District News

Congratulations Vic Downs, Coach of the Year
Posted on 11/13/2014

MHS science teacher and cross country coach Vic Downs has been named Coach of the Year for the Greater Valley Conference. Congratulations, Coach Downs!

Memorial students win “Yammy” library award
Posted on 11/14/2014

Memorial Elementary School won the McMinnville Public Library YAMMY award for the seventh consecutive year.  Each summer, the Library has a reading contest involving approximately 18 schools throughout Yamhill County. Students log their reading times and turn these into the McMinnville Public Library throughout the summer. Memorial had more than 60 students participate from Kindergarten through…

Patton drama students collect record 1,212 pounds of food for YCAP food bank
Posted on 11/17/2014

The International Thespian Society (ITS), a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), is pleased to announce the results of Patton Middle School’s participation in the International Thespian Society’s Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat program. On Oct. 30, Patton Thespian Junior Troupe 89053 went trick-or-treating for canned goods in the school’s community. Last year’s donations…

American Education Week recognizes the contributions of District staff
Posted on 11/18/2014

The McMinnville School Board proclaimed November 17-21, 2014, as American Education Week with the following proclamation: WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain our nation’s precious values of freedom, civility and equality; and WHEREAS, by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, schools…

Don’t miss MHS fall theatre production, The Matchmaker
Posted on 11/20/2014

Don’t miss the next MHS play. Tickets are still available for the Nov. 20, 21 and 22 performances, performed in the Douglas Anderson Auditorium at McMinnville High School.  Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30 before each performance. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact MHS Drama Director Bethany Mason, 503-565-4394.

Like us on Facebook!
Posted on 11/24/2014

McMinnville School District has a new Facebook page. This official district page will include school and district events, news and announcements.  During the recent school closure due to inclement weather, there were technical difficulties with the District website. Due to high traffic and server issues, some of our weather updates didn’t publish. This Facebook page…

No School on Thursday and Friday: Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted on 11/26/2014

Schools are closed on Thursday and Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Don’t miss the MHS Symphonic Sweets and Songs Concert on Tuesday
Posted on 11/29/2014

Get in a festive mood with a concert preview from the McMInnville High School Symphonic Choir. Listen to them sing Carol of the Bells. Tickets are still available for the annual Symphonic Sweets and Songs concert on Dec. 2. December 2 6:30-8 p.m. MHS Food Court  Tickets can be purchased from Robin Pederson 503-565-4398 or…

MHS student makes early college plans with OSU offer
Posted on 12/02/2014

Preparing students for work and education after high school is a primary goal for McMinnville High School staff. Senior David Brosius, a senior athlete, recently committed to attend Oregon State University. The following is a statement from MHS Athletic Director Mark Hinthorn: “McMinnville High School Baseball is excited to announce that David Brosius has signed a…

Annual elementary student vision screening helps identify possible vision problems
Posted on 12/03/2014

All elementary students in kindergarten, first, second and fourth grades had vision screening tests this week. The annual tests are mandated for students under age 7 and can help identify nine different types of possible vision problems. If potential problems are detected, students are referred to a doctor for additional evaluation.  The tests are coordinated…

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