#FlashbackFriday to a powerful Veterans Day lesson at Morningside. 🇺🇸
Kate Jensen’s fourth graders learned about her great uncle, Technical Sergeant Max Wendell Lower—from his 1942 enlistment to his role on the B-24 “Old Baldy,” and the decades-long effort to bring him home through DNA technology. Students wrapped up the lesson with writing and art projects to honor all veterans.
Kate Jensen’s fourth graders learned about her great uncle, Technical Sergeant Max Wendell Lower—from his 1942 enlistment to his role on the B-24 “Old Baldy,” and the decades-long effort to bring him home through DNA technology. Students wrapped up the lesson with writing and art projects to honor all veterans.
Help us celebrate Kathi Jeroue, behavior paraeducator at O’Leary Middle School, as our Classified Employee of the Month! 💙
Kathi finds working with kids incredibly rewarding and cherishes those unforgettable “aha!” moments. Outside of school, she enjoys golfing and spending time with her grandchildren. One of her most meaningful days came when a student thanked her for helping him through a difficult moment—an example of the compassion she brings to her work every single day.
🌟 From the Principal:
“Kathi brings incredible energy and a willingness to help wherever she’s needed. Known affectionately as ‘The Kid Whisperer,’ she has a remarkable ability to de-escalate situations and create calm and safety for students. Kids connect with her instantly because they feel how deeply she cares. Her presence truly makes our school a better place.”
Congratulations, Kathi! 👏💫
Kathi finds working with kids incredibly rewarding and cherishes those unforgettable “aha!” moments. Outside of school, she enjoys golfing and spending time with her grandchildren. One of her most meaningful days came when a student thanked her for helping him through a difficult moment—an example of the compassion she brings to her work every single day.
🌟 From the Principal:
“Kathi brings incredible energy and a willingness to help wherever she’s needed. Known affectionately as ‘The Kid Whisperer,’ she has a remarkable ability to de-escalate situations and create calm and safety for students. Kids connect with her instantly because they feel how deeply she cares. Her presence truly makes our school a better place.”
Congratulations, Kathi! 👏💫
At OMS, Mrs. Ramirez’s 8th-grade drama students brought The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to life on stage! 🎭
Their hard work, energy, and creativity made this spooky production a standout.
Their hard work, energy, and creativity made this spooky production a standout.
World Kindness Day at CRHS was full of sweet treats and even sweeter moments! 💛
Students earned Random Acts of Kindness cards from teachers and traded them in for Tootsie Roll Pops, all while enjoying games, music, and a free popcorn bar in the library. How have you been kind to someone today?
Students earned Random Acts of Kindness cards from teachers and traded them in for Tootsie Roll Pops, all while enjoying games, music, and a free popcorn bar in the library. How have you been kind to someone today?
💙 Thank you to everyone who supported TFSD students through Avenues for Hope! Because of your generosity, kids experiencing homelessness now have access to food, hygiene supplies, and the gear they need to participate in school and extracurricular activities. Every donation brings stability, hope, and a chance to thrive.
It’s not too late to help—donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district
#ThankYou #AvenuesForHope #TFSDCommunity #KidsFirst
It’s not too late to help—donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district
#ThankYou #AvenuesForHope #TFSDCommunity #KidsFirst
What are you thankful for? At Twin Falls High School, a gratitude campaign brought together students and staff who wrote what they were grateful for on leaves that became a large Gratitude Tree in the main hallway. The project gave everyone a moment to reflect, share appreciation, and celebrate their school community.
There’s still time to make a real difference for students experiencing homelessness! Just $25 provides hygiene supplies, $75 supports extracurricular gear, and $150 feeds a student for a month. Help us reach our goal of $5,000 before Dec. 31 so every student can focus on learning, not survival.
Donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district
#AvenuesForHope #LastChanceToGive #SupportTFSD
Donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district
#AvenuesForHope #LastChanceToGive #SupportTFSD
Canyon Ridge High School Future Farmers of America participated in the South Magic Valley District FFA Greenhand Knowledge contest, the FFA Creed contest, and the Employment Skills contest. The Greenhand team placed third overall and had two members place in the top 10. The FFA Creed speaker placed 4th overall. We are so proud of our student leaders who are learning about local industries and improving their own skills!
At Lincoln Elementary, students have plenty of entertaining options for activities on Fun Friday. Instead of playing with Legos, Magnatiles, or their Chromebooks, this group of driven learners chose to practice reading and even took on a lesson aligned with the reading instruction their teachers have been trained on. It looks like we have a group of scholars and maybe some teachers in the making here!
Can you find the teacher learning right along with her students in this picture? At Morningside Elementary School, teachers in grades K-5 worked with Jackie Ismail, a DMTI (a math instruction framework) trainer, to improve their mathematical pedagogy through lesson planning and co-teaching. Topics ranged from understanding doubles, bar models, number line work, finding the nearest 10, arrays, ratio tables, word problems, and using models to understand multiplying fractions.
We are excited to recognize Jill Fisher, fourth-grade teacher at Morningside Elementary, as our Certified Employee of the Month! 🎊
Jill is a teacher and mentor who brings learning to life, creating engaging and inspiring spaces for students and colleagues alike. She loves seeing students light up with curiosity and excitement—and her creativity doesn’t stop at the classroom! Outside of school, Jill designs improv and modern quilts, some of which are featured as vinyl art on electrical boxes at Poleline and Blue Lakes. 🎨🧵
📚 From the Principal:
“Mrs. Fisher is the kind of teacher every child deserves. Her classroom is a cognitively rich environment where students are encouraged to wonder, question, and explore. She designs meaningful, hands-on learning experiences and has a special talent for turning simple materials into something magical. She goes above and beyond every day, and our school is better because of her.”
Congratulations, Jill! ✨
Jill is a teacher and mentor who brings learning to life, creating engaging and inspiring spaces for students and colleagues alike. She loves seeing students light up with curiosity and excitement—and her creativity doesn’t stop at the classroom! Outside of school, Jill designs improv and modern quilts, some of which are featured as vinyl art on electrical boxes at Poleline and Blue Lakes. 🎨🧵
📚 From the Principal:
“Mrs. Fisher is the kind of teacher every child deserves. Her classroom is a cognitively rich environment where students are encouraged to wonder, question, and explore. She designs meaningful, hands-on learning experiences and has a special talent for turning simple materials into something magical. She goes above and beyond every day, and our school is better because of her.”
Congratulations, Jill! ✨
Flashback to the fall! 🍂
TFHS proudly hosted the D4 All-District Ensembles on November 5–6, featuring about 350 talented students from 17 schools in band, choir, and orchestra. Congratulations to all the students who performed for a full-house audience! 🎶👏
TFHS proudly hosted the D4 All-District Ensembles on November 5–6, featuring about 350 talented students from 17 schools in band, choir, and orchestra. Congratulations to all the students who performed for a full-house audience! 🎶👏
Fifth graders at Rock Creek had an out-of-this-world experience! Twin Falls High School seniors brought a planetarium to school and guided our students through the nighttime sky. They explored constellations and the wonders of space—without even leaving the gym!
Morningside first graders got hands-on with the human body! They studied skeletal, muscular, circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems and worked together to build life-sized body systems.
No student should have to worry about where they’ll study or sleep. But this is a reality for over 300 students in the TFSD. Your gift to Avenues for Hope helps provide food, hygiene items, and stability so students can focus on learning and growing.
Donate now: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district
#AvenuesForHope #SupportTFSDStudents #CommunityPartnership
Donate now: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district
#AvenuesForHope #SupportTFSDStudents #CommunityPartnership
Flashback to Veterans Day 🎖️
Bickel hosted an amazing and emotional Veterans Concert last night. Huge kudos to Ms. Tureman for being such a superb music teacher!
Bickel hosted an amazing and emotional Veterans Concert last night. Huge kudos to Ms. Tureman for being such a superb music teacher!
Our hearts are so full! The generosity from our local businesses continues to amaze us. Thank you, Peterson Brothers Construction, for supporting Change-4-Change and helping make Christmas brighter for our Bruin families. 💛🐾
In the fall, TFHS FFA students showcased their skills at the USDA Soil & Water Conservation Speech Competition! 🌱
Jacob, Adan, and Remington each earned 2nd place, and Emmeline took 1st— making her the representative of TFHS at the regional event in Kimberly.
Jacob, Adan, and Remington each earned 2nd place, and Emmeline took 1st— making her the representative of TFHS at the regional event in Kimberly.
Congratulations to Jennifer Van Patten, sixth- and seventh-grade math teacher at O’Leary Middle School, our Certified Employee of the Month! 📐🎉
Jennifer brings positive energy into her classroom every day, using hands-on, 3D projects to make math meaningful and applicable beyond the classroom. She loves watching her students’ creativity come alive and draws inspiration from past mentors and current colleagues as she works to make a lasting difference in students’ lives—no matter how small the moment.
📊 From the Principal:
“Jennifer is often the first to arrive and the last to leave. Nearly every afternoon, she stays late to help students without hesitation or expectation of recognition. She cares deeply about student success, supports her colleagues, and is a quiet force within her department. When she speaks, her words are thoughtful and impactful. We are fortunate to have her at OMS.”
Way to go, Jennifer! 🌟
Jennifer brings positive energy into her classroom every day, using hands-on, 3D projects to make math meaningful and applicable beyond the classroom. She loves watching her students’ creativity come alive and draws inspiration from past mentors and current colleagues as she works to make a lasting difference in students’ lives—no matter how small the moment.
📊 From the Principal:
“Jennifer is often the first to arrive and the last to leave. Nearly every afternoon, she stays late to help students without hesitation or expectation of recognition. She cares deeply about student success, supports her colleagues, and is a quiet force within her department. When she speaks, her words are thoughtful and impactful. We are fortunate to have her at OMS.”
Way to go, Jennifer! 🌟
Mrs. Bender’s math students at OMS put math into motion! 📊
From recipes to race cars, they explored rates of change by creating real-world scenarios, writing equations, and graphing the results.
From recipes to race cars, they explored rates of change by creating real-world scenarios, writing equations, and graphing the results.
