Linfield partners with Chinese school founded by alum
Linfield University is partnering with a school in China that was founded by a Linfield alumnus. Shawn Chen, who graduated from Linfield in 1987, founded Sias University in Zhengzhou, China, in ...
Medical practice: Mac High pairs with Chemeketa to train future health workers
A medical assistant calls her next patient’s name, then leads her into a office to have her vitals checked — weight, height, pulse, oxygen level, blood pressure. The MA checks the patient’s ...
Student statements investigated on Willamina campus
Law enforcement personnel detained a Willamina High School student on the Northeast Oaken Hills Drive campus the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 18, for allegedly making “concerning statements ...
After-school programs will continue in McMinnville, at less ‘robust’ level
McMinnville schools will be able to offer some enrichment and intervention programs after school this year, Superintendent Debbie Brockett told board members last week. Brockett earlier had said the district ...
Linfield students start 'Majestic Tree' contest
Linfield University students are leading an interdisciplinary effort to educate, entertain and inspire their community to appreciate the McMinnville campus’ unique ecosystems with Majestic Tree Week, ...
Students meet Minnie, a service dog with special skills
Minnie Lei, a service dog, charmed students at Willamette Elementary School in McMinnville last week. Third-graders said they liked Missie’s owner, former McMinnville teacher Judy Suan, ...
Amity schools welcome two new principals
Amity School District principals, two of whom are in the first year leading their schools, reported a strong start to the year at the Wednesday, Sept. 20, board meeting. Enrollment numbered 766 ...
District hopes to fund after-school programs
McMinnville School District hopes to offer enrichment and intervention programs after school hours starting in October, in addition to the Camp Fire care program at elementary schools operated by Camp ...
Amity schools about to undergo a major facelift
While Jeff Clark may not profess to be any kind of power lifter, the Amity School District Superintendent recognizes a heavy lift when he sees one. Polk and Yamhill County voters passed a 25-year, ...
Patton’s Reschly recognized for work with STEM students
Teacher Michele Reschly knew exactly what was coming when the school superintendent, director of curriculum, several school board members and other officials marched into the Patton Middle School ...
School enrollment near projections
McMinnville School District enrolled nearly 6,500 students when classes started Aug. 28, finance director Jason Hall told the school board Monday night. The nine schools had a total enrollment of 6,487 ...
Mac school board meets Sept. 11
McMinnville school board members will discuss the start of the school year when they meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in the district office, 800 N.E. Lafayette Ave. Classes resumed in McMinnville ...
Mac school board mulls payment option
School board members in Oregon now can receive up to $500 a month to help cover expenses for their service, such as transportation or child care, according to House Bill 2753, which was approved ...
New Dayton superintendent: Listening to students, and wearing many hats
As she prepares for her first school year as Dayton superintendent, Amy Fast has been meeting members of her staff and new community — among them, and maybe most important, the 5-year-olds ...
As a new school year starts, Grizzly grads return to teach
McMinnville and Lafayette teachers welcomed students back to the classroom Monday. For several, it was their first year of teaching, but not the first time they’ve started the school year ...
