McMinnville School Board interviews three applicants

McMinnville School Board’s six remaining members interviewed three applicants Monday night for the open seat vacated by the resignation of Carson Benner. Benner, who was re-elected in 2021, resigned ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##New sixth-graders flow down the hallway on the way to an assembly in the gym Monday morning, the first day of classes at Patton Middle School. Eighth-grade Mustang Mentors applaud as they pass. Sixth-graders at Patton and Duniway middle schools had a few hours to get to know their buildings before seventh- and eighth-graders arrived.

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, ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##Marie Palacios, right, discusses her classroom setup with Robin McKinney, special programs assistant at Newby Elementary School. Palacios has been an assistant for seven years, but this year will be the special programs teacher.

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 ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##McMinnville school employees practice teamwork as they play a game with parachutes, trying to bounce a ball from one chute to the other, at the district-wide welcome back event Wednesday in the Mac High gymnasium. More than 800 teachers, assistants, secretaries, custodians and other workers are preparing for the first day of classes in the district on Monday.

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 ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##Duniway Middle School math teacher Paige Klopfenstein works with seventh-graders Julio Reyes, right, and Esai Esparza, left, during an intensive summer school math course. Jena Mikkelborg taught another section of the course for eighth-graders. The program was designed to prepare students to take advanced math at Duniway or Patton middle schools this year, and be ready when they get to advanced high school math classes.

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 ...

Image: overyondr.com##Technology such as Yondr storage bags is gaining increased use nationally, though McMinnville School District has no immediate plans to invest the more than $100,000 the phone control tools would cost.

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 ...

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