Middleton Schools

08/28/2026

🦅 IT’S OFFICIAL… WE HAVE A MASCOT! 🦅

Over the last two days, elementary students across the Middleton School District had the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their votes for the mascot of our newest elementary school.

The polls have closed, the votes have been counted, and we’re excited to announce…

🎉 FREEDOM ELEMENTARY EAGLES! 🎉

What a fun way for our students to experience democracy in action while helping shape the identity of their new school! We are so proud of our elementary students for participating, making their voices heard, and practicing their democracy skills. 🇺🇸

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who shared their time, ideas, and support throughout the process of naming our new school and creating this memorable experience for our students.

And a special shoutout to our current elementary schools for hosting voting days and giving students the opportunity to participate in this exciting process!

We’d also like to thank Senator Tammy Nichols for joining us on voting day at Mill Creek Elementary and helping make the experience even more special for our students.

Welcome to the flock, Freedom Elementary Eagles! 🦅💙

08/27/2026

🗳️ Democracy in Action! 💜

Purple Sage Elementary students had the chance to make their voices heard as they stepped into our little “voting booths” to cast their ballots for the mascot of Middleton School District’s NEW elementary school! 🏫✨

What a fun way to give students ownership and a voice in creating the identity of their new school. We love seeing our students participate in this exciting process!

Stay tuned to find out which mascot students selected! 🎉

08/27/2026

🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Medical Assisting graduates Molly Yundt and Oliver Nuzzaco! 🎉

After completing the Medical Assisting Program with Kasey Kasper, Molly and Oliver recently took—and PASSED—the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam! 🩺🎓👏

The NHA CCMA is a nationally recognized healthcare certification that demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to work as a Clinical Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting. Earning this credential is a HUGE accomplishment and an exciting step as Molly and Oliver begin their healthcare careers or continue their education.

Throughout the program, they worked hard to develop skills in patient care, vital signs, medical terminology, infection control, pharmacology, phlebotomy, EKGs, clinical procedures, and so much more. Now, all that hard work has paid off! ❤️

We couldn’t be prouder of Molly and Oliver for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to their futures.

Congratulations, Molly and Oliver! You earned this! 🩺👏🎓

08/26/2026

🎉 You’re Invited! Freedom Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony 🏫

Join Middleton School District as we celebrate an exciting milestone—the groundbreaking of our new Freedom Elementary School!

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Carrera Way, just off Kingsbury Road, across from MidStar Fire Station #52 (view map in second photo)

We’d love to have our community join us as we officially break ground and celebrate the beginning of Freedom Elementary!

Planning to attend? Please RSVP using the following to help us plan for parking at the site: https://tinyurl.com/358mtzj4

We hope to see you there as we celebrate this exciting next chapter for Middleton School District! 🎉

08/21/2026

📣 Community School Update: We’re Moving!

Middleton School District families, our Community School and Community Closet are temporarily closed while we move into our new location!

📍 New Location:
115 B Main Street, Building B
Backside of the Community Center
Middleton, Idaho

We’re excited about our new space and the additional opportunities it will provide to support our students and families. 💙 We anticipate reopening in mid-September.

👕 Community Closet Donations: Please hang onto your donations until we reopen. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and look forward to accepting donations again at our new location!

🆘 Need immediate assistance? While we’re closed, families with an emergency need can call or text Sharlea Watkins at 208-812-2187.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during our move. We can’t wait to welcome you into our new space soon!

08/20/2026

🎉 The votes are in — meet Freedom Elementary! 🎉

Thanks to an incredible 1,508 community votes, Freedom Elementary has officially been selected as the name of Middleton School District’s new elementary school!

🗳️ Final results:
• Freedom Elementary — 573 votes
• Kingsbury Meadows — 471 votes
• Frontier — 464 votes

Thank you to everyone who helped choose a name for the students and families who will soon call this school home. 💙

And we’re not done yet! Next week, students from Purple Sage, Heights, and Mill Creek Elementary Schools will vote to select Freedom Elementary’s mascot from options developed by the naming committee.

Stay tuned — another exciting announcement is coming soon! 🐾

08/18/2026

🚨 TODAY is the LAST DAY to vote! 🏫💙

Help us name our newest Middleton School District elementary school!

We narrowed nearly 200 community-submitted name ideas down to three finalists, and today, Tuesday, August 18, is your final opportunity to cast your vote for the name of our newest elementary school.

🗳️ District parents: Don’t forget to vote before the deadline today!

👉 Vote here: https://msd134.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6s7IzSyOEMWLuBg

Please share the voting link with family, friends, neighbors, and others in our community so everyone has an opportunity to participate before voting closes.

And this is just the beginning! Once the school name is selected, we’ll use ideas from the original community submissions to develop potential mascot options. Then, students from Purple Sage, Heights, and Mill Creek Elementary Schools will choose the mascot! 🐾

Thank you for helping us build the identity and traditions of our newest school. Make your voice heard and cast your vote today! 💙

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

🎒✨ It’s the first day of school, Middleton! ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome our students, families, teachers, and staff back for another great year! Whether it’s a brand-new backpack, a first-day outfit, or that classic front-porch photo, we want to see your back-to-school moments. 📸🍎

Share your first-day photos and tag us in your posts so we can celebrate the start of the school year together!

Here’s to new friends, new opportunities, and an amazing year ahead! 💙

08/16/2026

🚧 CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS — DAY 1 SHUTTLE INFO! 🚌

Welcome back! Construction students, please remember:

⚠️ ALL Construction students are REQUIRED to ride the bus to the Construction Center on Day 1.

🔨 Construction L2
🕣 Day 1 pickup: 8:30 AM

🦺 Construction L1
🕑 Day 1 pickup: 1:55 PM
📅 Remainder of semester: 1:45 PM

📍 Pickup Location: Main entrance of the high school, by the main office and counselors.

Please arrive a few minutes early so everyone can stay on schedule!

❓ Questions? Email Stacy Kastler at [email protected]

We’re looking forward to a great year in Construction! 🏗️🔨