
As a reminder, there will be no school for students this Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, due to District-Wide Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (Note: MVHS will remain in session on Oct. 22). Make sure to check your school’s specific schedule to lock in your meeting time! 🤝📈
#TFSDConferences #ParentPartnership

Please note that this coming Friday, October 16, will be an early dismissal day for students.
Report cards will be heading home soon, making this weekend the perfect time to chat with your student about their goals and celebrate their hard work so far this autumn!

WRESTLING
Practice starts Monday, 10/12 at 4:00 PM in the gym. No wrestling experience is needed. Just come ready to work hard and be coachable! Football players need to finish their football season first, and Coach Quincy will add you once it’s over.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
6th & 7th Grade: Tryouts are Monday 10/12 and Tuesday 10/13, 4:00–5:30 PM.
8th Grade: Open gym is Tuesday 10/13 and Wednesday 10/14, 4:00–5:30 PM. Tryouts are Thursday 10/15 and Friday 10/16, 4:00–6:00 PM.
Players must attend BOTH days of tryouts.
Go Cougars!

We’re excited to get Bowling Club started! I apologize for the last-minute communication, but we wanted to get all of the details out as soon as possible.
Our first practice is Monday, October 5 from 3:30–5:00 at Bowladrome.
The club is $75 and includes bowling, shoes/games, a T-shirt, tournament transportation, awards, and our end-of-season pizza party.
📱 Please join our SportsYou group for updates: Join Code: 98HXUZJX
I’ve attached the flyer with all dates and information. Questions? Please see Ms. Jenkins in the counseling office! 🎳💜

Our PAWS Cares team has put together a full month of activities, conversations, and school-wide events to build a culture of kindness, belonging, and respect. Each week has its own theme:
Week 1: Kindness Kick Off
Week 2: Stand Up, Speak Up
Week 3: Kindness Goes Viral
Week 4: Together We Belong
Week 5: Red Ribbon Week
Here's some of what students will be doing this month:
🔗 Kindness Paper Chain: Every student will commit to one act of kindness this month. Their pledges will be linked together into a school-wide paper chain.
🗣️ "What Would You Do?" Scenarios: In advisory, students will work in small groups on real-life situations and talk through how to respond when they see bullying or unkind behavior.
✉️ Mentor Compliment Cards: Students will write encouraging notes to their mentors to strengthen the connections that help students feel supported at school.
🚪 Door Decorating Contest: Each advisory class will decorate their door around the theme "Better Together" or "Superheroes." Families visiting for Parent-Teacher Conferences will get a chance to see them!
🤝 Unity Banner: Students will be invited to sign a banner in the lunchroom as a pledge to stand together against bullying.
🔴 Red Ribbon Week: We'll close out the month with drug prevention awareness, including "My Future Is Too Bright For ___" cards that will be displayed in our school.
Throughout the month, students can also show their support by joining our dress-up and theme days. Check out the calendar below for the full schedule!
Families, we'd love your help. Ask your student about what they're learning, talk about what kindness and standing up for others looks like, and remind them about dress-up days.
Questions? Reach out to Jessica Jenkins or the PAWS Cares Team.
#BullyingPreventionMonth #BetterTogether #RedRibbonWeek

We’re writing to share that South Hills Middle School is partnering with SchoolPulse, a proven, nation-wide resource to support student success, well-being, and a positive school experience.
Beginning soon, students and parents/guardians will receive a brief, weekly email from SchoolPulse. These messages are designed to encourage academic success, healthy habits, positive decision-making, and motivation, by providing practical tips and resources that support students both in and out of school.
The goal of SchoolPulse is simple: to help students feel supported, build confidence, and stay on track academically and personally. Many families find the emails helpful as conversation starters at home and as reminders that support is always available. Students and parents who engage with SchoolPulse also receive live, two-way support from a caring team of professionals, providing an additional layer of encouragement and guidance when needed.
No action is required. We encourage you to review the messages as they arrive and use what feels most helpful for your student and family.
Sincerely,
South Hills Middle School Team

Dear TFSD Families and Staff,
In the wake of the Canyon West shooting on August 1, the City of Twin Falls is leading a community-wide effort to facilitate recovery and support our town.
As part of this initiative, the city has created a survey to better understand which supports and resources are most needed. As a community partner, the Twin Falls School District is sharing this survey and encourages all of our staff and families to take a few moments to complete it.
Survey Link: https://polco.us/s75ucp
We remain committed to partnering with the City of Twin Falls throughout this restorative process to ensure our students, staff, and families receive the care and resources they need.
Thank you for your participation and ongoing support of our community.
Sincerely,
Twin Falls School District Administration

School is officially out for the long weekend! Just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved three-day weekend. We can't wait to see everyone back in class refreshed and ready to learn on Tuesday, September 8!

☀️ Heads up, TFSD families!
Don't forget that this coming Friday, September 4, is an early dismissal day for all students and staff as we head into the holiday weekend.
There will also be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the extra sunshine and have a safe, relaxing long weekend! 👋
#TFSD #LaborDayWeekend #EarlyDismissal

We are just a few days away from the official start of the 2026–2027 school year. Get those backpacks packed, outfits picked out, and alarms set. We can't wait to see all of our TFSD students back in the classrooms next week!
Check your school's website for the exact bell schedule, and get ready for an amazing year! 📚✨
#TFSDPride #BackToSchool #TwinFalls


Counselors will be available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rock Creek Elementary School, 850 Federation Road in Twin Falls.

Dear TFSD Families,
The deadline to request bus transportation for the upcoming school year is Friday, July 31. Late registrations may result in longer wait times or overcrowded buses.
Please take 2 minutes right now to ensure your child has a seat:
👉 Click Here to Register for Bus Service
Thank you for helping us finalize our routes on time and ensure a smooth first week of school for all students.

Dear TFSD Families,
This is a quick reminder to submit your Bus Service Registration form for the upcoming school year.
Our transportation team is already hard at work analyzing data to create the most effective routes for our community. If your student will need a bus seat this fall, we need your information in our system to include them in the route planning. If you have already filled out the form for the 226-27 school year, you are all set!
Deadline to register: July 31
👉 Click Here to Register for Bus Service
Note: Late registrations may result in longer wait times or overcrowded buses.
Thank you for your prompt response!

Twin Falls School District is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, which allows students at qualifying schools to receive free meals.
Free Meals for the 2026-27 School Year:
Bickel Dual Immersion Elementary
Harrison Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Morningside Elementary
Oregon Trail Elementary
Perrine Elementary
Sawtooth Elementary
Bridge Academy
Robert Stuart Middle School
South Hills Middle School
Twin Falls High School
Magic Valley High School
Canyon Ridge High School

Dear TFSD Families,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we need your help to understand where students will be riding the bus to school. Today, we are officially opening the Bus Service Registration for the 2026-2027 school year.
Why this matters: We design our bus routes every year based on the families who sign up. Even if your child rode the bus last year, you must fill out this form so we can accurately map stops and keep ride times as short as possible.
Deadline to register: July 31
👉 Click Here to Register for Bus Service
If you plan to drive your student, carpool, or if they will walk, you do not need to complete the form. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community moving efficiently.

Join us tonight to celebrate the great successes over the past years! The event will include student showcases and performances and a free hot dog dinner for the first 4,000 attendees!
When: Wednesday, May 6, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. TONIGHT!!
Where: Twin Falls City Park
Thank you to our community partners and sponsors! First Federal, Starr Corp, and Falls Brand!

When: Wednesday, May 6, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. THIS WEEK!
Where: Twin Falls City Park
Each school will have a table with a display of something they are proud of and want to celebrate, and each school will have an opportunity to present a live performance at the event. TFSD district office administrators will be preparing a hot dog dinner for the first 4,000 attendees! We want to thank the community for their incredible support over the years! Thank you to the generous community sponsors helping us with this event: First Federal, Starr Corp, and Falls Brand!

Join us to celebrate the successes of our students, staff members, and school system!
When: Wednesday, May 6, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. NEXT WEEK!
Where: Twin Falls City Park
Each school will have a table with a display of something they are proud of and want to celebrate and each school will have an opportunity to present a live performance at the event. TFSD district office administrators will be preparing a hot dog dinner for the first 4,000 attendees! We want to thank the community for their incredible support over the years! Thank you to the generous community sponsors helping us with this event: First Federal, Starr Corp, and Falls Brand!
