Oregon Trail Students Pay It Forward

Oregon Trail created for the first time this year an activity called “Pay It Forward”. The “Pay It Forward” activity allows students to give up their a.m. and p.m. recess for two weeks to either help out in a classroom or help organize the school. The response from the students involved, younger students and the faculty was very positive. Oregon Trail plans to continue this new activity and plans to start the activity earlier next school year to allow for more students to have the opportunity to participate. Way to go Oregon Trail students for giving back to your school.

TFHS Athlete Wins Gatorade Player Award

Twin Falls High Schools’ Cy Sneed, a senior, has been awarded the prestigious Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for the state of Idaho. Gatorade gives this award to one selected athlete in every state in the nation that demonstrates academic success, athletic achievement and outstanding character in his school and community. Congratulations to Cy Sneed for his achievements.

Local FFA Team Headed to National Convention

The Twin Falls High School FFA Dairy Judging team will be headed to the National FFA Convention in October after taking first at the state career development events in Moscow against 23 other teams. Abby Biedenbach, Hannah Biedenbach, Mark Dolecheck, and Shantel Peck will be representing Idaho in the Dairy Cattle evaluation category. Abby Biedenbach had the top score in her event overall. Others receiving honors were Lauren Casdorph who placed second in Dairy Cattle Handlers event and the Twin Falls team placed seventh in the Food Science event. Congratulations to Blaine and his students for their success and good luck at state.

June Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the Twin Falls School District June Employees of the Month! The certified employee of the month was Lila Atkins from Sawtooth Elementary School and the classified employee of the month was Diana Rebollozo from Sawtooth Elementary School. Congratulations on your award and your continued service and dedication to the school district.

Students Earn Over $1.7M in Scholarships

Twin Falls School District had over 1.7 million dollars of scholarship money awarded to recent graduates planning on furthering their education at the collegiate level. These students have been rewarded for numerous achievements in their academic, athletic, activity and service endeavors. “Having students who are driven and successful individuals who want to further their education is something that every school wants to achieve and I am so proud that our school district has been able to do that with this graduating class. I know they have bright futures and I wish them the best of luck in their life journeys”, said Wiley Dobbs, Twin Falls School District Superintendent.

The following students received scholarships this year:

Twin Falls High School Students:

University of Montana: Madi Worst

University of Idaho: Ricky Akridge, Taylor Barton, Samuel Behm, Abby Biedenbach, Julie Bixler, Morgan Deboard, Taylor Ellis, Daniel Gardner, Delainie Glodowski, Nathaniel Goss, Matthew Keeth, Sam Kessler, Trevor Lutz, Cody McBride, Salma Miramontes, Alexandria Simmons, Ben Strausbaugh, Blair Symington, Alesa Wagner, Alexandria Webb, Joshua Wirtz, Isabel von Zastrow

Idaho State: Blaike Case, Kendon Freeman, Ryan Fuchs, Nath Goss, Jana Miller, Lani Roemer, Jenna Sharp, Whitney Ward, Tyson Warth, Jason Welker

College of Southern Idaho: Ashlee Finch, Marissa Freitas, Christina Garcia, Kaitlin Garofano, Jeremy Hegmen, Shelby Howe, Garrett Oman, Vicky Tang, Chase Waldapfel

University of Utah: Mckenzie Johnson, Ashley Geist, Andrew Starley, Stephanie Maughan, Brady Barton, Samuel Behm, Jeff Ward, Madisen Traveller

Boise State University: Ryan Fuchs, Jessica Jenkins, Mallory Jund, Salma Miramontes

Summit Dental: Ashton Meeks, Josh Wirtz

Idaho Power: Sam Behm, Whitney Ward

Frank Charlton Memorial: Sarah Dodds, Mallory Jund, Taylor Barton

ROTC: Brady Barton

Hamilton Relays: Jeremy Hegman

Western States Bus: Ricky Ackridge

D.L. Evans Bank: Salma Miramantes

Magic Valley Bank: Andrea Ballestero

Amalgamated Sugar: Whitney Ward

National Merit Scholarship: Mikaela McMurtry

Chamber Of Commerce: Marissa Freitas

Danny Marona Scholarship: Daniel Gardner

Farm Bureau Scholarship: T.J. Ellis

Academy of Finance Scholarship: Nick Daley

Magic Valley High School Students:

Montana State: Karla Sanchez

Kelleen Chapman Memorial Scholarship: Johnathan Wagstaff

MVHS Scholarship: Tiffanie Starr, Andrew Mattair, Karla Sanchez, Samantha Briggs, Jasmine Victorious, Angelica Ramos

Canyon Ridge High School Students:

Boise State University Robert E. Lee Promise Scholarship:

College of Idaho: Guadalupe Ramirez

College of Southern Idaho: Taylor Angst, Matthew Anderson, Erika Blay, Tony Cuellar, Ania Ivanovic, Amanda Slagel, Victoria Pamparau, Elvis Martinez

Idaho State University: Brianna Bowcut, Danielle Bowcut, Garren Moreno

Northwest Nazarene: Sara Oliver

University of Great Falls:Jayd Wartluft

University of Idaho: Whitney Bell, Sarah Brierley, Peter Jones, Nicholas Magee, Johnny Perez, Taylor Sibley, Chase Smith, Jennifer Drysdale, Sarah Oliver

Texas Christian University:KellyAnn Buddecke

University of Portland: Taylor Sibley

Utah State University:Austin Thomas, Aaron Cutler, Derek Bastian, Joshua Schrader, Jacob Warner

DL Evans Bank: Erika Blay, Matthew Anderson

Hispanic Youth Symposium (Gem State):Cynthia Marin

ID Education Assocation: Herendita Arroyo

Kelleen Memorial Scholarship Education Major:

Kelleen Memorial Scholarship Wrestler:Chase Smith

Magic Valley Snowmobilers:Chase Smith

Summit Dental:Olivia Humberge

Western States Bus Scholarship: Jacob Warner