Homedale News

After five days of intense racing in the Exergy Tour, the cyclists all got to relax with a little taste of Idaho on Monday night.

SUSAN POAG / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE PreK teacher Christie Rudolph gives Kyle Stein and his brother Charlie Stein hugs goodbye Wednesday, May 23,2012 at Homedale Elementary School in Harvey on the last day of school for Jefferson Parish schools and the final day forever at Homedale.

SUSAN POAG / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Para-professional Evelyn Capers signs fourth grader Shaiemei Gibson's shirt Wednesday, May 23,2012 at Kate Middleton Elementary School in Gretna on the last day of school for Jefferson Parish schools and the final day forever at Kate Middleton.

The latest ranking by U.S. News and World report put a north Idaho charter academy at the head of the Idaho class, with schools in Boise, Caldwell and Eagle high on the list.