Flu Vaccine Info for students and staff: South Central Public Health will be at your child's school on Oct. 5th or 6th to offer the flu mist to students and the flu shot to staff (see schedule below). It is completely optional. If you want your student to receive the flu mist, you must fill out the consent form and send it with them that day complete with guardian signature and insurance info (if applicable). You may obtain the form from your child's school office (some schools will send one home), this link SCPHD Flu Mist Forms, or you can scan the QR code.

Please contact the Heyburn South Central Public Health office for questions re: cost for the flu vaccine at 208-678-8221.

Información sobre la vacuna contra la gripe para estudiantes y personal: South Central Public Health estará en el colegio de tu hijo el 5 o 6 de octubre para ofrecer la nebulización contra la gripe a los alumnos y la vacuna al personal (ver calendario más abajo). Es completamente opcional. Si quieres que tu hijo reciba la nebulización contra la gripe, debes rellenar el formulario de consentimiento y enviarlo ese mismo día, con la firma del tutor e información del seguro (si procede). Puede obtener el formulario en la oficina de la escuela de su hijo (algunas escuelas lo envían a casa), a través de este enlace o escaneando el código QR.
Por favor, contacte con la oficina de Salud Pública de Heyburn South Central para preguntas sobre el coste de la vacuna contra la gripe en el 208-678-8221.
11 days ago, Ellen Austin
Flu Mist In
Flu Mist Information
This morning fire and EMS personnel were dispatched to Rupert Elementary for a general fire alarm. Fire crews arrived on scene and determined that the building was safe, and no fire was present. Our buildings are monitored around the clock. We are grateful for the quick response from our fire department , law enforcement and EMS crews Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe and protected!
28 days ago, Ellen Austin
Rupert Fire Department

Minidoka County School District is offering a FREE Early Childhood Special Education Screening for children ages 3–5 on September 25, 2026.

If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language, learning and thinking skills, behavior, motor development, social skills, or self-help skills, this screening can help determine whether additional support may be needed.
📅 September 25, 2026
👧🧒 Ages 3–5
📞 Contact Acequia Elementary at 208-436-6985 for more information.

Early identification and intervention can make an important difference! Please share this information with families who may benefit. ❤️

about 1 month ago, Ellen Austin
Child Find September 25
Child Find Spanish Sept 25
September breakfast & lunch menu.
about 1 month ago, Katie Hartley
Lunch
2026-2027 School Supply List
2 months ago, Katie Hartley
Supplies

Online registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year. Snapcodes have been sent out via email so be sure to get your student registered. If you need assistance, you may come to the school on August 10th.

2 months ago, Katie Hartley
Reg

🍎 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

2 months ago, Ellen Austin
We appreciate our PTO for helping us with cotton candy for our Carnival.
4 months ago, Angela Davidson
PTO helping with Cotton Candy
PTO helping with Cotton Candy

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.

5 months ago, Ellen Austin
Thank You Minidoka Community

🎉 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

5 months ago, Ellen Austin
No School For Students on May 28th

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!

5 months ago, Ellen Austin
Summer Food Program
Summer Food Program - Spanish

Our School Carnival will be held Tuesday! We are excited for a fun day of games and activities, including several water activities for students. Please make sure your child comes prepared with a change of clothes and appropriate footwear for water activities. Please note that parents/guardians will not be contacted to bring extra clothing during the school day. Students who do not bring a change of clothes will need to remain in their wet clothing after participating in water activities. Thank you for helping your child come prepared so everyone can enjoy a safe and fun carnival day!

5 months ago, Katie Hartley
Carnvial

The last day of school isMay 27th.

5 months ago, Katie Hartley
out
Minico Baskeball Camp
5 months ago, Katie Hartley
Camp
May breakfast and lunch menu.
6 months ago, Katie Hartley
May
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students. Join us for Kindergarten Pre-Registration on April 24th, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Acequia, Heyburn, Paul, or Rupert Elementary. Don’t forget to bring your student, birth certificate, and immunization records.

Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos estudiantes de kínder. Acompáñenos al Pre-Registro de Kínder el 24 de abril, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en Acequia, Heyburn, Paul o Rupert Elementary. No olvide traer a su estudiante, certificado de nacimiento y cartilla de vacunas.
6 months ago, Ellen Austin
Pre registration Kindergarten
pre - registrations for Kindergarten - Spanish

South Central Public Health District is providing Back to School Vaccine Clinics: 

August 10, 2026 at East Minico from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (1805 H. St., Rupert, ID) and August 11, 2026 at West Minico from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (155 S. 600 W., Paul, ID).  The clinics will be inside the school building. Exemption info can be obtained from your student's school secretary.  See Idaho 39-4801 for Idaho's immunization law.


6 months ago, Katie Hartley
vac
Kindergarten Pre-Registration
6 months ago, Katie Hartley
Registration
Beat the crowds. Don’t leave it to chance. Don’t forget to vote.

Early in-person voting for the May 19, 2026 Election is open May 4 through May 15, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Minidoka County Clerk’s Office, 715 G Street, Rupert.

Plan ahead and make your vote count.
6 months ago, Ellen Austin
Early Voting

Please see the attached flyer for an important update regarding our Community Town Hall Meeting for the School Levy.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Wilson Theatre

Please help us share this updated date with families and community members who may be planning to attend.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there.

6 months ago, Ellen Austin
Town Hall Meeting