District News

Today, new guidance was issued by the state for in-person learning.  As part of its planned guidance and metrics review process, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE)’s update to the Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance, includes updated metrics for returning to in-person instruction. The metrics are based on the latest COVID-19 studies and data, align…

Earlier today, Thursday, Oct. 29, the McMinnville School District negotiations team provided a new comprehensive proposal to the McMinnville Education Association (McEA) in an effort to settle the contract negotiations.The contract has been in negotiations since April 23, 2020. The purpose of this offer is to achieve a settlement agreement between the two parties and provide McMinnville School District…

The McMinnville School District will unveil its new “Nutrition Bus” with a tour of the current Grab and Go pickup sites at elementary schools, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28.  Tour dates include: Wascher, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grandhaven, Friday, Oct. 30, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.   Buel, Monday, Nov. 2, 11:15 a.m….

Yanira Vera was sworn in to serve as a director at-large of the McMinnville School Board on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. She was named to the board to replace Dr. Tim Roberts, who retired last June. Vera has been active with the Latino Advocacy Coalition/Yamhill County Hispanic Advisory Board, Hope on the Hill, Homeless Connect,…

This morning at approximately 10:15, the McMinnville School District participated in the “The Great Oregon ShakeOut,” a statewide earthquake preparation drill. Staff in buildings evacuated and students participated virtually from home. Earthquake preparation includes the Drop, Cover and Hold protocol, which emergency experts advise will reduce possible injury during earthquakes. Students shelter under desks or huddle…

By November 1 of each year, school district superintendents are required by OAR 581-022-2305: Operating Policies and Procedures to report to their school board the district’s standing with respect to all of the Standards for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools as set out in Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 581, Division 22. For the 2019-20 school…

This week, all schools held virtual parent meetings that included results from the recent survey, details on schedule flexibility, conferences, grading, family resources and how to access support. The meetings also included an update on the state funding initiative, the Student Success Act, which includes the Student Investment Account (SIA). Videos of the parent meetings were…

MSD Families,   Due to the impact on air quality from the wildfires, the McMinnville School District will delay the first day of school for students by one day.  This will allow staff to transition their teaching space between school and home.   The school year for students will begin on Tuesday, September 15th instead…

The free Grab and Go meals program will resume Monday, Sept. 21 after a hiatus extended by last week’s poor air quality.   The McMinnville School District Nutrition Services team will provide meals to any child (aged 1 – 18) along pre-established bus routes or at district elementary schools between 11:30 a.m. – noon. (Please see the…

All scheduled outdoor activities, including drive-through pick-ups, have been postponed until further notice, due to projected air quality conditions through the weekend. Schools will contact families via ParentSquare with details on rescheduling. Sept. 10, 2020