Twin Falls School District

CRHS students from The Nest had a great time at the Harvest Festival 🎃🍂! They practiced their sales skills by selling festive holiday jars 🏷️✨, learning valuable lessons in entrepreneurship and teamwork. 🛍️👏 #TheNest #HarvestFestival #StudentEntrepreneurs #HolidayJars #SalesSkills #CRHS #CommunitySpirit #TFSD

Felicitations Andrea Zamora for being December’s Certified Employee of the Month! Andrea is a Special Education teacher at Morningside Elementary. Originally from Aberdeen Idaho, Andrea decided to become a teacher because children are her favorite people and she loves to teach and talk to them. The work that best describes her is optimistic and she draws her inspiration from her children. She would like to be remembered as a good person and would like to snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef someday. She enjoys paddle boarding but dislikes being late. Her favorite day is every day because there is always a positive in each day making them all the best. Principal Note: Mrs. Zamora has truly risen to the challenge as the FAST behavior teacher this year, demonstrating remarkable resilience, patience, and dedication. The start of the year brought unique difficulties, with shifting philosophies and staffing challenges, yet Mrs. Zamora’s commitment never wavered. She faced these early obstacles head-on, working tirelessly to create a structured, supportive, and successful program. Through her consistency, clear expectations, and firm boundaries, Mrs. Zamora has earned the respect of her students and colleagues alike. Her dedication to fostering positive behavior and growth in her students has led to real, visible improvements. Mrs. Zamora may not always see the immediate impact, but her hard work is paying off in a profound way. Students are thriving, showing measurable progress in their behavior and interactions, all thanks to her steadfast efforts. Her role is essential to the success of this program, and her influence is invaluable. Morningside is incredibly fortunate to have such a devoted, compassionate educator making a difference in the lives of these students every day. Thank you, Mrs. Zamora, for all that you do!

Throwback Thursday! ✨🎉 Remember when, Mr. Gilbert at CRHS truly shined when he let Ms. Linn bedazzle his head during lunch!? 💎🎊 Ms. Linn won this fun opportunity in a raffle hosted by HOSA, who are gearing up to compete at Nationals in Nashville, TN. She may have ended up with super glue on her hands, but the sparkle on Mr. Gilbert's head was totally worth it! 😄 Great look, Mr. Gilbert! #CRHSCommunity #HOSAFundraiser #SparkleOn

A glimpse of the numerous ways the TFSD community came together to honor and celebrate Veterans Day last month 💙. At TFHS, students decorated the walkway with vibrant, patriotic displays, setting a festive tone for the occasion 🎨✨. Bickel Elementary's 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders, sang in tribute to our veterans 🎶👩‍🏫. The Honor Choir also joined in, filling the air with moving melodies 🎤🎵. Under the direction of Mrs. Tureman, the students delivered a truly memorable performance 👏❤️. At Lincoln Elementary, students had the privilege of hearing a special Veterans Day speaker who shared inspiring stories and words of appreciation 🎖️🙌. As part of the observance, 5th graders took a field trip to Heritage Assisted Living, 🎖️🎉. It was a week filled with gratitude, patriotism, and community spirit across the district, reminding us all of the sacrifices made by our veterans 🙏 #VeteransDay #TFSD #Gratitude #CommunitySpirit

Congratulations Katie Schwabedissen, Certified Employee of the Month for December. Katie teaches language arts and Social Studies at O’Leary Middle School Katie is a Twin Falls native who enjoys gardening and reading when she is not at work. Someday she would like to learn to speak Spanish fluently. She has always wanted to be a teacher. She loves working with kids and seeing them grow and change throughout the year. Her inspiration is when she sees her children being successful. Her best day on the job is when students from older grades (particularly graduating seniors) return to visit. She would like to be remembered as helpful to her students. A word that best describes her is caring. Principal Note: Ms. Schwabedissen is the manifestation of a master teacher. She cares deeply for her students and her curriculum. The last two years she has asked to have her 3 sections of Language Arts filled with the students that are struggling the most. She makes sure that there are accommodations that are appropriate for them but is still holding them to the same standards as the other teachers at the school. Her students showed great growth last year and I expect that this year’s students will be just as successful.

🐦📖A huge thank you to Bickel's PTO for inviting local author Valerie Olson to visit and share her delightful book, "Gregory the Pigeon/Chicken" with Bickel students! Valerie, who lives right here in Idaho, told the heartwarming story of a real pigeon named Gregory who still lives on her family’s farm. 🐦❤️ As a generous gesture, Valerie also donated several copies of her book to Bickel, so our students can continue enjoying Gregory's adventures! Thank you, Valerie, for inspiring our young readers! 📖✨ #BickelsPTO #LocalAuthor #GregoryThePigeonChicken #BookDonations #BobcatPride #ReadingAdventures #StorytimeMagic #SupportingYoungReaders

Looking for a fun holiday activity that the whole family can enjoy? Do you love Studio C and or Whose Line is it Anyway? Then TFHS Theater has the activity for you! Come see our Holiday Comedy Show on December 13 and 14 at 7 PM. We will be featuring holiday themed original comedy sketches written by the students and faculty of the theater department at TFHS, as well as performances from our in-house improvisation troupe, The Whoopsie Daisy Show! Admission is just $2 per person! Also, Santa will be in the house ready to visit with the kids after the show! Come let us have you "laughing all the way" to winter break and help support the theater arts program at TFHS while you're at it!

🎨Our talented TFHS Pottery students have been hard at work, and their beautiful slab cups were placed on display in Bruin Central for all to admire! 🖌️✨ These unique pieces showcase the creativity and skill of our students—and we couldn’t be more impressed with their work! A special shoutout to Mr. Jackson in his first year of teaching 🌟 #TFHSArt #PotteryCreativity #BruinPride #StudentArt #MrJacksonsClass #ArtInAction #BruinCentral

Imagine trying to finish your homework in a car or a crowded space with no privacy. That’s the reality for some of our students experiencing homelessness. TFSD is committed to ensuring all students have the resources they need to succeed in school, and we need your help. Every donation to the Avenues for Hope campaign will help provide essentials like food, hygiene supplies, and more. Let’s give these students a fighting chance! Donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district #AvenuesForHope #SupportTFSD

🎉 Huge Congratulations to the Speech and Debate Team at Twin Falls High School! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of our talented Speech and Debate students for their outstanding performances! Join us in celebrating these amazing achievements: Speech: 🏆 Katelyn Miller – 1st in Sales 🏆 Emily Wright – 2nd in Impromptu, 2nd in Extemp 🏆 Eunsue Sheen – 1st in CA 🏆 Nayh Zavala & Ricky Roper – 1st in Duo 🏆 Maddux McClymonds – 3rd in HI 🏆 Sage Larson – 6th in ADS 🏆 Micala Wood – 3rd in ADS Debate: 🏅 Micala Wood – Quarter-Finalist in LD 🏅 Caleb Willmore & Katelyn Miller – Semi-Finalists in PF, tied for 2nd Top Speakers 🏅 Team achieved 4th Place in Overall Sweepstakes! #TwinFallsHigh #SpeechAndDebate #TFHS #ProudMoment #FutureLeaders #Teamwork #DebateChampions

🎉 Congratulations to the CRHS Student Council! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce that the CRHS Student Council has been recognized as one of the “Outstanding Student Council” award winners at this year’s Idaho Student Council State Conference! 🌟 This honor reflects the dedication and hard work of our student leaders, who have worked to improve school culture, give back to our community, and lead with passion and integrity. To the Student Council members—your efforts have made a lasting impact, and this recognition is a testament to your dedication and growth as leaders. Keep shining, CRHS! ✨ #CRHS #StudentLeadership #CommunityImpact #OutstandingStudentCouncil #IdahoStudentCouncil #ProudSchool

🐾❤️ A huge thank you to Idaho Central Credit Union for their generous donation to TFHS to help us acquire a therapy dog! 🐶 This initiative will provide comfort and support to our students, and we’re incredibly grateful. #TFHS #TherapyDog #CommunityPartners #ThankYou

'Tis the season to give to Change-4-Change! Remember to bring in your spare change to make a difference and help provide Christmas for families in need. We also have Business Sponsorships available. Swipe to check out the different levels. Use the QR code to donate online and email ladwigka@tfsd.org your logo. https://sfnd.io/c4c2024

Throw Back Thursday! 🎃📸 This Halloween, the library at CRHS transformed into a spooky photobooth, and it was a hit! Teachers, staff, and students had a blast striking poses and capturing memories together. To top it off, everyone enjoyed a classic: Edward Scissorhands played during lunch. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! #HalloweenFun #CRHSLibrary #PhotoBoothMagic 🖤✨

Here is a look back at the successful second annual "No One Eats Alone" lunch at TFHS! 🎉 Organized as part of Reagan Horner's senior project, this event aimed to remind every student that they are not alone and foster a sense of community and support. 🤝 This year, we were proud to have several community partners come together to support mental health awareness, including: The Jae Foundation 💙 BE Tree Foundation 🌳 988 Suicide Hotline 📞 Thrivent Financial Services 💼 A special thank you to Bill Ystueta from Chick-fil-A for generously donating 600 cookies to make the lunch even sweeter! 🍪 And of course, we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of SOS Advisors Mariah Sorenson and Joni Peterson – thank you for your dedication and hard work to make this event a success! 🙏💖 #NoOneEatsAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #SOS #TFHS #StrongerTogether #BeTheChange #ThankYou

🎉 Exciting News from Mrs. Kelly's Classroom! 🎉 On November 21, 2024, Mrs. Kelly was honored by Western Governors University's Teacher Appreciation Fund My Classroom Campaign with a $300 award! 🙌 This generous award will go toward purchasing much-needed headphones for her students, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive in their learning environment. 🖥️🎧 A huge thank you to WGU for supporting educators and helping make classrooms even better! 💙 #TeacherAppreciation #WGU #MyClassroom #EducationMatters #ThankYouTeachers

🚓📐 What a fun and engaging day at MVHS! Students got an inside look during our Law Enforcement tour, and things got a little wild in math class when teachers were "arrested" during a Trigonometry lesson! 😂👮‍♂️ Learning can be a blast! #MVHSEngagement #LearningIsFun #MathWithATwist

Did you know that over 300 students in the Twin Falls School District have already been identified as homeless this school year? These students face unique challenges, like not knowing where they’ll sleep at night, which can make it difficult to focus on school. From Dec. 9–31, TFSD is joining the Avenues for Hope campaign to raise $5,000 to help meet their basic needs. Together, we can support these students so they can focus on their education. Learn more here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district

🌟🙌 Here are some highlights from Service Learning Day at Bridge Academy! Our students had the opportunity to choose from four fantastic community service locations: Morningside Elementary School, the Pet Shelter, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Mary Alice Park. It was a wonderful day filled with meaningful work, and we couldn’t be prouder of how our students supported the community! 💚 Thank you to everyone who participated! #BridgeAcademy #ServiceLearning #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

🐄Congratulations to our TFHS FFA students for their outstanding performance at the Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE)! 🎉🐄 *Remington Barrow took 1st place individually! 🥇 *Gabriel Wilson-Stocks and Adan Alcaraz each placed in the Top 10! 🏅 And to top it all off, our FFA team placed 1st overall! 🏆👏 These students demonstrated exceptional knowledge and skill in evaluating livestock, showing what hard work and dedication can achieve. We're so proud of their accomplishments! 🚜🌱 #FFA #LivestockEvaluation #Teamwork #TFHS #AgricultureExcellence #FutureFarmers #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudMoment