Buddy the Elf (our principal for the afternoon here at school) took some time to visit parents waiting for their kids at the end of the day. From everyone at WTMS- Happy Holidays and enjoy the winter break!
Proud of one of our American Falls graduates!
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We have had a lot happening around our school with some amazing industry partners. On Monday, December 11th 8th grade students from Ms. Clark's Earth Science classes had some hands on experience with fossils found in our area of Idaho thanks to Robert Gay, the Museum of Natural History and Idaho State University.
On Thursday, December 7th industry partners the Idaho STEM Action Center and Idaho Central Credit Union partnered with Mrs. Leischer and her 7th grade class to particpate in an Hour of Code event. Thank you so much to those that took the time to come work with our students!
Last night, our amazing Spirit of the Falls band once again staged a wonderful Christmas Extravaganza for the whole community! Great job, band members, and thank you to Mr. Hanchey, Mr. Leisher, and everyone else who helped plan this wonderful event.
American Falls High School and William Thomas Middle School parents, say “hello” to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the American Falls app! Parents/
guardians check your email this evening for instructions to sign up and
access your student's class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. View the attached graphic for step-by-step instructions to sign up.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3qhJuxi
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3j0ZQIX
Parents and guardians: We understand the weather is bad, however we are still asking that you do not use the parking lot or bus lane as a drop off. There is a drop off zone located on Pocatello Avenue and another one on Bannock Avenue. Violators will be ticketed. We have witnessed and had too many reports of unsafe driving in the parking lot and bus lane which puts our students and staff at risk.
The Spirit of the Falls Music Department is excited to present their annual Christmas Extravaganza and Community Carol Sing-Along 2023. It Is guaranteed to be one of the highlights to celebrate the Christmas Season in Southeastern Idaho. We hope you will join us at American Falls High School for a wonderful evening of Christmas vendors, Raffles, Dinner and of course great live music. The Christmas market will open at 5pm in the AFHS Cafeteria with all different sort of vendors and raffle/gift basket items with funds going towards the music program. Starting from 5:30 to 6:30pm, the AFHS Culinary Arts program will be serving a delicious dinner of Chicken Alfredo, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Brownies/Cheesecake and Lemon Water/Lemonade. Prices are children up to 10 ($5), older children and Adults ($8).
This years concert starts at 7pm in the Auditorium and as always is free. Featured will be over 100 of our amazing students across the middle school and high school music groups including the Jazz Big Band, Ukulele Choir and all our 6-12th grade band students. Music selections will include classics such as "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "Sleigh Ride", "Carol of the Bells", "Frosty the Snowman", "The Nutcracker". Other exciting songs include "Santa the Barbarian Snowpocalypse" and highlights from the cartoon movie classic "Anastasia" and much much more. There will be fun interactive things for the audience to take part in and win prizes so make sure to bring your phone to play.
After the concert we will have photo opportunities with Santa Claus, free hot chocolate, free cookies and all our raffle/gift basket drawings. We will also have the auditorium Christmas Trees and the Christmas selfie station available for you to take fun phots for the holidays!
What: The 2023 Christmas Extravaganza and Community Carol Sing-Along
When: Wednesday, December. 13th
Where: American Falls High School Cafeteria and Auditorium
Time: Christmas Market 5pm, Dinner 5:30pm, Concert 7pm
Cost: Concert is Free
Who: Everyone is welcome
We have some amazing staff in our school district always doing things to make our schools a better place for our students.
Today we finally got the chance to celebrate our October students of the month. Thanks, Tres Hermanos, for donating a yummy lunch to these awesome students!
Empowering Parent grant applications are now open! This is a state program that awards money you can use towards eligible education services and devices that will benefit your student's learning. Go to https://empoweringparents.idaho.gov/ to learn more and apply.
Yesterday was Mr. Gallegos's last day at WTMS. Mr. Legos, as the kids call him, served as a mentor to many young men in our school over the last few years. Thank you for everything, Mr. Gallegos, and good luck in your next chapter of life!
Don't forget Red Ribbon week kicks off Monday at WTMS. Here is our dress up schedule for the week.
Yesterday, the SOTF band put on a great and spooky concert at AFHS. Next, our girls basketball teams battled hard again league foe Snake River. Finally, our wrestlers dominated at Marsh Valley. Congrats to all these students who are representing WTMS so well!
Come and have a great evening of fun with the award winning SOTF Band program!!! Prizes for costumes and Halloween cookie decorating before the concert for the first 150 children by our AFHS Culinary Arts program starting at 6:15 pm with the concert starting at 7pm.
Parents of 8th grade students who are in Mr. Crompton's 3rd and 4th hour Career Exploration classes:
With guidance from Mr. Jaxon Jensen, we will be starting your student's high school 4-year plan on Monday, October 30th going through Thursday, November 2nd. Please make sure your student is able to attend school on the days that Mr. Jensen is available so that we can complete their 4-year plan and have it available to the administration at AFHS. This is required before students finish their 8th grade school year.
Thanks,
Mr. Crompton
Make sure to attend the free Halloween concert 1 week from today put on by the award winning Spirit of the Falls Band Program. There will be Halloween cookie decorating, an elementary costume contest, spooky artwork and of course amazing music!!!
Big thanks to Mrs. Coleman and the WTMS Science department!! Every middle school student and staff member received a pair of eclipse glasses to safely view the annular eclipse tomorrow morning. Also thank you to the Idaho Space Grant Consortium for the glasses.
More photos from today's 7th grade career fair:
More photos from today's 7th grade career fair:
