District News

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….

McMinnville High School hosted its first onsite job fair for students to connect with local employers for summer jobs or for their first job out of school. Students had a chance for one-on-one conversations with company representatives with some ending with appointments for a second interview. The fair was hosted by the MHS College and…

The ninth annual McMinnville High School (MHS) plant sale kicks off this week, just in time for Mother’s Day.  The annual sale, open to the public, is slated for May 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the MHS greenhouse, located on the corner of 17th and Hembree streets. “This is part…

McMinnville FFA Members competed in two different state FFA competitions last weekend and came out on top in the Nursery/Landscape contest. The team, (from left) Jack Friberg, Luis Garibaldo and McKenna West, qualifies to represent Oregon in the national competition next October in Indianapolis. The competition focuses on outdoor landscaping plants and practices and requires…

Students in Jeremy Hurl’s seventh grade classes at Duniway visited a local dairy farm this month as part of the state-wide Adopt a Farmer program. The program connects middle school classrooms with farms around the state of Oregon and features a field trip visit to the farm and multiple classroom visits from the farmer during…

The McMinnville School District is participating in the annual Child Abuse Prevention Month activities sponsored by a cohort of community organizations. Symbolized by blue pinwheels, the effort is part of a national awareness project that’s been growing for more than 30 years and is intended to build a community where children can grow up safe…