Mrs. Christensen's students exploring math manipulatives at their tables.

Last week, Ms. Rachel, Ms. Kim, and our students put their science learning into action by making ice cream in a bag!

The kids loved watching—and feeling—the different textures as their ice cream came together. Some made soft serve, while others shook a little longer for a firmer treat!

Such a fun, hands-on science experience! We can’t wait for more experiments with these kiddos!

Hello Families!

Student drop-off and pick-up will be strictly enforced beginning Tuesday, August 25th

Before school: Parent drop-off will be on the East Side of the building only not at the front of the school. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the front office, your student will not be permitted to enter the front of the building before 8:00.

Bell Schedule:
7:55-warning bell for students and teachers to begin lining up (no students in the front)
8:00-school starts-teachers take classrooms inside
8:05-tardy bell

EAST SIDE
Student Car Pick Up on the East Side: Unless prior arrangements have been made, there will be no student pickup at the front of the building. No cars will be permitted in the staff parking lot. Any student getting picked up by a car will be picked up on the East side of the building, where students are dropped off in the morning. Please STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE, and the staff member will call for your student to come to your car. Please do not park and get out of your vehicle to get your student or ask them to come to you. This is a safety issue.

WEST SIDE
Students Walking: Students who are walking home will exit on the west side of the building. Adults who are meeting students on that side need to wait in the marked area. This is also where siblings will wait for each other as well.
Parents who want to park and meet their student will park along the street and meet their student on this side of the building. DO NOT GO TO THE EAST SIDE TO GET THEM.

Playground before school
With the first week of school completed, we are now asking parents to drop students off and not go to the playground. We have adults outside to help them and maintain safety.

The safety and well-being of your student is our top priority. The reason we have these rules in place is to keep ALL kids safe. We realize that it can be inconvenient and may take a little longer, but as we work together and respect the system in place, I can assure you that it will become a much quicker process. I sincerely appreciate your willingness to work with us as we begin enforcing this system. Please reach out with any questions.



Tana Schroeder, Principal schroederta@tfsd.org
Janet Peacock, Vice Principal peacockja@tfsd.org
208-733-8480

This week in 5th grade Music we learned an activity called "Beat Tag." Students count to 4 but may only move and tag classmates on beat 1. Students found it was kind of tricky when classmates started getting close to stay moving ONLY on beat 1! Stay tuned for a weekly musical update from a single grade level each week.

So many sweet smiles on the first two days of school!

🎉 Week 1 is in the books! 🎉

What a fun first week at Oregon Trail! We spent the last two days getting to know our students, practicing expectations, and building our classroom communities.

We welcomed a high school mentor, celebrated our Best DAY Ever with popsicles and music 🍧🎶, and wrapped up the week with one of our favorites—Hat Day! 🧢

What a great start to the year! 🐺💙

Twin Falls Students Begin School Year with New Moment of Silence

https://youtu.be/FiOUsd9cYQA?si=cs110gWyPFk_d7I9

Want to wear a hat tomorrow? Go for it! We can’t wait to see all the fun hats around Oregon Trail! 🐺💙

📣 CLASS LISTS ARE UP! 🐾

The wait is over! Our class lists are officially posted on the outside doors of our school building! 🎉 We can’t wait to see all of our Timberwolves and kick off an amazing school year together!

✨ REMINDER: Open House is TONIGHT from 5:00–6:30 PM! Come find your classroom, meet your teacher, and get ready for a great year!

We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🐾💙

A HUGE thank you to Smiles 4 Kids and Project Succeed for their incredibly generous donation of backpacks and school supplies! 💛Thank you for helping our students start the year with a smile! 🐾

🍎 The countdown is almost over!

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

✨ Our teachers are BACK! ✨

We’re jumping right into learning and growing as we dive into our new curriculum! We’re excited for all that this year has in store and can’t wait to welcome our students back in ONE WEEK!

It’s almost time, Timberwolves! 🐺💙

A HUGE special thank you to Iliad Media Group, ICCU, Westmark Credit Union, and Boise State University for your incredibly generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies! 🎒✏️❤️

Your generosity is making a difference for our students and families, and we are so grateful for the support of our amazing community. Oregon Trail Elementary is a better place because of people and organizations like you!

Thank you for helping our students start the school year feeling prepared, supported, and ready to learn! 📚✨

🐺 Follow the trail. Join the pack. Show your spirit! 💙

We're excited to introduce our Timberwolf Trail Spirit Days for the 2026-2027 school year!

To help build consistency, connection, and school spirit, the first Friday of each month will be a simple, school-wide dress-up day. These easy, fun themes are designed so every student can join in and celebrate being part of the Timberwolf pack.

And don't worry—these aren't the only opportunities to have fun! Throughout the year, we'll also celebrate with full Spirit Weeks, plus we'll sprinkle in a few of Ms. Schroeder's favorite Cozy Days because sometimes the best learning happens when we're comfortable, too. 😊

📅 Save this graphic so you'll have the monthly spirit days handy all year long.

We can't wait to see our Timberwolves show their Pack Pride, make memories, and have fun together all year long! 🐾

Crisis counselors will be available again today, Monday, Aug. 3, for people who witnessed or were affected by Saturday’s shooting at the Twin Falls In-N-Out.

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

🎒✨ School Supply Lists Are Here! ✨🎒

It's hard to believe we're already getting ready for another amazing school year! Our school supply lists are now available to help you prepare at a pace that works best for your family.

As you shop over the next few weeks, remember that you don't have to get everything all at once. We know every family's situation is different, and we're simply sharing these lists early so you have plenty of time to plan ahead.

📚 Check out the supply list for your student's grade level below.

Thank you for helping us get ready for a successful year of learning. We can't wait to welcome our Oregon Trail Timberwolves back to school soon! 💙🐺

The new school year will be here before we know it! We're sharing our school calendar now so families can begin planning ahead at their own pace.

Take a few minutes to save the dates for holidays, breaks, conferences, and other important events. There's no need to stress—we simply want to help everyone feel prepared and ready for a great year together.

We hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back soon! 💙

https://ot.tfsd.org/o/otes/page/tfsd-calendars