McKenzie School District

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.

Celebrating Our Classified Employees! This week, we recognized and celebrated our incredible classified employees during Classified Employees Week! These dedicated individuals are the heart of our school, keeping everything running smoothly from the classroom to the cafeteria and the front office. Throughout the week, we found special ways to honor and thank them for their hard work and commitment to our students and school community. A special shoutout to Mr. Maricel’s 6th-grade class for creating this banner to show their appreciation! Please leave a note of thank you in the comments below.

Is your child turning 5 years old by September 1, 2025? If so, we invite you to Kindergarten Orientation at McKenzie River Community School! 📅 Thursday, April 24th ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Room 15, McKenzie River Community School (51187 Blue River Drive) Meet our teachers and staff, explore the classroom, and get all the info you need for a great start to kindergarten! Call 541-822-3315 to sign up or ask questions! Please help us by sharing this post. Go Eagles

Classroom Curiosity - Our Weekly R.I.V.E.R. Awards 🌟 Did you know we focus on one of the values from our R.I.V.E.R. program each week. Teachers nominate students who have exemplified these behaviors, and at the end of the week, we randomly select a winner from the nominees! We love displaying the winner’s photo and nomination on our ASB board in the intermediate hallway for all to see. Make sure to check it out!

📚Read Across America Spirit Week is Almost Here! Join us in celebrating the joy of reading with Spirit Week. Dress-Up Days from March 3rd - March 6th! Monday: Hats-off to Reading: Wear your favorite hat! 🧢🎩 Tuesday: Character Day: Dress as your favorite book character or in an outfit inspired by your favorite book! 📚 Wednesday: Word Wednesday: Wear letters, words, or a college shirt! 🔠🎓 Thursday: Snuggle up and Read: Get cozy and bring a beloved book to school! 📕 Let’s make reading fun and show off our love for books! #ReadAcrossAmerica #SpiritWeek #LoveForReading

We have some great food planned for National School Breakfast Week! March 3rd – 7th Daily Menu: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Bagels, and a variety of milk options are served daily! Monday – Blues Clues Pancakes 🫐 Blueberry pancakes with a mystery blueberry sauce! Tuesday – A Nancy Drew Breakfast 🕵️‍♀️ Scrambled eggs, sausage links, hash browns, and toast. Wednesday – Dora the Explorer Donut Day 🍩 Your choice of maple bars or cake donuts. Thursday – Scooby Snack Breakfast Pizza Choose between breakfast pizza or biscuits & gravy. Start your mornings right and fuel up for a great day!

Congratulations to our High School Basketball League Award Winners! A huge shoutout to our incredible student-athletes for their hard work and dedication this season! Girls Team: Liliana Jones – All-League Honorable Mention Claire Weiss – All-League Honorable Mention Sportsmanship Award Winners! Boys Team: Ayton Munoz-Brown – 3rd Team All-League Will Meister – All-League Honorable Mention

Come cheer on your Eagles today as the boys' and girls' teams move into the Mountain West League Playoffs! The girls travel to Crow while the boys head to Alsea. Both games are at 6 pm. League Playoff admission prices will be charged at the door.