Brockett Bulletin

Columbus hosted three authors at today's "Author Day." (Pictured) Stephanie Shaw (former principal of Wascher), Mark Fearing and Dawn Babb Prochovnic shared their perspectives about the writing process and students had a chance to make some books for themselves.

Students in all grades had a chance to hear from at least one of the authors; authors signed books; and fourth and fifth graders rotated through a writing workshop with all three authors.

See more photos on the MSD Facebook page!

Next Thursday, April 27 from 6 - 8 p.m., MSD is hosting an evening at McMinnville High School to share information and resources with K-12 families and the community about ways we can all work together to keep our children safe.

Attendees can choose two sessions from a slate of offerings. See the program lineup with session details and presenters here.

Childcare for children 2 and older is available.

Shoutout to all the fabulous volunteers who do so much to help our students and schools. Click here to read the School Board proclamation. Thank you, volunteers!

A ParentSquare reminder went out this week to all families who have not completed the form about transportation for the 2023-24 school year.

Please fill out the form (it’s short!) even if your student will NOT ride the bus next year. This helps First Student create the most efficient bus routes.

Grizz Theatre students attended the Oregon Thespian State Festival last weekend. The thespians networked with other theatre students and attended workshops with industry professionals in acting, stage combat, musical theatre, technical theatre, improvisation and more.

Abby Hamblin Qualified for Nationals in Solo Acting Experienced, and Mason Fuller, TJ Lake and Lezly Olmedo Fernandez also qualified for Nationals and were in the top two in the State, which granted them a showcase performance slot.

Congratulations, Grizzlies!

MSD students aged 12 - 17 are invited to apply for a chance to participate in Oregon’s Honorary Page Program.

The program is a single day, in-depth experience of the Oregon legislative process to educate students on the foundations of lawmaking. The day includes an official oath-taking to the Honorary Page Program, various civics education activities, a tour of the Oregon Capitol, and participation in a House Legislative session.

Congratulations to the 32 MSD students who were named winners in the 2023 Paper Gardens writing competition!

Students and families are invited to the book release celebration on Tuesday, May 9 at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

Find more details and the list of winners here.

This year’s juniors who are interested in serving as a student adviser for the Oregon Department of Education or State Education Board are invited to apply for a one-year appointment beginning this August.

Students must commit to attend monthly meetings and participate in policy, rules and proposal discussions.

Find out more and apply here.

If your student is planning to attend Willamette or Linfield, find out how this program can match part of your Oregon College Fund Savings plan. (Hurry, Linfield has a May 1 deadline!)

Details here.

MSD Nurses explain what families need to know about student immunizations, particularly for incoming kindergarten and pre-K children.

Find out more here.

Email: info@msd.k12.or.us
Website: www.msd.k12.or.us
Location: 800 NE Lafayette Avenue
Phone: 503.565.4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McMinnvilleSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @McMSchools