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
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
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
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
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.
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.)
Important Update for Minidoka & Cassia School Families 🌟
We’re excited to share that our local schools are launching an expanded mental health program—all designed to support students, parents, and staff in new ways!
What you need to know:
• A $289,800 grant, funded by the Community Cares Foundation, will bring new online and local mental health supports for the next three years .
• The program offers:
• Live online webinar series spread across the year—choose from 500+ sessions on anxiety, depression, child development, parenting tips, self‑care, and more .
• Free one-on-one online coaching, giving families flexible access to professional guidance from home.
Topics: Levy • Zone 1 School Board Trustee Opening • Cooks Center Resources.
Parents & community members encouraged to attend!
❗ Do NOT send your child on the bus without knowing their home address — or having it written down and placed in their backpack.
🚌 If we don’t know where they live, we can’t get them home safely.
Thank you for helping us keep every student safe and get them home on time! 💛
📣 Attention Parents & Guardians!
We’re excited to announce that our school is now using PaySchools for online payments! 💳✨
✅ What You Need to Do:
1️⃣ Register for a PaySchools account
2️⃣ Add your student using their student 5-digit number. Most students know the number to log in to computers, but you can call the school for more information.
3️⃣ Access important forms, including the Free & Reduced Lunch Application, located on the right-hand side of the dashboard
📄 Need help? Follow the attached instructions to get started!
Let us know if you have any questions — we’re here to help!
#SchoolUpdate #ParentInfo #PaySchools #LunchProgram #BackToSchoolReady
2025–2026 School Year
Online Registration Opens: August 1st
Register from the comfort of your home!
Need help with in-person registration?
Staff will be available from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on the following dates:
Monday, August 4
Acequia Elementary
Rupert Elementary
East Minico Middle School
Minico High School
Mt. Harrison High School
Tuesday, August 5
Heyburn Elementary
Paul Elementary
West Minico Middle School
Minico High School
Mt. Harrison High School
For more information, contact your school office.
Get ready for a great year!
