
🎉💛💙Long time Warrior and talented Art Teacher, Mrs Giraud, was celebrated today as she wraps up her last year teaching. 💐She is retiring and looks forward to quiet and late mornings, peaceful pursuits, and lots of rest. Congratulations, we are thankful for all your years of service at West Minico, Mrs. Giraud! 💛💙👏🎉








📣 Join Our Team at West Minico Middle School! 🦅
We’re hiring for the 2025–2026 school year and looking for passionate educators who want to make a difference in the lives of students. Current openings include:
📚 English Language Arts
🎨 Art/Computer
🧩 Self-Contained Special Education
🛠️ Resource Special Education
Come be part of a supportive team, a growing school, and a community that values its educators. Apply today and help us continue building something great at West Minico! #WeAreWarriors #WestMinico #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam
Apply at minidokaschools.org


💙💛Thank you to our wonderful nurses Annie Bingham and Wendy Peterson on School Nurse Day! Our students are lucky to have you care for them! #SND2025 #westminico #WestMinicoWarriors


The Boys and Girls Clubs of Magic Valley are offering great programs both for summer and next school year! Check out the attached flyers and take advantage of these awesome opportunities.
Email jwilliams@bgcmv.com or avelazquez@bgcmv.com with questions or to schedule an appointment to register your child.




Parents, your role in your child’s success is vital! Help ensure daily attendance, document excused absences, and stay connected with the school. Together, we can set our students up for success. 💪 #ParentPartnership #AttendanceMatters


“Thank you to all those who supported the West Minico track team fundraiser this year. And a big thank you to Walmart, Cal-Ranch, Desert Ridge Flower Cart, and Vicki’s Country Store for donating the beautiful flower baskets and pots! Winners have been notified!”


💙💛 We appreciate you and everything you do, Ms. Johnson!! We are proud to be Warriors with you at West Minico! 💙💛👏


🤩🙌🏻🥪🥙 A huge thank you to our West Minico Lunch Crew for all the ways they support our students' healthy nutrition! 🌮🥙🍕💙💛 #WestMinicoWarriors #SchoolLunchHeroDay 💙💛


📣 Attention Incoming 6th Graders and Families!
We can’t wait to welcome you to West Minico Middle School tomorrow night! Join us for our 6th Grade Parent & Student Night on Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30–7:30 PM.
📍Come explore the school, meet our staff, try a locker, and get a sneak peek at life as a Warrior!
🎉 We’ve got a fun scavenger hunt planned and a free t-shirt for each future Warrior who attends!
We are so excited to show you why West Minico is a great place to be. See you there! 💙💛
#FutureWarriors #WestMinico #6thGradeNight #WarriorWay



Falling behind in attendance or credits can make it harder to stay on track. Recovery options like summer school exist, but the best way to avoid falling behind is to be present every day. Together, we can ensure every student stays on course for success! 📖 #AttendanceCounts #StayOnTrack


What an incredible performance tonight by our West Minico Orchestra students! Their growth this year has been amazing, and it all came together beautifully on stage. Huge thanks to Mrs. Andrew for her outstanding leadership and the time, care, and passion she pours into our music program. We’re so proud of these talented musicians!



💙💛 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💛💙 Today we celebrate two of the most important people in our building—Cristina Garduno-Silva and Michelle Killoy! West Minico simply wouldn’t run without their organization, patience, and heart. From keeping things running behind the scenes to welcoming everyone who walks through our doors, they are the calm in our chaos and the glue that holds us together. Thank you, Cristina and Michelle, for everything you do. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐✨ #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #WarriorWay #WestMinicoStrong


Understanding the difference between excused and unexcused absences is key to meeting attendance goals. Let’s work together to ensure absences are minimized and properly documented when necessary. Every day in class counts! 🕒 #AttendanceMatters #BeInformed


Every moment in class is an opportunity for growth. Attendance is the foundation of a brighter future. Let’s ensure our students don’t miss the moments that matter most! 🎓 #AttendanceCounts #EveryMomentMatters


📣 Attention Future Warriors! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome our incoming 6th grade students and their families to West Minico Middle School for a fun and welcoming evening! 🗓 Date: May 1, 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: West Minico Middle School Come explore your new school with a scavenger hunt, enjoy a sweet treat, and learn all about what it means to be a Warrior! This is a great opportunity for students and parents to get familiar with West Minico, meet staff, and start getting excited for the upcoming school year. We can’t wait to meet our newest Warriors! 💙💛 #FutureWarriors #WarriorWay #WestMinicoWelcome


📣 Attention Future Warriors! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome our incoming 6th grade students and their families to West Minico Middle School for a fun and welcoming evening!
🗓 Date: May 1, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: West Minico Middle School
Come explore your new school with a scavenger hunt, enjoy a sweet treat, and learn all about what it means to be a Warrior! This is a great opportunity for students and parents to get familiar with West Minico, meet staff, and start getting excited for the upcoming school year.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Warriors! 💙💛
#FutureWarriors #WarriorWay #WestMinicoWelcome

Did you know that missing just 2 days a month can add up to a year of lost learning by graduation? Every day matters for academic and personal growth. Let’s work together to minimize absences and maximize opportunities! 📅 #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts


❗️📢 6th Grade Families, please ask your students for the 7th grade Vaccine notice they received in Advisory today. Thank you!📣


🌟 It's National Assistant Principal Week! 🌟
We want to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Carter, our amazing Assistant Principal at West Minico! 💙💛
She is always up for something fun, brings energy and positivity to our school, and is someone we can always count on. Whether it's supporting students, stepping in where needed, or bringing a smile to your day, Mrs. Carter does it all!
Thank you, Mrs. Carter, for your hard work, dedication, and Warrior spirit. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌
#AssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYouMrsCarter #WarriorWay #WestMinicoStrong


Every missed day is a missed opportunity to learn and grow. Attendance matters not just for today but for your child’s future success. Help us keep students in class and on the path to achievement! 🎓 #AttendanceCounts #LearningEveryDay
