District News

The International Thespian Society (ITS), a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), is pleased to announce the results of Patton Middle School’s participation in the International Thespian Society’s Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat program. On Oct. 30, Patton Thespian Junior Troupe 89053 went trick-or-treating for canned goods in the school’s community. Last year’s donations…

The McMinnville School Board proclaimed November 17-21, 2014, as American Education Week with the following proclamation: WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain our nation’s precious values of freedom, civility and equality; and WHEREAS, by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, schools…

Don’t miss the next MHS play. Tickets are still available for the Nov. 20, 21 and 22 performances, performed in the Douglas Anderson Auditorium at McMinnville High School.  Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30 before each performance. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact MHS Drama Director Bethany Mason, 503-565-4394.

McMinnville School District has a new Facebook page. This official district page will include school and district events, news and announcements.  During the recent school closure due to inclement weather, there were technical difficulties with the District website. Due to high traffic and server issues, some of our weather updates didn’t publish. This Facebook page…

Schools are closed on Thursday and Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Get in a festive mood with a concert preview from the McMInnville High School Symphonic Choir. Listen to them sing Carol of the Bells. Tickets are still available for the annual Symphonic Sweets and Songs concert on Dec. 2. December 2 6:30-8 p.m. MHS Food Court  Tickets can be purchased from Robin Pederson 503-565-4398 or…

Preparing students for work and education after high school is a primary goal for McMinnville High School staff. Senior David Brosius, a senior athlete, recently committed to attend Oregon State University. The following is a statement from MHS Athletic Director Mark Hinthorn: “McMinnville High School Baseball is excited to announce that David Brosius has signed a…

All elementary students in kindergarten, first, second and fourth grades had vision screening tests this week. The annual tests are mandated for students under age 7 and can help identify nine different types of possible vision problems. If potential problems are detected, students are referred to a doctor for additional evaluation.  The tests are coordinated…

In October, Ponzi Winery hosted 45 high school students from Tualatin and McMinnville for an art competition to capture the beauty of the vineyard in the fall. Images were voted on by patrons over Thanksgiving weekend at the vineyard. Three MHS students took the top prizes: Grand Prize, Hanna Roth 1st Place: Megan DeYoung 2nd place: Mya…

Community volunteers took elementary students shopping during the annual Santa Claus Project shopping trip. Each year, schools select students based on need and merit for the holiday shopping trip. These students receive $100 to buy items they need. Shopping assistance is provided by local Rotarians. This year, 20 students were chosen for the trip to…