Dear families,
We’re going to Kanab, Grand Canyon, Sedona in Summer 2027, and we’d love for your student to join us!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Explore America, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/3xan5yf
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this experience will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trip
Everything that’s included in this tour
How your child can earn academic credit
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) and get a limited time discount
There are limited spots on this trip, and those at the meeting will have first access.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Thanks,
Whitney Ward
We can't wait to welcome our East Minico families!
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕠 6:00–7:30 PM
Join us to:
🏫 Meet your child's teachers
🗺️ Explore the school
🤝 Connect with our staff and other families
🍦 Don't forget to stay for a FREE Root Beer Float!
Let's kick off an amazing school year together. We look forward to seeing you tonight!
🏴☠️ BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT = EAST GEAR NIGHT! 💜💛
Join us for Back to School Night on August 20th from 6:00–7:30 PM, and while you’re here, be sure to check out our East Minico gear! 🏴☠️
We have some NEW designs that we know our kids are going to want to wear! 😍
👕 T-Shirts — $10
🧥 Sweatshirts — $30
While supplies last!
Get ready to show off your Pirate Pride and wear your East gear every Thursday for Pirate Pride Thursdays! 🏴☠️💜💛
Come get your gear and REPRESENT EAST! ⚓️🏴☠️
Parents and guardians, an invitation has been sent to the email address you have listed with the school. Please follow the link in that email and complete these steps:
Activate your ParentSquare account.
Enter your email address or phone number.
Click Get Started.
Confirm your information.
Confirm each child connected to your account.
If everything is correct, click Yes, This Is Me.
Download the ParentSquare app.
ParentSquare will be used for communication from the school, teachers, athletics and activities, and the district. Please activate your account and download the app so you don’t miss important information.
Once you complete these steps, you will be ready to start using ParentSquare!
One week countdown for all 6th graders!
We have a special first day planned just for you on Thursday, August 20! This will give you a chance to become familiar with East Minico before all students return.
🕗 School begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m.
🚌 Buses will run their regular routes for pickup and drop-off.
🍽️ Lunch will not be served.
During orientation, students will:
Receive a copy of their class schedule
Learn school expectations
Practice opening their lockers
Walk through and practice their schedules
We can't wait to see all of our new 6th graders!
Registration is happening TODAY at the school until 3:00 PM! ⏰
💻 Online registration is open and available, but if you need a little help getting everything completed, stop by the school and we’ll be happy to help! We’re excited to get everyone ready for a great school year! 🎉
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
🏫 Back-to-School Night
📆 August 20th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
Come tour the school, meet your teachers, and get ready for the new school year! We’ll also have a special treat waiting for you… 🍦🥤
✨ ROOT BEER FLOATS! ✨
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off an amazing school year together! 🏴☠️
See you soon, Pirates! ⚓️
Just a friendly reminder that a vaccination clinic will be held at East Minico Middle School on Monday, August 10 from 9-1:00pm.
💉 All incoming 7th grade students are required to have their immunizations updated before the start of school. This clinic is a convenient opportunity to get your child's required vaccinations completed if you haven't already done so.
If your student still needs their 7th grade immunizations, we encourage you to take advantage of this convenient service.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon and can't wait to welcome our students back for a great school year!
🍎 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
We are excited to announce that Urgent Care of Idaho will be doing the $10.00 Sports Physical Special again this year! This will be the 11th year in a row of them being able to give money back to our local schools.
The sports physical special this year will be August 3-8, 2026 (Monday through Saturday), from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m..
On these dates, the cost for a Sports Physical is only $10.00, and we will donate all $10.00 back to your school's athletic department. This has been a huge success each year. This special will be at all four of our clinics (Burley, Jerome, and our two clinics in Twin Falls on Addison Avenue and Blue Lakes Avenue). No appointments are necessary. Students can walk in anytime during our clinic hours to receive this special.
My name is Tamara Carter and I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new Principal of East Minico Middle School!
Coming to East feels like coming home. I began my teaching career right here at East Minico, so returning to my roots is truly special. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to teach a variety of subjects and grade levels. I spent many wonderful years in special education at the Total Learning Center and East Minico, and I've also taught several subjects in 6th grade. More recently, I've served as an assistant principal at several schools, and I'm especially excited to reconnect with some of my former students who will be attending East this year!
Education has always been my passion. I earned my Master's degree in Educational Leadership and recently completed my Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from Boise State University. I believe learning is a lifelong journey, and I look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with our students, staff, and families.
One thing you'll quickly learn about me is that my door is always open—literally! (Although, as a parent, am I the only one constantly reminding my own kids to close the door at home. 😊)
Please don't hesitate to stop by, say hello, or introduce yourself. I look forward to getting to know each of you and partnering with you to make this an incredible year for our students.
Go Pirates💜
Happy last week of school! Here is your final Pirate Post: https://app.smore.com/n/fzp1m-pirate-post-5-24-2026
Today, we celebrate more than a passed levy — we celebrate the strength, generosity, and commitment of the Minidoka community.
Thank you for investing in our students, our schools, and the programs that help every child grow into a well-rounded learner. Your support helps us continue providing opportunities in athletics, safety, and academic supports as we prepare students to thrive in our global community.
From all of us at Minidoka Schools: thank you for believing in our students and supporting their future.
🎉 We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and success of our Minidoka School District students and staff!
Minico High School surpassed Idaho state averages in ELA and Math, and schools across our district showed impressive score improvements. We are so proud of the dedication, effort, and achievement happening in our schools.
To celebrate, there will be no school for students on May 28th.
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes, maestros y escuelas!
#MinicoPride #AcademicSuccess #MinidokaSchools
Summer meals are back! ☀️🍎
Minidoka County School District’s SUN Meals To-Go program will provide 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches each week for children.
Curbside pickup will be available Tuesdays, June 9 through August 4, at three locations:
Mt. Harrison High School, West Minico Middle School, and Rupert Elementary.
Pickup times include morning, mid-day, and evening options.
Weekly ticket reservations open every Wednesday, and online orders close Sundays at 6:00 PM.
Scan the QR code for your pickup location to reserve meals!
