West Ada's 60th school set to open in Star in 2026

West Ada breaks ground on new elementary school in Star

Originally published July 22 on IdahoEdNews.org.STAR — Students who live south of State Highway 44 in Star are currently bused about seven miles to the nearest elementary school in Eagle.

West Ada's 60th school set to open in Star in 2026

The district broke ground on the new school across from Star Middle School on July 21.

West Ada breaks ground on new elementary, mayor calls it 'critical infrastructure'

STAR – Students who live south of State Highway 44 in Star are currently bussed about seven miles to the nearest elementary school in Eagle. “It’s not an effective, quality education when kids are spending 45 minutes each way on a bus,” said Star mayor Trevor Chadwick. One year from now, a new elementary school will occupy the land across from Star Middle School in the West Ada School District, and that 45-minute bus ride will be history. West A…