Office of the Superintedent

Potlatch School District is located in the northwest part of Latah County and covers 385 square miles consisting of farmland, timber, and mountains. We serve the communities of Potlatch, Onaway, Princeton, and Harvard, and everywhere in between.  Potlatch was originally built as a company town, built to house and operate the world’s largest White Pine saw mill. Community members value this history and the small-town, close-knit, rural atmosphere that continues to this day.  They come together to improve and preserve programs and activities for youth, help those in need, comfort those experiencing loss, cheer on school and community athletic teams, and celebrate accomplishments.  Numerous community organizations and volunteers offer their time and resources to bring the community together and make progress.  This is especially on full display at annual community events, such as Potlatch Community Days and Company Town Christmas.  

Our community shows great commitment to its children and recognizes they need preparation for the future.  The community wants a balance of career and college preparation.  They want to see success for students in all grade levels; they want students to have pride in their town and in their school; they want students to have enriched learning experiences that help them see possibilities for the future; and they want a skilled workforce that can meet current employment needs and help the community thrive.  The community desires schools that prepare students for success in any field.