Willamina will graduate 65 seniors
Willamina High School will graduate 65 seniors at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 27, in the high school gymnasium. Hallee Hughes is this year’s valedictorian. She will attend the University of Nevada-Reno ...
Sheridan High School hosts Art Conspiracy classes
Sheridan High School will host the Art Conspiracy summer arts program Tuesday, June 20, through Thursday, June 29. A performance and exhibition will conclude the activities on Friday, June 30. Yamhill ...
Neurosurgeon to speak at LInfield graduation
Neurosurgeon Dr. Seth Oliveria, who graduated from Linfield University in 2001, will return to his alma mater Sunday, May 28, to speak to the Class of 2023. He will address parents, alumni and faculty ...
In brief: Renaming school; run/walk for water
Meeting will look at new names for school Community members will meet Monday, May 22, to discuss possible new names for Columbus Elementary School. The public session will start at 4 p.m. in the school ...
In brief: Mac board to discuss graduation
McMinnville School Board members will hear about plans for McMinnville High School’s June 9 graduation when they meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 22. The work session will be available on Zoom as well ...
Stopping By: Seeds of learning
Brian Altree likes a good surprise, especially in the garden. “I like to grow perennial flowers that die back after the first frost,” said Altree, struggling to name just one favorite ...
Patton students to present 'Frozen Jr.'
Patton Middle School students will perform “Frozen Jr.,” a youth version of the classic Disney musical, May 11 to 14. Curtain is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday ...
Mac school district hires new directors
The McMinnville School District has named two new directors. Jason Hall will be responsible for finances and Shelly Simonyi, who already worked for the district, will become director of student services. Directors ...
Mac schools propose $138 million budget
McMinnville School District is proposing a budget of $138 million for the 2023-24 school year, including a general fund of $88 million to cover programs for the district’s 6,500 students. In her ...
In brief: McMinnville School Board to meet Monday
The McMinnville School Board meeting will discuss business when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the district office, 800 N.E. Lafayette Ave. The board will hear reports about personnel, finances, ...
Problem solvers: Mac High students intern at Water & Light
McMinnville High School interns are working with McMinnville Water & Light this spring on a project that will provide people with potable water in emergencies. The interns are designing and ...
AVID middle-schoolers visit Mac High
Eighth-graders in the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, program at Patton and Duniway middle schools visited McMinnville High School on April 5. AVID encourages preparation for college, ...
Students gain broader sense of future at Dayton career fair
Camilo Medina visited numerous information booths at the Dayton Junior High/High School career fair Friday, including those hosted by Chemeketa Community College and the Wings & Waves Water Park. “They ...
Amity's Eola Hills Charter School officially closes
About 9 1/2 years after a fire destroyed the Eola Hills Charter School, the Amity School District-sponsored facility has closed for good. The Amity School Board took action at its Wednesday, April ...
Mac High's Fast to lead Dayton district
Amy Fast, who has been high school principal for four of her 22 years with the McMinnville School District, will become superintendent of Dayton schools in 2023-24. The Dayton School Board made ...
