NORTHWOODS is the type of school that maximizes the potential of young people by challenging their own self imposed limitations. Our three step process utilizes the most beautiful settings, healthy experiences and positive adult role models. Our students are provided a Northwoods academic and emotional growth program to best meet their individual needs and goals. All of us here at Northwoods are committed to providing a quality, individualized educational opportunity for each of our students."

Matt Fitzgerald
NORTHWOODS president

Tyler running at the Idaho State Cross
Country meet in Lewiston, Idaho.

 A Student's Thoughts from Bonners Ferry
By: Eli G.(Bonners Ferry student)

My name is Eli , I’m from Chicago, and I am enrolled in Northwoods in Bonners Ferry. I am attending Bonners Ferry High School. It was a little weird going back to public school after not being in one for almost a year, but I’ve adjusted quite well. I’m also getting excellent grades in school. I’ve been getting only B’s and A’s for the last few weeks and it really feels great. I’ve been going to Iron Mike’s health club every day after school, and I am planning to wrestle for the junior varsity wrestling team at the high school. Things at Northwoods are really going great for me right now.

Seth rakes leaves with his host
family in Bonners Ferry

Danny working hard in the classroom at the
Sagle Farm in Sagle, Idaho.

The Sagle Section
By Scott M.(Sagle student)

I'm 16 years old and I'm a student at Northwoods. I've been here for about two months now and I'd have to say that my stay has been a very productive on. We go on a lot of activities that I would never even think I would enjoy but I end up loving anyways. It has really gotten me active in life being here and I really enjoy it. I still keep a good relationship with my family and being at Northwoods has made it clear to me how important that is, I hope that after my stay here I will be able to come back into my home environment without worrying about anything. Northwoods is really helping me change my life.

The first snow day sees an intense game of
Monopoly from the Bonners Ferry Northwoods students

Snow Days!

Usually a snow day would mean that the Bonners Ferry Northwoods students would get to spend a day on Schweitzer but this year we had a snow day before the hill had even opened. The guys went out and shoveled and played in the snow but then thought that we would let them watch a movie or play video games. This, of course, was not in the plans. We actually held a game day. We hauled out that age old favorite Monopoly and got to see a very competitive nature show through. It was a great lesson for the guys, showing another way to have fun as a group.

Mike M.(bundled up) on the top of Schweitzer

Costa Rica Corner

By Gene (Costa Rica student):

I have been lucky enough in my life to travel to many different places. I have been to Jamaica, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic, but none of those trips has compared to what I am experiencing here in La Tigra, Costa Rica. La Tigra is up in the Mountains in the middle of the country and away from all of the popular beaches and hot tourist spots. Here in Costa Rica I am really getting a good taste of the culture, something I didn’t get in Jamaica, Aruba or Dominican Republic staying at the high end hotels.

We have plenty of things to keep us occupied and I have seen all kinds of birds, including Tucans, a few snakes, monkeys, crocodiles, Jaguarmundis, armadillos, and a sloth or two. Costa Rica is a really fascinating place and I would love to come back in the future. Every student that writes about the Costa Rica trip probably says something along these lines “This trip will be something I will remember for the rest of my life” and that is what I am going to end this with.

Forest and a new friend in Costa Rica

Gene, Forest, Susheel and Denia in the caves of Costa Rica.

Casa Northwoods in La Tigra, Costa Rica

Eli tops a mountain

Mike fights for the ball in the Idaho State
Playoffs in Boise, Idaho.

Anthony helping walk dogs for the local
shelter in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Jason on the top of the Great Divide at
Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Blake, in the Northwoods kitchen in
Bonners Ferry, prepares to head BFHS.

Kelly in the gym of Bonners Ferry High School.

Anthony, Scott, Ed and Jeremy spend some
time being Emeril at the Sagle Farm