Back to School

It's official. Every school in the Magic Valley is back in session. Twin Falls School District has been in session for almost 3 weeks while Xaviar Charter School and Filer School District are just beginning.

Most Twin Falls kids have already started school and the rest will be starting in just a few days and I'm willing to bet that all of them wish this story applied to them. There is an Idaho school that has decided to not give out homework this year!

Waking up your kids can be as big of a chore as getting them to go to sleep on time. We have all experienced the child who refuses to get out of bed. While you may want to dump a small glass of water on them, there are better ways to get them to open their eyes.

UPDATE, Monday August 29th - The Twin Falls School District has just released the following statement. The middle school leadership teams are also exploring the idea of letting students bring clear backpacks to help with carrying supplies and alleviating security concerns.

Twin Falls parents are extremely frustrated with the bus system in Twin Falls. Some parents reported that their children aren't getting home until after 6pm. Karen Stuart wrote on Facebook I saw a bus drop a family of children off at a home at 6 tonight. That means they were on that bus for 3 hours. That is a heck of a long time.

We are all prepared for school to start tomorrow, right? We've known this day was coming but none of us are 100% prepared. And nothing can prepare us for putting our kids to bed while it's still light outside. That being said, if you have any tricks please let me know.

Ten years ago, you could buy your children's school supplies for under $40. If you use coupons, you might be able to buy your children's school supplies for under $40 this year. However, most Twin Falls parents report spending between $60 to $100 per child this year on school supplies. This adds up fast if you have multiply kids in school.

We can all agree that students can be easily distracted by their cell phones. Before we start point the finger, we need to realize where these students have learned their behaviors from. I am constantly distracted by my phone at work, at soccer practice, at the dinner table, etc. We are all guilty of using our phones at the wrong time and place.

The first official day of school for Twin Falls schools is August 18th, 2016. Here's your handy list of school supplies for Twin Falls area schools.

Here's a list of 2016/2017 school supplies for Magic Valley elementary schools

As you start your back to school shopping, here's a reminder about the Twin Falls School District dress code.

Twin Falls students and teachers are getting excited for the new school year - and for many, that year will be in a brand new school!