District News

This morning at approximately 10:15, the McMinnville School District participated in the “The Great Oregon ShakeOut,” a statewide earthquake preparation drill. Staff in buildings evacuated and students participated virtually from home. Earthquake preparation includes the Drop, Cover and Hold protocol, which emergency experts advise will reduce possible injury during earthquakes. Students shelter under desks or huddle…

By November 1 of each year, school district superintendents are required by OAR 581-022-2305: Operating Policies and Procedures to report to their school board the district’s standing with respect to all of the Standards for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools as set out in Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 581, Division 22. For the 2019-20 school…

This week, all schools held virtual parent meetings that included results from the recent survey, details on schedule flexibility, conferences, grading, family resources and how to access support. The meetings also included an update on the state funding initiative, the Student Success Act, which includes the Student Investment Account (SIA). Videos of the parent meetings were…

MSD Families,   Due to the impact on air quality from the wildfires, the McMinnville School District will delay the first day of school for students by one day.  This will allow staff to transition their teaching space between school and home.   The school year for students will begin on Tuesday, September 15th instead…

The free Grab and Go meals program will resume Monday, Sept. 21 after a hiatus extended by last week’s poor air quality.   The McMinnville School District Nutrition Services team will provide meals to any child (aged 1 – 18) along pre-established bus routes or at district elementary schools between 11:30 a.m. – noon. (Please see the…

All scheduled outdoor activities, including drive-through pick-ups, have been postponed until further notice, due to projected air quality conditions through the weekend. Schools will contact families via ParentSquare with details on rescheduling. Sept. 10, 2020

All scheduled outdoor activities through Thursday, Sept. 10, including drive-through pick-ups, have been postponed, due to current air quality conditions. Schools will contact families via ParentSquare with details on adjusted times. Sept. 9, 2020

New staff members began the new year this week with a virtual orientation and introduction. Welcome! New employees include: Licensed Jose Aquilar, MHS Dakota  Armour, MHS Vicki Barnes, MHS Kaylyn Clevenger, MHS Shaylyn Crowston, Buel Lydia Driver, Memorial Marnie Freilinger, Memorial Amy Holznagel, RISE Kaity Macuk, District Kari Marugg, District Cinthya Murguia, Newby Cree Nelson,…

Although physical distancing translated into no costumes or dance routines at a full in-person gathering this year, the annual Welcome Back event came off this morning with a mixture of inspiration and hope for change in the coming year. Children’s author and songwriter Laurie Berkner kicked off the event with a greeting and song especially…

The letter below from elementary principals is being mailed to families this week. Dear Families, Thank you for your continued support of and partnership with McMinnville School District. Our students will begin the school year in Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL), based on state guidance about COVID-19. We were fortunate to receive parent feedback over the summer…