Ski Club Parent Spotlight! Mr. Nate McBride has been helping Ski Club since one of his daughters joined in 6th grade way back in 2014. He has since helped through three children. Mr. Richard Garner has helped us since 2018 when one of his children joined Ski Club and since he had a season pass he would come along as well. We appreciate Mr. McBride and Mr. Garner helping with loading and unloading the trailer, helping students in the rental room, and jumping in wherever needed! Mr. McBride will not have a student at East next year, but is anxious to jump back in the year after that for another three year stint when another of his children becomes a Pirate. Mr. Garner's youngest just started 6th grade this year and plans to help for at least another two years! Thanks so much to these two for all their years of help, we couldn't not run such a successful program without them!
Our Ski Club spent five Friday afternoons and evenings at Pomerelle learning to ski and snowboard. As you can see, our skiers outnumber our snowboarders by a significant margin this year! We would like to thank Pomerelle for inviting us, for having awesome instructors, also fabulous folks in the rental room, and all the cooks that made burgers and fries for us, and nature for providing enough snow to have a great time on the mountain!
Hello Pirates!
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/aghxy-pirate-post-2-8-2026
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/aghxy-pirate-post-2-8-2026

We are excited to bring Annie Jr. to the stage. Opening night is March 13th. Now is the time to get tickets. We sold out almost all of our performances last year!
https://www.ticketleap.events/events/east-minico-middle-school/annie-jr
https://www.ticketleap.events/events/east-minico-middle-school/annie-jr

We are so proud of our music students and the teachers who work so hard to prepare them! Last week, a select number of our choir, band, and orchestra students were able to participate in All-Districts. Here is a compilation of a few numbers they performed.
https://youtu.be/OkHTPAALUcU
https://youtu.be/OkHTPAALUcU

Hello Pirates!
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/r160g-pirate-post-2-1-2026
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/r160g-pirate-post-2-1-2026

The house is rocking here tonight! #eastvswest




🍎 FREE 6-Week Cooking Class for Families! 🍳
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
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

💙 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
Hello Pirates!💜🏴☠️💜🏴☠️
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/g3nqsm-pirate-post-1-25-2026
Have a great week!
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/g3nqsm-pirate-post-1-25-2026
Have a great week!

Hello Pirates!
Here is your Pirate Post for the week: https://app.smore.com/n/ruy31-pirate-post-1-18-2026
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We’re excited to host a Parent Information Meeting to introduce our Ron Clark House System — a program that builds character, leadership, and school spirit! 🏠✨
🖤 Altruismo | 💚 Isibindi | ❤️ Amistad | 💙 Reveur
📅 Thursday, January 22nd | ⏰ 7pm | 📍 East Minico Auditorium
🖤 Altruismo | 💚 Isibindi | ❤️ Amistad | 💙 Reveur
📅 Thursday, January 22nd | ⏰ 7pm | 📍 East Minico Auditorium

It's a packed house tonight as our boys take on the Burley Bobcats!






The Boys and Girls Club of Rupert is having a teen movie night tomorrow. Click the link below for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BP_S3EXGd7nuSBKSItqOj3OsywEEuhgv/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BP_S3EXGd7nuSBKSItqOj3OsywEEuhgv/view?usp=sharing

On Tuesday, our 7th graders got to meet the snow plow they named. Say hello to Scoopy Doo!





We are sorting students into houses next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and we need volunteers to help with this event. We need parents who are willing to hand out shirts, take pictures, and help with crowd control. Please sign up on this form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cuYwXu0mQ7fpXr9HaKWIDiBx7qbumF8KBnyFDAbAw7k/edit?usp=sharing

We are hard at work preparing for our house sorting event next week!



Happy New Year Pirates!
Here is the first Pirate Post of 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/j762n1-pirate-post-1-4-2026
Here is the first Pirate Post of 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/j762n1-pirate-post-1-4-2026

We had a few students participate in the conference all-star game today. We are proud of our Warriors!











