
October breakfast and lunch menu.




Did you miss out on session 1? That’s ok! Join us for sessions 2 and 3! Next Thursday evening at 6:30! Child care and a light snack provided!






The World Famous Idaho Potato stopped at Rupert Elementary today.










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.)



👶 Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5 — come learn how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities!
📚 Each FREE workshop includes tools, tips, and resources to make learning at home fun, easy, and effective.
🍎 Hosted by Minidoka School District in partnership with Idaho AEYC.
🗓 Workshop Dates (3-part series at 6:30 pm)
Part 1: September 18
Part 2: October 9
Part 3: November 13
📍 Choose the school location most convenient for your family:
Acequia Elementary
Heyburn Elementary
Paul Elementary
Rupert Elementary
✨ Free child care & light refreshments provided!
➡️ Register today: www.idahoaeyc.org/ready



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! 💛







