TFSD Employment Day

November 16, 2021

The TFSD is struggling to get applicants for our paraeducator positions. These are teachers’ aids that work in a few different capacities from student support, special education, and behavior support. The district has already made an effort to address this by offering a bonus ($1,000-1,500 depending on the position!) for all paraeducators who are employed...

TFSD to Offer Counseling Sessions for all Students

July 28, 2021

The Twin Falls School District is excited to announce a new partnership aimed at addressing student mental health and supporting families in our community. Starting in September, the TFSD will be offering the Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP) through BPA Health for every student.    This offering includes five counseling sessions for each student...

Trailblazer Times, Issue 6, May 2021

May 26, 2021

TFSD Announces Summer Food Service Locations

April 16, 2021

Summer Food Service Program For anyone age 1 to 18 years Meals will be serves as “grab and go” Times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Dates: May 25 – August 6 (Unless listed below; No meals on Monday, May 31 Memorial Day AND Monday, July 5) Locations: Bickel Elementary School Morningside Elementary School Oregon Trail Elementary...

TFSD Announces Elementary Programs Director

March 16, 2021

The Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Jennie Peterson as the new Elementary Programs Director for the TFSD. The new administrative hire was approved at the Tuesday, March 16, 2021 board meeting.  Peterson has worked in education for 17 years. She started her career teaching general education for the Kodiak...

Thank You – Supplemental Levy

March 10, 2021

Dear TFSD Parents, Students, Patrons, and Staff Members,   We are happy to announce that the Supplemental Levy was approved by the community during the election on March 9, 2021. This levy makes up roughly 9 percent of the TFSD’s operating budget, providing $5.7 million each year for the next two years. We are grateful...

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

March 1, 2021

Dear Parents, The end of the quarter is here!  We are still using the electronic system to schedule conferences.  Conferences will be held virtually. Here are the simple steps to scheduling your child’s conference: Go to         https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Oregon_Trail_Elementary_1 Click on your child’s teacher Enter your name, your child’s name and your e-mail address Click submit. You...

February 2021 Trailblazer Times

February 19, 2021

TFSD 2021-22 Calendar Approved

February 11, 2021

Each year the TFSD Calendar Committee works to develop a school year calendar that will serve the needs of our district. This committee is made up of representatives from all district schools. They meet numerous times throughout the year and often utilize surveys to gauge support for different options. The committee must ensure that the...

Schedule Change – March 8

February 9, 2021

Dear TFSD #411 Students, Parents, Patrons, and Staff Members,   At the February 8, 2021 School Board meeting, the TFSD #411 Board of Trustees decided to increase in-person instructional time to five days a week starting March 8. Under the new model, students will come to school for a partial day on Mondays and full-days...