Southern Idaho schools were recently subject to bomb threats that were fortunately found to be hoaxes. Local police are working with the school district to ensure the safety of students and faculty.
Some started school a few weeks ago and have already felt the pain of the summer's end and accepted it as a reality others are just now feeling those emotions.
Sunday afternoon at the Twin Falls City Park, two talented local barbers showed up to give free haircuts to kids to help them get ready for the first day of school.
Depending on the store you prefer, online shopping can be as easy as finding your kids' school on a list and checking the box for the grade that you want.
There are areas in town marked as school zones that are in effect all year long. There are others that have flashing lights to indicate when school zone speeds are in effect. Parts of Twin Falls that have been dark are beginning to get flashy.
There are a lot of schools around the Magic Valley and a variety of start dates for the school year. But, by the end of August, everyone will be back in class.
There is an event currently taking place that will be going on over the next week to help these teachers, and it will take the Magic Valley's help to succeed.
The event is a fun way to celebrate public education in Twin Falls. Members of the community are invited whether they are in the school district or not.
I donated countless extra items to classrooms over the years. I meticulously purchased the list of school supplies every year, but I have 1 small problem now.