District News

The McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) has awarded grant funds of more than $25,000 to 33 projects from the school district that extend learning opportunities for students, both in and outside the classroom.  Teachers at all levels requested up to $1,000 to support additional educational projects including field trips; science opportunities; arts, history, and reading activities;…

Yesterday, the recipients of the Technology Integration and Innovation for the New 21st Century Learner Grants gathered to share with each other details about how they plan to implement the use of funds. One of the projects was a MakeyMakey invention kit (pictured), which turns everyday objects into touchpads and connects anything to the computer….

Hailey Huddleson from Patton Middle School, Joseph Cope from Duniway, and Ethan Keleher and Luke Cornelison from McMinnville High School were all selected for All-State Honor choirs, a program of the Oregon Music Education Association (OMEA). These students have to show outstanding musicality and submit an audition recording that’s judged by a panel of screeners. …

Last Friday was the last day of this year’s third grade Science Experiences project that focuses on the water cycle. Students visit a local water treatment plant and study how water flows from local reservoirs to  city faucets. Every third grade class in the district spends a day learning about the science behind local water….

On Friday night, McMinnville High School students won recognition at the National FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event (CDE) competition. The students were awarded a Team Bronze emblem, and first-time competitor Taylor Ames finished with a national ranking of 58th and Luis Garibaldo ranked 74th, which earned them both individual Silver emblem awards. The winners were…

Today, the McMinnville School District 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 10:20 a.m. “It’s important to practice disaster response as a regular part of district routines,” said Dr. Maryalice Russell, superintendent…

Today, October 18, the McMinnville School District tested our emergency communication channels with a message that said “This is a test from the McMinnville School District.  Please ignore.” You could have received a test message via the following: Phone call Email Text FlashAlert notification (either by email or phone alert, depending on how you signed…

The McMinnville High School (MHS) Drama Department presents an updated version of the classic Alexander Dumas novel, “The Three Musketeers.”   A tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and honor, becomes a slick, swashbuckling romp in a new telling that strengthens the story’s timeless appeal. Directed by MHS drama teacher Bethany Mason, the play is…

Students in the McMinnville School District performed above state average on 2015-2016 state assessments. The results are documented in the state report cards, which were released today by the Oregon Department of Education. While last spring’s graduation rate won’t be released until 2017, the most recent data shows the district has eliminated the graduation achievement…

Purple was the color of the evening at last night’s School Board meeting.  First, the board proclaimed October to be “Hands & Words are Not for Hurting Month” as part of a special recognition for Superintendent Maryalice Russell. The Hands & Words team – Gretchen Olson, Kathy Robinson, Melody Gibson, Pamela Berkery and the Purple…