The American Falls School District proudly supports the performing arts in our schools and community. Congratulations to the American Falls City Summer Band 2023 on an outstanding concert this past Saturday at American Falls Day and Congratulations also to the Spirit of the Falls Marching Band on a successful marching camp. We can't wait to see your halftime show!


Football tryouts start Monday at 6pm at the high school.
Get your running shoes ready! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Cross country practice kicks off this Monday, August 7th at 7pm and we're excited to welcome students from grades 6-12. Practice will be at the William Thomas Middle School track. It's a wonderful opportunity to stay fit, make friends, and develop endurance. It's also free to participate!
No matter your experience level, everyone is welcome to join. Have questions or need more info? Feel free to contact Coach Jaxon Jensen at 208-317-3142. Let's make this season a memorable one!


Today's football camp has been cancelled due to thunderstorms. Anyone who attended camp but wasn't able to get on the sign up sheet should shoot Coach Hoppe an email with their kids' name, grade, and shirt size before tomorrow so I can make sure they get one ordered for them. Timh@sd381.k12.id.us
The Academy is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year! Applications can be found on our website or come by the Academy and pick one up. All applications must be turned in before August 10th!
Football has their FanCloth store up and running go to https://fancloth.shop/QQ3VR to see the different items available!
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP! Get signed up to drill some skills. We are looking forward to working with our younger athletes- 7/31-8/1. FREE to attend!

The SOTF music department is so excited for our fall marching camp 2023. This will be an exciting opportunity for your student to bring "The Greatest Showman" show to life in the marching band. Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Hanchey robbieh@sd31.k12.id.us for any questions. (Marching Camp includes Band, Drumline and Color Guard students)

We are having a fall sports meeting July 25th in the commons 6pm start. During that time our school athletic trainer will talk, as well as receiving instructions for physicals and dragonfly sign up. When we are done, coaches will meet with their teams to discuss the upcoming season along with expectations. FYI, our girls soccer coach will be out of town on a scouting outing.
Mark your calendars for middle school volleyball tryouts! 😊

Due to a repair which needs to take place at Indian Springs the pool will be closed today. There will be no swim bus since the pool is closed.
American Falls High Schools own "Red Gate" band will be in concert tomorrow night @ 7pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Come ready to hear rock n roll, country and much more. These students have been working incredibly hard and tomorrow night is the final concert for 5 seniors!!! Let's Rock American Falls!!!!
- Concert is free and family friendly









The AFHS Arts Showcase 2023 will be tomorrow, Wednesday 5/24/23 featuring the AFHS Art show starting at 6pm in the cafeteria and the award winning SOTF bands presenting their "Pops Concert 2023" in the auditorium starting at 7pm. The Band concert will also be senior night for our graduating band seniors. There will be a special prize to all the 5th graders who come to the concert. The concert will feature exciting sounds from famous Musicals, Cartoons, festival competition songs and so much more. Come out for a family friendly evening of music!!! Cost is free.


These keys were found in the gym at William Thomas Middle School within the last week. We believe they were left after cheer tryouts. If they are yours please call the office at 226-5203.

Good luck to our track athletes this weekend at state!





Hello AF Schools!
The Power County Family Clinic (next to Rockland Pharmacy) will offer FREE sports physicals again this summer July 17-28 for athletes for the 2023-2024 season. Physicals are by appointment.
Students that miss this opportunity can schedule a physical anytime of the year for a $25 cost OR we can bill their insurance provider.
Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks.
Student athletes in grades 7, 9, & 11 are required to have a physical to participate
in athletics. Parent signature is required on the physical form to receive a physical! Forms are available at the Clinic or AFHS and IHSAA websites!
40 of our seniors attended new student orientation at ISU today! We are excited to see them continue their education!

Tough loss for the baseball team in game 1 of the district tournament. Final - 10-2




The softball team fought hard but dropped the first game of the district tournament. Final - 11-6.




Welcome to Kindergarten!
Kindergarten Orientation
Hillcrest’s kindergarten orientation provides activity suggestions and information to make the transition into kindergarten a positive educational experience for you and your child.
WHO: Fall 2023 kindergarten students and their parents
WHEN: Wednesday, May 03, 2023
TIME: 5:50 Doors open
6 - 7 Informational meeting in gym
*See the kindergarten areas of Hillcrest
*Pick up valuable get ready for school activities and ideas
PLACE: Hillcrest Elementary School
YOU WILL:
Visit a typical kindergarten classroom and other important school areas.
Receive ideas/information for getting ready for school activities.
Find out what to work on in order for your child to be ready for kindergarten.
If you did not complete your child’s registration (birth certificate, updated immunizations and verification of address), you may bring these to update at orientation.
Orientation sponsored by: Hillcrest Elementary
Power County Head Start
Idaho Public Television, PBS
The school district nurse will be here if you have any health concerns for your incoming student. If you have doctor's documentation please bring that as well.
This is an important meeting for kindergarten students and parent(s).
Please make other arrangements for siblings.

