Twin Falls School District

Principal Cheri McKenzie and teacher Lynn Wilson from Lincoln Elementary recently had the honor of serving on a panel before the Idaho Workforce Development Council at Chobani.

The panel also included McCoy Peterson (Top Gun Driving School), Dr. L. Dean Fisher (President of CSI), and Brandon Dansie (Chobani).

#LincolnElementary #EducationLeadership #WorkforceDevelopment #IdahoFutureReady #CommunityPartners #Chobani #CSI #TopGunDrivingSchool

At Twin Falls High School! Mrs. Ashley Moretti’s science class is cultivating Bruin Butterflies! 🐛➡️🦋

Students will be exploring the Life Cycle of the Butterfly throughout the year, observing each stage up close. Even better — a live video feed is in the works so everyone can witness the transformation in real time, anytime!
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#BruinButterflies #TFHSScience #LifeCycleLearning #STEMinAction

📚✨ Lincoln kicked off the year with a successful first PTO meeting! Parents, teachers, and students were all well represented — showing just how strong our school community is.

🙌 Our students shared valuable insights into what their peers need and want, helping shape the direction of upcoming initiatives. With several exciting projects already in the works, it's going to be a great year!

#LincolnPTO #StrongerTogether #StudentVoiceMatters #LincolnPride

On Harrison's early release day, students across all grades took part in a fun and active “Playworks Day”—a chance to learn new playground games and revisit old favorites! From jump rope to group tag, the focus was on being safe, respectful, and responsible during recess. 🛝💬🤝

Students also practiced teamwork and good sportsmanship to make sure everyone feels included and has fun! 💪🎈

Way to go, Harrison Hawks! Let’s keep the positive play going all year long! 💙💛

#HarrisonElementary #PlayworksDay #PositivePlay #SafeRespectfulResponsible #Teamwork #Sportsmanship #RecessFun

🎉 Congratulations to Sharee Hamelton — Counselor of the Month! 🎓💼

We’re proud to celebrate Sharee Hamelton, College & Career Counselor at Canyon Ridge High School, for being named Counselor of the Month! 🙌

Serving over 1,400 students, Sharee helps students explore opportunities, set goals, and confidently plan for life after graduation. Her tireless dedication, deep knowledge, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on the Canyon Ridge community. 💜🦅

From navigating CTE and academic pathways to connecting students with scholarships, financial aid, and career resources, Sharee does it all. She organizes meaningful college visits, builds strong relationships, and empowers every student to dream big and achieve more.

Thanks to her incredible leadership, Canyon Ridge students are stepping into their futures prepared, confident, and inspired.

👏 Way to go, Sharee — and thank you for making such a difference!

#CounselorOfTheMonth #CollegeAndCareerReady #StudentSuccess #CanyonRidgePride #CRHS #ThankYouSharee #FutureFocused #WeLoveOurCounselors

The Bruin High Players will be performing Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic on September 26,27,29, and 30. As always, the doors to Roper will open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for K-12 students, and $35 for a family of 6.

Puffs is a spoof of a story that takes place in a certain magical world where a certain boy wearing glasses with a special scar on his forehead is the star....but what happened to all the side characters while he was saving the world? Puffs answers that question and allows us to look at those seven years through the eyes of the "Puffs"... Does fate love or hate the side characters? This show is a hilarious family friendly comedy. If you love a certain wizarding world, you will LOVE Puffs!

✨ Back-to-School Night at Magic Valley High School was a HUGE success! 🎉

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the HCC Foundation, our halls were filled with excitement—and over 500 pairs of brand-new shoes! 👟🥿👞

This non-profit, committed to providing footwear and empowering youth in the Magic Valley, created an unforgettable experience for our students. Attendees had a blast picking out a fresh pair of kicks, making the evening both fun and memorable! 😄

We would also like to extend a big thank you to the Twin Falls Police Department for supporting the school during the event. Their presence and encouragement helped create a positive experience for all families. 👮‍♀️💙

We're beyond grateful to HCC for their continued support and for living out their powerful motto: “Soul Strength.”

#BackToSchool #CommunityStrong #SoulStrength #MagicValleyHS #ThankYouHCC #Gratitude #StudentSuccess

📚✏️ A huge thank you to Logan and Michael from Body Balance Physical Therapy for delivering the fruits of their school supplies drive to our Federal Programs department today! 🎒

Jenny, Lexus, Maria, Lodie, and Modesta will ensure that these supplies reach the students and schools that need them most. 💙

Community support like this helps our students shine! 🌟

🎉 At Harrison Elementary, students were thrilled to watch the construction of their new adaptive playground—especially the 2nd graders, who felt like they were at the movies!🍿👷‍♂️

With squeals of joy and tons of curious questions, it's clear this project is already bringing joy and anticipation to our school community.

We can’t wait to see the finished playground—and all the fun it will bring! 💙 #HarrisonElementary #AdaptivePlayground #LearningInAction #TFSDProud #InclusivePlay

📚💡 Collaboration in action!

Our elementary principals and instructional coaches recently came together for a powerful training on the i-Ready program—a tool designed to monitor and enhance instruction for student success.

With guidance from i-Ready instructors, this dedicated team gained valuable insights and is now ready to support and train all elementary teachers and support staff.

We’re excited to roll out this program and can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on our students and their families! 💙

#TFSDProud #iReadySuccess #InstructionalExcellence #TeamworkInEducation #StudentGrowth

👏 Applause to Glenn Nichols – September Classified Employee of the Month! 👏

Glenn Nichols is a Testing Coordinator at Twin Falls High School, originally from Churubusco, New York. Glenn brings a world of experience to his role — one thing most don't know about him is that he was a reporter, video photographer, and HR manager before he took on his role at TFHS! Now, he’s joined a career in education as a way to give back to the community. 💙

Glenn is inspired by his parents, who raised nine children with compassion, encouragement, and the belief that anything is possible. He’s also deeply grateful for the support and leadership of TFHS administrators, past and present. 🙌

When he's not working, Glenn enjoys reading (perfect for a Testing Coordinator!) and both online and offline gaming. 🎮📚 He dreams of traveling abroad one day.

Glenn hopes to be remembered by the students he’s worked with as someone who saw their true potential — and helped them see it too. As he says:

“I want them to remember Mr. Nichols as a factor that they will remember!”

And his best day on the job? The day he was hired.

“I love my job and the staff that I work with.”

Principal Note:
Glenn is an outstanding employee who consistently goes above and beyond to support the needs of both students and staff. This summer, he took the initiative to personally ensure that our IDLA students and their parents received clear communication about course progress, deadlines, and his availability to provide assistance with content and required tests. He also maintained regular communication with me, our counselors, and IDLA teachers so that everything was well-documented and seamless.
Beyond his professional excellence, Glenn is also an accomplished chef who generously shares his culinary creations with TFHS staff. His generosity, inclusiveness, and thoughtfulness make him one of the most exceptional colleagues I have ever had the privilege of working with.

🦁📚 At Lincoln, Mrs. Mix led students through Rotation Stations to learn expectations for key areas around the school—including bathrooms, hallways, stairways, the playground, and the cafeteria.

Thanks to her leadership, our Lions are ready to LEAD with responsibility and respect all year long! 💛👏

#LincolnLions #LincolnLEADS #StartStrong #TFSDProud #PositiveSchoolCulture

📚✨ Compliments to Kathleen “Janell” Phipps – September Certified Employee of the Month! ✨📚

We’re proud to recognize Janell Phipps, ELA Teacher for 11th & 12th grade at Canyon Ridge High School! 🙌

Janell is originally from a tiny town in Northern North Dakota. She chose to teach because of her high school English teacher, Mrs. Marion Wolden, who not only sparked her love for reading and grammar but also helped her discover her own voice as a writer. Mrs. Marion is also her inspiration as a teacher and showed her how one teacher's belief can change a life. Today, her students inspire her through their curiosity, resilience, and unique stories.

Described in one word: evolving. 💜 Janell hopes to be remembered as a teacher who believed in her students, helped them think for themselves, and reminded them that their voices and lives truly matter.

“More important than any lesson I teach is helping students know they truly matter.”

Outside the classroom, Janell is as adventurous as she is thoughtful. Her hobbies include crocheting, hunting, and sturgeon fishing, and one of her bucket list items is to spend a month off-grid in Alaska. 🏕️🎣

Her pet peeve? When people treat swear words like punctuation.

Her best day on the job?

“Every day I get to spend with teenagers.”

Principal Note:
Janelle is a hardworking and passionate English teacher whose dedication shows in everything she does. Her classes are always full, and students consistently share how much they enjoy learning from her. Beyond her impact in the classroom, we truly appreciate her veteran leadership and the outstanding example of professionalism she sets for those around her. She inspires both students and colleagues, and we are grateful to have her at Canyon Ridge High School.

🌮📚 O’Leary Middle School kicked off the new year with a fantastic Back-to-School Night—complete with mini classes and tacos!

Families got a glimpse into their students' day and learned helpful tips to support their middle schoolers' success.💙

#OLearyMiddle #BackToSchoolNight #TFSDProud #StrongerTogether #MiddleSchoolMatters

🚍 Now Hiring Bus Drivers! 🚍
Looking for a rewarding job that helps our schools run smoothly? Our bus company is hiring!

✨ Starting pay: $18.55/hour
✨ Paid CDL training available – we’ll help you get certified!
✨ Make a difference in your community by safely transporting students each day.

Apply today and be part of a team that keeps education moving forward!

#NowHiring #BusDrivers #TwinFalls

📸✨ A few snapshots from an amazing first week at Bickel Dual Immersion Magnet School!

Smiles, learning, and community filled our halls as we kicked off a great year together. ¡Vamos Bickel! 💙💛 #BickelPride #DualImmersion #FirstWeekFun #TFSDProud

📚In the first two weeks, Harrison students have been diving into routines, building strong relationships, and creating a genuine sense of community. The excitement to be back is contagious!

We also had a fabulous turnout at Back-to-School Night—thank you to all the families and community partners who showed up in support! 💙 Families received free tennis shoes, clothing, hygiene kits, school supplies, and more.

A big thank you to Mrs. Nelson for organizing such an impactful and welcoming experience for everyone! 👏 #HarrisonElementary #BackToSchool #TFSDProud #CommunitySupport #StartStrong