Brockett Bulletin

Duniway opened its professional-grade podcast studio last spring, and students started producing a series called This Week at Duniway that covered school news and more.

This year, students have been recording interviews with teachers, using the studio to enhance coding class projects and more. The latest project is a pre-Valentine's Day series called Lost in Love.

Hosted by eighth graders Zander Park (far right) and Jazzen Heroxandrei Avila (far left), the Lost in Love podcasts are edited by Aaliyah Brooks (second from left) with music support provided by Addison Eglinton. Other students involved include Haley Anderson, Sofia Manriquez, Lucy Alfonso and Evelyn Berg. All the students perform a variety of tasks – including scriptwriting, scheduling, interviewing and more – to produce the podcasts. The students hope to have the six-part series completed by Feb. 13.

The studio was a gift from the Traveling Light Foundation. Find the podcasts here.

We understand that our families have questions about how the new federal immigration policies might affect our community. We are committed to providing a learning environment for all students that is safe, welcoming and inclusive. Please click here to read more.

We are working with local agencies to provide resources and information and will update you when we have additions.

You’re invited to a community conversation about raising healthy kids in the technology age scheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Mac High. Based around the book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, the event features a presentation by Linfield professor Dr. Jennifer Linder followed by small group discussions.

Find more details and a wealth of resources here. You do not need to read the book before the event.

The Presidents’ Day holiday weekend includes no school on Friday, Feb. 14 and Monday, Feb. 17.

Next week’s forecast shows a possibility of snowy weather. Click here to see district practice for bad weather days and how we’ll contact you when school operations are affected. Note: if you live in a higher elevation, click here to find out about snow routes.

The 10th annual fan experience show took place last Friday at Mac High. Considered the final exam for the Sports Marketing class in the Business Pathway, the fun event featured games, a t-shirt throw, special treats and a halftime show at the girls and boys basketball games that fall at the end of finals week. See more photos on the MSD Instagram feed!

Bring your sweetheart (or a friend!) to the McMinnville Education Foundation’s second annual “Schools: A Work of Heart” event. Scheduled for February 8, 2025, the four-course wine-pairing dinner and auction is presented by the McMinnville Education Foundation and all proceeds benefit students in our district! Details here.

There is a lot of talk about stress on families and students these days. How can families help? Here is a resource with five ways you can help your family (and yourself) relieve stress and maintain good mental wellness habits. Check it out!

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the third annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the McMinnville Community Center.

There will be paper lantern decorating, face painting and more the kids, food vendors and cultural entertainment including the Lion Dance. Free admission! Find out more under your school’s Peachjar button.

Did you know that some flowers can be eaten? Next week, elementary students will have a chance to taste edible orchids during in-class snack time. Some claim that the scent of orchids can reduce stress levels! Find out what else is on next week’s Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program menu.

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is offering day camps for elementary students on upcoming no-school days and more. Find out more under your school’s Peachjar button.

Here’s the new lineup of community recreation programs and events specially designed for children with developmental, physical or neurodivergent disabilities or for those who need a more adaptive/inclusive environment.