Moscow School District No. 281

What Moscow School District No. 281 does

Moscow School District No. 281 is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Idaho, serving more than 2,000 students across six schools in Moscow, Idaho and surrounding Latah County areas. The district operates A.B. McDonald Elementary, Lena Whitmore Elementary, West Park Elementary, Moscow Middle School, Moscow High School, and Paradise Creek Regional High School, and is led by Superintendent Shawn Tiegs under an elected Board of Trustees. Its core product is comprehensive public education from kindergarten through grade 12, supplemented by Career Technical Education pathways (Business, Digital Communications, Agriculture, Nursing), a K-12 Computer Science curriculum, Gifted and Talented and ESL specialty programs, Title 1 federal support, Adventure Club before/after school care, and UI Dual Credit college-credit courses delivered in partnership with the University of Idaho.

The district's technology stack is built on commercial, off-the-shelf platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas LMS (PowerSchool) for learning management, PowerSchool for student information and enrollment, and Microsoft 365 with Azure AD for staff and student identity. Recent modernization in 2025 included a district-wide air-conditioning retrofit across all schools, launch of iOS and Android mobile apps, a redesigned website, and a 100% online registration platform integrated with PowerSchool. Community engagement is supported by a dedicated Community Schools Podcast studio at Moscow High School funded by a Nez Perce Tribe Local Education Fund Grant, alongside active Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

Revenue is sourced almost entirely from public funding channels — state education appropriations, local property taxes, and federal grants — with minor transactional streams from student meals, facility-use rental fees, and activity/program fees. The district does not charge tuition to resident students and operates on a non-commercial, government-entity model. Go-to-market is community-led, reaching families through school-based outreach, community events, and Idaho's open-enrollment policy that allows non-resident students to apply. Strategic positioning is anchored in consistently top-tier Idaho academic rankings, deep University of Idaho integration, and strong parent and volunteer engagement in a university-based community.

Name

Moscow School District No. 281

Legal name

Moscow School District 281

Website

https://msd281.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Moscow School District 281 is a public K-12 school district serving over 2,000 students across six schools in Moscow, Idaho, offering comprehensive education including CTE career pathways, computer science curriculum, university dual credit, and community programs, funded primarily through state, local, and federal public education sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career Technical Education
• Specialty education programs
• Before/after school care
• Community schools initiative

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow, Idaho

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates as a public school district funded primarily through state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. Revenue supports educational operations, facilities, and programs.
2. Student Meals Program: Nutrition services provided to students with some paid meal accounts
3. Facility Use Fees: Rental fees for community use of school facilities
4. Student Fees: Various student fees for activities, technology, and educational services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Moscow School District 281 is a public K-12 school district providing comprehensive educational services to more than 2,000 students across six schools in Moscow, Idaho. The district delivers standard K-12 academic instruction alongside Career Technical Education pathways (Business, Digital Communications, Agriculture, Nursing, etc.), Computer Science curriculum, specialty programs (Gifted and Talented, ESL, Title 1), UI Dual Credit college courses, before/after school care, and supporting services including transportation, nutrition, and libraries. Technology platforms (Canvas LMS, PowerSchool) and community engagement initiatives (Community Schools Podcast, mobile apps) support the educational mission.

Product overview

Moscow School District 281 is a K-12 public school district serving over 2,000 students in Moscow, Idaho. The district operates as a unified platform of educational services and programs, including six schools (A.B. McDonald Elementary, Lena Whitmore Elementary, West Park Elementary, Moscow Middle School, Moscow High School, and Paradise Creek Regional High School). The district offers comprehensive Computer Science K-12 curriculum with computational thinking modules for different grade levels, Career Technical Education pathways (Business, Agriculture, Nursing, Digital Communications), Community Schools programming with a podcast studio, Gifted and Talented and ESL specialty programs, Title 1 support, Adventure Club before/after school care, district libraries with academic databases, UI Dual Credit college partnership, and operational services including transportation and nutrition. Technology infrastructure includes Canvas LMS for learning management and PowerSchool for student information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services District-wide K-12 public education serving more than 2,000 students across six schools (three elementary, one middle, two high schools), with a focus on academic performance and diverse educational offerings.
• Computer Science Program Comprehensive K-12 Computer Science curriculum covering computational thinking, standards, instructional models, and grade-specific curriculum from K-1 through grades 4-5, along with dedicated apps for learning and web resources.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways CTE diploma program offering pathways in Business Administrative Services, Digital Communications, Applied Accounting, Business & Marketing Education Cluster, Agriculture Leadership & Communications, Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Cluster, Individual Occupational Training, and Nursing Assistant, with 23 seniors earning CTE diplomas in 2024-2025.
• Community Schools Program Community schools initiative featuring a podcast studio at Moscow High School (funded by Nez Perce Tribe Local Education Fund Grant), community schools podcast, and various outreach programs.
• Adventure Club K-5 before and after school childcare and enrichment program providing supervised activities for elementary students.
• District Libraries Network of school libraries including Moscow High School Library, Moscow Middle School Library Learning Center, and Elementary Libraries, offering catalogs, academic databases, and research resources.
• Gifted and Talented Programs Specialized educational programs for gifted and talented students.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Language support program for English language learners.
• Title 1 Program Federal assistance program supporting students who need additional academic support.
• Prevention Programs Student support programs focused on prevention and wellness.
• UI Dual Credit Program Partnership with University of Idaho allowing high school students to earn college credits.
• Moscow Science Fair Annual science fair competition for students to showcase research projects.
• Student Transportation Services School bus and transportation services for students.
• Student Meals / Nutrition Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 seniors earned CTE diplomas with professional certifications in 2024-2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Moscow Bear BoostersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Parent organization that awards scholarships to graduating seniors. Provides two $1,000 scholarships (one male, one female) through the Sam Lewis Memorial Scholarship.
• Moscow Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education foundation providing support and resources to enhance educational opportunities in the district. Listed under Community Connections on district website.
• Nez Perce Tribe Local Education Fund GrantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant funder for the district's Community Schools Podcast studio at Moscow High School. The podcast features district educators and community members discussing programs.
• University of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing UI Dual Credit courses allowing high school students to earn college credits. University-based community supports district with highly educated staff pipeline.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coeur d'Alene School District: Northern Idaho public K-12 district comparable in size and structure to Moscow, offering similar CTE pathways, online registration, and university/community partnerships.
• Boise School District: Largest public K-12 district in Idaho, operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools under an elected board. Directly comparable as an Idaho public school district with similar funding model, CTE offerings, and SIS-based parent infrastructure.
• Caldwell School District: Southwestern Idaho public K-12 district operating under the same state funding and governance framework; comparable for SIS, mobile app, and CTE program benchmarking.
• Pullman School District: Washington-state public K-12 district serving the university town adjacent to Moscow and anchored by Washington State University. Closest peer in terms of university-town demographic and dual-credit partnership model.
• Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25: Idaho public K-12 district serving the Pocatello area, anchored by Idaho State University — a structural analog to Moscow's UI-anchored ecosystem.
• Nampa School District: Mid-sized Idaho public K-12 district with similar reliance on state funding, property taxes, and open enrollment, useful for benchmarking CTE and SIS deployments.
• Bonneville Joint School District 93: Eastern Idaho public K-12 district operating under the same state funding framework with similar CTE and SIS/registration infrastructure.
• Lewiston Independent School District: Neighboring Idaho public K-12 district in Lewiston. Operates under the same state funding framework and open-enrollment policies, making it a natural geographic and structural peer for Moscow.
• Meridian School District: Fast-growing Idaho public K-12 district serving the Boise metro with similar governance structure, levy funding, and modern SIS/parent portal stack. A useful comparable for understanding growth-oriented K-12 district operations in Idaho.

Regional players

• Spokane Public Schools: Larger regional public K-12 district in eastern Washington, sharing regional labor market dynamics with Moscow but operating in a different state funding regime.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@moscowschooldistrict2816
• Facebookfacebook.com/moscow281
• Instagraminstagram.com/moscows.super
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moscow-school-district-281

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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