Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District

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The schools of the Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District are known for their use of technology. With ActiveBoards in all teachers' classrooms and teleconferencing units for distance learning and professional development, Tulelake schools are technologically advanced.

There are three schools in the school district, two of which are in Tulelake. Newell Elementary teaches from kindergarten through second grade. This school is in the town of Newell. Third through sixth grades are taught in Tulelake Elementary School. The elementary's mascot is the Goslings, reflecting the waterfowl of the area. Tulelake High School's mascot is the Honkers. The high school, also located in Tulelake, houses grades seven through twelve. All three schools offer state of the art facilities and a range of after school activities including FBLA, FFA, sports and clubs.

In spite of the area's high poverty, under-educated adult population, and dominance of Spanish-speaking families, Tulelake High School proves successful by preparing 60% of their students with a program of study that meets California's "a-g" requirements for university entrance. Consequently, more than half their high school seniors attend colleges and universities upon graduation, primarily 4-year institutions.

The district's website address is: [[1]]