Grad rates still ticking up
The recent release of data from the Oregon Department of Education show Mac High’s graduation rate is still rising, with 92.83 percent of the class of 2022 receiving diplomas last spring. McMinnville continues to outpace the state average. This year’s rate is nearly 10 points higher than the average of all other districts across Oregon.
Our Hispanic student rate also increased and is now nearly 12 points higher than the state average. CTE students graduate at a more than 95 percent rate, which also outperforms the state average.
Kudos to our entire teaching staff, who all contribute to the success of our students, and to our 2022 Grizzlies!
Pre-K Volunteers
Five of our elementary schools have pre-K programs looking for classroom volunteers to help with play-based learning.
Welcome to MSD’s new athletic trainer!
Kelsey LaMont has joined the MHS athletics program. She received her undergraduate degree from Oregon State University and completed her graduate degree at Missouri State University.
Kelsey has both high school and college experience as an athletic trainer, most recently at Seattle University.
MSD Nurses’ Corner
Oral health is about much more than a nice smile. MSD nurses share why taking care of your teeth is important to overall health and how your family can access resources for dental care if you need it.
Last chance for Jazz Night!
Tomorrow is the “Swingin’ on a Star” musical gala that features spectacular student performances to benefit music education in the McMinnville School District!
The event is Saturday, Jan. 28 from 5:30 - 8:30 at the Community Center.
Note: Dinner tickets are no longer available, but you can still purchase balcony seating tickets to watch the show. Click for more information.
Scholarship Opportunity
The Oregon Savings Plan is sponsoring a “Diversity in Leadership” scholarship to two new recipients each year with a multi-year scholarship (up to $25,000). The scholarship was created for underrepresented and diverse Oregon high school graduates pursuing higher education in Oregon.
Awards may be used to attend a range of Oregon institutions, including apprenticeships, trade schools, community colleges, colleges or universities. Click below for the application form and here for more details.
Applications due March 1, 2023.
Reminder: Local Parks Survey
If you have ideas and/or feedback about McMinnville’s parks and open spaces and what you’d like to see from them over the next 20 years, please weigh in on the Mac Parks & Rec community survey by Feb. 5.
Bonus: those who participate will be entered to win a $400 VISA gift card!
“If I Were Mayor”
The Oregon Mayors Association is running an arts contest for students grades 4 through 12.
Click to find out more about the categories, prizes and how to enter locally.
Community Partner
The February slate of programming for the Teen Night Out program at the McMinnville Library begins next Friday, Feb. 3.
See attached flyer for details or watch your email for the Peachjar flyer to come. (Note: you can always see current Peachjar flyers under the blue button on your school’s website.)
About Us
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