The sound of literacy
In education foundation-funded program, glockenspiels help students learn to read music
School board concerned about funding
State revenue forecasts appear healthier than they did a few months ago, but that doesn’t mean schools will receive as much funding as they need for 2026-27, McMinnville Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua ...
Willamina SD seeks review of construction fee
The Willamina City Council on Tuesday will consider an appeal from the Willamina School District’s regarding construction fees for building improvements during. The school district is requesting ...
Most county schools above state grad rate
Most Yamhill County public school districts had graduation rates above the state average for the 2024-25 school year, according to the Oregon Department of Education. The statewide graduation rate was ...
Career education leads more to graduate
Career technical education courses are making a difference in whether students graduate from Oregon’s public high schools, according to the 2024-25 rates recently released by the state Department ...
Mac school board to meet Monday
McMinnville School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in the district office, 800 N.E. Lafayette Ave. The board will look at policy updates and hear reports on finances, facilities, school improvement ...
Faulconer-Chapman students get up-close look at fish life cycle
Third grade students at Faulconer-Chapman School are getting up close and personal learning about fish life cycles with eggs hatching in a classroom. As part of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ...
Work of Heart dinner supports schools
Students in the McMinnville School District get to play glockenspiels, compete in the Battle of the Books reading program, work directly with artists-in-residence and enjoy many other projects that enhance ...
Oregon's high school graduation rate inches up to record high
Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2025 graduated at all-time highs for the state but still at a lower rate than recent national averages, according to the latest state data.
Mac school district to seek bond in November ’27
McMinnville School District officials will seek a bond for facility improvements and safety in November 2027. The school board discussed the timeline during its Monday night work session. The amount and ...
Middle-schoolers will look for answers in low gravity
A team of Patton Middle School students is one of 60 in the nation selected to build and send an experiment high into the upper atmosphere, where gravity, air pressure and temperature are lower. The “Space ...
Fundraiser will help school programs
Tickets are still available for the third-annual “A Work of Heart” wine pairing dinner and auction to benefit McMinnville school programs. The nonprofit McMinnville Education Foundation sponsors ...
Mac school board makes superintendent contract official
McMinnville School Board finalized its contract Monday night with the new superintendent, Kourtney Ferrua, who has been serving as interim leader since July 1. Ferrua will be paid a $243,500 annual salary ...
