It is exciting to announce the Boys and Girls Club annual Back to School Bash on September 11th at the Rupert Square, everyone is invited! There will be kid-friendly activities, bounce houses, and community partners available to share resources and help connect families with the support and services available in our community.
Consider the Boys and Girls Club of Magic Valley for your after school childcare needs. 🤩
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mr. Ward – 8th Grade Math!
Mr. Ward is beginning his fifth year in education after serving 20 years in the U.S. Army. This will be his fourth year at West Minico, where he enjoys helping students discover that there are many ways to solve a problem—both in math and in life.
One of Mr. Ward's favorite things about teaching middle school is watching students explore new ideas and figure out what interests them. His students quickly learn that he believes learning should be challenging, engaging, and fun. He works to create an environment where every student feels like they belong and is encouraged to take on new challenges with confidence.
When he's not at school, you'll likely find Mr. Ward hunting, spending time with his family and animals, or cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.
🏔️ Mountains | 🌅 Sunrise | 🎬 Movies | 🍕 Pizza | 🍿 Salty
💙 We're grateful Mr. Ward is part of the Warrior family and for the leadership, encouragement, and sense of belonging he brings to our students every day!
Incoming 6th graders, you have a little homework before the first day of school—and we promise there’s no math involved! 😉
Find a combination lock and practice, practice, practice opening it. Left, right, left...then try it again! The more you practice now, the easier those first few days of middle school will be.
🔹 New this year: Every 6th grade student will be assigned their own locker, which means you’ll get plenty of opportunities to become a locker-opening pro!
🔹 7th & 8th graders will share lockers this year. On the first day of school, students will have an opportunity to request who they would like as their locker partner.
And 6th graders—don’t worry if you haven't mastered that lock by August 24. We'll have plenty of people ready to help you. Before long, you'll be opening it without even thinking about it!
💙 One school.
💛 One community.
💙 You belong here.
We know you’re checking. 👀 We know you’re excited. And we promise—we’re getting close!
Class schedules are NOT finalized yet. If you can currently see a schedule in PowerSchool, please know that it may still change.
Mrs. Reed is working hard to review schedules and make those final adjustments before we officially release them. As soon as schedules are ready, we will post here on social media to let you know!
One important heads-up for this year: our classes are FULL! Once schedules are finalized, there will be very little flexibility for schedule changes.
Hang tight, Warriors! 💙💛 We’ll let you know when it’s officially time to check those schedules.
Good news—you don't have to wait! Online registration is OPEN NOW and can be completed from the comfort of your home.
📧 Check your email for your Snap Code, then follow the link to complete your student's registration online.
Need help or prefer to register in person? - It's TOMORROW
📅 In-Person Registration
🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 West Minico Middle School
Completing your registration early helps us prepare for an amazing first day of school and ensures your student is ready to go!
We can't wait to welcome our Warriors back. You belong here!
Just 15 days to go!
The countdown is getting real, and the excitement is building! We hope you're enjoying the last few weeks of summer while we put the finishing touches on everything for a great start to the school year.
We'll see you before you know it!
💙 One school.
💛 One community.
💙 You belong here.
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Cristina – Secretary!
Mrs. Garduno is beginning her third year in education and her second year at West Minico. If you've called, visited the office, or needed a helping hand, chances are she's been one of the first friendly faces to welcome you.
One of Mrs. Garduno's favorite things about middle school is the daily energy students bring to school. She loves that they're funny, resilient, and never quite predictable! Students quickly discover that she has an incredible memory, notices the little things, and is always cheering them on—especially when they're showing up and making school a priority. She believes every student deserves to feel known, encouraged, and welcomed each day.
When she's not at school, Mrs. Garduno stays busy managing her family's trucking business, cheering on her four active kids at sporting events, volunteering through her church, camping with her family, or creating personalized crafts.
🏔️ Mountains | 🌄 Sunset | 🎬 Movies | 🌮 Tacos | 🍿 Salty
💙 Mrs. Garduno helps keep West Minico running smoothly while making students and families feel welcome from the moment they walk through our doors. We're so grateful she's part of the Warrior family!
You Belong Here 💙💛
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mr. Taylor – 6th Grade Geography & 7th Grade World History!
Mr. Taylor is beginning his fifth year in education and his fourth year at West Minico. He loves bringing history to life and helping students see how the past connects to the world around them today.
One of Mr. Taylor's favorite things about teaching middle school is the unique perspectives students bring to every conversation. Whether he's sharing stories about fascinating historical figures, important events, or places around the world, he enjoys sparking curiosity and helping students see that everyone has a story worth telling. He strives to create a classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions and discovering how history has shaped our lives.
When he's not at school, you'll likely find Mr. Taylor enjoying video games, board games, or a competitive card game with family and friends.
🌊 Beach | 🌅 Sunrise | 🎬 Movies | 🍕 Pizza | 🍿 Salty
💙 We're grateful Mr. Taylor is part of the Warrior family and look forward to another year of helping our students discover the stories that have shaped our world!
Online registration is OPEN NOW, and you can complete it from the comfort of your home!
📧 Check your email for your Snap Code, then follow the link to complete your student's registration online.
Didn't receive your Snap Code? No problem! Give the school office a call, and Cristina will be happy to help you get the code you need to complete registration.
Need assistance or prefer to register in person?
📅 In-Person Registration
🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 West Minico Middle School
Registering early helps us prepare for a great start to the school year and ensures your student is ready for the first day.
We can't wait to welcome our Warriors back. You belong here! 💙💛
Friday Feature
Stronger Together
One of our goals at West Minico is to create more opportunities for students to learn, grow, and stay connected beyond the school day.
Last year, we introduced our Warrior Wellness Crew, an after-school program that gives students the opportunity to strengthen not only their bodies, but also their confidence, resilience, and overall well-being. Students met twice a week after school to build healthy habits while having fun and connecting with others.
To support this growing program, we used Community Schools Grant funding to create a space for students to develop healthy habits. Throughout the past year, this space was transformed into a safe, modern environment where students can learn proper strength training techniques, improve their fitness, and develop lifelong healthy habits.
Today, this space serves many of our Warriors—from students in our weights classes and athletic teams to those participating in Warrior Wellness Crew.
This investment is about more than new equipment. It's about creating opportunities for every student to grow stronger, build confidence, and discover new ways to be active.
We're excited to see our Warriors continue to benefit from this space in the year ahead!
💙 One school.
💛 One community.
💙 You belong here.
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mrs. Martinez – Paraprofessional!
Mrs. Martinez is beginning her third year in education and her first year at West Minico. She is excited to join the Warrior family and support our students as they learn, grow, and gain confidence.
One of Mrs. Martinez's favorite parts of working with middle school students is watching them overcome challenges and celebrate their progress. Students will quickly discover that she's patient, kind, and always ready to help. She wants every student to know it's okay to ask questions, make mistakes, and keep learning because that's how we grow.
Outside of school, Mrs. Martinez enjoys roller skating, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with music.
🏔️ Mountains | 🌄 Sunset | 📚 Books | 🌮 Tacos | 🍪 Sweet
💙 Help us give Mrs. Martinez a warm Warrior welcome! We're excited for our students to get to know her this year.
You Belong Here 💙💛
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mrs. Harris – 7th Grade ELA!
Mrs. Harris is beginning her eighth year in education and is excited to join the Warrior family for her first year at West Minico. She loves helping students discover more about themselves while exploring the world through reading and learning.
One of Mrs. Harris's favorite things about middle school is watching students grow into who they're becoming. She believes relationships are at the heart of learning, and students will quickly discover that she values supporting them while encouraging them to support one another. Her goal is to help every student feel valued, cared for, and confident enough to grow both as readers and as individuals.
When she's not at school, you'll likely find Mrs. Harris hiking a new trail or planning her next travel adventure.
🏔️ Mountains | 🌅 Sunrise | 📚 Books | 🌮 Tacos | 🍪 Sweet
💙 Help us give Mrs. Harris a warm Warrior welcome! We're excited for our students to get to know her and the care she'll bring to West Minico this year.
You Belong Here 💙💛
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mr. Dyorich – Earth Science!
Mr. Dyorich is beginning his seventh year in education and his seventh year at West Minico. He loves helping students discover the incredible processes that shape our planet while making science an adventure.
One of Mr. Dyorich's favorite things about teaching middle school is the energy his students bring each day. He enjoys channeling that enthusiasm into hands-on learning, plenty of laughs, and those exciting "aha!" moments when everything starts to click. If you ask him about his favorite mineral, don't be surprised if he enthusiastically tells you it's labradorite!
When he's not at school, you'll likely find Mr. Dyorich reading, playing video games, or out on the frisbee golf course.
🌊 Beach | 🌅 Sunrise | 📚 Books | 🍕 Pizza | 🍿 Salty
💙 We're grateful Mr. Dyorich is part of the Warrior family and can't wait to see him inspire another year of young scientists at West Minico!
For more information join the Band App or contact Coach Vivian Martinez .
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Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mrs. Reed – School Counselor!
Mrs. Reed is beginning her 31st year in education and her sixth year at West Minico. Throughout her career, she's served as an elementary teacher, music teacher, interventionist, and counselor, bringing a wealth of experience to our students and families.
One of Mrs. Reed's favorite things about middle school is watching students' creativity, curiosity, and those exciting "lightbulb moments" when everything starts to come together. Students quickly learn that she's a great listener who genuinely cares about what they have to say. She hopes every Warrior experiences a true sense of belonging and develops the confidence to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed.
Outside of school, Mrs. Reed enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, playing the piano, singing, and spending time with her family.
🏔️ Mountains | 🌅 Sunrise | 📚 Books | 🌮 Tacos | 🍿 Salty
💙 Mrs. Reed is dedicated to helping every Warrior feel supported, valued, and confident. We're grateful for the care she brings to our school community every day!
August 10 2026 at East Minico from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (1805 H. St., Rupert, ID)
August 11 2026 at West Minico from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (155 S. 600 W., Paul, ID).
Only 20 days until the halls of West Minico are filled with Warriors once again!
Every day brings us one step closer to welcoming students back, and our staff has been hard at work preparing classrooms, improving our campus, and getting everything ready for an amazing school year.
We can't wait to see everyone soon!
💙 One school.
💛 One community.
💙 You belong here.
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mrs. Ashcraft – Community School Coordinator!
Mrs. Ashcraft is beginning her seventh year in education and her third year back at West Minico. She's excited to continue building connections with students, families, and our community.
One of Mrs. Ashcraft's favorite parts of working with middle school students is building meaningful relationships. She believes every student deserves to feel accepted and valued, and students quickly discover that she's always ready to share a laugh and brighten someone's day.
Outside of school, Mrs. Ashcraft enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether she's skiing, camping, boating, or gardening, she loves making the most of every season.
🏔️ Mountains | 🌄 Sunset | 📚 Books | 🌮 Tacos | 🍪 Sweet
💙 Mrs. Ashcraft plays an important role in helping our Warriors feel connected and supported. We're so grateful she's part of the Warrior family!
You Belong Here 💙💛
Meet Your Warriors
⭐ Meet Mrs. Espinoza Garcia – ESL & Spanish!
Mrs. Espinoza Garcia is beginning her 25th year in education and her eighth year at West Minico. She loves helping students build confidence as they learn a new language and discover new opportunities through communication.
One of Mrs. Espinoza Garcia's favorite things about working with middle school students is watching their curiosity spark growth. She enjoys encouraging students to take chances, practice their new language, and celebrate the progress they make along the way. She believes every student deserves a place where they feel safe, valued, and supported as they learn.
When she's not at school, Mrs. Espinoza Garcia enjoys crafting and finding creative ways to make something by hand.
🌊 Beach | 🌄 Sunset | 🎬 Movies | 🌮 Tacos | 🍿 Salty
💙 We're grateful Mrs. Espinoza Garcia is part of the Warrior family and for the care and encouragement she brings to our students every day!
