Bear Lake School District consists of three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and an alternative high school. Bear Lake School District shares a common boundary with Bear Lake County. The southern border of the county is the State of Utah while the eastern border of the county is the State of Wyoming. The district includes the communities (to name a few) Fish Haven, St. Charles, Paris, Montpelier, Bennington, Bern, Dingle, Geneva, and Georgetown. Paris is the county seat while Montpelier is the largest community. The county is surrounded by mountains. Bear Lake Valley offers the best of two worlds. Residents live in a quiet, rural setting that is close to all the advantages of a major metropolitan area. The community shares a strong moral conviction with a family oriented environment. Many residents make their living in agriculture, small businesses, tourist activities, or in occupations related to the mining industry. The community has it's own hospital and a variety of health care providers. The residents enjoy tremendous recreational opportunities. Bear Lake provides a beautiful setting for a variety of water sports. Fishing and hunting are very popular activities throughout the year. There are miles of groomed trails for snowmobile enthusiasts. Cross country skiing is popular and there are several ski lodges in the area.