Canyon Ridge High School

There’s still time to make a difference! Homelessness impacts a child’s ability to learn, but with your support, we can provide the stability they need. Just $25 can provide hygiene supplies for a family, $75 can fund equipment for extracurriculars, and $150 can feed a student for a month. Let’s help them focus on learning, not survival. Donate before Dec. 31 to help TFSD reach our goal of $5,000. Every dollar helps! https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district #AvenuesForHope #LastChanceToGive #SupportTFSD

Meet a TFSD student who’s balancing schoolwork with the challenge of homelessness. “I do my homework at a local McDonald’s or coffee shop where I can get free Wi-Fi,” they shared. No student should have to struggle with finding a safe, quiet place to learn. Help us support students facing homelessness by donating to the Avenues for Hope campaign. Your contribution can provide food, supplies, and stability so they can focus on their education. Donate today: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district #AvenuesForHope #SupportTFSDStudents

🎃 Throwback Thursday! CRHS FFA: Halloween Fun & Livestock Judging Success! 🐑🐄 CRHS FFA got into the Halloween spirit with a spooktacular party hosted by their new officers! 👻 Students enjoyed a fun-filled time with games, Halloween movies, and plenty of snacks. 🍬🎉 But that’s not all! 💥 A group of 11 FFA members also participated in the District Livestock Judging Contest! They put their skills to the test by evaluating market and breeding sheep, goats, cattle, and swine. 🐑🐐🐄🐖 After evaluating the animals, the students had to present 2 reasons to explain their placements. 🗣️💬 A great way to showcase their knowledge and communication skills! #CRHSFFA #LivestockJudging #FutureFarmers #HalloweenFun #Teamwork #AgricultureExcellence #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudOfYou

Extracurricular activities help students feel connected to their schools and friends—but for students experiencing homelessness, participating in sports or music programs can be difficult without proper gear. Your donation of $75 to the Avenues for Hope campaign could help provide a student with athletic shoes or the supplies they need to join in. Let’s work together to give every student a fair chance to thrive! Donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district #EveryDollarCounts #TFSDGivesBack

CRHS students from The Nest had a great time at the Harvest Festival 🎃🍂! They practiced their sales skills by selling festive holiday jars 🏷️✨, learning valuable lessons in entrepreneurship and teamwork. 🛍️👏 #TheNest #HarvestFestival #StudentEntrepreneurs #HolidayJars #SalesSkills #CRHS #CommunitySpirit #TFSD

Throwback Thursday! ✨🎉 Remember when, Mr. Gilbert at CRHS truly shined when he let Ms. Linn bedazzle his head during lunch!? 💎🎊 Ms. Linn won this fun opportunity in a raffle hosted by HOSA, who are gearing up to compete at Nationals in Nashville, TN. She may have ended up with super glue on her hands, but the sparkle on Mr. Gilbert's head was totally worth it! 😄 Great look, Mr. Gilbert! #CRHSCommunity #HOSAFundraiser #SparkleOn

Congratulations Katie Schwabedissen, Certified Employee of the Month for December. Katie teaches language arts and Social Studies at O’Leary Middle School Katie is a Twin Falls native who enjoys gardening and reading when she is not at work. Someday she would like to learn to speak Spanish fluently. She has always wanted to be a teacher. She loves working with kids and seeing them grow and change throughout the year. Her inspiration is when she sees her children being successful. Her best day on the job is when students from older grades (particularly graduating seniors) return to visit. She would like to be remembered as helpful to her students. A word that best describes her is caring. Principal Note: Ms. Schwabedissen is the manifestation of a master teacher. She cares deeply for her students and her curriculum. The last two years she has asked to have her 3 sections of Language Arts filled with the students that are struggling the most. She makes sure that there are accommodations that are appropriate for them but is still holding them to the same standards as the other teachers at the school. Her students showed great growth last year and I expect that this year’s students will be just as successful.

Imagine trying to finish your homework in a car or a crowded space with no privacy. That’s the reality for some of our students experiencing homelessness. TFSD is committed to ensuring all students have the resources they need to succeed in school, and we need your help. Every donation to the Avenues for Hope campaign will help provide essentials like food, hygiene supplies, and more. Let’s give these students a fighting chance! Donate here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/twin-falls-school-district #AvenuesForHope #SupportTFSD

🎉 Congratulations to the CRHS Student Council! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce that the CRHS Student Council has been recognized as one of the “Outstanding Student Council” award winners at this year’s Idaho Student Council State Conference! 🌟 This honor reflects the dedication and hard work of our student leaders, who have worked to improve school culture, give back to our community, and lead with passion and integrity. To the Student Council members—your efforts have made a lasting impact, and this recognition is a testament to your dedication and growth as leaders. Keep shining, CRHS! ✨ #CRHS #StudentLeadership #CommunityImpact #OutstandingStudentCouncil #IdahoStudentCouncil #ProudSchool

Throw Back Thursday! 🎃📸 This Halloween, the library at CRHS transformed into a spooky photobooth, and it was a hit! Teachers, staff, and students had a blast striking poses and capturing memories together. To top it off, everyone enjoyed a classic: Edward Scissorhands played during lunch. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! #HalloweenFun #CRHSLibrary #PhotoBoothMagic 🖤✨

🎓✨ Exciting news from CRHS! They held their College Application Days, where students took significant steps towards their future! They applied to a variety of colleges and trade schools, and also focused on scholarship applications. We’re so proud of our students for their hard work and dedication! Let's keep the momentum going! 💪📚 #CRHSCollegeBound #FutureReady #ScholarshipSuccess

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for our incredible students, dedicated staff members, and the supportive community that makes public education thrive. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday! 🦃

🌟 Empowering Educators at CRHS! 🌟 Our 21st Century Professional Development team is all about hands-on learning! Recently, teachers engaged in dynamic activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 🛠️ Keva Plank Structures: Exploring tactile learning 🔍 Code Cracking: Unlocking the story of Henrietta Lacks 🏃‍♂️ "Bit Dicey" Relay: A fun metaphor for balancing teaching responsibilities These meaningful experiences help our educators learn how to engage students in deeper learning! 💡📚 #CRHSEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #EngagedLearning

📸 Here are some snapshots from The Idaho Playground Project Ambassador Program Training Summit! 🌟 A huge shoutout to Kim Leonard, our Events and Operations Director, for her hard work in establishing the Junior Ambassador Program at CRHS and TFHS. We’re thrilled to have 44 enthusiastic students from grades 9-12 participating in this initiative! A special thank you to the dedicated teachers, counselors, and principals from Harrison Elementary, TFHS, and CRHS for their invaluable support in making this event a success. 🎉 #IdahoPlaygroundProject #JuniorAmbassadors #CommunitySupport

🍦✨ At Canyon Ridge, Freshman Foundations teacher Kristy Oberg is inspiring her students with a unit called "My Pursuit of Happiness"! 🌟 Students explored how happiness impacts our lives and discovered ways to boost their joy and success. As part of this engaging lesson, they researched why ice cream shops are often filled with happy people. To bring their findings to life, Mrs. Oberg led a fun activity where they made Ice Cream in a bag and discussed how this increases happiness! 🥳 What a fun way to look at the science behind happiness and a bonus was a delicious treat!🍦 #CanyonRidge #PursuitOfHappiness #FreshmanFoundations #IceCreamFun

📚✨ At Canyon Ridge High School, the Lunch-time in the Library program is buzzing with excitement! They focused on mental health and awareness, allowing students to create their own calming/mindful jars—perfect for winding down as the quarter wraps up. Librarians Mrs. Boswell and Ms. Drennan also prepared jars for classrooms to promote mindfulness throughout the day. Now in its third year, this activity has become the most popular lunchtime event for both students and staff! 🧘‍♀️ #CanyonRidgeHigh #MentalHealthMatters #MindfulnessInSchools

🏀🎉 Gear Up and Give Back! 🎉🏈 Join us for a FREE Sports Gear Donation Drive! 🌟 📅 Date: November 15 🕕 Time: 6-8 PM 📍 Location: Canyon Ridge High School Cafeteria Come collect the gear you or your kids need to play sports! We’re accepting new or gently used shoes, new athletic socks, and school sports gear—let’s help our community stay active and healthy! Spread the word and bring your friends! Together, we can make a difference! 🙌💚 #GearUpGiveBack #CommunitySports #FreeGear

🦋✨ At CRHS, Ms. Linn’s sophomores are diving deep into the topic of symbolism as they prepare to read "Night". Each student was assigned an individual Holocaust victim and received a “passport” containing their victim's photograph, name, birthdate, and location. Using this information, the students are creating symbolic butterflies that will adorn our bulletin board. 🌼 #CRHS #Symbolism #RememberingLives #history

🏀🎉 Gear Up and Give Back! 🎉🏈 Join us for a FREE Sports Gear Donation Drive! 🌟 📅 Date: November 15 🕕 Time: 3:30-5 PM 📍 Location: Canyon Ridge High School Cafeteria Come collect the gear you or your kids need to play sports! We’re accepting new or gently used shoes, new athletic socks, and school sports gear—let’s help our community stay active and healthy! Spread the word and bring your friends! Together, we can make a difference! 🙌💚 #GearUpGiveBack #CommunitySports #FreeGear

Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day. Where do I vote? At your regular polling place. To determine your polling place or for more information about absentee voting, please visit voteidaho.gov or call the Twin Falls County Clerk at 208-736-4004. The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate. To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/