Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
Who can vote?
Registered voters who have resided in the TFSD boundaries for at least 30 days prior to the election may vote in this election. If you have not registered to vote, you may register at the polls. You will need a picture ID and proof of residence. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🎃❤️ Mrs. Hills’s second graders from Bickel Elementary are the cutest, littlest pumpkins! They had a perfect day for their field trip to Tubbs Berry Farm! 🌟
Each child picked out a special pumpkin to take home as a souvenir, and their smiles said it all! The pride in showing off their pumpkins was heartwarming. What a fun and memorable day! 🍂
#BickelElementary #FieldTripFun #PumpkinPatch #LittlePumpkins
🕒✨ It’s that time of year again! Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour this Sunday, November 3rd. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴🍂
#FallBack #DaylightSavingTime
🔬✨ Exciting things are happening in the ERC program at CRHS! Recently, our students conducted a hands-on science experiment using dry ice, dish soap, water, and glycerin. 🧪
The experiment was not only educational but also a ton of fun, sparking curiosity! 🌟 It's amazing to see our students dive into the wonders of science. Keep up the great work!
#CRHSScience #ERCProgram #HandsOnLearning #CuriosityInAction
Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
How will the levy improve our community?
Maintaining a quality education system will contribute to the economic development of our community and will help prepare the future workforce our community needs. The community’s continued support of education is one of the major factors that make Twin Falls an attractive place to live. In addition, many local businesses have struggled to recruit skilled workers. Continuing to improve education in Twin Falls will provide a “home-grown” workforce.
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🚶♂️🌟 OMS staff kicked off “Fall” with an exciting healthy challenge! They created seven teams of five and logged their daily steps, competing for the most each week. 💪
Colleagues rallied together for a fun three-mile walk in the canyon, building camaraderie while getting active! 🏞️ A huge shoutout to the “Dream Team” for taking home the title with an incredible 1,831,435 steps! 🎉
In just 27 days, all teams combined racked up a staggering 8 million steps! Great job OMS!
#OMSSteptember #HealthyChallenge #DreamTeam #StepItUp
🎭✨ Join Us for an Exciting Performance! ✨🎭
Robert Stuart Middle School proudly presents "Beetlejuice Jr."—a musical filled with fun, spookiness, and lots of laughs!
📅 Dates: November 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Canyon Ridge High School
🎟️ Tickets:
$5 Children
$7 Adults
Only $1 for RSMS Students on Wednesday, Nov. 6th!
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for an unforgettable show. 🎬👻
#BeetlejuiceJr #MiddleSchoolTheatre #SupportTheArts #FamilyFun
Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
What does the supplemental levy pay for?
TFSD is a people organization. Roughly 80 percent of the budget goes towards staffing which provides programs and support to students. We employ roughly 1,500 people every year and the supplemental levy is one way that we are able to ensure we have enough people to effectively maintain and operate our schools.
The supplemental levy supports the District’s efforts to maintain a safe learning environment. The District uses this levy to provide school resource officers at the secondary schools, armed security guards at the elementary level, and behavior support personnel at all levels.
This supplemental levy would provide funding for roughly 40 classified staff members (teaching aides, cooks, secretaries, and custodians), 20 certified staff members (teachers, instructional coaches, and counselors), and 4 administrators (principals, vice principals, and activities directors).
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🎉👗✨ What a fantastic day at Harrison Elementary! They celebrated their principal, Mrs. Larson, birthday with a special event: "Prom with the Principal!" 🎈
Staff and students dressed to impress, and the school was buzzing with excitement. They celebrated with a fun-filled day and enjoyed delicious popsicles! 🍧💃
#HarrisonElementary #PromWithThePrincipal #BirthdayBash #SchoolSpirit
🎓✨ College Application Days at CRHS! ✨🎓
On October 22 & 23, CRHS hosted an amazing opportunity for our students! They applied to colleges and trade schools, and worked on scholarship applications, all in one place.
We're so proud of our students for taking this important step in their futures! 💪📚
#CollegeBound #CRHS #FutureLeaders
🍂🎡 What a fantastic way to welcome fall at Harrison Elementary! They threw a carnival fundraiser, bringing families together to support the upcoming Harrison ADA playground. 🎉
Everyone had a blast enjoying dunking Mrs. Larson, bouncing in bounce houses, playing carnival games, and indulging in delicious cotton candy and popcorn from the food trucks! 🍿🍭
It was a huge success and they raised over $2,000 to help create a safe and inclusive play space for all their students! Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special. Here’s to more fun and community spirit! 🌟
#HarrisonElementary #FallCarnival #PlaygroundFundraiser #CommunityFun
Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
It seems like the TFSD pursues a levy all the time. Why is the district pursuing additional funds?
Supplemental levies only last for a maximum of two years. This means that to continue the funding the district must pursue a new levy every two years as well. This proposed levy is a slight increase due to increased costs to the District, the end of federal COVID Relief funds, and the loss of state lottery funds historically used to pay for maintenance staff.
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🏈🎉 What an exciting week for OMS as our 7th grade football team hosted a fantastic game against RSMS! The energy was electric, with cheerleaders and the pep club rallying support for our players. 📣
Our talented band and choir also graced the field with their performances, adding to the spirit of the event! 🎶 A big thank you to the O’Leary Booster Club for organizing a 50/50 raffle to support our music classrooms.
Together, we’re building a strong community spirit—go OMS! 💚
#OMSFootball #SupportOurStudents #CommunitySpirit #GoTeam
📚 At Harrison Elementary, they tracked grade-level attendance in a friendly competition to see which grade would claim the highest attendance for the month. 🎈
🏆 Students were recognized for perfect attendance monthly and quarterly with awards and prizes, and they also get celebrated for demonstrating our Guidelines for Success: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
🎊 And guess who sometimes joins the fun? Harry the Husky! 🐾 He surprises students during assemblies to cheer them on and celebrate their hard work!
#HarrisonElementary #AttendanceChallenge #HarryTheHusky #GuidelinesForSuccess
Over the next two weeks, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
How will this levy, if approved, affect my taxes?
There are many variables that can affect taxes. However, the estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate. Other variables that might influence your tax payment include your property’s valuation and the overall tax base in our community.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🌟 On October 2nd, we celebrated National Custodial Appreciation Day at Pillar Falls Elementary! Mrs. Radmall's 2nd grade class took the opportunity to write heartfelt thank you notes to Ms. Jen, our dedicated night custodian.
The students were excited to use their letter writing skills to honor someone who makes a big difference in our school every day! 💖
#CustodialAppreciationDay #PillarFallsElementary #ThankYou #MakingADifference
Congratulations Tammie Vance, October Classified Employee of the Month! Tammie is a Library Tech at Sawtooth Elementary.
Tammie is from Filer Idaho and became a Library Tech to help children succeed in reading. It’s no surprise that she draws inspiration from watching children have that “ah ha” moment with a good book. She enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her kids and grandkids. The word that best describes her is faithful and she would like to be remembered as someone who cared about her students. Her best day on the job was when everyone came back to school after Covid and she was able to see all the students again. She loves roller coasters and would love to someday travel to South Korea with her youngest daughter to see a K-Pop concert.
Principal Note:
Tammie has cultivated a love of reading that is noted not just by students, but also parents. She goes above and beyond writing grants to ensure that our students have access to quality books and materials. She regularly reads aloud to all grades, something that should not be lost. The Sawtooth community is so lucky to have such a dedicated librarian to share her passion for literature.
📚✨ What a fantastic night at Perrine Elementary! Our Bingo for Books family night was a huge success, with an amazing turnout from our community! 🎉
Many students left with new books, making it a fun and rewarding evening for everyone. Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make this event so special!
#BingoForBooks #PerrineElementary #CommunityLove #ReadingIsFun
Over the next two weeks, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
How much funding would the TFSD receive if the supplemental levy is approved?
If the supplemental levy is approved, the TFSD will receive $7.2 million a year for two years.
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🌟Students in the HIRE Learning program at Canyon Ridge High School are honing valuable life skills by shopping for supplies for The Nest, the school café at Canyon Ridge.
A huge thank you to Laurie Hall and her hard work to help students prepare for the future. 💪✨
#HIRELearning #CanyonRidgePride #LifeSkills #CommunitySupport
