Brockett Bulletin

Today wraps up a week of festivities celebrating McMinnville High School’s Homecoming, including today’s parade from the high school through downtown. Check out more photos on the MSD Facebook page!

Join us at the football game tonight as the Grizzlies take on Liberty at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. (Free for students with MHS ASB.) Gates open at 6 p.m.. Go Grizzlies!

There is a change in the upcoming fall conferences schedule. Wednesday, Oct. 23 is now a half-day for students with NO late start. The updated no-school schedule is as follows:

• Elementary students begin at 8 a.m. and release at 11:45 a.m.
• Middle school students begin at 8:20 a.m. and release at 12:15 p.m.
• High school students begin at 8:30 a.m. and release at 12:15 p.m.

Watch for more information about conferences from your school(s). Here’s a link to the updated calendar.

For the first time since 2019, the community Crab Feed and Auction returned last weekend. The long-standing local favorite is sponsored by the MAC Club and benefits high school athletics.

See the MSD Instagram feed for more photos.

There is no school for students, next Friday, Oct. 11 for a staff in-service day.

Did you know there are local organizations ready to help with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and other emotional issues? MSD works with Yamhill Family and Youth (crisis line: 844.842.8200) and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (503.472.4020) to support students and families, and families can reach out to these organizations directly.

MSD partners with the Oregon College Savings Plan to help families start thinking about life after high school – starting in kindergarten. The tax-deductible plan allows families to save for educational expenses like tuition and fees, books, computers, supplies, equipment and more.

The plan isn’t just for four-year college attendance; students can use the funds for certificate programs, community college, apprenticeships, technical college, trade school and graduate school.

If you’re looking for something to do on the upcoming no-school Fridays, the McMinnville Library is hosting LEGO afternoons on Oct. 11, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. Find out more under your school’s Peachjar button.

The October Friday night activities lineup for teens begins tonight, Oct. 4. Remember, Lafayette students are included in the invite! See your school’s Peachjar button for what’s on deck.