District News

Updated mask guidance
Posted on 05/25/2021

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) have released new guidance regarding face coverings. The guidance is optional, and ODE and OHA have stated that individual school districts may continue to require masks universally at all times. The McMinnville School District will proceed as follows: Indoors & outdoors at school during…

Lafayette vaccine clinic scheduled for Wed., May 26
Posted on 05/24/2021

(Spanish) Community members are invited to attend a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Wascher Elementary School on Wednesday, May 26 between 3 – 7 p.m. The event will take place in the covered area near the back of the school. The clinic is hosted by Providence Health. Community members ages 12 and older are eligible. Click…

County offers free COVID-19 vaccine events
Posted on 05/13/2021

(Spanish) Yamhill County Public Health invites community members to attend a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Duniway Middle School on Wednesday, May 19 between 3 – 7 p.m. The event will take place in the covered area near the front of the school. Community members ages 12 and older are eligible. Walk-ins will be accepted as time…

Vaccine event planned at Duniway Middle School
Posted on 05/06/2021

Yamhill County Public Health invites community members to attend a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Duniway Middle School on Wednesday, May 12 between 3 – 7 p.m. The event will take place in the covered area near the front of the school. Another clinic will be offered at Newberg High School on Friday, May 14 from…

Teacher Appreciation Week!
Posted on 05/03/2021

The important contribution that teachers make to students is recognized officially this week as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Join students, parents, community members and staff in thanking a teacher for all they do every day. The McMinnville School Board issued a proclamation at its most recent business meeting, which declares May 3 – 7,…

Paper Garden winners named
Posted on 05/03/2021

Congratulations to the MSD winners of the 28th annual Paper Gardens Creative Writing Contest! This year, more than 350 prose and poetry entries were submitted from Yamhill County adults and students from 23 schools. Each of the winners will receive a copy of the Paper Gardens anthology and are invited to a virtual celebration on…

Culinary students sweep top spots in competition
Posted on 04/28/2021

Three McMinnville High School students in the Culinary Arts pathway swept the top places and won scholarships in last weekend’s Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI)’s annual Invitational.  The following three students placed in the 2021 OCCI competition: Junior Cal Kramer (pictured): 1st place and $3000 scholarship Sophomore Allan Fernandez: 2nd place & $2000 scholarship Senior…

MHS, Patton, Adams and Evans Street buildings closed April 21
Posted on 04/21/2021

MHS, Patton, Evans Street Learning Center and Adams buildings are closed today, April 21, and staff should work from home. Those buildings will need extended time to eliminate smoke from the nearby creamery fire. Students in Adams’ elementary program will attend class remotely. Bear Hugs is canceled today. Patton and MHS families may pick up meals…

School Volunteer Recognition Week
Posted on 04/19/2021

WHEREAS public school volunteers contribute unselfishly to the success of Oregon’s students, teaching and support staff and the goals of American public education; WHEREAS school volunteers ensure that every student gets help and encouragement according to need; WHEREAS school volunteers support students and teachers inside and beyond the classroom in myriad ways regardless of the…

Meals program update
Posted on July 27, 2021

With the launch of hybrid in middle and high schools, changes are also coming to the district’s meals program. Beginning Monday, April 19, CDL students may now pick up daily meal packs Monday through Friday at any elementary, middle school or the high school. Below is a list of times each site will be open…

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