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Minidoka School District puts renewal supplemental levy on the ballot
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The May Primary Election is just over month away, and the Minidoka School District is asking voters to renew a supplemental levy with an increase to help support students’ education. “Our current levy was at a $2.25 million levy, we are asking to move...
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Declining enrollment forces Twin Falls to cut staff, again
Twin Falls School District trustees on Monday voted to authorize a reduction in force, facing another year of declining enrollment and another charter school opening in town this fall. The district could have to cut between 18.5 to 21 staff positions for next school year. It all depends on how...
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CSI Fire Science Program prepares students for careers
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The fire science program at the College of Southern Idaho offers training designed to mirror real-life scenarios. Students learn fire prevention and protection while training with fire departments in the Magic Valley. “They get a first hand look working with all these departments on...
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Jerome adopts four-day week, two years after teacher walkout
The Jerome School District will shift to a four-day week beginning in the 2027-28 school year, joining 77 other Idaho districts and 19 charter schools to adopt the model. Superintendent Brent Johnson said the shorter week will help Jerome recruit and retain teachers in a competitive market. Jerome is in the “vast minority” of Magic Valley districts that run on the traditional five-day week, he said.
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Idaho FFA convention draws nearly 2,000 students to Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The 95th Idaho FFA State Convention is drawing students from across the state to the College of Southern Idaho this week. Nearly 2,000 members are registered to attend from April 1 to April 4. “We have members from all over the state. I think we...
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Jerome School District approves four-day school week
JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Jerome School District will move to a four-day school week beginning the 2027-2028 school year. The school board voted 4-1 Thursday night to make the change official. The decision comes after the district put together a committee that did research and held listening sessions...
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Application deadline approaching for Bickel dual immersion program
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Bickel Elementary School’s dual immersion program is accepting applications for next school year. The program currently works with kindergarteners, with a focus on leadership and growth. Each class has two teachers — one English teacher and one Spanish teacher. Parents interested in...
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Filer School District puts forward $650,000 supplemental levy for May election
FILER, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — On May 19, voters in Filer will once again go to the polls to weigh in on a supplemental levy for the school district. After funding measures failed in the past two elections, the Filer School Board decided to focus solely on a supplemental levy in the upcoming May primary.
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Nine Magic Valley boys earn all-state honors in basketball
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Nine Magic Valley boys basketball players were named to all-state teams for the 2025-26 season, including four first team selections. Selections were decided by coaches in each classification. In 5A, Twin Falls forward Trey Billings earned first team after a double-double season, 17 points...
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College of Southern Idaho to host 15th annual Safety Fest
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The College of Southern Idaho’s Safety Fest returns this week, offering the community a chance to learn important skills in a hands-on, interactive setting. The event is scheduled to run from March 24 through March 26 at CSI’s Health Sciences and Human Services...
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Kimberly School District asks voters to approve a $57.8 million bond for new facilities
KIMBERLY, Idaho — The Kimberly School District is asking voters to approve a new $57.8 million bond this election cycle to fund a fine arts center, a new gym, and a 35-acre athletic field house facility. I spoke with the superintendent about the district's vision, as well as neighbors...
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Minidoka Junior High to relocate to Mount Harrison Alternative School
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Minidoka School District has decided to keep the alternative junior high open but will move it to another building. Minidoka Junior High will move to the Mount Harrison Alternative High School building for the 2026-2027 school year, according to a post on the district’s website.
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Paul Elementary students answer more math questions than any Idaho school
PAUL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Paul Elementary School students are celebrating being math champions after answering more math questions than any other school in the state. Students achieved the goal in November by completing 10,000 math questions on the app Prodigy, which helps them practice. The school celebrated the win...
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Shoshone High School evacuated after threatening note found on campus
SHOSHONE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported a possible bomb threat at Shoshone High School. Around 9 a.m. Wednesday, the district found a note about a possible bomb threat. Parents were notified, and the school was evacuated immediately, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.