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Harrison Elementary School Preschool Playground Receives Accessibility Upgrades

September 6, 2024

The Twin Falls School District (TFSD) is thrilled to announce significant upgrades to the Harrison Elementary School preschool playground, making it fully accessible for children of all abilities. This summer remodel was made possible through the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, whose contribution has transformed the playground into an inclusive space where all children...

TFSD Prior Consent

August 20, 2024

Dear TFSD Families, Due to recent legislative changes, the Twin Falls School District is reviewing the process through which our students access a variety of services that may be classified as “health care.” Senate Bill 1329 indicates that parents must provide prior consent before minors can receive services such as mental health care. You...

Twin Falls School District Receives Major Grant to Expand Career Technical Education Programs

August 19, 2024

In our ongoing commitment to ensuring that students are career-ready, the Twin Falls School District is proud to announce that we have been awarded $1,060,880 in grant funding to expand the welding and agriculture programs at Twin Falls High School. This grant is part of a broader initiative by the Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS)...

Preparing for Kindergarten: Tips for Parents

August 12, 2024

1. Establish a Routine Bedtime and Wake-Up Time: Start adjusting your child’s bedtime and wake-up time to match the school schedule. This helps them get used to the new routine. Practice Morning Routines: Go through the morning routine of getting dressed, having breakfast, and preparing to leave the house. 2. Familiarize with the School Environment...

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!

August 5, 2024

Dear TFSD #411 Parents, Students, Patrons, and Staff, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! As we embark on another exciting year, I hope you share our enthusiasm and anticipation for the months ahead. Our dedicated staff members are eager to welcome your children back to their classrooms and to kick off the new school year...

Register for Bus Service by August 1!

July 15, 2024

Dear Twin Falls School District Parents/Guardians: We are sending you this email to ask you to register your students for busing for the 2024-25 school year. Some changes were made to the bus registration process but due to some unforeseen issues, we need you to register as we have done in the past. We are...

New Cell Phone Policy

July 8, 2024

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you about an important new policy regarding the use of personal electronic communication devices at school. The TFSD School Board adopted policy 3735 at the end of last school year in an effort to address student academic engagement and mental health. New...

Free Meals for the 2024-25 School Year at 11 Schools!

June 6, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the Twin Falls School District (TFSD) will once again offer free meals to students at 11 of our schools for the 2024-25 school year under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This fantastic news ensures that all students in these schools can receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches at no cost,...

TFSD Summer Feeding Program Expands to Include Breakfast and Afternoon Snacks

May 23, 2024

The Twin Falls School District (TFSD) is excited to announce significant enhancements to its Summer Feeding Program. For the first time, breakfast will be available at select locations in addition to the existing lunch and afternoon snack services. This expansion aims to provide comprehensive nutritional support to children throughout the summer months. Key Changes for...

Educationese: Translating the Terms from the Classroom

April 15, 2024

PBIS – Education is filled with acronyms. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a systematic and proactive approach used by schools to encourage appropriate behavior and create a supportive environment. A cornerstone of PBIS is setting expectations and reinforcing, thorough positive responses, desired behaviors. Still confused? Take the school hallway as an example of a...

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