McKenzie School District

Classroom Curiosity: Behind the Scenes of Family Portrait Day Our students stepped in front of the camera and crushed it! Check out the behind-the-scenes photos from our Family Portrait Day. It was a fun and memorable experience, and we’re so proud of how the kids showed up with confidence and smiles. Also, don’t forget that yearbooks are still available for purchase through the end of the school year! 🆔 Use our school ID# 726330 or search by school name/location 💲 $35 each 📱 Scan the QR code below to make it even easier!

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week Recap! We had such a fun and heartwarming week celebrating our incredible teachers! From homemade posters full of gratitude to surprise snacks and treats from students, the love was felt in every hallway. Thank you to all of our amazing educators for the care, creativity, and dedication you bring to our classrooms every single day. Help us thank a teacher in the captions below. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulHearts #SchoolCommunity #WeLoveOurTeachers

Classroom Curiosity Spotlight This week, our after-school program got a burst of color and creativity! A local tie-dye artist joined us to help students design wearable masterpieces. From swirls to splashes, each shirt tells its own vibrant story, and the kids had an absolute blast!

Come to our Drive the Bus & BBQ Event – May 10th, 11 AM to 1 PM at the school! Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a school bus? Now’s your chance! Come test drive a bus, enjoy some great food, and meet our awesome team of drivers. We’re looking for 1–2 more drivers for next fall, so help us spread the word. Check out this video from our transportation director, Justin, to hear why he loves driving the bus! Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/IoelUEzXhNo Apply here: https://mckenzieschool.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4671339

May 7 is School Nurse Day! Today, we celebrate Liz Muzzey, our Health Services Coordinator, who keeps our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you for all you do!

Come Soar With Us! Learn more about McKenzie River Community School. - Small Class Sizes - 4-Day School Week - Career Technical Education Pathways - Place-Based, Project-Based, & Service Learning Emphasis - Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, Sports, Music, & More Contact us today to learn more about new student enrollment. https://www.mckenziesd.org/page/student-enrollment

Classroom Curiosity First grade is getting creative with measurement! Students traced their friends, colored in their outlines, and then measured their body lengths using all kinds of fun units, thin markers, magnet blocks, big markers, and more.

Our 6th graders are diving into The Water Cycle: Water in the Atmosphere! They’ve been hands-on with two cool experiments exploring water and the water cycle, and now they’re bringing it all together with creative visual representations complete with definitions and real-life examples. Learning science has never been so fun!

Today, we celebrate our incredible bus drivers! From early mornings to late afternoons, they keep our students safe, supported, and smiling every mile of the way. A huge thank you to our dedicated route driver team, you’re more than drivers, you’re an essential part of our school community. We appreciate you!

We’re hiring! The following positions are now open and accepting applications: 🏐 High School Volleyball Coach 🏈 Middle School Football Coach 🏐 Middle School Volleyball Coach 📋 Athletic Director If you're interested, log in to SchoolSpring using your school email to view and apply for these opportunities: 👉 https://mckenzieschool.schoolspring.com/

Classroom Curiosity Our second graders took their measuring skills outside to enjoy the sunshine while learning all about inches, centimeters, feet, and yards. There's nothing like combining hands-on learning with a little fresh air! We are all loving the weather!

📸 Family Portrait Sessions are coming to Tokatee Golf Course on Tuesday, May 6 and they’re entirely student-led! Josh Josey’s photography class has been learning the art of portrait photography and partnered with the PTO to offer professional-quality family portraits as a fundraiser. 16 sessions are available Each session is 30 minutes Families will receive up to 5 high-quality portraits Payment by cash or check (to MEF) is required to reserve your spot Ready to sign up? Use the QR code on the flyer or click the link to reserve your time. Confirmation details will be emailed after registration. Support our students and capture some memories! Link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeTEjBP80.../viewform

Drive the Bus & BBQ – May 10th, 11 AM to 1 PM at the school! Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a school bus? Now’s your chance! Come test drive a bus, enjoy some great food, and meet our awesome team of drivers. We’re looking for 1–2 more drivers for next fall, so help us spread the word. Apply here: https://mckenzieschool.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4671339

🎉 We're Turning 2! Join us as we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of McKenzie Little Eagles Child Care Center with an exciting Open House event! Come explore our dynamic, inclusive, and enriching early education program and see what makes our center so special. 📅 When: April 10th | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 Where: 51187 Blue River Dr., Vida, OR 97488 #McKenzieLittleEagles #EarlyEducation #OpenHouse #VidaOR

School Board Vacancy – Position 6 McKenzie School District is seeking a community member to fill Position 6 on the Board of Directors. How to Apply: Applications are available at the District Office or online: https://www.mckenziesd.org/page/district-board-members Submit applications to the District Office or email niki.jones@mckenziesd.org Deadline: April 9, 2025, by 4:30 PM Selection Process: Selected candidates will be sworn in at the April 16, 2025 school board meeting at 5:30 PM during open session. If more than four candidates apply, a special board meeting will be scheduled for interviews. Appointment Requirements: Must have lived in the district for at least 12 months Cannot be an officer or employee of the district Must be a qualified voter within the district This is an opportunity to serve the community and support local education.

📚 100 DAYS OF LEARNING! Time flies when you're learning and growing! A huge shoutout to our amazing teachers, staff, and families for organizing some fun crafts and lessons to celebrate.

Join us on Wednesday, March 19, for our school board meeting! Meetings will be livestreamed. Viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mckenzieschooldistrict6756/streams.

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, March 18, we’re celebrating the 100th day of school in style by dressing like we’re 100 years old! Get creative with your outfits and join the fun as we honor this milestone.

📚⚾ Sluggo’s Reading Challenge! ⚾📚 McKenzie students, it’s time to step up to the plate and hit a home run with your reading! The Home Run Reading Program, brought to us by the Eugene Emeralds, is in full swing! How It Works: Grab your Sluggo Reading Challenge bookmark and write down 10 books you’ve read. Once it's filled, turn it in by March 21st. All participating K-6th grade students will be invited to a special night at the ballpark on June 18th with the Eugene Emeralds! Let’s show Sluggo how much McKenzie loves to read!

Smokey Bear Visits Our Classrooms! Our 1st and 4th graders had a special visit from Smokey Bear and the Oregon Department of Forestry. Our first graders met Smokey in person and learned important fire safety tips and one of our fourth graders got to dress up in real firefighting gear. All of the students also got to learn about fire safety. We are lucky to have ODF offering this wonderful educational experience.