September Eagle News is here!

Our newsletter will be updated throughout the month, so be sure to check back frequently! You’ll find important information, upcoming events, school happenings, opportunities to get involved, and everything you need to stay connected at Acequia.

Check it out and stay in the know!

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about 12 hours ago, Heather Hepworth
September Eagle News
Mark your calendars! Picture Day is September 17th!
Get those smiles ready. We can’t wait to see everyone looking their best! ✨
1 day ago, Heather Hepworth
picture day
A little Friday cheers to surviving the first week back! 🥤✨

A huge thank you to our amazing Acequia PTO for treating our entire staff to drinks today! It was the perfect little pick-me-up after a busy first week.

We appreciate you and all the ways you continue to take care of us. We are so lucky to have you in our corner! Cheers to a great first week! 🦅
5 days ago, Heather Hepworth
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House Sorting Day! 💙💚❤️🖤

Today we officially welcomed our newest Acequia Eagles, including our kindergarteners, into their Houses! A little drum roll, lots of anticipation, and even more excitement made for the perfect way to wrap up our first week of school.

Ask your child tonight: What House are you in?!

Four Houses. One School. One Acequia family. 🦅
5 days ago, Heather Hepworth
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blue house
Congratulations to our Doc’s Pizza gift card winners!

The Hunt Family
The McBride Family
The Tower Family
The Bautista Family

These families attended Back-to-School Night and took the time to download ParentSquare and confirm their children. Thank you to our PTO for providing the gift cards and helping us kick off this new communication tool!

We know something new takes a minute to get set up, and we appreciate everyone’s flexibility and dedication to staying connected.

If you haven’t downloaded the ParentSquare app yet, please do! Use the phone number connected to your child’s registration to log in and follow the steps to activate your account.
Moving forward, all electronic communication from teachers will happen through ParentSquare, as staff will no longer use personal text messages for school communication.

Having trouble? Stop by or call the office and we’ll be happy to help!
8 days ago, Heather Hepworth
gift card winners
First day smiles.

Learning, laughing, playing, and finding our place together again. Day one is in the books, and we’d say we’re off to a pretty great start!
9 days ago, Heather Hepworth
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And just like that… we’re back!

The buses rolled in, the doors opened, and the halls started filling with our favorite little Eagles.

Seeing them walk through those doors this morning was the best reminder that they belong right here.

It’s going to be a great year. 🦅
9 days ago, Heather Hepworth
Monday morning
Welcome back, friends!

We loved seeing so many of our Eagles at Back-to-School Night and watching them add a little piece of themselves to our school.

The portraits are ready. The classrooms are ready. And we are SO ready for YOU!

Tomorrow is the big day! Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, friendships, and lots of smiles.

YOU BELONG HERE. 🦅
10 days ago, Heather Hepworth
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TONIGHT! 🦅

Join us tonight from 4:30–5:30 p.m. for our Back-to-School Open House!

Stop by anytime during the hour to meet your teacher, bring your school supplies, and get ready for another great year at Acequia. Come say hello, find your place, and leave with a SMILE! 😊

We can’t wait to welcome our Eagles back!
13 days ago, Heather Hepworth
 b2s
We’re making it easier to stay connected!

Acequia Elementary is now using ParentSquare for all communication between school and home. ParentSquare is replacing Remind, and Remind will no longer be used for school or classroom communication.

Text messages were sent today to families who have completed registration with information to get started. Please take a few minutes to sign up and download the free ParentSquare app so you don’t miss important school and classroom updates!

With ParentSquare, families can receive updates, communicate with teachers, sign forms, schedule conferences, and more, all in one place.

Sign up: https://www.parentsquare.com/signinDownload the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/resources/app-download/

More information and helpful tips are coming soon. We’re excited to have one place to help us all stay connected!
21 days ago, Heather Hepworth
parent square
Did you know? Minidoka County Joint School District will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). During the 2026–2027 school year, every enrolled student at Acequia Elementary may receive one breakfast and one lunch each school day at no cost, regardless of household income.

Families will no longer need to complete annual free and reduced-price meal applications. Please review the attached information for participating schools, second-meal pricing, previous meal balances, and other important details.
23 days ago, Heather Hepworth
free breakfast and lunch

YOU BELONG HERE.

Join us August 20th from 4:30–5:30 p.m. to meet your teacher, bring your school supplies, and get ready for another great year at Acequia!

Come say hello, find your place, and leave with a SMILE! 😊

We can’t wait to welcome our Eagles back!

23 days ago, Heather Hepworth
B2S
Welcome back, Acequia families! We are so excited to kick off another great school year! Our Back-to-School Newsletter is now available and will be updated frequently as we get closer to the first day of school, so be sure to check back for new information.

If you haven’t completed registration yet, you can still register online at any time. If you would prefer to register in person or need some help, we will be available at the school Monday and Tuesday. Also, be sure to check out the vaccination clinic flyer included in the newsletter if that is something your family may need.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and start another memorable school year together!

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24 days ago, Heather Hepworth
Back to School Newletter

🍎 Great news for Minidoka families!

Minidoka County Joint School District will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). During the 2026–2027 school year, every enrolled student at participating district schools may receive one breakfast and one lunch each school day at no cost, regardless of household income.

Families will no longer need to complete annual free and reduced-price meal applications. Please review the attached information for participating schools, second-meal pricing, previous meal balances, and other important details.

Healthy meals help students arrive ready to learn, grow, and succeed!

#MinidokaSchools #FreeSchoolMeals #CommunityEligibilityProvision #StudentSuccess #SupportingFamilies

about 1 month ago, Ellen Austin
📢 We're Hiring!

Acequia Elementary is looking for a Behavior Technician to join our incredible team! If you're passionate about helping students grow, building positive relationships, and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join our fun, supportive, and collaborative school family! 🍎
about 2 months ago, Heather Hepworth
now hiring - behavior tech
📢 We're Hiring! Acequia Elementary is looking for a Special Education Resource Teacher to join our team! If you or someone you know may be interested, we'd love for you to share this opportunity and help us find the perfect fit. 🍎
2 months ago, Heather Hepworth
SPED Hiring
Stores are starting to put out school supplies, and sales will be here before we know it! Here's the suggested supply list for the upcoming school year. Take a screenshot so it's right at your fingertips when you're out shopping.

We hope you're having an amazing summer and enjoying every minute. See you soon, Acequia families! ☀️📓✏️
2 months ago, Heather Hepworth
suggested school supply list
school supply
As we head into summer, we wanted to share our Acequia Elementary Summer Edition Newsletter. This will serve as a working document throughout the summer and will be updated as information becomes available. Inside, you'll find important resources such as school supply lists, the school calendar, upcoming dates, registration information, and other events and announcements. We will do our best to keep this document current so families have one convenient place to find the latest information. Please save this link and check back periodically for updates throughout the summer.

Thank you for your support, partnership, and all you do for our students. We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and incredible summer. We can't wait to welcome our Eagles back in August!

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3 months ago, Heather Hepworth
Summer News
🎓 As our 5th graders leave Acequia Elementary, we hope they remember that while their paths may take them in different directions, the memories and friendships they built here will always stay with them.

We really do go together, and no matter where life takes them, they will always have a home at Acequia. If they believe in themselves, work hard, and keep chasing their dreams, they just might kiss the sky.

A special thank you to our two teachers who joined the Acequia 5th grade team this year. They brought heart and dedication to our students and did an incredible job helping prepare them for their next chapter.

Congratulations, 5th graders!
3 months ago, Heather Hepworth
5th grade graduation
5th grade teachers
The real superheroes weren't just in the stories last week. 🦸‍♂️❤️ Our 4th graders shared their writing with 1st graders and showed what it means to be leaders, role models, and readers.
3 months ago, Heather Hepworth
superheros
superheros