Save My Family!
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📱 Devices, Digital Media & Development
How is screen time really affecting our kids?
Join Save My Family for an important community event focused on your child’s mental health, development, and well-being in today’s digital world.
🗓 January 26
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Minico High School – 292 West 100 South, Rupert
Hear from a panel of experts including:
• Dr. Condie – Child Neurologist
• Officer Gomez – Social Media Expert & SRO
• Agent Hart – Former FBI Agent & School Safety Expert
• Nurse Kelli – Nurse Practitioner & Save My Family Founder
👨👩👧👦 For parents and kids ages 11+ (or any age with a smartphone).
Let’s work together to keep our kids safe, healthy, and informed. 💙
One of the state’s premier wrestling tournaments is held each year right in our own backyard!
The Red Halverson Invitational—named after Minico High School’s first wrestling coach—has been a proud tradition since 1955. This year’s tournament will take place January 30–31, 2026, and will once again welcome athletes and spectators from across Idaho.
Beyond the competition, the tournament provides a significant economic boost to the Mini-Cassia communities, with visitors supporting local restaurants, hotels, fuel stations, and grocery stores—strengthening our local economy.
We’re excited to assist with preparations for this outstanding event and are incredibly grateful to the many volunteers who make it possible year after year. Your dedication keeps this tradition strong.
Who was Red Halverson?
Robert Carl “Red” Halverson (1933–1990) was a respected educator, coach, and community leader in Minidoka County.
He was the first wrestling coach at Minico High School, an influential figure in local schools during the late 1960s, and a man whose family continues to have strong roots in the Mini-Cassia communities today.
Red Halverson’s legacy lives on through this tournament, reflecting his passion for students, athletics, and community pride.
In today’s digital world, parenting doesn’t come with a pause button—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Join Save My Family for an important community event focused on your child’s mental health, development, and well-being in the age of devices and social media.
🗓 January 26
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Minico High School
292 West 100 South, Rupert
👨👩👧👦 For parents and kids ages 11+ (or any age with a smartphone)
Hear from a powerful panel of experts, including a child neurologist, school safety expert, social media expert/SRO, and nurse practitioner, as they discuss:
✔️ Screen time and brain development
✔️ Social media and safety
✔️ Anxiety, depression, and digital pressures
✔️ How to better protect and support your kids
There’s so much parents don’t know—come get informed, empowered, and connected.
👉 Learn more: SaveMyFamilyEvent.org
📸 Follow: @Save.My.Family
#SaveMyFamily #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #DigitalWellbein
Parenting isn’t easy—and support matters. ParentGuidance.org offers free, trusted mental health resources to help parents and caregivers support their children through stress, emotions, and everyday challenges.
✔️ Expert-created courses & videos
✔️ Practical tools from licensed therapists
✔️ Available 24/7 on any device
🔗 Visit ParentGuidance.org to learn more.
Community Food Share – Free Produce Available
Our community partners have shared that FREE English cucumbers are available for anyone who can use them.
📍 Pick-up Location:
Community Food Share Pantry
315 Mountain View Ln., Burley
(Just east of Mountain View Elementary)
They estimate 800–1,000 pounds are available, so please feel free to take what your family needs and help spread the word to others who may benefit.
Thank you to our community for supporting one another and helping ensure families have access to fresh food. 💚
#WeAreMinidoka #CommunityStrong #FoodShare #MinidokaCares
Parenting can feel especially heavy during the winter months. One-on-one coaching through ParentGuidance.org offers personalized support to help families navigate challenges and build confidence.
✨ Free, confidential support
✨ Personalized guidance for your family
✨ Virtual and easy to access
👉 Scan the QR code or visit:
cookcenter.info/coaching
Because support for parents supports students.
Join us for a FREE Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day from 1–4 PM at HOPE Community Church in Paul.
Everyone is welcome — bring your family, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.
Let’s celebrate the season together! ✨
📍 25 N 4th St E, Paul
📅 Christmas Day
⏰ 1–4 PM
The Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge is underway, and we’re proud to participate once again in supporting students and families in need across our community.
🏡 Donations accepted December 10–31, 2025
Every contribution—big or small—helps provide stability, resources, and hope for local students.
💙 Give online or by check:
https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/minidoka-school-district-331
Let’s come together and make a difference! 💛
#AvenuesForHope #MinidokaSchoolDistrict #CommunitySupport #SupportStudents
The Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge is underway, and we’re proud to participate once again in supporting students and families in need across our community.
🏡 Donations accepted December 10–31, 2025
Every contribution—big or small—helps provide stability, resources, and hope for local students.
💙 Give online or by check:
https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/minidoka-school-district-331
Let’s come together and make a difference! 💛
#AvenuesForHope #MinidokaSchoolDistrict #CommunitySupport #SupportStudents
The Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge is underway, and we’re proud to participate once again in supporting students and families in need across our community.
🏡 Donations accepted December 10–31, 2025
Every contribution—big or small—helps provide stability, resources, and hope for local students.
💙 Give online or by check:
https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/minidoka-school-district-331
Let’s come together and make a difference! 💛
#AvenuesForHope #MinidokaSchoolDistrict #CommunitySupport #SupportStudents
Check out these upcoming sessions and supports available at no cost to you.
Parents, the holidays can bring extra stress ️
Remember—Parent Coaching is a no-cost resource that offers personalized support for you and your child. From behavior challenges to seasonal overwhelm, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Get ongoing support here: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Today our amazing teachers were awarded a $2,000 Classroom Wishlist grant to support innovative learning and classroom experiences. 🌈📚✨
We are so proud of this dedicated team and grateful for partners who invest in our students and staff.
Way to go, Acequia—we RISE TOGETHER!
Join Us for the Disability Information & Resource Conference!
November 14–15, 2025
Best Western Plus Burley Inn, Burley, ID
Connect with organizations, families, and advocates working together to empower individuals with disabilities and strengthen our communities.
Learn, share, and make meaningful connections that create change — ¡Unidos hacemos el cambio! / United we make change!
Register today: icdd.idaho.gov/leadership-development/
More info: 208-312-5774
#DisabilityInclusion #IdahoEvents #CommunityEmpowerment #ICDD #IPUL #CommunityCouncilOfIdaho #UnitedWeMakeChange
If you are going to sign with a college or university to play sports, we are setting one day aside for the signings, March 10th in the Minico Library. Please click on the Students Menu and select College Signing Requests. Someone will get ahold of you to enroll you in the signing day.
Thanks to levy support, sidewalk upgrades are complete, making it safer for students walking to and from
school!
#LevyDollarsAtWork #StudentSafety
Vaccine Clinic Reminder!
Minidoka County Schools will host vaccine clinics on October 20th for 12th graders to meet their senior year vaccine requirement.
11th graders are also encouraged to participate — get your vaccines now and take care of next year’s requirement early!
For information about exemptions, please contact your school secretary or school nurse.
Let’s keep our students healthy and ready for graduation!
#MinidokaSchools #VaccineClinic #HealthyStudents #ClassOf2025 #ClassOf2026
Did you miss out on session 1? That’s ok! Join us for sessions 2 and 3! Next Thursday evening at 6:30! Child care and a light snack provided!
important parenting topics from parentguidance.org.
Join as many as you’d like!
