District News

Yamhill County Public Health invites community members to attend a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Duniway Middle School on Wednesday, May 12 between 3 – 7 p.m. The event will take place in the covered area near the front of the school. Another clinic will be offered at Newberg High School on Friday, May 14 from…

The important contribution that teachers make to students is recognized officially this week as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Join students, parents, community members and staff in thanking a teacher for all they do every day. The McMinnville School Board issued a proclamation at its most recent business meeting, which declares May 3 – 7,…

Congratulations to the MSD winners of the 28th annual Paper Gardens Creative Writing Contest! This year, more than 350 prose and poetry entries were submitted from Yamhill County adults and students from 23 schools. Each of the winners will receive a copy of the Paper Gardens anthology and are invited to a virtual celebration on…

Three McMinnville High School students in the Culinary Arts pathway swept the top places and won scholarships in last weekend’s Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI)’s annual Invitational.  The following three students placed in the 2021 OCCI competition: Junior Cal Kramer (pictured): 1st place and $3000 scholarship Sophomore Allan Fernandez: 2nd place & $2000 scholarship Senior…

MHS, Patton, Evans Street Learning Center and Adams buildings are closed today, April 21, and staff should work from home. Those buildings will need extended time to eliminate smoke from the nearby creamery fire. Students in Adams’ elementary program will attend class remotely. Bear Hugs is canceled today. Patton and MHS families may pick up meals…

WHEREAS public school volunteers contribute unselfishly to the success of Oregon’s students, teaching and support staff and the goals of American public education; WHEREAS school volunteers ensure that every student gets help and encouragement according to need; WHEREAS school volunteers support students and teachers inside and beyond the classroom in myriad ways regardless of the…

With the launch of hybrid in middle and high schools, changes are also coming to the district’s meals program. Beginning Monday, April 19, CDL students may now pick up daily meal packs Monday through Friday at any elementary, middle school or the high school. Below is a list of times each site will be open…

A community resource fair highlighting developmental disabilities services from partner agencies will be held on Wednesday, April 21 from 3 – 6 p.m. via Zoom (scan code below for Zoom link). Free and open to any adult or student of any age, the event includes: DD Eligibility & Case Management (from 3 – 3:20 p.m.)…

McMinnville High School (MHS) has been designated a “School of Excellence” by the ACT Center for Equity in Learning for its efforts in a national campaign to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a college degree or other higher education credential. MHS was nominated for the honor by…

McMinnville School District is offering hybrid and comprehensive distance learning opportunities for middle and high school students beginning in Quarter 4 (April 19, 2021).  Below is a link to a sign-up form for you to indicate whether your student(s) will return to in-person learning in a hybrid model or remain in Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL)….