🎄❤️ You’re Invited!
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
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
✨ Join us in supporting Minidoka students! ✨
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
✨ Join us in supporting Minidoka students! ✨
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
✨ Join us in supporting Minidoka students! ✨
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
This season can bring joy—and stress. Minidoka Schools is partnering with ParentGuidance.org to offer free mental-health resources for families, including live workshops, parent coaching, and tools for navigating the holidays. 💙
Check out these upcoming sessions and supports available at no cost to you.
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
🎉 Huge congratulations to Acequia Elementary!
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!
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
Attention Minico Athletes:
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.
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.
Safe steps for students.
Thanks to levy support, sidewalk upgrades are complete, making it safer for students walking to and from
school!
#LevyDollarsAtWork #StudentSafety
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
Let’s learn to play with a purpose!
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!
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!
Explore this month’s virtual sessions covering today’s most
important parenting topics from parentguidance.org.
Join as many as you’d like!
important parenting topics from parentguidance.org.
Join as many as you’d like!
Flu Vaccine Info for students and staff: South Central Public Health will be at your child's school on Oct. 1st or 2nd to offer the flu mist to students and the flu shot to staff (see schedule below). It is completely optional. If you want your student to receive the flu mist, you must fill out the consent form and send it with them that day complete with guardian signature and insurance info (if applicable). You may obtain the form from your child's school office (some schools will send one home), this link https://shorturl.at/sNKuF , or you scan the QR code. Please contact the Heyburn South Central Public Health office for questions re: cost for the flu vaccine at 208-678-8221.
Free Resource for Parents & Educators
Bullying has become a growing concern, impacting children in schools, sports, and even online.
Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, offers a free on-demand course through ParentGuidance.org. By simply signing up, you’ll gain tools to help protect and empower your child.
Course Topics Include:
- What bullying is—and what it isn’t
- Who bullies and who gets bullied
- Breaking the bullying cycle
- Bullying in social media
- Bullying in school
- Bullying in sports
✨ You have the power to help! Together, we can stop the cycle of bullying and create safer spaces for every child.
https://parentguidance.org/courses/helping-child-bullying/
Bullying has become a growing concern, impacting children in schools, sports, and even online.
Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, offers a free on-demand course through ParentGuidance.org. By simply signing up, you’ll gain tools to help protect and empower your child.
Course Topics Include:
- What bullying is—and what it isn’t
- Who bullies and who gets bullied
- Breaking the bullying cycle
- Bullying in social media
- Bullying in school
- Bullying in sports
✨ You have the power to help! Together, we can stop the cycle of bullying and create safer spaces for every child.
https://parentguidance.org/courses/helping-child-bullying/
Free Resource for Anxiety!
“I’m so stressed out!” A common phrase that we can often find ourselves thinking or saying. We all feel stress to some degree. The question is do we have control over stress? Life is busy! At some point we’re bound to feel overwhelmed and… stressed out. However, we have control over how we respond in those stressful situations. Join Camille Kennard as she teaches 5 steps to calm your mind when you’re feeling stressed out. These steps will lead to a happier and more productive life. Don’t let stress hold you back from accomplishing your goals.
https://parentguidance.org/courses/calming-anxious-mind/
“I’m so stressed out!” A common phrase that we can often find ourselves thinking or saying. We all feel stress to some degree. The question is do we have control over stress? Life is busy! At some point we’re bound to feel overwhelmed and… stressed out. However, we have control over how we respond in those stressful situations. Join Camille Kennard as she teaches 5 steps to calm your mind when you’re feeling stressed out. These steps will lead to a happier and more productive life. Don’t let stress hold you back from accomplishing your goals.
https://parentguidance.org/courses/calming-anxious-mind/
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
