Fireman Baratti and the team from House 1 paid a visit to Maureen Slatter Padilha’s science classroom at South Hills Middle School! 🔥👩🚒 Students had the incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with a fire engine, explore careers in the fire department, and dive into the science behind how fires spread. 🧑🔬🌪️
#FireSafety #STEMLearning #SouthHillsMiddle #FireDepartmentCareers #ScienceInAction #CommunityConnections
First graders at Bickel Elementary had a special visit from Smiles 4 Kids and the Tooth Fairy! 🎉🧚♀️ The students were treated to a fun and interactive skit put on by the Smiles 4 Kids team and CSI dental hygienist students, all about the importance of oral health. 🪥
The best part, was our first graders got to participate and be a part of the action!
A huge thank you to Smiles 4 Kids and CSI for making learning about dental health so much fun! 😁✨
#HealthySmiles #ToothFairyVisit #BickelsFirstGraders #Smiles4Kids #DentalFun #BrushingIsCool #CommunityPartners
Big congratulations to Nova, the first Bobcat to complete all her jump rope belts and become an official Black Belt Jump Rope Ninja! 🖤🪢
Bickel’s P.E. curriculum just got even more exciting with the addition of the Jump Rope Ninja Challenge! Students are learning valuable skills while having fun.
#JumpRopeNinja #BickelPE #BobcatPride #BlackBeltNinja #StudentSuccess #ActiveLearning #CoachGrimm
Special Education Preschool is provided for children between the ages of 3 years to 5 years old who are eligible for special education and related services. If you have concerns about your child’s development, or if your child has not yet met the above milestones, or if they are currently receiving private speech/language therapy, they may be eligible for the developmental preschool program. Screenings are held monthly (August – April) at Harrison and Pillar Falls Elementary. Call for an appointment:
Harrison (families living west of Blue Lakes Blvd.) 208-733-4229
Pillar Falls (families living east of Blue Lakes Blvd.) 208-732-7570)
Throwback Thursday!
At Robert Stuart, Mrs. Kauffman’s PE students took part in a CrossFit Hero Workout in honor of Navy SEAL Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson💪. This annual tradition in the CrossFit community helps raise awareness and funds for Veteran Mental Health initiatives, all while honoring Chad’s memory ❤️. The students worked hard, showing their support for our veterans through fitness and community spirit 🏋️♂️🙌.
#ChadWilkinson #CrossFitForACause #SupportVeterans #TFSD #MentalHealthAwareness
🎤✨ TFHS JIVE performed at the Region IV Legislative meeting held at CSI, impressing local legislators, superintendents, and board members with their incredible talent! 👏🎶 The students were outstanding and received many compliments for their performance. 🎉 We’re so proud of them! 🌟 #TFHSJIVE #StudentTalent #CommunityPride #OutstandingPerformance
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🎨🌟 Nevaeh Andrade, a talented senior at TFHS, painted this stunning mural in G Hall as part of her senior project! 🙌 Her artistic gift has added beauty to TFHS that everyone can appreciate and enjoy for years to come. 🎉👏 We’re so grateful for Nevaeh’s contribution to our school! 💖 #TFHS #SeniorProject #ArtInspiration #TFHSPride
Hey families! Oregon Trail is hosting a Promotion for Ready! for Kindergarten in February, March, April, and May. The first parent workshop is scheduled for February 20th at 6:00 p.m. Light snacks and childcare for children not participating are provided. The age group is for 3 - 5 years old and is free. Register Today!
Visit: www.idahoaeyc.org/ready or scan the QR code.
Students at MVHS had the exciting opportunity to meet members of the Army National Guard! 🇺🇸 It was a great chance to learn more about their roles and the ways they serve our community. 👏🎉 #MVHS #CommunityConnections #NationalGuard #FutureLeaders
Commendation to Jaime Williams, Certified January Employee of the Month. Jaime is a Kindergarten Teacher at Bickel Elementary School.
Jaime is from Mars, Pennsylvania, and was born to teach. From her earliest memories, she loved to read and do math. She used to read encyclopedias and make up her own math problems. She played school with her siblings and friends and she spent much of her elementary years being a “Teacher Stalker”. She loved to help them grade papers and follow them all over. She draws inspiration from every person she ever called teacher and taught with, they all influenced and inspired her. She is described as supportive and she would like to be remembered as someone who always offered love and support. Her best day on the job is every day even the hardest days because something magical happens. She feels lucky to have the privilege to be an elementary school teacher. She loves socializing with friends and family. She doesn’t have a bucket list because she prefers to live each day to its fullest. After all, you don’t know what the future holds.
Principal Note:
Mrs. Williams, our incredible kindergarten teacher, brings a smile to work every single day, lighting up the school with her positivity and warmth. Always supportive, she goes above and beyond to uplift her students and colleagues, offering a listening ear and thoughtful advice whenever it’s needed. Know for her quick wit and sense of humor, Mrs. Williams never fails to share a funny story or amusing thought, brightening everyone’s day and reminding us all of the joy in teaching and learning.
🎶🎉 Last semester, Mr. John Shipley and his orchestra students had an amazing concert at SHMS! 🎻✨ The event was festive, and Mr. Shipley let his students choose the music to share with their parents, making it extra special. 🎶👏 It was wonderful to see the students shine and do such a fantastic job! 🌟 #SHMSOrchestra #StudentTalent #MusicMatters #CommunitySupport
Pillar Falls 2nd Quarter Goal Celebration: "Party Like SNOW!" ❄️
This quarter at Pillar Falls, students across all grades set personal goals for specific standards and skills they wanted to achieve. Those who met their goals were treated to an unforgettable reward—"Party like SNOW!"
With the help of administrators Mrs. Murphy, Morgan, and Hulet, the event was a major hit! The excitement was palpable as students celebrated their hard work and dedication in a fun, snowy-themed party.
Way to go!
🌟 #PillarFallsPride #SnowySuccess #GoalsAchieved
Kudos to Michael Duke, January Classified Employee of the Month. Michael is the Head Custodian at Bickel Elementary
Michael is originally from Hansen Idaho and he likes to spend time with his wife outdoors, hiking, fishing, and riding ATVs. He says that he didn’t choose his career it chose him and his best day on the job is any day nothing goes wrong. He is described as responsible and he would like to be remembered as a hardworking and nice person. Someday he would like to visit an ancient archaeological site. One thing people do not know about him is that he has a master’s degree in information security and graduated with honors!
Principal Note:
Mr. Duke, our dedicated custodian, plays an essential role in keeping our school running smoothly and efficiently. A hard worker with an eagerness to learn and grow, he consistently seeks opportunities to improve and master his craft. His commitment to following through on projects is unmatched, and his attention to detail shows in everything he does. Always ready to lend a hand, Mr. Duke goes about and beyond to help with any task, making our school a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming place for everyone.
🎄 TFSD's 12 Days of Christmas - The Fun's Not Over Yet! 🎁
Day 12: 🎄✨On the last day before Christmas Break, Harrison Elementary had a special treat for the students—a few surprise visitors to spread some festive cheer! 🎅🤶
🎉 #HarrisonElementary #HolidayCheer #SeasonOfGiving
Congratulations Kyle Tredway, January Classified Employee of the Month! Kyle works security at Pillar Falls Elementary.
Kyle is originally from Laguna Beach California. Being a security guard was his calling and he was made to be a protector. His best day on the job is every day because he loves what he does and loves coming to work. He draws inspiration from his faith, is loyal, and would like to be remembered as a God-fearing man willing to lay his life down for others. He loves to cycle and would like to travel to Italy someday. One thing people don’t know about him is that he went to school for massage therapy.
Principal Note:
Kyle has been a wonderful addition to our staff! He is friendly and greets everyone with a smile. We love having him in our school!
🎄 TFSD's 12 Days of Christmas - The Fun's Not Over Yet! 🎁
Day 11: 🎄🎅 The holiday spirit was alive and well at OMS! Staff kicked off the fun with Ugly Sweater Day, showing off their most festive (and funniest) outfits. The office transformed into a North Pole wonderland, with Mr. Marcelus stepping in as Santa to add extra magic to the day. 🎁✨
The OMS community generously contributed to a huge donation for Valley House and Voice Against Violence.💖
! #OMSGiving #FestivalOfGiving #HolidaySpirit
Compliments to Jenny Shaw, Certified Employee of the Month for January! Jenny is a counselor at Pillar Falls Elementary.
Jenny’s hometown is Buhl and she likes reading, crocheting, playing online games, and going for drives in nature. She would someday like to travel as much as she can. Few people know that when she was in high school he was an exchange student in the Netherlands. She decided to be a counselor because she wants kids to have a safe person to talk to about anything! She draws her inspiration from knowing that even kiddos need someone to confide in safely and her pet peeve is when adults do not give kids a chance to have their say. She wants to be remembered as a kind person who is accepting of everyone. Her best day on the job is when she can see a student advocate for themselves by respectfully and calmly telling others what they need.
Principal Note:
Jenny is an amazing counselor and I don’t know what we would do without her! She is kind, caring, and always willing to help anyone in need. Our students trust her and feel comfortable going to her with their problems. She jumps into help whenever she can and she makes our school a better place. We adore her and feel so lucky to have her on our staff!
Do you think you're child's teacher is amazing? Has that teacher impacted your child and your family by going above and beyond?
Here in the TFSD we are lucky to have an Education Foundation that helps recognize our outstanding educators. To do this, they organized a Teacher of the Month program that named one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher for this honor. If you know a great educator, please take a moment to nominate them for this honor. The nomination application is open now and can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/PE1ez3kuFwBN77rW6
🎄 TFSD's 12 Days of Christmas - The Fun's Not Over Yet! 🎁🎄
Day 10: Before the holiday break, Lincoln Elementary hosted a festive Christmas concert that truly captured the spirit of the season! 🌟
A big thank you to all the kids for their hard work and to everyone who came out to support! It was a magical evening! 🎅✨
#LincolnElementary #ChristmasConcert #HolidayCheer
