RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) - Students at Rigby High School staged a walkout today to protest Jefferson Joint School District 251's decision to eliminate advanced and advanced placement (AP) classes.

In response to questions from EastIdahoNews.com, Superintendent Chad Martin provided a letter signed by Rigby High School Principal Bryan Lords explaining the rationale behind the change in direction.

In an email to EastIdahoNews.com, Martin said Jefferson School District is continuing to provide a premium educational experience and is simply aligning its classes with the preferences of most of its ...