Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get ready for another great year at South Fork Elementary!
Jornada de puertas abiertas de regreso a clases: viernes 28 de agosto, de 12:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m.
¡Venga a conocer a sus maestros, recorra la escuela y prepárese para otro gran año en South Fork Elementary!
* ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Now accepting students for the 2026-2027 Preschool class. Spots are limited so call today to reserve your spot. Currently, we are only accepting students who live within our school boundaries.
🚌 IMPORTANT BUS ROUTE REMINDERS
As we get ready for the new school year, we want to share a few important transportation reminders with our families:
Please check BusRight for your student’s bus stop location and pickup time. Bus routes have changed this year, so please double-check your student’s information before the first day of school.
BusRight Information:
Parents of students using bus transportation should have received an email from the Transportation Department through BusRight, our bus transportation app. This email includes information to help you access your student’s transportation details.
If your child uses bus transportation and you have not received an email from BusRight, please contact the Transportation Department at caldwellb@msd321.com for assistance.
Be at the Stop 5 Minutes Early:
Students should be at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before their scheduled pickup time. This helps our buses stay on schedule and ensures students are ready when the bus arrives.
Riding a Different Bus or Using a Different Stop:
If your student will be riding a different bus home with a friend or getting off at a stop other than their assigned bus stop, they will need a signed permission note from a parent or guardian.
More Transportation Information:
Please visit the Transportation page on our district website for department contacts, BusRight app information, and additional transportation resources. Link: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/transportation
Thank you for helping us make transportation safe and smooth as we begin the new school year!
As we get ready for the new school year, we want to remind all new and returning families to download the MSD321 app and sign in to your Rooms account.
Rooms is our communication platform that teachers will use to stay connected with you and your student throughout the school year.
Rooms invitations have been sent out. To log in, use the phone number associated with your PowerSchool account. A confirmation code will be sent to that number for you to enter and complete the sign-in process.
If you choose to log in using the email address associated with your PowerSchool account, you will be prompted to create a password. If you did not receive a Rooms invitation or are having trouble signing in, please email chavezm@msd321.com for assistance.
Please also take a moment to make sure the email address and phone number associated with your PowerSchool account are current and correct. If you have a new email address or phone number, please update your information as soon as possible.
Important: Please do not list a work phone number as your day or primary contact number. Rooms may not be able to send messages and notifications to work phone numbers. Please use a personal mobile number whenever possible.
Thank you for helping us make sure you stay connected and receive important communication from your student’s school and teachers.
We’re excited for a great school year!
Celebrate Youth is NEXT WEEK! 🎉 Join us Tuesday, August 18th 2-7pm for a fun day at Porter Park!
Parking is available near Porter Park, or park at MJH or MMS and ride the FREE shuttle! Shuttles begin at 1:30 PM, with the last bus leaving the park at 7:30 PM.
Raffle reminder: You or a member of your family must be present to win!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
Hello South Fork parents!
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Kindergarten students registered in the spring do NOT need to be registered again. All other new students and all returning students must be registered and their info updated online. Returning Students: You should have received an email from the Madison technology department with snapcodes.
Registration can all be completed online so there’s no need to come into the school. During the registration process you will:
Update contact and health information, sign permission forms, fill out the Free or Reduced lunch form, and upload immunization records and birth certificates. (We already have them on file for returning students. These records can be brought into the school if you are not able to upload them.)
No registration fees for Kindergarten through 4th grade. All school supplies will be provided. Your student will need a regular-sized backpack to carry things back and forth. Please be sure to label all personal items (backpack, jackets/coats, gloves, hats, etc)
For those parents unable to register online, you are welcome to call the school for assistance beginning August 17th or come to the school on Monday, August 17th from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
To access our online registration forms:
Go to https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/registrationenrollment
Select New or Returning Student
For returning students: Enter the snapcode that was emailed to you from the district technology department. If you did not receive the snapcode, reach out to registration@msd321.com.
New students do not need a snapcode to register.
Select English or Spanish
Follow the online instructions and fill out all pages. Questions marked as Required must be completed.
Click submit! If you do not submit, your child will not be officially registered. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is submitted.
Class Placements: Please watch your email for a note from your child’s teacher. Emails will be sent the week before school starts.
Back-to-School Open House: Friday, August 28th from 12-2 PM.
The first day of school is Monday, August 31st from 8:00 am- 2:25 pm.
Our school district is currently using the following Apps. Please download them to stay informed. We also regularly update our school’s website at https://www.msd321.com/o/sfe and our South Fork Elementary Facebook page.
If you have questions, I can be reached, beginning August 17th, at 208-359-3334 or sharpl@msd321.com
Lorna Sharp
Dear Parents,
We have made changes this year to the SUMMER SCHOOL bus routes for several reasons. Students will need to go to the elementary school nearest their home, and a shuttle bus will pick them up from the elementary school and transport them to the middle school.
When school dismisses, buses will pick up students at the middle school and transport them back to the elementary school. Parents will be responsible for getting their students to and from the elementary school, as there will not be any neighborhood bus stops this year.
Bus schedules are as follows:
Students will load at their elementary school at 7:50 a.m., and buses will depart all elementary schools by 8:05 a.m. to arrive at the middle school by 8:20 a.m. Buses will depart the middle school at 12:07p.m. to transport students back to the elementary schools for the afternoon ride home.
This schedule does not apply to students with special needs who require specialized transportation and a bus aide.
If you have any questions, please contact our transportation team - 208-359-3265
Respectfully,
Madison Transportation Team
UPDATE from Transportation team - Please see corrected times!
Dear Parents,
We have made changes this year to the SUMMER SCHOOL bus routes for several reasons. Students will need to go to the elementary school nearest their home, and a shuttle bus will pick them up from the elementary school and transport them to the middle school.
When school dismisses, buses will pick up students at the middle school and transport them back to the elementary school. Parents will be responsible for getting their students to and from the elementary school, as there will not be any neighborhood bus stops this year.
Bus schedules are as follows:
Students will load at their elementary school at 7:50 a.m., and buses will depart all elementary schools by 8:05 a.m. to arrive at the middle school by 8:20 a.m. Buses will depart the middle school at 12:07p.m. to transport students back to the elementary schools for the afternoon ride home.
This schedule does not apply to students with special needs who require specialized transportation and a bus aide.
If you have any questions, please contact our transportation team - 208-359-3265
Respectfully,
Madison Transportation Team
Last Day of School! Just a quick reminder that school ends at 10:45 AM. Buses will run as normal. Thank you all for a wonderful school year. Have a great Summer!!
¡Último día de clases! Solo un breve recordatorio: las clases terminan a las 10:45 a. m. Los autobuses funcionarán con normalidad. Gracias a todos por un año escolar maravilloso. ¡Que tengan un gran verano!
We invite you to enroll your children in a fun learning experience led by BYU-Idaho Teacher Preparation Department and the students in SPED 424. This year’s Math Camp will be held on 7/6 (M), 7/8 (W), 7/10 (F), 7/13 (M), 7/15 (W), and 7/17/26 (F). Please plan to bring your children at 9:00 am and pick them up at 10:00 am at the church building near the temple (68 E 7th S, Rexburg). Please escort your child(ren) into the building where you will sign them in and out each day. Please do not just send them into the building.
Enrollment is limited to elementary and middle school children who completed grades 1-6 this year. We will be working with children on math fluency and math problem-solving. We will make it fun and also promise to individualize the teaching to the specific needs of your child. Group size will be limited to approximately 7-10 students per group. Thus, we will limit the total enrollment of children. If you want your child to attend with a friend please invite your children's friends to sign-up with you at the same time and make a note on the application so that we keep them together.
Children must participate all six days, especially the first and last day. If you are interested in participating, then click this link and enroll your child(ren): https://forms.gle/XqVQwjCQ4AGewMRF6. If you have more than one child who will participate, then please complete this form again for each child.
Parents can receive additional information by emailing Dr. Dean Cloward at clowardr@byui.edu or Dr. Josh Beattie beattiejo@byui.edu.
On the day of the camp, please bring the linked forms printed and signed with you. Thanks. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jM3_rkt_uASw1ZrXj4_HbNzcSNjejigE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102202440260872007127&rtpof=true&sd=true
Hello Rexburg Community! Voting is next week, and we want to remind our community what the levy on the ballot is for.
The levy would be used to bridge the gap between what state funding provides and the realities of today’s costs of operating and maintaining our schools. From transportation and safety to curriculum, technology, and staffing, these are the day-to-day expenses that keep our schools running.
All district finances are transparent and publicly available. We understand school funding can often be generalized or misunderstood, which is why we encourage our community to stay informed, ask questions, and have conversations with local district leadership about how funding impacts our schools each day.
If you would like to talk through district finances or ask questions directly, our Finance Manager, Blake Snedaker, is available at our temporary district office trailers located on the west side of the Bobcat Fieldhouse. We would be happy to help answer questions and provide information so our community can make informed decisions. #wearemadison
“The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $52.97 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2026, that currently costs $52.97 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change. The levy will be assessed for two years.”
Today we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who keep our schools running strong every single day. From early mornings to late nights, our principals show up with dedication, heart, and a true commitment to students, staff, and families.
Thank you for leading with integrity, supporting your teams, and creating positive learning environments where everyone can succeed. Your impact is felt in every hallway, classroom, and conversation.
We appreciate you today and every day! 🍎
#wearemadison #NationalPrincipalsDay
Our Spring BOGO Book Fair is this week. Students will visit the book fair during their regular library times. We will also have a morning and evening time for parents to come shop with their children. Please see the flier for more info.
Nuestra Feria del Libro de Primavera, que incluye una oferta de «Compre uno y llévese otro gratis» (BOGO), se llevará a cabo esta semana. Los estudiantes visitarán la feria durante sus horarios habituales de biblioteca. También tendremos horarios especiales —el miércoles de 4:00 a 7:00 p. m. y el jueves de 7:30 a 8:00 a. m.— para que los padres puedan asistir y realizar sus compras junto con sus hijos.
Time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the break—we hope it’s a great one!
Classes will resume on Monday the 20th. We’ll see you back soon! #wearemadison
Madison School District’s Supplemental Levy will be on the May 19th ballot.
If approved, the levy would support current programs and services, including staffing, safety, technology, curriculum, and transportation.
🗳 When: May 19th election
📍 Where: Your local polling location — found on voteidaho.gov
Learn more:
Stay informed, ask questions, and participate in the election.
👉 Visit our Levy Page to learn more and use our estimated property tax calculator to explore what this looks like for you. https://www.msd321.com/page/madison-levy-renewal-2026
“The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $52.97 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2026, that currently costs $52.97 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change. The levy will be assessed for two years.”
