MUSKRAT NEWS
February 2026
From the Office...
New Student Enrollment Application Now OPEN! If you have a sibling and/or know if anyone who is considering joining the Muddy Creek community, please share around. Deadline to enter the lottery is March 30th š
Thank you for all the student cutlery donations! I think we will have enough for the rest of the year you guys are the best!! š„°
From the PTO...
2026 Winter Auction
The Muddy Creek Winter Auction is upon us!! Starting February 9th, you can place your bid on any of our 100+ donated items. We have gift cards, experiences, and lot and lots of wine!! Our goal is to earn $5000 for the school to make up the funding gap and keep this place runningn smoothly.
The auction closes at 7pm on Sunday February 15th so mark your calendar for the bidding war:
https://mccs.betterworld.org/auctions/muddy-creek-2026-winter-auction
Growing your Donation
Territorial Seeds is offering to give 45% of your seed order to Muddy Creek. There is a special fundraiser catalog so are sending home info and an order form. Return the form to the office with your payment (we take cash, check or ccard), and in a couple weeks you'll be ready to plantš±
Testing Season is Coming up!
Oregon State Testing coming up for 3rd-5th grades
Oregon is committed to preparing every learner with academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school. Oregonās statewide summative assessment of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics is fully aligned to Oregonās State Standards and provide students in grades 3-8 and 11, along with their families, one measure of academic achievement and growth.
Coming up!
2/2-7 - Online Winter Auction!
2/2 - PTO Meeting, 7p
2/6 - All School Meeting - 8:40a
2/11 - Discovery Days Field Trip (all)
2/12 - ICP Board Meeting, 7p
2/14 - Valentines Day
2/16 - President's Day, NO SCHOOL
3/2-6 Read Across America + Spirit Week
3/2 - PTO Meeting, 7p
3/6 - All School Meeting - 8:40a
3/9 - Inservice Day, NO SCHOOL
3/12 - Dental Screening Day
3/12 - ICP Board Meeting, 7p
3/23-27 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL
3/30 - LAST DAY TO ENTER NEW STUDENTS IN THE ENROLLMENT LOTTERY