Middle School
General Info
Secondary Principal:
Justin Durflinger
Grade Levels: 6-8
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About Us
NSCS Middle is structured to assist students in the transition from Elementary to High School. Students continue to be challenged academically, while experiencing more independence and responsibility.
- Modified block schedules help students adapt to new learning environment
- Electives offered: art, band, choir, technology
- Advanced curriculum and accelerated learning environment
- Introduction to school sports and clubs: cross country, volleyball, basketball, track, ski team, Anime Club, Junior National Honor Society
North Star’s educational philosophy incorporates high expectations for achievement for both academics and behaviors in the elementary grades K – 5. It emphasizes the use of technology and includes an economics thread that is interwoven at all grade levels.
In line with our charter, our Secondary School (grades 6 – 8) offers an emphasis on courses in business and economics.
North Star supports student achievement and success through a strong partnership between our families and the School.
Your job, as parent, is essential in your child’s learning success. North Star believes that a child’s academic success is infinitely strengthened by a solid academic and community foundation. Parents work together with the teachers and administrators to create a positive learning environment both academically and socially.
Our Mission & Vision
North Star Charter School provides students a world-class education characterized by a safe, supportive and structured learning climate that encourages high academic achievement, intellectual confidence, leadership and virtuous citizenship.
Location
839 N. Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616
School Hours
M-F: 8am – 4pm
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
208-939-9600
(Main Office/Attendance Line)
FAX: 208-939-6090
Our Principal
HEAD OF SCHOOL
A Word
From Our Secondary Principal
“We strive to create open and strong relationships with our educational community, opening the doors to a learning experience in which students feel safe, valued, and supported.“
Justin Durflinger
Our News & Announcements
Check out latest North Star news and announcements!
North Star To Merge with Rolling Hills Charter for the 2025-2026 School Year!
North Star Charter School is proud to announce a historic merger between North Star Charter and Rolling Hills Charter —the first of its kind in the state of Idaho. Set to take effect in the 2025-26 school year, this merger positions North Star as the lead organization, enhancing the charter school choice movement by merging resources and expertise to benefit students and families across the region.
North Star’s current campus would serve as a joint elementary and middle schools, and North Star high school will be in their new location at 8900 N. Horseshoe Bend road. This location will offer the HS students their own space as well as access to the amazing campus adjacent to the Optimist sports fields.

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Get In Touch
Location: 839 N. Linder Rd., Eagle, Idaho 83616
Telephone: 208-939-9600 (Main Office/Attendance Line)
Elementary: mnilsson@northstarcharter.org
Secondary: secondarysecretary@northstarcharter.org
School Office Hours: M-F: 8am - 3pm
North Star Charter School is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions to the school are considered tax-deductible.