Pirate Post- 1/4/2026

I can honestly say I missed you during the break. While time away is refreshing, the students and staff at East Minico are a big part of what makes this work—and life—so meaningful to me. Here we are, ready to start a new semester, and it’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year. As we head into January, I encourage our students to buckle in and stay laser focused as we work our way towards the end of the school year. Although it seems like "forever from now", it won't be long until the days get longer and the temperature reaches a high during the day where students are more interested in the outdoors. I am so humbled and honored to work within such a terrific community. I just want to thank our amazing families for all that you do to make this such a positive place!

📅 Monday, January 5

4 – 8pm — Boys Basketball Practice (8th 4–6 & 7th 6–8)

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

6 – 8pm — Cheer Practice

📅 Tuesday, January 6

3:15--3:45: Ski Club Meeting

4 – 8pm — Boys Basketball Practice (8th 4–6 & 7th 6–8)

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

📅 Wednesday, January 7

9 – 10am — Snow Plow Assembly (8th Grade)

No Pirate Power Hour

3:45 – 5pm — After School Tutors (Library)

4 – 8pm — Boys Basketball Practice (8th 4–6 & 7th 6–8)

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

6 – 8pm — Cheer Practice

📅 Thursday, January 8

No Pirate Power Hour

4 – 8pm — Boys Basketball Practice (8th 4–6 & 7th 6–8)

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

📅 Friday, January 9

5:30 – 6:30am — Old Man Hoops

9 – 11am — 8th Boys Basketball

5 – 7pm — Cheer Practice

📅 Saturday, January 10

10am – 12pm — Girls Indoor Soccer Open Gym

Future Dates:

📅 Monday, January 12

4 – 8pm — Boys Basketball Practice (8th 4–6 & 7th 6–8)

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

6 – 8pm — Cheer Practice

📅 Tuesday, January 13

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

4:30 – 8:30pm — Boys Basketball vs. O’Leary

📅 Wednesday, January 14

1 – 2pm — PTO Meeting

3:15 – 3:45pm — Pirate Power Hour

3:45 – 5pm — After School Tutors (Library)

4 – 8pm — Boys Basketball Practice (8th 4–6 & 7th 6–8)

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

6 – 8pm — Cheer Practice

📅 Thursday, January 15

3:15 – 3:45pm — Pirate Power Hour

4 – 6pm — Wrestling Practice

4:30 – 8:30pm — Boys Basketball vs. Burley

📅 Friday, January 16

9 – 11am — 8th Boys Basketball

5 – 7pm — Cheer Practice

Our publications team is seeking 8th grade baby pictures to be put in the yearbook this year. Please send baby pics of your 8th graders to alarson@minidokaschools.org.