1100 E. Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
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Phone: (208) 350-4200
Fax: (208) 350-4209
Absent: (208) 350-4201

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Enrollment: 575
Capacity: 650

Chief Joseph Elementary is one of twenty-three elementary schools located in the Meridian School District. The district encompasses the cities of Meridian, Eagle, Star and their surrounding rural areas.

Chief Joseph Elementary is an accredited public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our students are offered a rigorous academic curriculum along with music, computer, health, library and physical education classes.

Students may participate in before or after school activities such as Dance class, Chess class, Spanish class, in addition to community sponsored activites.

Mission Statement

We will provide a safe and respectful learning community with high expectations for achievement and accountability.

School Name

Our school is named after the famous Nez Perce Chief Hin-mut-too-yah-lat-kekht 'Thunder Rolling In the Mountains' renamed Joseph. Ordered to live on a reservation, Chief Joseph led his courageous band of Nez Perce against the advancing Seventh Cavalry, surrendering just 40 miles from safe haven in Canada.

Chief Joseph's surrender speech concludes with the well known quote: "Hear me my chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever."

Chief Joseph is remembered for his efforts to keep peace, his diplomacy, and his integrity of character.

"It does not require many words to speak the truth." Chief Joseph, Nez Perce

School Colors

Teal, black and white

Mascot

Appaloosa Horse