ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Salmon School District #291 has a current enrollment of 629 students in grades K-12.  While we currently have Pioneer Elementary with grades pre-5 and the Salmon Junior-Senior High School, we are building a new preschool through 8th grade building that will open the Fall of 2026. Salmon has an experienced staff with over 45 certified staff and over 60 classified employees. Our general fund budget is near $5.3 million. While we provide safety busing to all students, close to half take advantage of this opportunity and are bused to school daily.

Salmon, Idaho has approximately 3,000 citizens living within the city limits.  The famous “River of No Return” (Salmon River) runs through Salmon.  Salmon is located 140 miles to the south from Missoula, Montana and 160 miles north from Idaho Falls, Idaho.  The climate is semi-arid with summer temperature in the 80 to 90 degree range, while winter temperatures average in the 20 degree range.

White water rafting, kayaking, sight-seeing, alpine and cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking, equestrian, and many other outdoor activities draw many visitors to Salmon.

The Salmon area is extremely beautiful.  The Bitterroot Mountains and Continental Divide surround the Salmon and Lemhi River valleys.  Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brook and Steelhead Trout are the most plentiful species found in nearby lakes and streams.  Besides having one of the largest elk herds in the West, Lemhi County has numerous Whitetail and Mule Deer, Black Bear, Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Antelope, Cougar and Moose.  Species of upland game birds found here are Blue, Ruffed and Franklin's Grouse, Sage Grouse, Chukkar and Hungarian Partridge, and Mourning Dove.  The Salmon and Lemhi River valleys contain excellent habitat for Mallard and Teal.  Canadian Geese, in considerable numbers, winter in these valleys.

Bird watchers will enjoy a plethora of bird species and particularly Sandhill Cranes in the spring and summer, and bald eagles in the winter.

The area is rich in American History, especially involving Lewis and Clark.  Salmon is the birthplace of Sacajawea, the Lewis and Clark expeditions guide and interpreter.

Steele Memorial Hospital and Clinic, located in Salmon, is a full service medical center.

For more information about our beautiful Salmon Valley visit http://www.visitsalmonvalley.com.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Salmon School District Mission Statement

In partnership with our community, the Salmon School District will academically prepare all students to build upon their individual strengths to be creative, productive, and self-reliant citizens.

Vision Statement

Salmon School district will:

  • set high achievement standards.
  • teach students the knowledge, creativity, skills, and values to be successful global community members.
  • recognize the potential and success of each individual student.
  • ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment.
  • involve the community in decision-making.