Driver's Education
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Idaho's Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) Program
A student must be 14½ before they can begin taking Driver’s Education. The District offers classes throughout the school year. The classroom portion is 30 hours and is completed in the first 3 weeks. Students must be on time and attend class to complete the requirements. Beginning the second week of class, students schedule drives with their assigned driver. It takes students approximately 2 to 3 months to complete all requirements to obtain their permit. The cost for the class is $150. At least $75 must be paid when registering to secure a spot in a class.
To sign up for Driver’s Education, go to: Drivers Ed Registration
If you have questions, contact Deon Ward at deonw@msd321.com or 208-359-3300, ext. 3401.
After registration, apply for the permit 2-3 weeks before class starts.
Documents needed to obtain a permit at Madison County DMV (208) 372-5003. (By Appointment Only)
Certified Birth Certificate
Picture ID (Student Activity Card, Yearbook Picture)
Social Security Number
VOC (Verification of Enrollment) - Pick up at the District Office before DMV appointment.
Parent will need to show an Idaho Drivers License or Idaho ID.
Cost of the permit is $21.50.
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Please note that classes are taught at the Jr. High or the High school. We do not offer waiting lists.
June 8, 2026 – Nicole Grafel
Class Time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom - MHS #213
August 31, 2026 – Nicole Grafel
Class Time – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison High School Room 213
October 5, 2026 – Darren Dickson
Class Time – 6:00 am to 8:00 am, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison Junior High Room 300
November 2, 2026 – Kirsten Schoener-Krzanowski
Class Time – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison Junior High Room 300
January 4, 2027 – Travis Jensen
Class Time – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison High School Room 201
February 1, 2027 – Parker Stucki
Class Time – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison Junior High Room 511
March 1, 2027 – Kirsten Schoener-Krzanowski
Class Time – 6:00 am to 8:00 am, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison Junior High Room 300
April 19, 2027 – Parker Stucki
Class Time – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 5 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison Junior High Room 511
June 1, 2027 – Darren Dickson
Class Time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison Junior High Room 300
June 1, 2027 – Nicole Grafel
Class Time - 9:00 am to 11:30 am, 4 days a week for 3 weeks (30 hrs.)
Classroom – Madison High School Room 213
*Student should be available to drive several times a week. Students will be assigned a Driving Instructor, which may be different than the Class Instructor.