We would like to thank Lieutenant Daniels of the Pocatello Police Department for taking the time to come show a group of 8th grade students how a computer voice stress analyzer works and for helping them actually conduct a test on a few staff and students in preparation for their upcoming Science Fair. The firsthand experience was definitely a great opportunity for our students.
Our track team has been in action for a few weeks, working hard and getting better. Some of the team qualified for an invite-only meet in Preston today and they all did amazing!
Yesterday was a very busy and fun day and the end to a very busy and fun week! Check out our school Facebook page for all the awesome photos!
Pride Week continued today with Fan Pride. We celebrated our interests and passions for sports, music, gaming, and so much more. Unique fandom is one of the reasons why our students are so amazing and unique!
Pride Week continued today with Twinning Tuesday and celebrating friendship. There was also one of the very best WTMS karaoke contests ever. After today's activities, 7th grade has taken the lead in the week-long pride contest!
Pride Week 2025 started strong today as we celebrated our Roots Pride. We had a great time honoring our cultures and families. The trivia contest was hotly contested, and after one day of friendly competition, the 8th grade has a small lead. We can't wait to celebrate our friends tomorrow on Twinning Tuesday!
The Spirit of the Falls Bands are excited to announce their Spring Concert 2025. The concert will be on Wednesday March 19th, @7pm in the AFHS Performing Arts Center. Featured at this concert will be the Beg. 6th grade band, the WTMS 7/8th Grade Concert Band and the award winning SOTF Wind Ensemble.
This concerts music selections will range everywhere from Beethoven's Ode to Joy to Argentinian Tango Music. Come out for an hour of great music before Spring Break kicks off.
Our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams concluded their seasons this week with two home wins each and some great efforts at the district tournament this weekend. Great job this season, boys!
We celebrated our February students of the month this week. Congratulations to all of these amazing students!
Here are our 2nd tri intramural champions in 3-on-3 basketball, indoor soccer, and dodgeball. Big shoutout to Mr. Romero for bringing intramurals back to WTMS this year!
A group of 6th - 8th grade students spent part of the day on the campus of Idaho State University, where they participated in Bengal STEM Day. Charlie Rudeen and Cristian Ramirez won 3rd place in a Catapult building competition, and Addie Bennett won 2nd place in Rollercoaster build. Congratulations to these 3!
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!
Congrats to the WTMS Players for a wonderful production of The Little Mermaid, and thanks to Read-Talk-Play for allowing so many families to see the show for free!
Today's boys basketball game is cancelled as per Bear Lake's request based on the amount of snow they received overnight. Rescheduling information TBA.
Principal Tyler Shafer was chosen as the Region 5 Idaho Middle Level Association Educator of the Year for 2025. He was nominated by superintendent RandyJensen and the students of WTMS.
He always works tirelessly to help make sure our school runs smoothly and to ensure all students and staff are cared for. It's definitely a well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Mr. Shafer!!
8th grade student Carolina Altamirano submitted a painting to the art contest held at the IMLA conference in Nampa last weekend. She won 2nd place and is the first winner from our school in the past 7 years. Congratulations Carolina!!
A small group of teachers spent some time in Boise this past week attending the IETA conference and/or the IMLA conference in Nampa.
Myriah Leisher presented on Microbits and Jamie Clark presented on accessible & engaging websites at IETA. Jamie then attended and presented at the IMLA. Maike Baumgart, Shirley Bammert, and Jacque Foster also attended IMLA. These educators are all excited to bring back some new resources for our school and students.
Congrats to 6th grader Alex Permann on qualifying for state chess!
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.
28 of our sixth grade students were selected for publication in a poetry book that features today's best student writers. Their poems will be featured in a student poetry anthology that is set to be released this spring. Congratulations to these poets!
