Payette Academy

10/22/2026

Dear Payette Academy, Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members,

Thursday, October 22, is our ANNUAL HOMECOMING PARADE! We are excited to celebrate Homecoming alongside Payette High School and show off our Pirate Pride!
Payette Academy students will participate in the parade by riding on decorated class floats through downtown Payette, accompanied by staff chaperones.
Due to the Homecoming festivities, Payette Academy will follow an adjusted bell schedule for the day.

THE DAY AT A GLANCE
Morning: Students will attend their regularly scheduled morning classes with some adjustments.
10:15 AM–12:00 PM: Juniors and seniors will be released to decorate their class floats. Freshmen and sophomores will remain in their scheduled classes and advisory.
12:10–12:40 PM: Lunch for all students. There will be NO extended lunch or off-campus lunch privileges on Thursday.
12:40 PM: Students will load their assigned class trailers and travel to Payette High School to prepare for the parade.
1:18–2:18 PM: HOMECOMING PARADE through downtown Payette!
2:20 PM: Students will return to Payette Academy and report directly to their 4th-period classes.
3:45 PM: Regular dismissal.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Students must follow staff directions and remain with their assigned class and chaperones throughout the parade.
All students will eat lunch on campus. There will be no extended lunch or off-campus lunch privileges.
Students should dress appropriately for the weather, as they will be outside during float decorating and the parade.
Thursday is SPIRIT DAY! Wear your RED, BLACK, AND WHITE to show your Pirate Pride!
We encourage our families and community members to come downtown, cheer on our students, and celebrate Homecoming with us!
GO PIRATES! ❤️🖤🤍
Payette Academy Administration

10/11/2026

🏴‍☠️ HOMECOMING WEEK IS COMING! 🏴‍☠️

Get ready to show your school spirit during Homecoming Week—October 19–22! 🎉

🏖️ MONDAY, OCT. 19—BEACH DAY
Break out the beach gear, sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts, and summer vibes! 🌴😎

👖 TUESDAY, OCT. 20 — JORTS & HATS
Jorts + your favorite hat = the perfect combo! 🤠

💗 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 — ALL PINK
Let’s turn the school PINK! 🎀💗🩷

🏴‍☠️ THURSDAY, OCT. 22 — SPIRIT OUT!
Show your Pirate Pride in RED, BLACK & WHITE! ❤️🖤🤍

📣 Let’s see who can bring the most Homecoming spirit!
Dress up, have fun, and let’s make it a week to remember! ☠️🏴‍☠️

10/10/2026

📢 PSAT TESTING REMINDER! 📝

Parents and Guardians,

Please be aware that Payette Academy sophomores will be taking the PSAT on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Testing will begin at 9:15 AM and last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Students will remain in their assigned testing rooms until the testing time has elapsed.

✅ Please encourage your student to:

* Get a good night’s sleep on Monday.
* Eat a healthy breakfast before school. 🥞
* Arrive at school on time and be ready to do their best!

Thank you for supporting our students as they prepare for their future college and career opportunities! 🏴‍☠️❤️🖤

10/06/2026

📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up!

We look forward to connecting with our families on October 14th & 15th! 💙

Your student’s Advisory Teacher will be reaching out to you to schedule a conference time. Each conference will be scheduled for a specific time and will be a great opportunity to talk about your student’s progress, celebrate successes, and discuss any questions or concerns.

📅 October 14th & 15th
📞 Your Advisory Teacher will contact you to schedule

If you have further questions please call the school at (208) 642-3241

Thank you for partnering with us and being an important part of your student’s success! We look forward to seeing you!

10/06/2026

🥔 COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED! 🥔

Payette Academy is getting ready for our Potato Feed & Silent Auction on November 5, 2026, and we are looking for donations from our amazing community! ❤️

We are currently seeking items, gift certificates, services, gift baskets, or other donations for our silent auction, as well as donations to help support our potato feed.

🎓 Where do the proceeds go?
All proceeds directly support our Payette Academy students throughout the school year, including:

📚 Classroom supplies
✏️ Educational needs and student resources
🎓 Graduation supplies and expenses
❤️ Other needs that help our students be successful

Every donation—big or small—helps us provide opportunities and resources for our students that might not otherwise be possible.

If you, your business, or your organization would like to donate to the silent auction or potato feed, please reach out to us! Please call the front office at (208) 642- 3241

📅 Potato Feed & Silent Auction
🥔 November 5, 2026

Please feel free to share this post and help us spread the word!

Thank you for continuing to support Payette Academy and our students! ❤️🖤

08/29/2026

📸 PICTURE DAY REMINDER — PAYETTE ACADEMY! 📸

Picture Day is almost here! Payette Academy students will have their school pictures taken on Monday, August 31, 2026.

⭐ Order Pictures Online:
www.pictureswithclass.com⁠
🔑 Access Code: 0119799IN

📷 Picture packages start at $16, with several package and background options available.

⏰ Online ordering is available through 24 hours after Picture Day. Orders placed later may include additional shipping or processing fees.

👕 Wear your favorite picture-day outfit, bring your best smile, and get ready to say CHEESE! 😁📸

🏴‍☠️ Payette Academy Picture Day
📅 Monday, August 31, 2026

08/26/2026

Join us from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Payette High School Auditorium next Monday, August 31st for a night of hope and possibility featuring nationally recognized TEDX presenter Lee Taal.

This event is for all parents, community, members, and students who are interested in an engaging evening focused on hope, future planning, and supporting our kids.

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

🎉 FIRST WEEK = COMPLETE! 🎉

What an amazing first week at Payette Academy! 🏴‍☠️📚

Our students jumped right in—meeting new teachers, learning new routines, reconnecting with friends, and starting the year strong. We are so proud of the positive attitudes, hard work, and Pirate pride we saw throughout the building!

❤️ Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping make our first week a success. We are excited for everything this school year has in store!

☠️ Here’s to a great year at Payette Academy!
📚 Learn. Grow. Succeed.
🏴‍☠️ Go Pirates!