A group of teachers and administrators spent the past 3 days in Boise at the annual IETA conference. They spent their days in a variety of sessions learning about new technology tools and other ideas and visited with vendors. On Friday afternoon our own Nathan Lammers and Myriah Leischer presented on Engineering Design for K-8 students. They cannot wait to come back and share what they have learned with their students and staff.
Congrats to our students of the month, and thanks to Tres Hermanos for helping us celebrate!
This weekend, eight of our awesome teachers gave up their weekend to attend the Idaho Middle Level Conference in Caldwell. There, they learned from other middle level educators in the state and shared some of their own experience and wisdom.
One of the highlights of the conference was our very own Mr. Leisher being named the IMLA Region V Educator of the Year! Congratulations, Mr. Leisher, and thanks to all the teachers who attended.
Congratulations to the boys' basketball teams with their wins over Aberdeen today. 7th grade rallied together to win 34-2, and the 8th grade dominated with a score of 71-18.
Bikes, rowers and a couple training bars are in! We are going to have CrossFit classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5am at the WTMS gym for school staff and students. Let us know if you plan to come. We are so grateful for the Crossfit grant that gives students and staff members more opportunity for functional fitness.
Join us next week at our Pathways for Success night! Learn about the diverse career technical & academic pathways offered for AFHS students. This is a great time for students and parents to find out what programs are available. The event is focused on 8th and 9th grade students, but all are welcome to attend. The event will take place on January 26 from 4:00 to 7:30 pm in the AFHS Band Room. Participants will be given FREE admission to support the girl's basketball team at their senior night game that evening!
Boys basketball kicked off their season today with games at home. 7th grade boys fought hard but came up short 39-20 to Malad. 8th grade started their season off with quite the win over Malad with a final score of 57-31.
Dear wonderful community. On Thursday 1/18/2024 we are hosting Reality Town at WTMS. We need some additional volunteers who would be willing to fill in for volunteers if they are no longer available to come or to be floaters where needed during the event. The hours would be from 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Please call WTMS for more information at (208) 226-5203, or email Mrs. Held at tiffanyh@sd381.k12.id.us if this is something you can do. We appreciate your time and consideration.
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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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!
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.
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 âhelloâ 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.
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!
