American Falls School District #381

Attention Band Alumni, current band students and community members. We are calling for all musicians, we would like for you to join us this summer in making wonderful music with the American Falls City Summer Band. Adult community members in American Falls and nearby cities who play an instrument are welcome to join the band as well this summer(we've had musicians as far as Bear Lake and Twin Falls join us before) as we prepare to celebrate the "100th AF Days". We meet most Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the AFHS Band Room. We have a super fun set list of music we will be performing this summer! Come and make music with us. Click on the link for rehearsal dates (if you can't make it too every rehearsal, still come play and practice at home). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EKCQubbUCjG0sHOM4dyL958FcU3kMRyc6OnRbOrInvw/edit?usp=sharing

Summer Lunch Menu June 2025 June 9th - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips, Apple, Juice, Milk June 10th - Pepperoni Stuffed Pocket, Cheddar Chex Mix, Carrots/Ranch, Juice, Milk June 11th - Mac and Cheese, Graham Cracker, Orange, Fruit Gel, Milk June 12th - Hot Dog, Goldfish Pretzels, Sliced Apples, Juice, Milk June 13th - Chicken Tenders, Strawberry Chex, Craisins, Juice, Milk June 14th - Corn Dog, Doritos, Carrots/Ranch, Juice, Milk June 15th - Deep Dish Pizza, Raisels, Juice, Milk June 16th - Bean and Cheese Burrito, Fritos, Pineapple Tidbits, Juice, Milk June 17th - Chicken Patty, Hamburger Bun, Carrots/Ranch, Juice, Milk June 18th - Cheese Filled Breadsticks, Marinara Sauce, Strawberry Chex Mix, Carrots/Ranch, Frozen Juice Slushie, Milk June 19th - Hamburger Patty, Hamburger Bun, Sun Chips, Craisins, Juice, Milk June 20th - Rib B Que, Hamberger Bun, Cheddar Cheese, Cupped Pears, Juice, Milk June 21st - Pepperoni Pizza Breadsticks, Dehydrated Apples, Juice, Milk June 22nd - Chicken Nuggets, Doritos, Carrots/Ranch, Juice, Milk June 23rd - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips, Apple, Juice, Milk June 24th - Pepperoni Stuffed Pocket, Cheddar Chex Mix, Carrots/Ranch, Juice, Milk June 25th - Mac and Cheese, Graham Cracker, Orange, Fruit Gel, Milk June 26th - Hot Dog, Goldfish Pretzels, Sliced Apples, Juice, Milk June 27th - Chicken Chunks, Strawberry Chex, Craisins, Juice, Milk June 28th - Corn Dog, Doritos, Carrots/Ranch, Juice, Milk June 29th - Pizza Ripper, Raisels, Juice, Milk June 30th - Bean and Cheese Burrito, Fritos, Pineapple Tidbits, Juice, Milk

The Summer Meal Program is here to help this summer! We are serving meals Monday-Thursday at William Thomas Middle School from 11:30 to 12:15 and at Yard Meadows Park from 12:30-1:00 pm. Children 1-18 eat for Free! Children must be present to pick up a meal. No exceptions may be made. Your child will receive some frozen food items, as well as some food products that require refrigera­tion. These items are perishable and will go bad if not stored properly. Please go through your chil­dren's lunch and weekend meals to ensure that these items are placed immediately in either a refrigera­tor or freezer. Food Safety is Important! - The milk and juice that is being served in the summer meal program is shelf stable and does not re­quire refrigeration. - Yogurt, cheese sticks, cream cheese packets, and fresh fruit should be stored in the refrigerator. If a cooked item is not eaten immediately it should be stored in the refrigerator. Unsealed food should be discarded within four days of receiving it. - Frozen food items will be sent out on Thursday afternoons, for use over the weekend. Please place these items in the freezer immediately to ensure food safety. Cooking Instructions All frozen foods may be prepared in the microwave or oven. Microwave cooking: place on a microwave-safe plate, cook covered for 1-2 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Oven Cooking: preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place food on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake uncovered for 11-13 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Please cook foods for younger children, or provide adult supervision to more independent kids. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Please join us for Summer Lunch June 9th to July 3 1st 2025 Free Meals to all children 1-18 years of age. The American Falls School District Child Nutrition Program is excited to announce our Summer Lunch Program. This year our district has the opportunity to operate the Summer Lunch Program under some new regulations. We are able to provide multi­ple meals at one pick up. Meals will be served Monday-Thursday. When picking up a lunch the child will be provided with breakfast for the following day. Thursday meal pick up will provide children with food for breakfast and lunch meals for Friday, Sat­urday, and Sunday as well. Children will no longer have to remain in the meal pick up area to eat their lunch. Children must be present to pick up their meals. We are unable to provide more than one set of meals to a child, or have parents/guardians pick up meals without a child present. We are happy to serve children in daycares or participating in summer camps. However, all children must be in attendance to pick up their own meals. Meals will be distributed Monday-Thursday June 9th to July 31st at William Thomas Middle School and Vard Meadows Park. Meal Service Time WTMS: ll:30am to 12:15pm. Vard Meadow Park: 12:30 pm to 1 :00 pm. Children are only able to participate in meal pick up at one location each day. Adult Price: $8.00 for lunch and breakfast per day. Thursday meal pick up is $32.00. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us for our Seniors vs. Staff basketball game. The game is May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the AFHS Gymnasium. Entry donations will be used to fund scholarships for student athletes. Hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! We would like to cordially event you to an exciting evening of celebrating the arts in American Falls. The annual arts showcase will be next Wednesday, May 21st. The AFHS ART Show will begin at 6pm in the AFHS Commons, followed by the SOTF Band Pops Concert, "When Music Takes Flight", starting at 7pm in the AFHS Auditorium.  The Art Show will showcase students' work across all mediums taught at the high school including Digital Art, Glassworks, Pottery, Painting, Photography, Graphic Design and Drawing.  The Pops concert will feature the exciting Jazz Big Band, the WTMS 6th grade Beginning Band, WTMS 7/8th grade Concert Band and the award winning SOTF Wind Ensemble. Song selections will feature the exciting music of Star Wars, Hamilton the Musical, How To Train Your Dragon, the Beatles and much more. We will also be celebrating our 7 year band seniors Avery Beasley & Emma Carter and handing out the annual "Bammie" Awards.  We hope to you next week!!! What: AFHS Arts Showcase 2025 When: Wednesday, May 21st Time: 6pm Arts Show, 7pm Concert Where: AFHS Commons and Auditorium  Who: Everyone is Welcome (family friendly)  Cost: FREE

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Jazz, Dinner & Fun hosted by the AFHS Speech & Debate Team! Join us on April 30, 2025, at the Millhouse Event Center for a mouthwatering beef tenderloin dinner, live jazz music, and great company — all for a great cause! Don’t miss it!

The American Falls School District, Idaho Coalition of Community Schools, and the Region 6 Children's Mental Health Subcommittee , are hosting a Professional Development Training to focus on suicide prevention skills on March 14, 2025 in the American Falls High School Auditorium. The training is designed for social workers, educators, counselors, and other professionals committed to supporting children and families. It is an open event and any member of the community is welcome to attend. The training includes a keynote address from Keith Orchard, a licensed clinical social worker. Keith serves as the Mental Health Coordinator for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools. We will also have a panel of professionals and community members to further the discussion on suicide prevention skills. The event is FREE to all professionals and community members. Please use the QDR code to register today! A Spanish Translator will be on site and available for this conference. If you have any further questions please contact Kim Jackman at kimj@sd381.k12.id.us 208-251-8884.

Attention American Falls!!! The Spirit of the Falls Music Program is excited to announce our Winter 2025 Rock Concert. The concert will be today, Tuesday, Feb. 18th, in the band room starting at 7pm. The Concert is free and will be a super great time. The concert will feature our Ukulele Ensemble in collaboration with this year's talent show winners the SOTF Guitar ensemble. They will be performing music from the likes of Selena, ClearWater Creedence Revival, John Denver, Elvis Presley, DJ Oski, Jimmy Eat World and many more. Come out for a great hour of music and blow off some steam before finals and Parent Teacher Conferences. See you at the show Tonight!

🔴⚪️🔴Come support our AFHS BOYS BASKETBALL team tonight, at 7 pm @ AFHS, as the face the Marsh Valley Eagles. $7 for entry to District Tournament games. AF FANS- WEAR RED🔴⚪️🔴

The Tobacco Cessations Class at the school district office is cancelled tonight due to weather.

Monday, March 3rd, at 3:45 (right after school) Seth Lusk will be teaching students about the trade of plumbing! He will be going over how he got into the trade , what trade school he went to, and a plumbing activity. We will be meeting at the American Falls Ag Building/Shop. If any students are interested in going let a teacher, community coordinator, or school councilor know. Or they can email Charlie Swan at charlies@sd381.k12.id.us . We look forward to seeing you there!!

📣 Join Us for the American Falls Pow Wow Today! 🎉 One of the best cultural events of the year is happening right now at American Falls High School! The American Falls Pow Wow is an all-day celebration of culture, tradition, and community, running until 9:00 PM tonight. 🔥 Buffalo Dinner at 5:00 PM 🎶 Grand Entry at 6:00 PM We invite all community members to come out, enjoy the festivities, and experience the beauty of this incredible event. Don’t miss it! See you there! #AmericanFallsPowWow #Community #Culture #PowWow2025

Exciting News, American Falls Community! We’re thrilled to announce that your app is getting a sleek, modern makeover! Check out the image and video to explore all the exciting updates. By downloading or updating the app and joining Rooms today, you’ll unlock powerful features like two-way messaging with your student’s teacher—keeping you connected and informed every step of the way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW9d0VzqDFI

Congratulations to Nathan Lammers and JR Simplot Elementary School. They were just awarded a grant for $1,995 to be used for 3D printers and supplies from the Idaho Educational Technology Association today at their annual conference in Boise.

The AFHS cheer and dance teams preformed in front of Hillcrest and JRSE students today. They were an excellent crowd with tons of energy and enthusiasm.

There is a baking class offered Monday Feb. 3, 2025 by Robyn Adkins. Students will learn about the business and trade side of baking as well as learning a few baking tricks. It will be in the Home-ec room at the high school from 6:00-7:30. Reach out to charlies@sd381.k12.id.us if you have a student who wants to come!

Join us at the high school tomorrow night (January 23) for Pathways to Success night. This open house style event is a great opportunity to learn about the diverse career technical & academic pathways offered at AFHS. The event is tailored towards future AFHS students and their parents, but all are welcome. Participants will be given FREE admission to the girls' basketball game that night. This year, participants will enter the high school through the main entrance.

The Village De Sol will be offering Tutoring Sessions at the School District Office for Grades 6-12. They will be Monday and Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 and Fridays 1:00 - 3:00 and offering help in all subjects.

We are writing to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a software vendor which provides our Student Information system (SIS). Please read the following letter for more information. English: https://5il.co/34uwu Spanish: https://5il.co/34vbx