Minter Creek Elementary School

08/28/2026

Happy Friday everyone!🩵We have a table full of free books on the front porch. Bring a bag and take what you want! Have a great weekend!

08/27/2026

We are truly spoiled by our PTA!! Thankyou for lunch yesterday! You sure know the way to our hearts! ❤️🐬

08/26/2026

**UPDATE**
Time adjustment for Thursday. Open House will be from 5pm-6pm.

Welcome back, Dolphins! Mark your calendars for Open House at Minter Creek Elementary on Thursday, August 27th. Come by and meet our staff, ask any questions, and get ready to start the brand new school year!

Just a reminder, this is for 1st through 5th grade classes only.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Please welcome our new office manager!! Meet Jenny Willis🩵
Jenny graduated with a Bachelor’s in Dance from Texas Woman’s University and taught Dance and PE at the high school and middle school levels for 7 years in Texas. She also holds a Master’s of Arts Leadership and Cultural Management degree from Colorado State University. After a military reassignment for her husband, she and her two young daughters moved to Washington state. She worked for Peninsula High School as a para educator and choreographed for the annual musical at PHS for the last two years! She is so excited to join the Minter family as the Office Manager! Please welcome her to the dolphin family🐬🩵

08/19/2026

This year, Minter Creek Elementary will not have free breakfast and lunch for all students.
However, families who qualify can still receive free or reduced-price meals for their children.
We encourage every family to complete the Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application, even if you did not think you would qualify in the past. It only takes a few minutes and can help your family and our school.

Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.
Approved applications can bring extra money to our school for programs and resources.
In the future, older students may qualify for fee waivers for college tests and college applications.
Meal applications also help our school receive important state and federal funding.
Applying Is Easy!
Visit mealtimeapp.com to apply online. It is quick and easy to use.
Prefer a paper application? Stop by the school office to pick one up.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to apply! Your application can help your family and our entire Minter Creek community.

08/18/2026

The class of 2039 has started with a big splash!

08/18/2026

Here’s the sign up for well child checkups and sports physicals!

Sign your student up for a sports physical or well child exam. Scan the QR code for more information and to register.

08/18/2026

Applications for Free & Reduced Meals for the 2026–27 school year are now available! Families may complete the application online or submit a paper application if they prefer.

If you apply online, you'll receive a confirmation email when your application is submitted and another email once it has been processed.
You can apply online or access printable paper applications here:
Peninsula School District Nutrition Services:
https://www.psd401.net/departments/nutrition-services
Even if you think you won’t be eligible , please fill it out anyways. . Free and reduced meal eligibility also helps families qualify for other educational programs and benefits and it benefits our school in so many ways.

Peninsula School District

08/13/2026

Happy Thursday everyone ☀️ Free lunch in the park today!!! Thankyou to Food 4 All for the amazing lunches and play dates this summer!🩵