Idaho Novus Classical Academy

Correction to The Beacon: The uniform store Skobel’s (formerly Educational Outfitters) is no longer holding a sale in the first week of June. Instead, you can visit Skobels.com to sign up for sale alerts to be notified as soon as any promotions begin. We apologize for any confusion as we make this transition to our new uniform provider. Please check our uniform webpage for answers to many questions regarding our school uniforms: https://idahonovus.org/resources/uniforms/

Now that school is out for the summer, several communities across Idaho plan to operate USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and serve free meals to children. To find a location near you, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder.

Non-Discrimination Statement: https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/nds

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Two Novus seventh graders were selected to compete in the Idaho round of the National Civics Bee happening today! This opportunity was introduced to the seventh graders during Mr. McGrady’s history class earlier in the year. Esmae and Teagan will be representing Novus as 2 of the 20 students selected statewide. Let’s all congratulate these students on their efforts and cheer them on today.

Great news! We are officially at full enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year at all grade levels K-8! We look forward with great anticipation to next year, our third year in operation. We have had one of the strongest launches of any American classical academy in history and the demand for this education is increasing.

We can’t wait to welcome our new cohort of students and to welcome back our returning families in August.

We are still accepting applications for our waitlists at all grade levels. Spots on our waitlist move quickly, so we encourage you to apply today to be considered for future openings over the summer and in the fall. If you know anyone who might be interested in an American classical education for their child who has not yet applied, please let them know there is still opportunity and time to apply. Please visit us at idahonovus.org/admissions, call us, or email [email protected] with any questions you have.

We are hiring an elementary Spanish teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your friends and networks.

See you tomorrow, Friday, May 22nd at Foothills Heritage Park for our Spring Music Program
🇺🇸 Our 2nd annual Spring Music Program will have an American theme with patriotic songs, American folksongs, and songs by American composers. This is the 250th anniversary of our nation and we would like to celebrate appropriately by paying homage to our forefathers as they sought to implement and model virtue and pride in its citizens through music, poetry, and rhetoric throughout its history.
👉 Please have students arrive 30 minutes before their performance in uniform and if possible (not required), some patriotic accessory
🕟 The performance will last roughly from 6:30-8:30 with the youngest grades beginning first and finishing with 7th grade.
🍕Food trucks serving pizza and tacos 🌮
🚗Overflow parking will be available at the school
Please bring a chair or picnic blanket. See you there!

Save the date: Friday, May 22nd | Foothills Heritage Park
🇺🇸 Our 2nd annual Spring Music Program will have an American theme with patriotic songs, American folksongs, and songs by American composers. This is the 250th anniversary of our nation and we would like to celebrate appropriately by paying homage to our forefathers as they sought to implement and model virtue and pride in its citizens through music, poetry, and rhetoric throughout its history.
👉 Please have students arrive 30 minutes before their performance in uniform and if possible (not required), some patriotic accessory such as red, white, or blue hair bows, ties, or headbands. Boys can wear red, white, or blue bow ties around their collared shirts. Hats are not allowed as an accessory.
🕟 The performance will last roughly from 6:30-8:30 with the youngest grades beginning first and finishing with 7th grade. The performance will not have an intermission. Parents and students are encouraged to stay for the entire performance, but if you need to leave, please do so during the transition of grades as they exit and enter the risers. The following is a rough estimate of each grade’s performance times. Once again, please make sure to have your students arrive 30 minutes before their performance.
🍕There will be food trucks provided at Heritage Park serving pizza and tacos, but please be sure to have students eat after they have performed for optimal singing performance and to avoid food stains on their uniforms during the performance.
🚗Overflow parking will be available at the school.
In case of rain cancellation, the event will be held on May 23rd at 6:30. Find additional details on our events page.