Internet Outage Disrupts Schools in Idaho Falls

Utility work causes connectivity issues at several district facilities

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:04pm

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An internet outage is affecting multiple schools and district facilities in Idaho Falls, Idaho, including Ethel Boyes Elementary, Eagle Rock Middle School, and Skyline High School. The outage is disrupting both internet and office phone systems, and Idaho Falls Power is investigating the issue, which appears to be related to ongoing utility work in the affected area.

Why it matters

Reliable internet access is crucial for modern schools, enabling digital learning, communication, and administrative functions. This outage could significantly disrupt daily operations and student learning at the impacted schools until service is restored.

The details

District officials say both internet and office phone systems are currently down at the affected locations. Idaho Falls Power has confirmed that utility work was underway in the area and is working with the school district to resolve the issue and restore service as quickly as possible. Transportation services are expected to run on schedule, but families may have trouble reaching transportation staff or school offices by phone.

  • The internet outage was reported on April 3, 2026.

The players

Idaho Falls School District 91

The public school district serving the city of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Idaho Falls Power

The municipal electric utility provider for the city of Idaho Falls.

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What’s next

Idaho Falls Power and the school district are working to restore internet and phone service as quickly as possible.

The takeaway

This outage highlights the critical role that reliable internet access plays in modern schools and the need for robust backup systems to ensure continuity of operations during disruptions.