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
🎉⚽️Check out these fantastic pictures from our Unified Soccer event! Thank you to the peer partners, enthusiastic crowds, fans, and supportive parents for making it a memorable day! 🙌❤️
#UnifiedSoccer #CRHS #Teamwork #CommunitySupport #Inclusion
📢 Reminder: MVHS will be in session Thursday, October 24th.
Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe! 🎉✨
🌟🚶♂️ National Walk to School Day with Timber! 🚶♀️🌟
The Oregon Trail PTA has been busy spreading love and joy among our students! 🎉 Oregon Trail celebrated National Walk to School Day with their mascot, Timber!
But that’s not all! 🍿 Students were surprised with with a FREE popcorn day !
A big shoutout to all the parents, teachers, and volunteers . ❤️✨
#OregonTrailPTA #NationalWalkToSchoolDay #TimberTheMascot #PopcornDay #CommunityLove
🎉🐾The Bickel Bobcats had a blast honoring National Security Guard Day by sporting their Paw Patrol attire! 🐶👮♂️ It was a fun way to show appreciation for the important work that security guards do in our community.
Thanks for being such great role models, Bobcats!
#BickelBobcats #NationalSecurityGuardDay #PawPatrol #CommunityHeroes #SchoolSpirit
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.
Why does the TFSD need a supplemental levy?
The Twin Falls School District has been utilizing a supplemental levy for 12 years. Originally the district pursued the levy during the Great Recession to help keep district programs whole as state funding decreased. State funding has increased to pre-recession levels but increased costs continue to put pressure on the District to maintain programs solely on state funding. The levy does not supplement but rather is part of the operational budget to continue to offer the current level of programming and support for students. This includes:
safe and secure school facilities with school staff members directly responsible for ensuring students are safe;
ideal class sizes where teachers can teach effectively and all students are provided the attention and support they need;
engaging activities for students with a wide variety of interests that do not require upfront payment for students to be able to participate;
sufficient numbers of staff members focused on supporting all aspects of the school operations so that teachers can focus on teaching.
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/
🏆⛳️ Huge congratulations to the Boys and Girls Golf Teams at TFHS for winning districts! We can’t wait to see you shine at state! 🌟
Also, a big shoutout to the CRHS Girl’s Golf Team for qualifying for the 6A State Golf Tournament!
Good luck to all our talented golfers! 🎉👏
#TFHSGolf #CRHSGolf #DistrictChampions #StateBound #GolfStrong
🌟 Campus Clean Up Success at Perrine Elementary! 🌟
On September 23, 2024, Perrine Elementary held a fantastic Campus Clean Up! Huge thanks to the Twin Falls YSA 2nd Ward members and our amazing staff who volunteered. 🙌💪
The front entrance and garden beds look incredible thanks to your hard work! 🌼✨ Let’s keep our school beautiful!
#PerrineElementary #CommunityService #CampusCleanUp #Grateful #SchoolPride
🌍🔬Mr. Dunn's 7th-grade Life Science students are hard at work examining fossils as they dive into the Cross Cutting Concept of "Patterns." 🦴✨
Not only are they uncovering the secrets of the past, but they’re also busy creating science journals to document their findings and enhance their understanding of the natural world. 📚🔍
Keep up the great work, students! Your curiosity and dedication are inspiring!
#OLEaryMiddleSchool #LifeScience #FutureScientists #LearningThroughDiscovery
🎭✨ Get ready for a spine-chilling night! Join the Magic Valley High School Drama Club for "Haunted High School: Hotel Magic Mania" on Saturday, October 26th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at 512 Main Ave N, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
👻 This is a one-night-only event, and it's perfect for all ages! Admission is FREE (donations welcome).
🎃 Don’t miss out on the thrills and chills—come see what spooky surprises await!
Be there... and be scared! 👻✨
💡 Special thanks to Edge Event Production for the lighting!
🌟We were proud to have two students from TFHS and two students from MVHS recently participate in The Building an Empowered Woman Event! The focus was on empowering women from the inside out, equipping them with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges with determination. 💪✨
Thank you to all the sponsors ❤️
#EmpoweredWomen #TFHS #MVHS #CommunitySupport #Inspiration #BuildingConfidence
🌟 Rock Creek Field trip to Tubbs Berry Farm. 🎉
Rock Creek first graders enjoyed a fun-filled day at Tubbs Berry Farm. They learned about bees, berries, pumpkins, and farm animals. They also got to enjoy everything from hayrides to swooshing down giant slides, they climbed hay towers, navigated corn mazes, rolled in giant tubes, and climbed onto saddles. They even had a chance to feed the pigs, sheep, and a calf! 🐖🐑🐄
A huge thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers ! ❤️ We couldn’t have done it without you!
#FieldTripFun #LearningThroughPlay #RockCreekFirstGraders
Felicitations Amber Sklavos, Classified Employee of the Month for October! Amber is an Attendance Secretary at Robert Stuart Middle School.
The best word that describes Amber is compassionate, she would like to be remembered as an honest and caring person. One of her pet peeves is dishonesty. She is originally from Rupert Idaho, and she draws her inspiration from her kids and husband. She is very family oriented and her favorite hobby is to travel and see new places with her family. A bucket list item she has is to go to Norway or Alaska and see the Northern Lights. She chose her career because she wanted to be on the same schedule as her kids, and have summers and breaks off with them. Her best day on the job is any day that she is able to make a connection with a student and they leave the office feeling heard and better about their situation. Something interesting that people don’t know about Amber is she has never had a sense of smell.
Principal Note:
Amber is always eager to help and a key member of the office staff. She maintains a smile even when I suspect that her to-do list is overwhelming. She is patient and kind with everyone who comes into the office. We are so glad that Amber has become a member of our RSMS family!
✨This dedicated student at CRHS truly loves being involved in hoisting the flag on the track! He takes his role very seriously, showcasing pride and respect. 🙌❤️
#CRHS #FlagBearer #SchoolPride #Dedication
