Thank you for your patience and support over the last two weeks.
Our Director of Transportation experienced very difficult personal circumstances this summer that delayed bus route setup. She will be back on duty tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
We’re deeply grateful for our staff and community who stepped up to keep students safe and supported. Moving forward, we are working to prevent disruptions like this in the future. Thank you for your continued understanding, kindness, and teamwork.
Our Director of Transportation experienced very difficult personal circumstances this summer that delayed bus route setup. She will be back on duty tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
We’re deeply grateful for our staff and community who stepped up to keep students safe and supported. Moving forward, we are working to prevent disruptions like this in the future. Thank you for your continued understanding, kindness, and teamwork.
🌟 Join Us for a Special Community Celebration! 🌟
Idaho Public Television invites families across southern Idaho to come together for Be My Neighbor Day at the Rupert Square! This FREE community event is all about connection, learning, and fun for children ages 3–8 and their families.
From hands-on activities with local partners to meeting Daniel Tiger himself, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate what it means to be a caring neighbor while discovering resources right here in our community.
📅 Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Rupert Square
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and let’s make memories together!
Idaho Public Television invites families across southern Idaho to come together for Be My Neighbor Day at the Rupert Square! This FREE community event is all about connection, learning, and fun for children ages 3–8 and their families.
From hands-on activities with local partners to meeting Daniel Tiger himself, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate what it means to be a caring neighbor while discovering resources right here in our community.
📅 Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Rupert Square
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and let’s make memories together!
NOTICE OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION DEADLINES FOR DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY
Minidoka County Joint School District #331 Public Notice is hereby given according to law, and the requisite action of the Board of Trustees of Minidoka County Joint School District #331: Minidoka, Cassia, Lincoln, Jerome, Idaho Counties that the annual School Board Trustee Election for Zone 1 and Zone 4 will be held on
Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Candidates interested in filing a declaration of candidacy must file no later than 5:00 p.m. August 29, 2025, with the county clerk. (Forms are available beginning August 18, 2025, with the board clerk at 310 10th St., Rupert, ID 83350.)
Minidoka County Joint School District #331 Public Notice is hereby given according to law, and the requisite action of the Board of Trustees of Minidoka County Joint School District #331: Minidoka, Cassia, Lincoln, Jerome, Idaho Counties that the annual School Board Trustee Election for Zone 1 and Zone 4 will be held on
Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Candidates interested in filing a declaration of candidacy must file no later than 5:00 p.m. August 29, 2025, with the county clerk. (Forms are available beginning August 18, 2025, with the board clerk at 310 10th St., Rupert, ID 83350.)
🌟 Parent Workshop: READY! for Kindergarten 🌟
👶 Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5 — come learn how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities!
📚 Each FREE workshop includes tools, tips, and resources to make learning at home fun, easy, and effective.
🍎 Hosted by Minidoka School District in partnership with Idaho AEYC.
🗓 Workshop Dates (3-part series at 6:30 pm)
Part 1: September 18
Part 2: October 9
Part 3: November 13
📍 Choose the school location most convenient for your family:
Acequia Elementary
Heyburn Elementary
Paul Elementary
Rupert Elementary
✨ Free child care & light refreshments provided!
➡️ Register today: www.idahoaeyc.org/ready
👶 Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5 — come learn how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities!
📚 Each FREE workshop includes tools, tips, and resources to make learning at home fun, easy, and effective.
🍎 Hosted by Minidoka School District in partnership with Idaho AEYC.
🗓 Workshop Dates (3-part series at 6:30 pm)
Part 1: September 18
Part 2: October 9
Part 3: November 13
📍 Choose the school location most convenient for your family:
Acequia Elementary
Heyburn Elementary
Paul Elementary
Rupert Elementary
✨ Free child care & light refreshments provided!
➡️ Register today: www.idahoaeyc.org/ready
🌟 Free Early Childhood Special Education Screening 🌟
📍 Minidoka County School District
Does your child (ages 3–4) experience difficulties in:
🧠 Thinking skills or academics
🗣️ Speech or language
💬 Behavioral challenges
🏃 Motor skills or physical conditions
🤝 Social or self-help skills
👉 The primary purpose of Early Childhood Special Education is to provide early intervention for children with disabilities.
📅 Upcoming Dates:
September 12, 2025
📞 For more information, contact MCSD at 208-436-4727
📍 Minidoka County School District
Does your child (ages 3–4) experience difficulties in:
🧠 Thinking skills or academics
🗣️ Speech or language
💬 Behavioral challenges
🏃 Motor skills or physical conditions
🤝 Social or self-help skills
👉 The primary purpose of Early Childhood Special Education is to provide early intervention for children with disabilities.
📅 Upcoming Dates:
September 12, 2025
📞 For more information, contact MCSD at 208-436-4727
Important Update for Minidoka & Cassia School Families 🌟
We’re excited to share that our local schools are launching an expanded mental health program—all designed to support students, parents, and staff in new ways!
What you need to know:
• A $289,800 grant, funded by the Community Cares Foundation, will bring new online and local mental health supports for the next three years .
• The program offers:
• Live online webinar series spread across the year—choose from 500+ sessions on anxiety, depression, child development, parenting tips, self‑care, and more .
• Free one-on-one online coaching, giving families flexible access to professional guidance from home.
Reminder: PPAT meets Tue, Aug 20 at 1:00 PM.
Topics: Levy • Zone 1 School Board Trustee Opening • Cooks Center Resources.
Parents & community members encouraged to attend!
Topics: Levy • Zone 1 School Board Trustee Opening • Cooks Center Resources.
Parents & community members encouraged to attend!
🚨 PARENTS – IMPORTANT BUS REMINDER! 🚨
❗ Do NOT send your child on the bus without knowing their home address — or having it written down and placed in their backpack.
🚌 If we don’t know where they live, we can’t get them home safely.
Thank you for helping us keep every student safe and get them home on time! 💛
❗ Do NOT send your child on the bus without knowing their home address — or having it written down and placed in their backpack.
🚌 If we don’t know where they live, we can’t get them home safely.
Thank you for helping us keep every student safe and get them home on time! 💛
Parent Patron Advisory Team Meeting - All Are Welcome Join us for the first Parent Patron Advisory Team (PPAT) meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at 1:00 p.m.
We’ll be sharing details about our new partnership with Cassia County School District and the Cook Center for Human Connection—bringing powerful resources to support student well-being and family mental health in our community.
We’ll also discuss digital media challenges and how nonprofits #IWILLHELP and @icanhelp can help us build awareness and skills for safe, positive online spaces.
Learn more in our District Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/m3k42
Minidoka County School District administrators gathered over lunch to share insights from the IASA Conference in Boise. Great conversations, fresh ideas, and renewed energy as we gear up for an exciting 2025–2026 school year!
🌟 We are proud to share that Minidoka was honored with the Heart of the Community Award at the Community Schools Institute! 🌟
Staff from Heyburn Elementary, East Minico, and West Minico have been working together to strengthen school culture and create schools where students and families truly feel a sense of belonging and care. 💙💛
#WarriorWay #CommunitySchools #HeartOfTheCommunity #MinidokaStrong
Staff from Heyburn Elementary, East Minico, and West Minico have been working together to strengthen school culture and create schools where students and families truly feel a sense of belonging and care. 💙💛
#WarriorWay #CommunitySchools #HeartOfTheCommunity #MinidokaStrong
📣 Attention Parents & Guardians!
We’re excited to announce that our school is now using PaySchools for online payments! 💳✨
✅ What You Need to Do:
1️⃣ Register for a PaySchools account
2️⃣ Add your student using their student 5-digit number. Most students know the number to log in to computers, but you can call the school for more information.
3️⃣ Access important forms, including the Free & Reduced Lunch Application, located on the right-hand side of the dashboard
📄 Need help? Follow the attached instructions to get started!
Let us know if you have any questions — we’re here to help!
#SchoolUpdate #ParentInfo #PaySchools #LunchProgram #BackToSchoolReady
6th & 9th Grade Orientation
Minidoka County School District
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Your student's middle or high school
⚠️ IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE
Please note the updated orientation schedule:
All students will be released before lunch at 11:30 AM.
Helpful tips for a successful school year!
Minidoka County School District
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Your student's middle or high school
⚠️ IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE
Please note the updated orientation schedule:
All students will be released before lunch at 11:30 AM.
Helpful tips for a successful school year!
Minidoka School District Registration is Opening!
2025–2026 School Year
Online Registration Opens: August 1st
Register from the comfort of your home!
Need help with in-person registration?
Staff will be available from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on the following dates:
Monday, August 4
Acequia Elementary
Rupert Elementary
East Minico Middle School
Minico High School
Mt. Harrison High School
Tuesday, August 5
Heyburn Elementary
Paul Elementary
West Minico Middle School
Minico High School
Mt. Harrison High School
For more information, contact your school office.
Get ready for a great year!
2025–2026 School Year
Online Registration Opens: August 1st
Register from the comfort of your home!
Need help with in-person registration?
Staff will be available from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on the following dates:
Monday, August 4
Acequia Elementary
Rupert Elementary
East Minico Middle School
Minico High School
Mt. Harrison High School
Tuesday, August 5
Heyburn Elementary
Paul Elementary
West Minico Middle School
Minico High School
Mt. Harrison High School
For more information, contact your school office.
Get ready for a great year!
Back to School Vaccine Clinics for all ages (provided by South Central Public Health District).
Aug 4th at East Minico 1805 H St. Rupert from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
&
Aug 5th at West Minico 155 S. 600 W. Paul from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
The clinics will be inside the school this year. Vaccines are due before kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grade (if not exempting).
Please bring vaccination records and insurance cards. Without insurance, the price of each vaccine is $20. Please click the link below for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i6Kbg4RKA0vva69DawzJB8fLFycTYmVLs-W7KBIZbi8/edit?usp=sharing
The 3rd Annual “Stuff the Bus” Community Event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, was a tremendous success — thanks to the incredible generosity of our community!
Local churches came together to support students and teachers in the Minidoka School District by providing essential school supplies for the upcoming school year. Since many teachers often pay for supplies out of their own pockets, this event helps ease that burden.
Grace Church, led by Pastors Travis and Tina Turner, hosted the event with the support of leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through the kindness of the community, nearly 100 boxes of donations were collected — enough to completely fill a full-sized bus! “We Stuffed that Bus!”
A special thank you to Joe and Roxy Goodrich for packing the bus and to Steve Roberts, owner of the Snow Cone Shoppe, for treating attendees to free snow cones.
This event shows the power of unity when faith communities come together to meet real needs. Grace Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invite all local churches to join us in making “Stuff the Bus” 2026 an even bigger success!
❤️ Thank you to everyone who contributed — you’re making a difference for our students and teachers!
Trustee Vacancy Announcement – Zone 1
Due to the resignation of Trustee Juan Perez from Zone 1 on the evening of June 16, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Minidoka County Joint School District #331 officially declared a vacancy for Zone 1 during its June 30, 2025, meeting.
We extend our sincere thanks to Trustee Perez for his service and dedication to our students, staff, and community. 💙
The Board is now beginning the process to fill this vacancy. Stay tuned for more information on how qualified individuals can apply.
#MinidokaSchools #SchoolBoard #ThankYouTrusteePerez #Zone1Vacancy
📸✨ The creative talents of our students are shining bright this summer! Migrant Summer School at Minidoka School District is not just about learning—it’s about expressing, exploring, and celebrating culture through hands-on projects.
#MinidokaProud #MigrantEducation #SummerLearning #StudentCreativity
📸✨ ¡Los talentos creativos de nuestros estudiantes brillan este verano! La Escuela de Verano para Estudiantes Migrantes del Distrito Escolar de Minidoka no solo se trata de aprender, sino también de expresarse, explorar y celebrar la cultura a través de proyectos creativos.
#OrgulloMinidoka #EducaciónMigrante #AprendizajeDeVerano #CreatividadEstudiantil
🌎✨ Celebrating Culture at Migrant Summer School! ✨🌎
Our amazing students at Minidoka Schools’ Migrant Summer Program are embracing diversity and learning more about each other through our culture class! 🎨📚🌍
These enriching experiences help build understanding, pride, and connection as students explore and learn.
#MinidokaMigrantEducation #SummerLearning #CulturalPride #MinidokaSchools #StudentVoices #CelebratingDiversity
Public Notice: Fee & Budget Hearing
The Minidoka County Joint School District #331 Board of Trustees will hold its Fee and Budget Hearing on:
Monday, June 30, 2025
District Service Center, 310 10th Street, Rupert, ID 83350
6:00 PM – Budget & Fee Hearing (for the 2025–2026 school year)
This meeting is open to the public.
#MinidokaSchools #SchoolBoardMeeting #PublicHearing #EducationMatters
