Memorial Elementary School

The McMinnville School District will sponsor candidates for restricted and emergency substitute teaching licenses.

Annual creative writing competition is open for submissions.

The McMinnville School District (MSD) joins an international event this week called an “Hour of Code.” Created to coincide with Computer Science Education Week, this year celebrated December 6 – 10, the event is a one-hour introduction to computer science.

McMinnville Education Foundation funds $20,000 to augment learning experiences for students.

Superintendent Brockett hosted seven virtual Town Hall meetings for parents, as well as a ThoughtExchange, which asked families to share topics or concerns they wanted to know more about. Here is a summary.

On November 8, the McMinnville School Board declared the week of Nov. 15 – 19 to be American Education Week. The annual recognition celebrates public education and honors the many individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.

In recognition of the hard work of McMinnville School District students and staff, Superintendent Brockett and the School Board have extended the upcoming Thanksgiving Break by one day to allow a “Care & Connection” day. Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Yamhill County Public Health and Providence Medical Center are offering COVID vaccine clinics on Thursday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 4 at Duniway Middle School, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The events are scheduled to fit the recommendation for the pediatric shot series for children ages 5 -11.

Parents can sign up for home version of filtering program

MSD is offering free hotspot devices and wireless service to families who need additional access to the internet for school-related work. Intended to close the homework gap, the program will provide free devices and service to families of eligible students in grades K-12 who do not have home internet access.