District News

This morning, McMinnville Schools participated in the Great Oregon ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill for emergency preparedness. Every school in the district practiced the recommended action of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” beginning at 10:19 a.m. and then emptied the building. Staff followed procedures on updating attendance, collecting parent emergency information, preparing for evacuation and…

At the October School Board meeting, the board declared October 15 through 21 to be “Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting” week by reading a formal proclamation. The campaign’s purple bear was on hand to welcome visitors to the meeting and, along with two Wascher students, to lead the audience in the pledge. Other…

Join students in the Grizzly Catering and ProStart programs for Fall Harvest Bistro Night on Friday, October 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafe. Featuring the gourmet cooking skills of the Culinary Arts Career Pathway students, the evening promises to be a spectacular dining experience. Cost per meal is $30 or…

This week, the U.S. Secretary of Education visited McMinnville High School (MHS) to tour classrooms, observe staff development and hear from staff and current and former students. Secretary Betsy DeVos said she came to McMinnville because she read a news article about high achievement in the district and wanted to see for herself what led…

McMinnville School District (MSD) will host U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday October 11. The Secretary requested a visit of McMinnville Schools to learn about the excellent instructional practices making a difference for students. Secretary DeVos is not scheduled to speak at the high school. She will enjoy a one-hour tour beginning at 2…

The McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) honored the school district with the “Collaborators of the Year” recognition this week in the MEDP annual event and awards ceremony, “Forging the Economic Future.” Honorees included Superintendent Russell, McMinnville High School (MHS) principal Tony Vicknair, and McMinnville Robotics Alliance leaders and teachers Dave Larson (MHS/EASA) and Michelle Brantner…

The McMinnville School District launched a new season of Ready for Kindergarten with the first of three workshops for parents of pre-kindergarten students who were born before September 1, 2017. The workshops each cover a different topic and are designed to help parent and guardian participants prepare children with the early learning skills needed to…

Don’t forget to sign up for Runtoberfest, the annual fun run and walk sponsored by the McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF). Held in Wortman Stadium on Saturday, October 7, the event includes a 5k run/walk and a one mile kids’ run. The 12-and-under kids’ mile run takes place on the track just before the 5k begins….

Community members turned out on Saturday, September 23, to attend a district Open House of newly upgraded district schools and facilities. Open locations included Cook Campus, McMinnville High School and its new Career Technical Center (CTC) and field house, Baker Field, Patton and Duniway middle schools, and Columbus, Grandhaven, Newby and Wascher elementary schools, as…

The public is invited to a community open house of newly updated facilities in the McMinnville School District. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., refreshments will be served in the high school’s new cafeteria addition. Facilities scheduled for drop-in tours include      Cook…