Cassia County Joint School District 151, the 9th largest district in the state, encompasses most of Cassia County plus small portions of Oneida and Twin Falls Counties. Within these 2,500 square miles are 16 schools with a total enrollment of 5,000 students. All schools are on a semester schedule and are accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Association and/or the State Department of Education. The district employs certified staff of over 320, 85 of whom have advanced degrees. Ancillary and auxiliary personnel bring the total number of employees to about 650. Their mission is to challenge and guide each student toward his/her potential, preparing each student to enter the work place, pursue post-secondary vocational training, or pursue a college degree, ready to meet the needs of an ever-changing society.

Location: 237 East 19th Street, Burley Idaho 83318 Telephone 208-878-6600

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: Festival of Lights Parade Twin Falls December 4 Lincoln: Preservation of a Nation Idaho Falls continuing thru December 5 Winter Holidays Antiques Show Ketchum December 28 thru December 30 Oktoberfest Family Appreciation Month at Silverwood Theme Park Athol continuing thru November 1 Christmas in the Night Time Skies Pocatello November 29

Other upcoming events include: U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 Lincoln: Preservation of a Nation Idaho Falls continuing thru December 5 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 First Thursday Boise February 4 thru December 2 Tree Lighting & Caroling Party Ketchum December 2