District News

Congratulations to district staff for winning the grant funds for the following projects. The McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) has announced its annual mini-grant recipients with nearly $25,000 in 36 projects funded. Teachers and staff at all levels were allowed to request grant funds up to $1,000 to augment educational opportunities such as field trips, classroom…

Joel Ruden, sixth grade student at Patton Middle School, has been named to the 2019 Oregon Music Education Association (OMEA) Middle School All-State Mixed Choir.  Joel, who submitted a recording of himself singing as part of the audition process, is one of 110 musicians who were selected out of several hundred students from around the…

The McMinnville School District has launched an “Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day” campaign to raise awareness about the impact of chronic absenteeism. The campaign dovetails with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE)’s efforts to educate communities on how attendance affects student achievement. The campaign highlights the importance regular attendance plays in student outcomes, whether…

The McMinnville School Board has declared November 12 -16 to be American Education Week. The week celebrates public education and honors the individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools…

This month, McMinnville Schools will take part in the Great Oregon ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill for emergency preparedness. The Shakeout is a planned event that helps students and staff learn what to do before, during and after an earthquake. Every school in the district will participate in the event, practicing the recommended “Drop, Cover,…

The “Kids on the Block” after-school program has served McMinnville School District students for nearly 30 years, providing after-school enrichment at the district’s six elementary schools. “We’re very committed to after-school and preschool programs,” said Dr. Maryalice Russell, superintendent of McMinnville Schools. “There’s a growing body of research that shows these programs are critical to…

The McMinnville School District (MSD) has committed to a year-long professional development focus on trauma informed learning environments. The effort kicks off with a staff workshop scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 4 –8  p.m. in the McMinnville High School auditorium. The program incorporates the strategies outlined in “Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a…

McMinnville School District’s three-part READY! for Kindergarten workshops are open for registration (see below).  Sessions for all district families will be held at Sue Buel Elementary on Thursdays, Oct. 4, Jan. 10 and April 4.  Targeted to parents with children ages birth to five years old, the workshops are designed to help parent participants prepare…

The McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF)’s annual fundraising event, Runtoberfest, is fast approaching. Held in Wortman Stadium on Saturday, October 6, the event includes a 5k run/walk and a one mile kids’ run. The 12-and-under kids’ mile run takes place on the track just before the 5k begins. Click here for more information and to sign…

Gerardo Partida began his service to the McMinnville School Board at last night’s business meeting with an official swearing-in. He was first introduced to district staff at the annual Welcome Back event in August. He is the first Latino to serve on the board. Partida fills the spot left vacant after Dr. Scott Schieber resigned to…