Quack quack!
Have you ever wondered how duck bills and bird beaks can pick up food?
Recently, the first graders learned about animal superpowers in science class, how birds can distinguish between rocks and food in tight spaces and how a duck's bill picks up food.
We love seeing our students embrace the spirit of Classroom Curiosity!
February 26th- March 1st. Weekly Newsletter. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/42Q0tdf
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February 19th-23rd Weekly Newsletter. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/3UPZYxJ
Building resilience one plant at a time!
We partnered with Middle-Fork Willamette & McKenzie Watershed Councils to create firewise landscaping designs for the high school building.
Our students in Mr. O'Hare's construction classes are leading the charge, swapping flammable wood chips for non-flammable rocks and planting native fire-resistant plants.
It was a great afternoon finding ways to make our campus safer and more beautiful together!
This week in sports!
It's the last week of basketball season for our Eagles.
Monday 2/12
MSBB vs Siletz
release the boy's team at 3:30 pm
4 pm boys
5:30 pm girls
Wednesday 2/14
MSBB vs. Alsea
release boys team at 3:30 pm
Girls 5:30
Boys 7
HSBB vs Alsea Senior Night
release boys team at 3:45 pm
JV Boys at 4:30 pm
Boys varsity at 5:30 pm
Girls Varsity at 7 pm
We will acknowledge our seniors prior to the start of their games.
February 12th-17th Weekly Newsletter. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/3HY7vDe
Classroom Curiosity!
Our students in the McKenzie After-School program students recently got to take a special trip to the Museum of Natural & Cultural History at the University of Oregon.
The museum is a treasure trove of information about the history of Oregon, Saber-tooth Salmon and Giant Sloths.
Our students had a blast.
February 5th-10th Weekly Newsletter. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/3w2DdMF
We are heading into the final couple of weeks of basketball.
It has been an amazing season watching the growth of our players and teams.
We want to extend a big thank you to the coaches for all of the hard work and dedication that they put into our programs and to all the staff who supported our student-athletes.
Monday 2/5
MSBB vs. Mapleton
Release the boys at 3:30 pm
Tuesday 2/6
HSBB @ Mapleton
Dismiss @ 3 pm
Leave @ 3:15 pm
Wednesday 2/7
MSBB @ Crow
Dismiss @ 2 pm
Leave @ 2:15 pm
Thursday 2/8
HSBB @ Alsea
Dismiss @ 2:30 pm
Leave @ 2:45 pm
Saturday 2/10
HSBB @ Triangle Lake
Game times are 12 pm & 1:30 pm
Leave @ 9:30 am
As we wrap up our series dedicated to spotlighting the talents of our school board, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jason Wickizer for all of his hard work.
We are lucky to have you, Jason!
As we wrap up our series dedicated to spotlighting the talents of our school board, we want to sincerely thank Alyssa Brownlee for her commitment to bettering the future of the next generation. We appreciate you, Alyssa!
Update:
We will be having school today.
Start time is 10 a.m.
See you soon.
Spirit Week Alert, Eagles! 🦅
The Leadership Class is gearing up for an epic start to Semester 2 with a spirit week from February 5th-8th.
Monday - Minion Monday (Dress as a Minion From Despicable Me)
Tuesday - Bright Color Day
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
Thursday - Green and Gold Day
Get your spirit soaring, Eagles!
McKenzie Families,
Power is out on campus. We will be on a 2-hour delay today
We will update again on all platforms in a couple of hours if power is restored.
Continuing our recognition of our dedicated school board members, today we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Melissa Norlund!
Melissa loves being able to have an active role in district decisions that affect our students, staff, and community.
Melissa's commitment runs deep. She's not just a board member; she's a McKenzie graduate who's been actively involved in the district since before her own child attended school. She joined the board to help shape the future of the district for her child and all the other students.
Thank you for your unwavering support.
Monday 1/29
MSBB vs. Triangle Lake
Dismiss boy's team at 3:15, please
Boys at 4 pm
Girls at 5:30 pm
Tuesday 1/30
HSBB vs. Eddyville
Boys at 5:30 pm
Girls at 7 pm
Wednesday 1/31
MSBB at Mohawk
Dismiss at 2:30 pm
Leave at 2:45 pm
Boys at 4:30 pm
Girls at 6 pm
Thursday 2/1
HSBB @ Siletz
Dismiss at 1:15 pm
Leave at 1:30 pm
Boys at 5:30
No girls game, check with coach to see if team is traveling with boys team.
Saturday 2/3
HSBB vs Triangle Lake
Boys at 12 pm
Girls at 1:30 pm
Sports Update!
Tonight's High School Basketball game vs Mapleton will be girls at 5:30 pm and boys at 7 pm.
We apologize for any confusion this is due to this being a makeup game from the first half of the season.
As a part of School Board Appreciation Month, we are highlighting our special board members.
Today, we spotlight Danna Brownell and her outstanding commitment to our children's education.
She shared her inspiring perspective on why she's devoted to this essential work. "I'm in it for the education of our kids. In a world filled with complexities, it's an honor to contribute to something that truly matters."
She’s passionate about education and its positive impact on our lives, and she appreciates the responsibility of representing her neighbors in the stewardship of this vital community institution.
Thank you, Danna, for serving on the board and serving our community.
Classroom Curiosity Alert!
Our elementary students were thrilled to welcome Sluggo recently for the 'Sluggo's Home Run Reading Challenge.’
Students are diving into books for a chance to score big with two tickets to an exciting Eugene Emeralds baseball game this summer.
Let the reading adventure begin!
