William Thomas Middle School

This month, WTMS Sources of Strength is focusing on a powerful campaign for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Our peer leaders chose to highlight the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a simple, three-digit number anyone in the U.S. can call or text when experiencing thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis. As part of the campaign, students shared ways they personally cope during hard times, reminding one another that healthy strategies and support systems can make a difference. Together, they’re helping spread hope, connection, and awareness in our school community.

Running for student council takes courage and leadership. It’s exciting to see our 6th graders putting themselves out there and showing school spirit through their awesome posters. Good luck next week!

Words from the posters in the first photo include:
"Do the WRITE thing vote Claudia for Secretary."
"I solemnly sear I will represent you! Vote Jace 6th Grade Boys Rep."
"Please vote for me I already told my mom I won! Savannah West for Vice President."

Words from the posters in the second photo include:
"Don't be a chicken vote-4-the heat. Eli for Vice President."
"Let's sprinkle WTMS with MAGIC Vote Natalie Girls Rep."
"Don't be SOUR vote Paulina Medel for Vide President. She's Good 4 U."
"Be a good sport/ Vote Brody Boys Rep."

Words from the posters in the third photo include:
"Let's grow a vote for David Mata for President."
"67= A great year with Maddie for President."
"Vote Cristina it just makes cents."
"Please vote 4 your fellow soccer player Cristian Ramirez for President."

Finally, our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams are demonstrating lots of growth and teamwork so far this season. Best of luck to all of our amazing WTMS athletes with the remainder of your seasons!

Cross county is also having a great season, with multiple runners setting new personal best times almost every week!

Fall sports are in full swing. With their physical and fast style, our football teams are dominating opponents!

Sources of Strength held the first annual Color Run for mental health today. A big thanks goes to Angela Warth and Tiffany Held for all their hard work organizing this event and our amazing community partners for the support. Another big thank you to everyone who came out and participated. We are already looking forward to doing it again next year!

Reminder: come join us tomorrow and put a little color in your life!

Learning is back in full swing at WTMS!! 8th grade students in Ms. Clark's class began by making name tags with specific 3-D requirements. Mrs. Leisher's classes attempted to answer the question, "Is a hot dog a sandwich?"

Guess what? Sunday is a school night! We are so excited to welcome our wonderful students back on Monday. And parents, if your child isn't excited yet, tell them they should be because they get to learn from these awesome teachers:

Today is the day!! We are so excited to see all our students and meet their amazing parents! Our open house is from 9:00-10:00 and 2:00-3:00. Please try to come during those times. Teachers will be in important district meetings during the other times of the day and will not be available.

Dear American Falls School District Families,

It’s time to complete your student’s annual registration forms for the upcoming school year. These forms are essential to ensure we have accurate and up-to-date information regarding student permissions, medical needs, and emergency contacts.

To get started, please visit the following link:
🔗 https://sis-sd381.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Once logged in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal, you’ll find the forms listed in the left-hand menu under “Forms.” These can also be completed through the PowerSchool app for your convenience.

✅ Please complete a form for each student in your household.
This process is required every year for all students.

Need help? We’re here for you!
📧 For assistance with PowerSchool access or the forms, please contact Spencer Christensen at spencerc@sd381.k12.id.us

📍In-Person Help Available:
We’re also hosting registration support sessions:
August 7th & 8th | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: American Falls School District Office

Thank you for taking the time to complete your student’s registration and helping us prepare for a successful school year!

Falls sports are almost here! Please contact the school with any questions.

WTMS parents: Fall sports (cross country, football, and volleyball) all start August 11th! If your child needs a physical, head up to the Power County Family Clinic next week or go see your child's doctor soon.

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

Don't forget: the summer lunch program starts Monday!

WTMS families: start planning ahead for your 25-26 sports seasons!

8th grade students ended their time at WTMS with a carnival themed dance on Wednesday. There were lots of treats, games to play, and, of course, dancing. Good luck at the high school. We will miss you all!!

What a busy week at WTMS! On Wednesday, our 6-8 SOTF bands joined with the high school in some amazing performances at their Spring Pops Concert.

On Monday we held our annual IBOB (Idaho Battle of the Books) competition. All the competitors read voraciously throughout the year and brought their knowledge and expertise to this fun competition! Thanks to Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Cysewski for planning the event, and thanks to all the students who participated.