Amity community comes together for grads

Forty-eight Amity High School seniors received scholarships to help further their education, topping previous financial assistance records. Over 100 scholarships were conferred on June 2 at the Scholarship ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Luis Mendoza proudly displays his brand-new McMinnville High School diploma, which was just handed to him as he walked across the stage Friday night. He was among about 537 graduates honored during the commencement event.

‘We’ve seen you rise’: McMinnville High School celebrates its 115th class

Vivana V. Garibay, ASB president, was the first called to walk across the stage and receive her diploma during McMinnville High School’s commencement ceremonies Friday night. Teachers continued ...

Ossie Bladine/News-Register##Graduating seniors had plenty to smile and laugh about during the commencement speech given by retiring ELA teacher Kimberly Butt, who provided lessons learned from and anecdotes about each member of the Class of 2025.

Spartans look forward at graduation

Sixty-one Sheridan Spartans graduated on a hot Saturday, June 7, as the grandstands were bustling with families celebrating the Class of 2025. Speaking to the school’s 117th graduating class, Salutatorian ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##From left, Mason Rosenast, Tyler Petrasek, Kyla Jones, Mya Haarsma and Saralynn Grove celebrate with hugs and smiles as confetti fills the background following Amity High School’s graduation Saturday.

Amity grads set out to reach lofty goals

Amity High School graduates have ambitious goals they want to make reality, and they expressed that sentiment in modern day terms Saturday. Several graduating seniors’ program announcements said ...

Board mulls community input as superintendent search continues

There is a “robust amount” of applicants for the McMinnville school superintendent interim position, according to Acting Superintendent Steffanie Frost and the school board. Board members ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##On the day before graduation, McMinnville High School senior Tanner Leikam high-fives fourth-grader Olivia Libonati during the annual parade of graduates at Newby Elementary School. He’s joined by fellow senior Metolius Halloran-Steiner and 75 classmates. Newby students lined the halls, waving handmade signs and cheering, “Let’s go Grizzlies!” and “Grizz-LIES! Grizz-LIES!” In a tradition that began in 2013, Mac High seniors visit their former elementary schools to inspire younger students to look ahead to their own graduations.

Caps and gowns abound

Six of Yamhill County’s high schools will hold commencement ceremonies today and Saturday, June 6 and 7. McMinnville High School will graduate more than 500 students at 7 p.m. tonight in Wortman ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Graduate Marcos Cortes places his stoles over his mother, Maria Cortes, following Linfield’s commencement. “She graduated high school with me in her womb, and I wanted to graduate with her by my side,” said Marcos, the first in his family to earn a college degree. “She’s been my pillar of strength since I was a kid. She didn’t have it easy, and seeing her develop into the woman she is inspired me to become a man that reflects a mother like that. This moment wasn’t just mine; it was ours.” Born in León, Mexico, Marcos earned a bachelor’s in exercise science and plans to become a physical therapist. His brother, Angel, will graduate from Mac High on Friday.

Linfield commencement speaker tells graduates that ‘drops in the bucket’ make a difference

The term “bucket list” might have been redefined Sunday during the Linfield University Class of 2025 commencement ceremony. It came courtesy of featured speaker, Yamhill County resident and ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Led by their teachers, graduates make their way toward the football field in caps, gowns and colorful regalia during Willamina High School’s commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon.

Willamina graduation: ‘Life doesn’t care if you’re ready’

With tears, laughter, words of advice and appreciation for those who inspired their journey, the Willamina High School graduating Class of 2025 turned to a new chapter in life on Saturday. Some of the ...

Sheridan school bond passes by 69 votes

The Sheridan School bond passed with 560 votes (53.28%) in favor and 491 (46.72%) votes opposed. With the bond passing, the district will receive a $6 million matching grant from the state, providing ...

'Shrek' to play at Patton

Patton Middle School students will perform “Shrek,” based on the popular animated movie series about a good-hearted ogre and his princess bride. The fairy tale also features numerous well-known ...

Willamina graduation Saturday

Willamina High School graduation will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the school campus. The Class of 2025 includes four valedictorians: Syvlie Lu Berry, Lilyanne Raedon Crowe, Shaun Kalob ...

MSD budget committee sends plan to board

McMinnville School District’s Budget Committee on Wednesday approved a $154 million spending plan to send to the school board for final approval before June 30. The proposal includes $104.6 million ...

YMCA to return next year for after-school programming

The YMCA will offer after-school programs for McMinnville elementary schools next year, and Wascher Elementary in Lafayette likely will continue its afternoon program sponsored by a grant from a church, ...

Superintendent survey open through Tuesday

Residents have through Tuesday, May 20, to fill out a survey about characteristics they hope for in McMinnville’s next school superintendent. The brief questionnaire is available at survey.k12insight.com/r/McMinnville2025. Responses ...

Survey asks about characteristics McMinnville wants in school leader

The McMinnville School Board is asking community members to take part in a survey about the characteristics desired in the district’s next school leader. The brief questionnaire is available at ...

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