Brockett Bulletin

Kindergartners from all the elementary schools are visiting Miller Woods this week and next to learn about habitats. Students examine critters scooped from the pond, try to catch flying or crawling insects with butterfly nets and take a walk in the forest. Here's a look at Buel. See more photos on the MSD Facebook page. Big shoutout to the McMinnville Education Foundation for making these experiences possible!

On Monday, May 20, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., both middle schools are hosting fifth grade families for a chance to explore the schools, meet the teachers and more. Note: students will visit the schools that morning, but they are welcome to join you for another look around.

Do you know anyone who has a child who will be four by September 1? We have a hard time reaching families who are not already in our schools, and our pre-K classes are the slowest to fill. This sometimes means classes shift, which can make the first days of school more difficult for everyone. So if you know anyone with young children, please help us spread the word about free pre-K for our littlest learners!

Patton 7th grader Luke McGuire attended the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid” author visit that was sponsored by the public library. He was chosen to be a contestant in the event’s game show and won a $250 check for library materials.

He worked with librarian Heidi Sumner to choose new items for the Patton library. Thank you, Luke!

If your high school student (16 years and older) is job-hunting for the summer, the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) has organized a summer hiring event with several local hospitality-based businesses to assist young job seekers. The hiring event will be held at McMinnville High school on Thursday, May 30. Find more information here.

Duniway’s ASB students (pictured) and the PTSA joined forces to raise the funds for a new school sign. The new sign replaces the old, weatherbeaten sign and gives the school a bright new look!

If your student is interested in learning live TV event broadcasting, check out the internship program at MCM-TV, McMinnville’s local public access station. There are summer positions as well as school year positions available. Find details here.

The McMinnville Library is offering a paid internship for students to help with library activities and events. Find details here.

The McMinnville Rotary Club Foundation awarded 12 scholarships to Yamhill County students, with 11 going to Mac High graduating seniors. Each student was awarded $1,500 with some from a specific fund or for a specific purpose.

Awardees include: Isley Blackburn, (Service Above Self), Devin Doherty (Richard Wee/Science-Math Scholarship), Brelan Dramis (Cy Jeter Arts/Music Scholarship), Samantha Morris (Chemeketa Vasquez-Cooper Scholarship), Aiden Perpelitt (Arnelle Surface Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship), and general Rotary scholarships for Mason Smark, Abigail Flores-Mendoza, Cesar Flores-Velazquez, Marcus Lozano, Amelia Price and Ivanna Virgen.

Congratulations, seniors!

Is your car dirty? Bring it over to the high school, this Sunday, May 19, from noon - 3 p.m. for the annual Life Skills fundraiser car wash.

Proceeds go toward classroom activities, learning materials, parties, community outings and more.

McMinnville High School near 17th and Galloway, in the parking lot behind the kitchen, under the covered area. Donations of any amount accepted.

Chemeketa is offering an Infant/Toddler and Preschool Certificates in a full-time, accelerated format this summer, free of charge to participants with stipends provided. If you have a graduating senior interested in early education or are looking to work with children or start a childcare business, this may be for you.

An informational session will be held next Wednesday, May 22 from 6 - 6:30 p.m. Register for the session here and find more information about the program here.

Students in grades 3rd - 8th are invited to a basketball camp tomorrow, Saturday, May 18 at Mac High. Cost is $15 and proceeds benefit Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. More info here.

Memorial Elementary is hosting a Bulldog Birthday Bash tonight, Friday, May 17, and alumni and everyone in the community is invited. The family-friendly event will feature food, games and more! The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the school.

Yamhill County Parks will host the Summer Puzzle Quest again this year. The quest encourages families to visit five selected parks, answer clues to find signs posted in the parks, and submit their answers to Yamhill County Parks. Those who find all signs will be eligible for random prize drawing. The program will run from May 25 - Sept. 2. Find more here.

Lemonade Day is scheduled for August 17 and registration is open now! Find out what you need to know here.