District News

Linfield University has honored Dr. Maryalice Russell, superintendent for the McMinnville School District with the Hardie Award. The award is presented every four years to community members who have a positive impact on the community, particularly when faced challenges of injustice or inequality. In light of the extraordinary situation of the year and in recognition…

Watch Charlie Brown and his iconic friends navigate life, friendship, book reports and kite flying in a McMinnville High School production available on demand at any time between June 4 – 6, 2021. Cast and Crew: Charlie Brown: Angel Becerril Perez Sally Brown: Kaiya Miller Lucy Van Pelt: Kaylee Keikkala Linus Van Pelt: Camber Moad…

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…

(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…

(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…

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…

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,…

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…

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, 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…