Oregon Trail Elementary School

Attention parent! If your child rides the school bus, please download the My Ride K-12 App to view your student's busing information. Thank you!

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

We can't wait to see our students' smiling faces filling the hallways again! See you tomorrow!

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at Oregon Trail Elementary! We are excited to see our students' smiling faces filling the hallways again and can't wait to kick off another year of learning, growth, and community together. Our staff has been working hard to prepare classrooms, plan engaging lessons, and create a safe, welcoming environment for every child. As we begin the school year, we want to remind you of a few important things to ensure a smooth and safe start.

-Pick up Procedures
-Lost and Found
-Patience and Cooperation

Please refer to pictures for more information. This note will be coming home with your child, if it hasn't already. :)

We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to making this year at Oregon Trail our best yet. Together, we can create a supportive, spirited, and successful school community.

Here's to a great year ahead!

Warmly,

Tana Schroeder - Principal
Janet Peacock - Assistant Principal

🎒✨ Welcome Back, TFSD Families and Students!

The first day of school in the Twin Falls School District is coming up on Monday, August 18 and we are so excited to kick off the 2025–26 school year with all of you.

We are especially looking forward to greeting our returning students, welcoming new faces, and building a year filled with learning, friendship, and fun.

A friendly reminder: on Mondays throughout the year, including the first day, classes will end early. Please check your specific school’s start and end times using the link below:

Twin Falls School District – School Start & End Times

Let’s make it a spectacular year together. See you bright and early, ready to learn and make memories.

WE MISS YOU!

Come see us tomorrow for Open House between 5 and 6:30. Meet your teacher and drop off supplies before heading out back for lawn games and music. We have a photo backdrop set up for you to take one, two, or even ten pictures. We can't wait to see you and your families!

Many teachers have been attending back to school trainings. Our Region 4 Math Specialist provided a kickoff for teachers to dive deeper into math instruction.

The Back to School edition of the TFSD District Focus Newsletter is out! Click here to access important information for the TFSD https://tfsd.edurooms.com/engage/twin-falls-school-district/newsletters/back-to-school-25-district-focus-71875

We are getting closer to seeing your sweet kiddos and we couldn't be more excited! Here are the Oregon Trail School Supply Lists. Thank you for your support as we begin to prepare for a great school year.

📚✏️ Back 2 School Open House! 🏫
Get ready for an exciting new school year at Oregon Trail Elementary School!

📅 Date: August 14
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Oregon Trail Elementary School

Come meet your teachers, explore your classroom, and get all the info you need to start the year strong! 🎉

#BackToSchool #OpenHouse #OregonTrailElementary #FirstDayReady #MeetTheTeacher

📝🎒 2025–2026 School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒📝Get a head start on the new school year — supply lists are now available!📌 Find your list online at: https://twinfallssdid.sites.thrillshare.com/page/school-supplies 🛍️ Beat the rush and shop early📚 Let’s get ready for an amazing year of learning!#BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #ReadySetLearn

It's the LAST day of school! 🎉 Early release on May 22nd! Enjoy a safe, fun-filled Summer break ahead! ☀️🌴 See you in the fall! #LastDay #SummerBreak #SeeYouInTheFall

Graduation Walks, Enjoying the Sunshine, South Hills Middle School Tour, Our Schoolwide Celebrations, Jellybean Tastings, Family Events, Proud Moments, and Field Trips. The end of the year is always so fun!

Skip the Cooking – Support Our Debate Team! 🍽️🎤 Join us tomorrow night at Texas Roadhouse and help send 6 speech & debate students to Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa, next month! Present this flyer at the Texas Roadhouse Twin Falls location, and they will donate 10% of your total food purchase to the Twin Falls High Speech and Debate Team. #SupportDebate #TexasRoadhouseFundraiser #RoadToNationals

🎉 Congratulations, Claire Oberg, Certified Employee of the Month for May! 🎉 Claire is a Special Education Teacher at Oregon Trail. Claire is right here from Twin Falls and is a CRHS graduate! She is dedicated and most people don’t know that she is fluent in American Sign Language. She likes to do CrossFit, read, and spend time with her people. Someday, she would like to travel to New Zealand and Australia, she also hopes to be remembered as a lifelong learner. She chose this career to support students and their families in any way that she can. “All students have potential for greatness regardless of their varying abilities.” Her best day on the job is celebrating all the “wins” from her students and hearing “let’s go to Oberg’s class.” Principal Note: Ms. Oberg exemplifies dedication and innovation in supporting students with diverse needs. She fosters an environment of inclusivity and students feel valued and loved. She has quickly emerged as a leader with in the school. Her positive attitude and proactive approach to problem solving make her an invaluable resource in any situation. Oregon Trail is lucky to have her! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #OregonTrailPride #ThankYouClaire #CertifiedChampion #SpecialEducationRockstar

Mrs. Tubbs and her kids doing a readers theater play of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This was done in one of the intervention groups. They worked really hard and had so much fun!

👏 Applause to Kayla Florio, Classified Employee of the Month for May! 👏 Kayla is a paraeducator at Oregon Trail Elementary. Kayla is from Apollo, Pennsylvania, and is described as funny and outgoing. She likes reading, gardening, and taking care of her chickens. Many people don’t know that she is left-handed and used to be a dental assistant. She chose this career because she loves helping kids. After all, they are our future. She is inspired by strong and happy individuals, and of course, her mama. Her pet peeve is a dirty house/workplace. Someday, she would like to fly to Iceland and see the northern lights, and she would like to be remembered as someone compassionate and kind towards everyone. Her best day on the job is every day because she gets to come and interact with the kids and her supervisors. Principal Note: Kayla has a remarkable gift for working with children, building trust and connection with ease. In her first year, she has embraced every aspect of the role with dedication and enthusiasm, quickly becoming a trusted and valued member of our team. Kayla consistently goes above and beyond, always willing to help wherever needed. Her positive attitude and heart for students are inspiring. #EmployeeOfTheMonth #OregonTrailElementary #ThankYouKayla #ClassifiedChampion #WeAppreciateYou

What a year! From casual games to tournaments, beginners to seasoned players, we've built a welcoming community around the game we love. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, volunteered, and supported along the way. We are super proud of our Timberwolves!

Some fun things from last week... Kindergarten ESGI Testing allows us to see the growth they are making, students working together to build a very tall open box, 5th Graders playing Quizmo with their multiplication facts for prizes, Teacher Appreciation week (Thank you to all of our families), our Instructional Coach pushing into classrooms to help support student understanding, Roxaboxen, Teacher Awards, and 5th Grade Graduation Pictures

🎉 It’s today! Come Engage in Education with us TONIGHT at Twin Falls City Park from 4:30–7:00 PM! 🎶 Student talent on stage 🌭 Hot dog dinner (first 4,000 served!) 🏫 Explore all 16 of our TFSD schools See you in the park! #EngageInEducation #WeLoveOurSchools

TFSD Dual Immersion Program! Applications are open now!