Danny Marona Performing Arts Scholarship Finals THIS FRIDAY!

Don't forget the Danny Marona Performing Arts Scholarship Finals and Curtain Call Awards this Friday at 7 p.m. at the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. There are nine winners from January's Regionals competing for up to $5000 in scholarships. Be sure to bring posters to root for your favorites! Doors open at 6:00. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Students are free.

Tina Bonnett Receives Highest Honor

Tina Bonnett, teacher at Perrine Elementary, was presented with the Idaho Middle Level Association Bev Bradford Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the highest award given by the IMLA and is given to an individual who has demonstrated a level of service, integrity, and leadership in the middle level education. Congratulations Tina!

Ted Hadley Receives Distinguished Service Award

Ted Hadley received the Distinguished Service Award for the Music Educators Northwest Division. Ted has been teaching music in the Twin Falls School District for thirty-five years. His expertise as a conductor, musician, composer and director has been very beneficial to the district. He is very deserving of this award!

Congressional Awards

The Congressional Award is a voluntary, individual and non-competitive nationally recognized prestigious award program. It is open to any young person ages 13 ½ through 23. With the help of an adult advisor, participants develop an individualized Congressional Award program with specific goals in four areas: public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. If the participant puts forth the effort, commitment, and excellence the program requires, a member of the United States Congress will recognize their accomplishments with a bronze, silver or gold Congressional Award Medal. Above is a picture of the 2009 Congressional Award participants.

Bill Brulotte Named National Distinguished Principal

CONGRATUALATIONS TO BILL BRULOTTE! Bill Brulotte, Principal at Perrine Elementary School, was named Idaho’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year for 2009. This is the highest award presented by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Mr. Brulotte will be attending a formal meeting with the nation’s other National Distinguished Principals in Washington, D.C. This is an outstanding honor and Mr. Brulotte joins the ranks of our exceptional administrators and former recipients of national principal recognition, Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Dale Thornsberry and Kirk Brower.(Pictured are Bill Brulotte and Ted Popplewell)

March Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the Twin Falls School District March Employees of the Month! Certified employee of the month is Marita DeBoard and Classified Employee of the month is Lori McBride. Both employees work at Robert Stuart Junior High School. We appreciate all their hard work and efforts! (Pictured First: Trustee Kenny Young, Marita DeBoard, Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Chairman of the Board Bryan Matsuoka, Pictured Second: Vice-Chairman of the Board Lori Ward, Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Lori McBride, Trustee Dan King)

News Parents Can Use

The next "Education News Parents Can Use" broadcast from the U.S. Department of Education will focus on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The broadcast is scheduled for 8 a.m. ET on March 17, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.ed.gov/edtv/.