District News

The Greenhouse class at Patton Middle School planted and grew lettuce, spinach, raab, mustard greens, cucumbers and radishes at the start of the fourth quarter. Later the students harvested the ingredients and made a salad.  “This is a part of a larger Farm to Table unit, which emphasizes how far food travels and how much it…

This year, the McMinnville High School Equestrian Team qualified four of its 11 athletes for the state championship meet, which was held this month in Redmond. The four, Kate Noble, Caitie Stoller, Kaylie Holland and Summer Preston, qualified for the state championships by being top placers in one of three meets in February, March or…

On Saturday, students from McMinnville High School’s Engineering & Aerospace Sciences Academy (EASA) displayed their grade-level projects out at the Evergreen Space Museum. Student projects ranged from first year hydraulic constructs to second year robotics to third year projects that ranged from a solar oven, panic room and can crusher to the fourth year hovercraft,…

Today, in support of events that happened yesterday in Forest Grove, secondary students staged a walk to demonstrate solidarity. To supervise, staff walked with those who decided to participate in the demonstration while other staff remained in class with students in their schools.   Additional police were on patrol in the area in anticipation of…

The AP Studio art students and senior ceramicists have their final exhibition and sale that runs through Monday, May 23. The exhibit, with various pieces available for purchase, is on display at Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room downtown at 300 Third Street. A closing reception, catered with snacks, will be held on May 23 from…

Last night, the McMinnville School District (MSD) bond (measure 36-177) passed “handily,” according to the News-Register.  Over 60 percent of voters cast a “yes” vote. The measure will fund a new vocational technical center at McMinnville High School and bring energy and safety upgrades and other repairs to schools across the district. The successful bond…

McMinnville High School Principal Kris Olsen brought 11 of the 12 2016 valedictorians to the School Board meeting this week. The students talked about their inspirations and aspirations, describing their favorite classes, what pathways they completed, and how many college credits they have earned. Among them, the students have earned more than 500 college credits….

The McMinnville High School Drama Department and the students of Play Production present “The Senior Directed One Act Festival” on May 20 and 21 at  7 p.m. The festival includes several one-act plays presented in-the-round on the stage of the Douglas Anderson Auditorium at the high school.  Tickets $5 or $3 with ASB card. 

Columbus Elementary second grade teacher Reid Kimura has been named one of four finalists for the 2016 Educator of the Year as part of the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education honors. The contest celebrates effective and innovative teaching methods that spark enthusiasm and passion in students, parents, and their peers. Educators are nominated for…

Five teachers were honored at the McMinnville Noon Rotary Club meeting today, recognized as Teachers of the Year. The teachers, (from left) Heather Thomas, Darla Smith, Leah Spencer, Robyn Mikunda and Erin Brisbin, represent elementary, middle and high school levels. The teachers were nominated by their principals and voted on by staff at each school….