McKenzie School District

Did you know we have a podcast called On, McKenzie 🎧 Check out our latest episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1i3lQGUOdhJF5SOaDuo93B In this episode, we're diving into the highlights from the first month of school, previewing upcoming events, and chatting with Mr. Corey Culp, our amazing Computer Science and Business teacher! He’ll share insights about the K-12 McKenzie Coding Academy and all the incredible opportunities it offers our students. Don't miss out—tune in and get ready to get inspired! 🎙️💙

Don’t forget We are McKenzie Night is Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Check out Mr. Tompkin's latest blog! A lot of great things are happening in October! Click here: https://superintendenttompkins.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-from-mr-tompkins-desk-1032024.html

Exciting News! This summer, we launched a sponsorship fundraiser for new scoreboards in our gym, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised over $21,000 thanks to our amazing sponsors! These new scoreboards will be installed just in time for the winter season, enhancing the game experience for our athletes and fans. Thank you to our $10,000 Homes for Good Housing Agency and to all the amazing companies supporting McKenzie athletics

Classroom Curiosity Alert! We’re excited to kick off our first Classroom Curiosity this school year! Our 7th graders embarked on a field trip for a Salmon Watch. Under the guidance of Mr. Day, the students visited Carmen Smith to observe the fascinating spawning season for salmon. It was a great opportunity to connect with nature and learn about this important part of our ecosystem!

Hello McKenzie Families and Community Members, Wow! This fall, we have been overwhelmed by the great support and attendance at our athletic events. Please remember that it is district policy that students and children in grade 8 and below who are in attendance are to be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times. District staff are not assigned to events for student supervision. They are helping make the events happen for our student-athletes and performers. We also want to ensure our student-athletes and performers can stay focused without distractions from kids running on benches and climbing our fences. Thank you for your understanding. Keep showing up and showing your Eagle Pride! Mr. Tompkins For more information, click here: https://conta.cc/4dme67u

Update. Tonight's middle school football game start time has been moved to 5:30 due to the official's availability.

The McKenzie School District is looking for a dedicated individual to fill a vacancy on the School Board (Position 2). This is your chance to make a difference in our kids' education and community! Application Deadline: October 9, 2024 Eligibility: 1. Lived in the district for at least 12 months. 2. Cannot be an officer or employee of the district. 3. Must be a qualified voter. Learn more and apply here - https://www.mckenziesd.org/page/district-board-members

Calling All Volunteers! The McKenzie School District urgently needs your help to keep our middle and high school games running smoothly! We’re looking for scorekeepers, line judges, concession workers, and more. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Angie in the main office and fill out a volunteer packet. Your support makes a big difference for our student-athletes and the community!

This Week in Sports September 22-28 9/23 MS Volleyball 430 @ Alsea (out 1215, leave 1230) 9/24 VHS Volleyball 6 pm @ Triangle Lake (out 215, leave 230) 9/25 MS Volleyball & Football Home vs Mapleton 430/5 PM 9/26 VHS Volleyball 6 pm @ Mapleton (out 130, leave 145) 9/27 VHS Football 7 pm Home vs. Powers 9/27 MS/HS Cross Country @ Champs Invite 3 pm, Lebanon, OR (out 1145, leave 12)

Reminder McKenzie Families, with the down river route being broken into two routes again there will be new pick up times and locations. Please go to: https://www.mckenziesd.org/page/transportation and check the updated route information.

Hello McKenzie Families: We are happy to announce the return of regular bus routes beginning Monday 9/23/24. Please log on to the McKenzie websites Transportation page to review your Down River, Mid River and Up River routes.

Hello McKenzie Families, This is a friendly reminder that school is dismissed at 2:54 today for our weekly Early Release Thursday. Both our After School Bus and our Activity bus will arrive one hour earlier to their stops.

Join us for our Open House Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you there!

Looking to boost our school community? Consider volunteering at McKenzie! From classroom support to transportation, serving as event staff, or coaching K-5 students, there’s a place for you. For more information, visit the front office for a volunteer packet or check out our website. Background checks are required for new volunteers. Returners must sign a yearly agreement but don't need to fill out a packet. If you are a new volunteer, packets take six weeks to process. Get one in soon so you can inspire our next generation of Eagles to soar!

Join us Wednesday, Sep. 18, for our school board meeting! Meetings will be livestreamed. Viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mckenzieschooldistrict6756/streams. Submit Public Comments to public.comment@mckenziesd.org. Comments submitted before noon on September 17 will be presented to the Board for review and submission to the meeting minutes.

This Week in Sports! 9/16 MS Volleyball 4:30 p.m. Home vs Mohawk 9/17 VHS Volleyball 6:00 p.m. Home vs. Alsea 9/18 MS Volleyball & Football 4:30/5:00 p.m @ Siletz Valley 9/19 VHS Volleyball 6:00 p.m. Home vs Eddyville Charter 9/20 VHS Football 7:00 p.m. @ Crow 9/20-21 MS/HS Cross Country 1:00 p.m. @ Three Course Challenge, Seaside, OR

This Week in Sports! 9/9 VHS Volleyball 6 p.m. @ Crow 9/11 MS/HS Cross Country 4:30 p.m. @ Acorn Gulley Chase, Oakland, OR 9/12 VHS Volleyball 5:30 p.m. @ Siletz Valley 9/13 VHS Football 7 p.m. Home vs. Days Creek 

We hope everyone had a great first day back to school. It was great seeing all of the smiling faces. We wanted to update you that you will receive a newsletter from our team at the start of each week highlighting key dates, the lunch menu, and information about sporting events. Click here for our latest email: https://conta.cc/3XgDcPh

Thank you to The Hope Project for setting our teachers up for success this year. Our teachers were able to load up on so many supplies!