essential learning tool used every day in the classroom.

This year, replacement Chromebooks and repair parts are in very limited supply nationwide due to increased demand and manufacturing constraints. As a result, if a Chromebook is damaged, repair or replacement times may be significantly longer than in previous years.

Please encourage your student to:

• Use headphones carefully, inserting and removing the plug gently to avoid damaging the headphone jack.

• When using a Chromebook charging cart at school, make sure the charging cable is unplugged before removing the device.

• Carry the Chromebook with both hands whenever possible.

• Keep food and drinks away from the device.

• Avoid placing heavy items on top of the Chromebook or dropping it.

• Store the Chromebook safely in a backpack or protective case when traveling.

Taking a few extra moments to care for these devices helps ensure every student has reliable access to the technology they need for learning throughout the school year.

Thank you for your partnership and support.

LPOSD Technology Department