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 ...
Continued declines expected in McMinnville school enrollment
Enrollment is declining not just in the McMinnville School District, but statewide, a representative of the firm Flo Analytics told McMinnville School Board members Monday night. The planning ...
Tickets available for Swingin’ On a Star fundraiser
Tickets are available for Swingin’ On a Star, the annual fundraiser for McMinnville school music programs with performances by student bands, choirs, soloists and small groups. The dinner and concert ...
Patton builds positive atmosphere with clubs
The bell rang, signaling the end of classes at Patton Middle School a few days before the winter break. Many students headed out the main doors to board buses, get into parents’ cars or start walking ...
In Willamina, grief over the loss of friend, vice principal
The weight of grief is palpable at Willamina Middle School following the sudden death of Mike Hughes, 48, vice principal and special education director. Students said Hughes brought laughter and was often ...
Three Mac schools taken off post-Covid watch list
Three McMinnville schools have been removed from a state watch list after demonstrating their students are making progress since the pandemic. Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua credited their improvement ...
Willamina middle school principal dies
Willamina Middle School principal and special education director Mike Hughes died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 10, sending shockwaves through the school district and community. Hughes, who first joined the ...
School board will offer permanent superintendent position to Ferrua
After receiving numerous emails and in-person comments praising interim Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua, McMinnville School Board voted unanimously Monday night to offer her the superintendent position on a permanent basis.
Board split on what to do about superintendent position
While McMinnville School Board members agreed they are pleased with the job Interim Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua is doing, the board was divided Tuesday night on what to do next: hire her permanently ...
‘Mamma Mia!’ opens Friday on McMinnville High School stage
McMinnville High School students will dance, act and sing ABBA songs in “Mamma Mia!” in the school auditorium. Shows will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6; 7 p.m. Thursday and ...
All business: Students learn real-world skills with unique simulation game
Business was running smoothly at ULA SUP, a company that makes stand-up paddleboards. The Yew management team was working on keeping employees, ensuring supply chains were open and increasing production, ...
Sheridan schools awarded $500k school safety grant
The Sheridan School District is set to receive a $500,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and School Violence Prevention Program. The ...
Patton presents Arsenic and Old Lace
McMinnville middle schoolers will perform “Arsenic and Old Lace” Nov. 20 to 23 on the Patton Middle School stage at 1175 N.E. 19th St., McMinnville. Teacher Emily Wilcox is directing the classic ...
Dayton board to meet Tuesday
The Dayton School Board will discuss the healthy and safe schools plan, along with other issues, when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the district ...
