Today TFSD schools celebrate the upcoming holiday with Thanksgiving lunch. District administrators visited schools to help serve lunch and parents came out in droves to have lunch with their students. At Harrison Elementary School alone nearly 300 parents RSVPd to join the lunch time celebration! HAPPY EARLY THANKSGIVING!
🐻🎨 New Arrival at TFHS! 🎨🐻
We’re excited to announce that the Sam Glenn bear painting, generously donated by Patti Tucker, has officially found its new home in the front office! 🎉
We hope this piece brings you inspiration and a much-needed "Kick in the Attitude" whenever you pass by. 💪🌟
#Inspiration #TFHS #KickInTheAttitude
🍦✨ At Canyon Ridge, Freshman Foundations teacher Kristy Oberg is inspiring her students with a unit called "My Pursuit of Happiness"! 🌟
Students explored how happiness impacts our lives and discovered ways to boost their joy and success. As part of this engaging lesson, they researched why ice cream shops are often filled with happy people. To bring their findings to life, Mrs. Oberg led a fun activity where they made Ice Cream in a bag and discussed how this increases happiness! 🥳
What a fun way to look at the science behind happiness and a bonus was a delicious treat!🍦
#CanyonRidge #PursuitOfHappiness #FreshmanFoundations #IceCreamFun
📚✨ At Canyon Ridge High School, the Lunch-time in the Library program is buzzing with excitement! They focused on mental health and awareness, allowing students to create their own calming/mindful jars—perfect for winding down as the quarter wraps up.
Librarians Mrs. Boswell and Ms. Drennan also prepared jars for classrooms to promote mindfulness throughout the day. Now in its third year, this activity has become the most popular lunchtime event for both students and staff! 🧘♀️
#CanyonRidgeHigh #MentalHealthMatters #MindfulnessInSchools
🎶🎭 Last month, the O'Leary 8th grade Drama students teamed up with the Intermediate Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of chills and thrills! 🌙👻
The performance, titled "A Night of Nightmares," showcased the incredible talent of our students. They penned and performed their own original ghost stories, bringing their spooky tales to life on stage. Meanwhile, the Orchestra set the perfect eerie atmosphere with a haunting collection of music.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this creative collaboration! 🎉✨
#ONightOfNightmares #OLEaryDrama #SpookySeason
🥇Mrs. Harrison's 7th-grade social studies students at RSMS took a fun dive into Ancient Greece with their own version of the Olympic Games!🥇
The students had a blast competing and showcasing their team spirit with creative banners. And Mrs. Harrison looked the part, adding to the excitement! 🥇🎉
#RSMS #AncientGreece #OlympicGamesFun
Applause for Jessica Miller, Certified Employee of the Month! She is a Title 1 teacher at South Hills Middle School.
Jessica is originally from right here in Twin Falls, Idaho. She chose this career to inspire others to rise above their struggles. The best days on the job are family nights! She loves planning, organizing, and working with students and staff to invite families to learn together. She is best described as action-oriented and draws inspiration from her peers, students, and family. Her favorite hobby outside work is following her three daughters on their many softball adventures. Most people don’t know Jessica used to drive an NHRA dragster at 160 mph in 8 seconds! Her biggest pet peeve is not refilling the toilet paper roll. And she would love to go on an exotic vacation to somewhere warm. Jessica wants to be remembered as a partner in brainstorming, problem-solving, learning, and growing together.
Principal Note:
Jessica is passionate and relentless at finding solutions for students in our school. She is an advocate for students, families, and peers. Jessica is one of the hardest-working people I know. I think even in her dreams she is action-planning and helping others. She is a mentor and leader to others and she is the heart of our school.
🎉 Harrison Elementary is thrilled to announce the opening of a new ADA playground for our preschool students! 🎉
Thanks to an anonymous donor, this inclusive space is now a reality. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Principal Michelle Larson received a generous $10,659 donation from Twin Falls After Hours Rotary to support The Idaho PlayGround Project for the upcoming ADA playground.
Kim Leonard shared insights on the importance of creating inclusive play spaces in Idaho, and Superintendent Brady Dickinson had the honor of cutting the ribbon alongside our excited preschoolers.✂️🎀
Huge thanks to our amazing community for making this possible! 🌟🤝
#HarrisonElementary #InclusivePlay #CommunitySupport
🥞👮♂️ At MVHS, Ms. Parra’s Culinary Advancement class had a fantastic breakfast with the Twin Falls Police Department! It was a wonderful opportunity for students and officers to connect and share a delicious meal together. 🍳✨
#MVHS #CulinaryClass #CommunityConnections
🌟 Community Spotlight: Thank You, Mark Martin! 🌟
A huge thank you to Mark Martin, a Financial Advisor from Edward Jones, who has been a dedicated partner in educating our students for over 10 years! 👏
Mark has generously shared his financial investment knowledge with Mrs. Rapp's Personal Finance classes, helping students make informed decisions about their financial futures. 📚💡 He’s also been a key part of our Annual Financial Awareness & College Fair, offering valuable guidance to both students and families. 🎓💰
We are incredibly grateful for individuals like Mark, who give back to our community and inspire the next generation with their expertise. 🙌
#CommunityPartners #FinancialEducation #ThankYou #InvestInYourFuture #PersonalFinance #FinancialAwareness #MarkMartin #EdwardJones #BuildingBrightFutures
Kudos to Cheryle Worthington SpEd Paraprofessional at South Hills Middle School and Classified Employee of the Month for November.
Originally from Jerome, Idaho, Cheryle chose this career to help children learn and succeed. She draws inspiration from the smiles on children's faces and dislikes hearing “I can’t”. Cheryle wants to be remembered for her love of people and the word that best describes her is caring. She likes to sew and would like to see the Lincoln Memorial. For her, the best day on the job is the first day with the children.
Principal Note:
Cheryle is kind and caring, always has a smile on her face, and is a cheerleader for students. She is a great team player and an essential member of our SpEd department. We are lucky to have her and hope that she stays with South Hills for many years to come.
🚀🌟 At RSMS, Ms. Krause’s 8th Grade STEM students took on an out-of-this-world challenge! They coded the robots they built to gather moon rocks and return them to the spaceship. A very exciting way to learn science! 🤖✨
#RSMS #STEM #InnovationInAction
🌟 Last week, SHMS’s Sources of Strength team hosted their annual Peer Leader training! Participants connected through fun games and explored the Sources of Strength in their lives. This diverse group believes that stories of Hope, Help, and Strength can empower others. Together, they’re committed to breaking the silence and supporting those in need who are struggling. 💪❤️
#SourcesOfStrength #SHMS #PeerLeaders
Commendations to Monica Reynoso Meza, Classified Employee of the Month for November! Monica is a Behavior Support and Paraeducator at Harrison Elementary.
Monica chose her career in her hometown of Twin Falls for the satisfaction of helping people, especially children, in whatever way she can. She loves seeing how they progress and how they learn together. Monica finds inspiration in her family and would like to be remembered as someone who contributed to something positive in someone else’s life. The word that best describes her is perseverance. Her pet peeve is lies and injustice. Her favorite hobbies are walking and exercise, some people don’t know that she is a P.E and gymnastics teacher in her country. The one activity she would like to do is travel as much as possible.
Principal Note:
Monica Reynosa Meza has been an exceptional addition to the Harrison family. She is always where we need her to be, running from place to place and assisting students in every possible way. Her demeanor is warm and friendly and our students adore her. She is kind and calm. Her coworkers appreciate her willingness to help, her fun personality, and her commitment to making our school a better place. Thank you Monica for all that you do. Nos encanta tenerte como parte de nuestra familia.
Congratulations Jennifer Pauley, a kindergarten teacher at Harrison Elementary, for being Certified Employee of the Month for November!
Jennifer, a Twin Falls native, began teaching because of the inspiration from all the amazing teachers who made learning fun for her. Her best day on the job is when the seniors come back through the school. She feels seeing how they have grown and remember where they started is so much fun. She draws inspiration from the excitement in a student’s face when they finally understand something. Her pet peeve is eye-rolling and she is mortified to speak in front of a group of adults. The word that best describes her is she is passionate. Her favorite hobby is gardening and her number one activity on her bucket list is to see the ocean. Jennifer would like to be remembered as a kind, warm-hearted individual who loved being a teacher.
Principal Note:
Harrison Elementary is lucky to have Jen Pauley on staff. She cares about all of our students and does everything she can to make sure that they know they are loved. It is not uncommon to see her walking down the hall and students of every grade stop her and say hi or get a hug. Jen will go above and beyond to help anyone and truly has the biggest heart. She helps all of our staff with EdHub and has been a mentor and leader in our kindergarten team. She is focused and dedicated and this honor is so well deserved. Thank you Jen Pauley from all of the staff, students, parents, and especially the administration of Harrison.
📚✨ Exciting news from Sawtooth Elementary! Tammie Vance, Librarian at Sawtooth, secured a grant through the Idaho Library Commission, and was able to add over $5,000 worth of new books to the library! We can’t wait for our students to dive into these fantastic reads! Happy reading, everyone! 🎉📖
#SawtoothLibrary #NewBooks #LiteracyMatters
🏀🎉 Gear Up and Give Back! 🎉🏈
Join us for a FREE Sports Gear Donation Drive! 🌟
📅 Date: November 15
🕕 Time: 6-8 PM
📍 Location: Canyon Ridge High School Cafeteria
Come collect the gear you or your kids need to play sports! We’re accepting new or gently used shoes, new athletic socks, and school sports gear—let’s help our community stay active and healthy!
Spread the word and bring your friends! Together, we can make a difference! 🙌💚 #GearUpGiveBack #CommunitySports #FreeGear
Meet The Wolfpack! 🐾The Oregon Trail student council team. Erin Denny has been working closely with them, sharing invaluable leadership skills. From introducing themselves confidently to writing effective meeting agendas, they’re learning how to present their ideas and lead discussions like pros!
🌟Keep shining, Wolfpack! Your leadership journey is just beginning!🌟
#OregonTrail #Wolfpack #LeadershipSkills #StudentCouncil #FutureLeaders
🎉🍽️ Huge thanks to Chobani for their generous donation of 300 boxes of food to Bickel! In celebration of “Let’s Eat Week,” this contribution helps keep our food pantry stocked and supports our community. A special shoutout to Ms. Kate for all her hard work! Thank you, Chobani! 💚
#LetsEatWeek #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
🎉🦸♂️ Big cheers for our superstars at Perrine! Students who showed incredible growth in reading and math ISIP were celebrated in style—wearing capes and racing through the halls while their peers cheered them on! What a fantastic way to recognize their hard work! 🚀📚
#SuperReaders #MathChampions #PerrinePride
