News and Announcements
CDA Charter Academy will be out of school for Christmas Break December 23-January 3. Merry Christmas!
Join our Charter Choir for a night of holiday favorites to get into the holiday spirit! Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 PM in the North MPR.
Five Charter Academy Seniors Receive National Merit Recognition
The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy is proud to announce that five of its forty seniors have earned recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Honors are awarded by outstanding performance on the PSAT exam, taken during the fall of the junior year. The top 1% of test takers in the state are named as semifinalists; students who score in the top 2% (but not in the top 1%) earn “Commended” status in recognition of their academic excellence.
Three Academy seniors achieved semifinalist recognition: Tate A. Burkholder, Ashlyn K. Craigie, and Madeleine M. Durkin. These students now have the opportunity to advance to the Finalist level through an extensive application process that includes an essay, letters of recommendation, and examination of
their academic record.
Congratulations!
The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy is proud to announce that two seniors received NMSC Commendations: Skyler D. Gessner and Madilynne L. Strom. Principal Dan Nicklay praised these students for their achievements, saying, “We are very proud of these amazing students. They have worked so hard, and they deserve to be honored.” He went on to note that these five students comprise a disproportional percentage of the senior class: “…12.5% to be exact, which is twelve and a half times what a school our size would normally expect.”
Every child deserves a little Christmas! Donate an unwrapped toy for a deserving child in our community now through December 18th. Donation boxes are located in either building.
Our incredible Charter Band will be performing for the public in this not to be missed winter concert! Attendance is FREE! Friday, December 13th at 6:30 PM in the North MPR.
Come to this FREE showcase of our amazing Charter Orchestra! Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 PM in the North MPR.
6th-11th Grade will have a virtual day on December 11th due to Senior Project Presentations. Students should check with their teachers for virtual day requirements and assignments.
Senior Project Presentations will be held at CDA Charter Academy in the North Building on December 11th from 5-8 PM.
Shop for all your Christmas gifts at Mix it Up in Downtown CDA on December 8th and 15% will be donated back to the school. Make sure to let them know you're with Charter at checkout.
Come grab a burger and support our school! Pick up a voucher at either office to participate!
Thank you to our amazing Charter community for coming together to collect over 1300 pounds for our annual ASB food drive! Donations were delivered by our ASB to the Heart of the City Food Bank.
6th Grade Volleyball Skills Camp! November 18-21 from 3-4 PM in the South MPR!
Interested in going to Washington, D.C., and New York for Spring Break 2026? Come to the informational meeting Thursday, November 21st at 6pm in the North MPR to learn more!
Thanksgiving Break- November 25th-29th
North Idaho Higher Education will host a college fair at NIC on November 19th from 5-7:30 PM in the Dearmond Building!
Congratulations to our Boys Soccer Coach, Craig Daigle for being awarded 3A All-League “Coach of the Year” and to our very own Treffen McCord and Lydia Lehosit for being named 3A All-League MVP! The following players have the great honor of making the All-League team: Mattis Macmillan, Owen Sharp, Liam Hughes, Adysen Robinson, Reagan Meine, Campbell Hancock! Congratulations to all of you!
Donate to the CDA Charter ASB Food Drive to help combat hunger in our community! Drop off bins for each grade level located in either building November 11-15.
Order now through November 20th! Delivery will be on December 5th.
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Order a Charter Sweatshirt now through November 10th! Visit the North office or our school store to purchase.
It is a great pleasure to announce that Kaylyn Willis is the CDA Sunrise Rotary Student of the Month for November!
Our amazing 6th Grade students and teachers spent the month on October giving back and had a community event to celebrate their good deeds!
Our amazing 6th Grade students and teachers spent the month on October giving back and had a community event to celebrate their good deeds!
Grab a quick and easy weeknight dinner at Roger's on Tuesday, November 5th and help support CDA Charter Academy!
Parent Teacher Conferences are November 7th between 3-6 PM. This an open house style event for parents of 7th-12th graders. All of our teachers will be in the South building either in the MPR at tables or in their classrooms and parents will have the opportunity to meet with their student's teachers briefly one-on-one.
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy presents CLUE: the Play! Come join us for this hysterical murder mystery comedy on November 7th, 8th and 9th in the North MPR! Tickets can be purchased on our school store or with cash or check at the door.
Come shop for the holidays at our annual Well-Read Moose Book Fair hosted by our CPO! November 5th-8th from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM daily.
7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance on October 25th from 6-8 PM!
Fall Choir Concert- October 30th at 6:30 PM!
Grab dinner at Panera in Hayden on October 15th between 4:00-8:00 PM and 25% will be donated back to CDA Charter! A delicious way to support our school!
NJHS is hosting a Winter Coat Drive! Donate new or gently used winter coats October 14th-21st in either building!
Picture Re-Take Day will be Tuesday, October 15th from 8am-12pm. Picture packets are available at the office or you can pre-order online at dorianstudio.com.
PSAT Testing is coming up for our 10th & 11th Grade students! See Mr. Weatherly with any questions!
Come enjoy our Fall Band & Orchestra Showcase on Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 PM in the North MPR!
Congratulations to Abigail Johnson, our CDA Charter October Student of the Month!
Friday, October 4th will be a virtual school day for All students in All grades.
Friday, October 4th will be a virtual school day for All students in All grades. Please have your student check with their teachers for important information regarding how to participate in their online classes.
Join us for the Soup & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 12. Fun for the whole family!!
It's time to enter your best soup or chili!
This is your chance to vie for the coveted Top Soup and Top Chili awards at Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy's annual Soup & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 12! This event has become a beloved Charter tradition and we can't wait to see what you come up with this year!
Our esteemed panel of guest judges will be choosing winners in each category (soup and chili) based on taste and presentations. All attendees will also be voting for their favorite for the People's Choice awards.
Head chefs and one assistant will receive complimentary admission to the event. This event promises to be fun for the whole family!
Join us for Triple Play Night on Friday, September 27. $20 for all attractions - including the waterpark!
Join us for Triple Play Night on Friday, September 27 from 6:00 - 9:00! $20 gets you access to all attractions - even the waterpark! Bring a friend, have some fun, and support Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy! Tickets for sale at the door.
Join Mrs. Wasson for a College Application Information Night on Thursday, September 26 in the North MPR!
High school students and parents are invited to join Mrs. Wasson for a College Application Information Night on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 PM in the North MPR. Learn about the application process, tips for a good essay, and get answers to your college application questions!
Questions? Email Mrs. Wasson.
Help support CDA Charter Academy by having dinner at Roger's on Tuesday, October 1st!
Help support CDA Charter Academy by having dinner at Roger's on Tuesday, October 1st! Pick up a voucher at either office to participate!
Parents of 7th - 12th Graders: Don't miss Back to School Night on September 19. From 6-8 PM you will have an opportunity to walk your student's schedule and meet their teachers.
Parents of 7th - 12th Graders: Don't miss Back to School Night on September 19. From 6-8 PM you will have an opportunity to walk your student's schedule and meet their teachers.
*Remember to bring your student's schedule; campus maps will be provided.
Drop-off tables are available in both buildings for student lunches or any other forgotten items. Please remember that we do not call students out of class to pick up these items, and remind your student to periodically check these tables. Belongings that are not retrieved by the end of the school day will be put in lost & found.
After school study hall will be held daily from 3:00 - 4:00 in the North MPR.
Study hall will be held in the North MPR Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM and is open to all students. If you have questions about study hall, please talk to Mrs. Hammond or Mr. Nicklay.