Nearly 2,000 Coeur d’Alene, Lake City, Venture students make honor roll

Nearly 2,000 students from Coeur d’Alene and Lake City high schools and Venture Academy earned honor roll recognition for strong academic performance during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

Students were recognized in three categories based on weighted GPA: Highest Honors (4.0-5.0 GPA), High Honors (3.50-3.99 GPA) and Honors (3.0–3.49 GPA).

Across all three schools, 490 students earned Highest Honors. Another 804 students earned High Honors while 648 students earned honors for maintaining a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.

“These outstanding grades reflect the dedication our students bring to their learning every day,” Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Mike Nelson said in a Wednesday news release. “Their success is supported by outstanding teachers, engaged families and school communities that value academic growth and achievement.”

Together, these students reflect the strong culture of academic excellence across the Coeur d’Alene School District.

Coeur d’Alene High Principal Victoria Beecher said 974 students met the challenge of rigorous coursework and succeeded in making the honor roll.

“Our students definitely rose to the challenge, and the grade book captures countless hours studying and preparing for exams,” she said. “I am so proud of every student on the honor roll.”

Lake City High Principal Bryan Kelly credited the school’s supportive culture for 875 students making the honor roll.

“We are always lifting each other up,” he said. “Teachers, staff and students working together is a dynamic and powerful thing. The honor roll is just a small part of what we’re doing at Lake City.”

Principal Teresa Kennedy said the 93 students on the Venture honor roll are succeeding through online learning programs and other educational approaches.

“Our students have diverse backgrounds and often need non-traditional methods,” she said. “We understand each student is different, but they all need our support.”