Patton kids keep their cool as new year starts
Some of the sixth-graders who gathered outside Patton Middle School on Monday morning, the opening day of classes, tried to pretend they weren’t excited. No big deal, they shrugged nonchalantly ...
Along the Street : Angela Fasana of Willamina named chair of WOU trustees
The Western Oregon University Board of Trustees recently elected Angela Fasana of Willamina to serve as the third board chair. Fasana has been a Western Oregon University Board of Trustee since July 2022, ...
Former TA grows into new role at Newby
Soon after Marie Palacios joined the McMinnville School District as a teaching assistant, she realized she wanted more. “Working with kids is amazing,” she said to herself. “This is ...
Students return to classrooms in McMinnville, Willamina on Monday
While it may seem like only yesterday that summer started, it’s already time for students to start heading back to school. In fact, those in two Yamhill County districts — McMinnville and ...
Multiplying math skills: Summer classes add challenge that middle schoolers appreciate
Taking advanced math will help middle schoolers prepare for high school and careers and be an enjoyable challenge, as well, according to students in Duniway/Patton math enrichment classes this summer. It ...
Beyond Backpacks program provides school supplies
Students can choose their packs and other items at two events
Deadline is Aug. 20 to apply for post vacated by Benner
McMinnville School Board is seeking applications for an open seat on the board. The new appointee will replace Carson Benner, who resigned Aug. 3, 11 months before his term expired. He or she will serve ...
Dayton board to review superintendent goals
The Dayton School Board will discuss the upcoming school year when it meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the district board room, 780 Ferry St. The public meeting will be available in person and via ...
Mac High cracking down on cell phones
Cell phones can distract from learning, said McMinnville High School officials, who call the devices “addicting” That’s why the high school already has a rule against using phones ...
District and teachers may resume contract negotiations soon
Negotiations between the McMinnville School District and its teachers union, the McMinnville Education Association or McEA, may resume earlier than expected. The two sides are working on a new contract ...
Benner resigns from Mac School Board
Carson Benner, who has been involved with and advocated for McMinnville schools for 20 years, resigned from his school board seat on Saturday, following the board’s semi-annual all-day retreat. He ...
After-school program applies for grant with city assistance
After-school care provider Camp Fire Columbia is teaming up with the city of McMinnville to apply for a grant to continue funding scholarships for underserved youth. The nonprofit applied for an Oregon ...
Civil Air Patrol hosts STEM event Saturday
Tiny rolling robots, mechanical arms and other technology kits will be featured from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 on the grounds of McMinnville Municipal Airport. The McMinnville Composite Squadron ...
Newberg board votes to demote Phillips, give 12-month notice of termination
The Newberg School Board voted 6-1 during a special meeting Monday to notify Superintendent Stephen Phillips that he would no longer serve in his current role, and that they plan to terminate his contract ...
Along the Street: Linfield University adds three trustees to board
Three women, two of them alums, have joined the Linfield University Board of Trustees. They are Mary (Nightingale) Lago, a 1997 graduate, Katie Paullin, a 2003 graduate, and Laurie Reser, who also has ...
