Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse

08/14/2026

🇺🇸 A Special Flag Ceremony at the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse 🇺🇸

On the evening of August 13, 2026, members of our community gathered at the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse for a special ceremony to lower this flag after nearly five years of faithful service above our historic building.

This was no ordinary flag.

Gifted by Jordan Simon in honor of all who have served, this flag once flew over the United States Capitol. On August 21, 2021, she was raised above the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse, where she proudly flew through nearly five years of sun, wind, snow, and changing seasons.

When time and weather finally took their toll on her fabric, it was decided that this special flag would not be retired in the traditional manner. Instead, she would be lowered with dignity, preserved, and placed on display inside the schoolhouse so that her story could continue to be shared with future generations.

Boy Scout Troop 3 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, conducted the flag-changing ceremony with tremendous care, dedication, and pride. Their service was especially meaningful with Jordan Simon, himself an Eagle Scout, in attendance to witness the flag he had gifted to our community being respectfully lowered and preserved.

Friends, families, members of the Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse Board, and other special guests gathered for the occasion, creating a fitting tribute to a flag that had become part of the history of both the schoolhouse and the community it serves.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Boy Scout Troop 3 for the tremendous job they did replacing our flag and for the respect and pride they displayed throughout the ceremony.

This flag now remains inside the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse, preserved as a reminder of those who have served, the community that gathered beneath her, and the nearly five years she proudly watched over this special place.

Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse Twin Lakes Improvement Association Scout Troop 3, the Tree Lot Troop of CDA Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce

08/13/2026

Thank you to all of our fabulous volunteers who helped give her a little man/pedi! 💅🧹✨
After a little TLC, our Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse is looking fresh, fabulous, and ready to party! She’s had her beauty treatment, and now she’s ready to show off for her favorite people—YOU! ❤️

Join us this Saturday, August 15, from noon–2 PM for our Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser for—and at—the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse!

🍦 Ice cream
🧇 Waffle cones
🍔 Hamburgers
🎨 Face painting
🎟️ Raffle baskets
📸 Memory making
❤️ Community pride
💅 And one very well-pampered schoolhouse!

Come celebrate, enjoy a sweet treat, and help keep our historic schoolhouse looking its best for years to come.
See you Saturday! 🎉🍦

08/12/2026

🇺🇸 A Special Flag Ceremony at the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse 🇺🇸

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, Boy Scout Troop 3 of Coeur d’Alene will join us at the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse for a special ceremony as we lower our flag and raise a new one in its place.

The flag being lowered is no ordinary flag.

Gifted by Jordan Simon in honor of all who have served, this flag once flew over the United States Capitol. On August 21, 2021, she was raised above the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse, where she has proudly flown for nearly five years.

After years of sun, wind, snow, and changing seasons, time has taken its toll on her fabric, and the time has come for her to be replaced.

But she will not be retired.

Instead, this special flag will be lowered and presented with the dignity she deserves before being preserved and placed on display inside the schoolhouse. She has become a part of the history of this building and our community, and we believe her story deserves to be remembered and shared with future generations.

We warmly invite our friends, neighbors, veterans, service members, and members of the Twin Lakes community to join us for this brief but meaningful ceremony.

🇺🇸 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse

Please join us as we honor the flag that has watched over our schoolhouse for the past five years and welcome the flag that will take her place.

08/10/2026

🍦 PSA: Ice cream calories don’t count when they’re for a good cause. 😉🍨

Our Annual Ice Cream Social is happening THIS SATURDAY, and we can’t wait to see you!

Come hungry and bring the whole crew for:
🍔 Fresh grilled burgers
🍦 Ice cream
🎶 Live music
🎨 Face painting
🧺 Country Store & raffle baskets
👋 Great friends and neighbors

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕛 Noon to 2:00 PM
📍 Historic Twin Lakes Schoolhouse

Every burger flipped, every scoop served, and every raffle ticket purchased helps preserve the Historic Twin Lakes Schoolhouse for future generations.

So grab your family, invite a friend (or three!), and join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and community. We promise you’ll leave with a full stomach and a full heart. ❤️

See you Saturday! 🍦

08/03/2026

Less than a week to get your tickets for a chance to win this beautiful boat! See u on Fri, Aug 7th for dinner, auction baskets, and the drawing of the winning boat ticket!!! Twin Lakes Improvement Association

07/30/2026

Still time to get your tickets! Come support the Twin Lakes Improvement Association at their social and silent auction, Fri Aug 7th! Great food - good fun!! Brenda Watkins Laura White Shawna Nelson Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce

Coming up! Mark your calendars!

07/25/2026

🍦 You’re Invited to Our Annual Ice Cream Social! 🍔

Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from Noon to 2:00 PM at the Historic Twin Lakes Schoolhouse for an afternoon of great food, family fun, and community!

Bring your friends and family and enjoy:
🍦 Ice Cream
🍔 Fresh Grilled Burgers
🎶 Live Music
🎨 Face Painting
🧺 Country Store & Raffle Baskets

This annual “fun”raiser helps preserve and maintain the Historic Twin Lakes Schoolhouse so it can continue serving our community and sharing its rich history for generations to come.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or it’s your first visit, we’d love to see you there. Come hungry, stay for the fun, and help us keep local history alive!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕛 Noon – 2:00 PM
📍 Historic Twin Lakes Schoolhouse
10017 W. Twin Lakes Rd.
Rathdrum, ID 83858

💙 Every burger, scoop, and raffle ticket makes a difference. See you on August 15!

07/10/2026

Come see us tomorrow (Sat July 11)! We will be at the Twin Lakes Improvement Association Annual Meeting at Twin Lakes Elementary School!!!! Our TLCSH President, Katie Simmons, will give a short presentation about our Historic Schoolhouse! Registration at 9:30am. Meeting 10-11:30am! Let’s get out and support our amazing community!!!!!

06/11/2026

Please join us this Sat (June 13) for the 8th Annual Teatime at the Schoolhouse! “Whimsical Fairyland!” Tickets still available for the 1pm seating! Savory and sweet selections, raffle baskets, door prizes, good times with friends old and new. For tickets visit www.twinlakesschool.org. All proceeds go toward maintenance and refurbishment of the Historic Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse. Thank you for your support!!!!! Following Shawna Nelson Brenda Watkins Laura White Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce Twin Lakes Idaho Community Twin Lakes Improvement Association

12/12/2025

We have a few days left to collect, and wow. The outpouring of love from this community has been incredible.

Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday with food and cash donations. It was a great day gathering donations, making wreaths, and seeing this place buzzing with generosity. Because of you, many families will benefit this holiday season.

We are so close to our goal. Please share this with friends and neighbors and help us finish strong.

Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce Twin Lakes Idaho Community Twin Lakes Improvement Association Brenda Watkins Tracy Blaine Shawna Nelson Carol Measel