frequently asked questions

 

 

get your answers here: if the information you're looking for isn't here, please do not hesitate to contact the twin falls school district office at 208.733.6900

 

 

when is the first day of school?

Monday, August 28

 

when is thanksgiving break?

November 23 - 24

 

when is the holiday break?

December 22 - January 2

 

when is spring break?

March 19 - 23

 

when is the end of each quarter?

1st Quarter, October 27

2nd Quarter, January 1

3rd Quarter, March 16

4th Quarter, June 1

 

when are the scheduled early release (1:15 pm) days?

November 22

January 12

March 16

June 1   

 

what are the other scheduled "no school" days?

September 4, Labor Day

October 5 - 6, State Inservice

October 27, Teacher Inservice

November 2 (kindergarten only), Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 3, Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 15 - 16, Teacher Inservice

February 19, President's Day

March 29, Parent/Teacher Conferences

May 28, Memorial Day

 

what are the boundaries of my child's school?

Elementary School Zones

Secondary School Zones

 

what is the phone number for my child's school?

School Contacts

what is the start/release time at my child's school?

Bickel Elementary, 8:30 - 3:25

Harrison Elementary, 8:40 - 3:30

Morningside Elementary, 8:45 - 3:30

Oregon Trail, 8:30 - 3:25

Perrine Elementary, 8:05 - 2:55

Sawtooth Elementary, 8:30 - 3:25

Robert Stuart Junior High, 8:10 - 3:00

Magic Valley High School, 8:30 - 2:20

 

what is the snow closure policy?

Information regarding school closures due to inclement weather is sent to local television and radio stations for broadcast. In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, information will be released from the district office as soon as it becomes available. If it becomes necessary to close school during the day, normal transportation (i.e., busing, walking, etc.) will be followed.

 

what after school programs are in place for my child?

        Go to the PalStep page

what is the extracurricular/athletic schedule?

Go to the Athletics page

 

what is the dress code?

It is the desire and intent of the Twin Falls School District to adopt a dress code to create an environment in our schools that is conducive to learning and free of potential distraction or danger. The Dress for Success code supports workplace norms for appropriate attire. It is our belief that schools are in the business of learning which necessitates discipline by the individual student in all areas such as language, behavior, attendance, and dress.

 

Students are to observe the following guidelines regarding student attire:

 

Shirts must have a modest neckline (no cleavage) and be long enough to cover the midriff (front and back). No spaghetti straps, tank tops, tube, off-the-shoulder, halter tops, or muscle shirts will be allowed. No backless, strapless, or half tops are to be worn.

Clothes must conceal undergarments (boxers, thongs, undergarment straps, etc.) at all times. No see-through, excessively tight, or revealing attire is permitted.

Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh in length. No spandex clothing is allowed.

Pants must be worn at hip-level or higher (no excessive bagging or sagging).

No pajamas, slippers, or sleepwear of any kind is allowed.

Hats or head coverings (including sunglasses) of any kind are not allowed.

Shoes must be worn at all times. 

Clothing, accessories, and visible tattoos with words/pictures that contain any of the following are prohibited:  alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, death, destruction, hate groups, racial separation, or obscenity.

Visible body piercing or magnetic/glued jewelry on face, eyes, arms, hands, tongue, and feet is prohibited. Earrings are allowed. Spikes, chains, wallet chains, studs, bolts, dog collars, needles, pins, sharp objects, or other jewelry deemed unsafe is not allowed at school. 

Excessive or extreme make-up is not allowed.

 

There may be exclusions to the dress code policy for religious or health reasons.

 

where can i find information on bussing?

Transportation is provided to students who live at least one and one-half miles from school, or for those students who require transportation as part of a specialized program. Due to high traffic in some areas, the district has authorized safety bus routes. For information the availability of these routes or other information regarding bussing, contact Western States Busing at 733-8003. Students with a valid Idaho license may drive to the high school, the alternative high school, and the junior high/alternative middle high schools. Please check with school officials for rules regarding this privilege.