Back to School

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.

In case you forgot, here are some things to be mindful of as school starts up in the coming week.

All magic valley schools have been back in session for a few months and there's still an issue with cars and school buses. Here's a quick lesson on when you do and don't have to stop for a school bus.

With all this new free time, how should you take advantage of it? Here are some ways to spend your morning and early afternoons with an empty house.

There have been issues in the past where people are not stopping for school buses when their red lights are on

Just like there has been all summer, this weekend will be packed full of events to enjoy the closing days, as well as to help you get prepared before school begins.

There is a one-stop shop this Saturday to get much of the back-to-school shopping done, as well as a great way to support local vendors in the area.

There are some interesting pros and cons to kids having school only 4 days per week.

It isn't even just Twin Falls teachers, it is all teachers. Teachers are sick of saying the same things over and over again. I honestly don't know how they do it. I admire teachers for what they do.

Just a friendly reminder that this year the Twin Falls School District will be providing free breakfast and lunches to all students this year. If you have a child going to school in a Twin Falls School District school, you don't have to worry about packing them a lunch if you don't want to.

The Twin Falls School District made the announcement that school will start back up on August 16th and this year they are offering counseling for students. The school district said they are aiming to address student mental health and support families in the community.

The Twin Falls School District shared information about the protocols that will be underway during the 2021-222 school year. Come August, when students head back to school, this is how things are going to look.

On Tuesday, August 18th, Servpro and PSI are sponsoring a school supply and non perishable snack drive for CASA.

This is the 11th year that law officers and other employees of the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office participated in “Shop with a Cop,” an annual event that help students get ready for the new school year.

South Central Public Health District is encouraging parents to have their children immunized now to avoid the back-to-school rush.

The last round of closings, announced this past January, totaled 100.

Schools in the Magic Valley don't follow the same schedule. Each school or school district has their own yearly calendar that their students follow.

JEROME, Idaho (News Release) – Each year, the employees of St. Luke’s in Jerome host a campaign to raise funds to buy school supplies for children in need.

Ten years ago you could probably buy your children's school supplies for under $40. If you use coupons and shop at 3 or 4 stores you might be able to buy your children's school supplies for under $40 this year. However, most Twin Falls parents report spending between $60 to $100 per child this year on school supplies.

The first official day of school for Twin Falls schools is August 18th, 2016. Here's your handy list of school supplies for Twin Falls area schools.