• Wednesday, March 12: 3:00–8:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 13: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Please note:
• No Kindergarten on Thursday, March 12
• Grades 1–5 will be released at 12:30 p.m. on March 12
The sign-up link can be found in our March Eagle Newsletter. If you have questions or need help signing up, please call the school office. We are happy to help!




So grateful for staff who bring stories to life and make reading fun, memorable, and just a little bit silly.

From Harry Potter to Cat in the Hat and everything in between, our students reminded us that stories spark imagination, confidence, and joy. At Acequia, we don’t just read books… we become them.


Our Eagles showed up in patriotic colors today as we kicked off Read Across America week. We’re proud to be a school full of readers!

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Get ready for dress-up days, lots of school spirit, and a whole week dedicated to the joy of reading. Rally those reading pledges, open a new book, and remember — every page makes a difference!
Read with your family, share your favorite stories with friends, and let’s make this a week full of imagination and adventure.
Let’s turn the page together… because at Acequia, we LOVE reading! ❤️📖

Today we celebrated 100 days of learning, growing, reading, problem-solving, and building friendships. One hundred days of showing up, trying hard things, and cheering each other on.
We are so proud of all the progress our students have made — and we’re excited to keep the momentum going as we finish the year strong!



From Valentine House parties to Random Acts of Kindness surprises, to a little Shakespeare bringing the drama 🎭✨ — it was a month full of heart.
Here’s a little photo dump of all the moments that made February at AES so special. ❤️












Because Acequia memories deserve their very own book!
Introducing our first-ever Acequia Elementary Yearbook —
A full color, soft bound, full of heart, Houses, and happy moments.
Only $15 | Arriving the week of May 15th

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Want to stretch your food dollars and cook healthier meals your family will love? Join Cooking Matters for Families, a FREE 6-week course happening February & March 2026!
📅 Mondays | 5:30–7:15 PM
🗓 Feb 2, 9, 23 & March 2, 9, 16
📍 University of Idaho Extension
85 E. Baseline Rd., Rupert, ID
👨👩👧👦 Learn practical cooking skills
💲 Save money on groceries
🥕 Make nutritious meals together
⚠️ Spaces are limited!
👉 Register online: www.idahofoodbank.org/events
📞 Or call Misty at 208-577-2712
This class is offered in partnership with The Idaho Foodbank, Eat Smart Idaho, and University of Idaho Extension

What a mild winter it’s been—but today brought pure joy, wonder, and lots of kindergarten smiles!

💙 Honoring a Legacy of Service 💙
Students at Minico High School in Mr. Travis Kent and Brent VanEvery’s class recently completed a beautiful memorative bench to honor the mother of Coleen Jones, District Transportation Director.
Coleen’s mother dedicated more than 50 years of service to the district as a school bus driver and transportation department employee. This bench stands as a lasting tribute to her commitment, hard work, and the countless students she supported over the decades.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their craftsmanship, compassion, and for helping preserve the legacy of those who have served our school community so faithfully. 💙🚌
#MinicoHighSchool #StudentMade #HonoringService #SchoolCommunity #PrideInOurStudents
🗓 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.


We may not have ceilings like the Sistine Chapel, but we do have some pretty amazing young artists who now know that big masterpieces take patience, creativity, and a whole lot of imagination. Who knew art class could double as a history lesson and an upper-body workout?


Here’s what parents need to know:
📅 Reading dates: January 12 – March 12
⏱️ Reading goal:
Grades K–4: 600 minutes
Grades 5–6: 800 minutes
📖 Reading must be for pleasure (books, magazines, newspapers, comics).
Homework or school-assigned reading does not count.
📝 Students must track every reading session on the Reading Log.
✍️ A parent/guardian must initial the log each time your child reads.
🚨 Logs must be returned on time—late entries cannot be accepted.
🎟️ Students who meet the goal will receive a discount code for a FREE admission ticket valid May 9–July 4, 2026, or a BOGO option July 5–September 7, 2026.
We encourage families to read together, help students track their minutes regularly, and return logs by the classroom deadline so no one misses out. Thank you for supporting reading at home and helping make this a fun and successful program for our students!
