Palouse Pathways and Moscow School District Community Schools Announce Partnership

MOSCOW, Idaho — Palouse Pathways announced a new, formal partnership with Moscow School District 281's (MSD281) Community Schools program. The partnership was announced at Palouse Pathways' annual Path to College event, held August 17, 2026, at the 1912 Center in Moscow, and is effective immediately.

Under the partnership, Palouse Pathways and MSD’s Community Schools program will share data and resources to better support students on their path toward college and career readiness. The two organizations will also meet quarterly to identify ways their respective programs can complement one another and more effectively serve their shared audience of local high school students and families.

“Community Schools already has deep relationships with students and families across the district. Pairing that with our college and career resources means more students get connected to the right support at the right time, and more of them see college as something within reachPalouse Pathways” said Rachel Geier, Director of Palouse Pathways

“MSD Community Schools is proud to partner with Palouse Pathways because they help students recognize the many meaningful routes to success after high school. By connecting students with exploration, mentorship, and real-world opportunities, Palouse Pathways helps us extend learning beyond the classroom and empower students to build a future that excites them”, said Brian Smith, District Coordinator / Career Technical Education & Community Schools.

About Palouse Pathways
Founded in 2013, Palouse Pathways is a community-based organization working to expand higher education access to the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and North Central Idaho. 

About MSD Community Schools
The MSD Community Schools program unites our neighborhood schools with local industry, organizations, and community members to create powerful partnerships that ensure every student thrives academically, socially, and personally.