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Title	Summary	Type	Posted On
A Tapestry of Opportunities	At a Tuesday evening ceremony in the High School Commons, Art Teacher Sara Bailey honored an elite few with induction into North Marion Chapter of the NAHS (National Art Honors Society).	Press Release	Thu, 05/26/2022
A Very AVID Celebration	This past Monday, administrators and teachers hosted the whole family during an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Celebration dinner.	Press Release	Wed, 05/25/2022
Part II: Building a Future with WCA	North Marion High School not only has a Career Technical Education (CTE) program that’s packed with promising students.	Press Release	Wed, 05/25/2022
A Spectacular School Pick-up	Dane and Adrea Chichester were in an enviable position. Their two little ones, 6-year-old Cooper and 4-year-old Kennedy, were about to board a fire engine after school on May 19.	Press Release	Tue, 05/24/2022
Four National Letters of Intent: Looking Forward, Looking Back	It was standing room-only at about 5 p.m. May 18 in the entry hall of North Marion High School. The baseball team, uniforms and all, were shoulder to shoulder with students, families, coaches, and staff. Stacked on tables festooned with balloons were dessert trays covered in cupcakes topped with sprinkles — in three college colors.	Press Release	Tue, 05/24/2022
Honoring Our Own	Parents weren’t the only ones holding back their tears during North Marion High School Awards Night on May 19.	Press Release	Tue, 05/24/2022
Student Leaders Celebrated Last Week	During North Marion’s National Honor Society (NHS) Tapping Ceremony last week, student officers explained the meaning of the four pillars of NHS — character, service, scholarship, and leadership — before honoring new inductees with a pin and a picture.	Press Release	Tue, 05/24/2022
Responding to the Texas Tragedy	Today, the world is dealing with another horrific tragedy, an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, resulting in the deaths of 18 students and two adults.	Press Release	Tue, 05/24/2022
Strategic Planning Process Moves Forward	The North Marion School District took a leap forward this week in its efforts to fashion a three-year Strategic Plan, a plan that will set goals and map out the steps to reach them.	Press Release	Wed, 05/18/2022
The AWARE Food Bank Has Moved!	Marion Polk Food Share’s AWARE food bank is moving to Hoodview Church of God at 1530 Mt. Hood Avenue in Woodburn (behind Mega Foods). It was previously located on Harrison Street also in Woodburn.	Press Release	Tue, 05/17/2022
Part I: Building a Future with CTE	Every student seems to have a different reason for taking classes through North Marion High School’s thriving Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.	Press Release	Tue, 05/17/2022
Bingo Night and Silent Auction!	Support your school and attend the North Marion PTO’s third annual Bingo Fundraiser for adults, age 18 and older, on Saturday May 21! The event is the PTO’s biggest fundraiser, and 100% of the proceeds go to North Marion schools!	Press Release	Fri, 05/13/2022
Randy Brack, aka Mr. 600	After carrying the moniker Mr. 500 for many years, North Marion Head Baseball Coach Randy Brack has a new nickname: Mr. 600.	Press Release	Thu, 05/12/2022
Intermediate School Principal Returns to His Roots	North Marion Intermediate School (IS) Principal Cory Gaub is leaving at the end of the school year to pursue a leadership role at a K–5 school in Montana. “We are chasing a dream,” Gaub said, adding that the dream is to be closer to the rest of his family and to also have his two children get to know them. “I grew up in Montana and almost all of my family is there now.”	Press Release	Wed, 05/11/2022
Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Rubi Contreras	You may have seen Rubi Contreras hurrying through the Intermediate School, but it’d be hard to focus on her because she’s always a blur, a woman in motion, working and rushing around! Contreras has got a ton to do, and she does it with every ounce of her being! She’s one of our School-Home Liaison and our Migrant Education Program Recruiter, and with her Spanish-English bilingual gift and bright smile, she’s a huge asset to us all!	Press Release	Fri, 05/06/2022
Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Sara Bailey	Here's a riddle! Who has a hand in just about every High School activity but always has a smile on her face?	Press Release	Thu, 05/05/2022
Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Chrissy Ratto and the Second-Grade Team	We're impressed by the second-grade teachers at the North Marion Primary School, who, even after this long COVID-19 hiatus, are banding together to shape students into performers for a musical to debut this June, “The Rumpus in the Rainforest,” a story of a frog in a jungle who longed to soar into the big, blue sky.	Press Release	Thu, 05/05/2022
Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Hooray for Our Nurses	In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we're going to be showing our appreciation of staff with features all week! Up until recently, the North Marion School District had one nurse on site, Agnes Albert, BSN, RN. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, and there was a huge spike in frequent guidance updates, policy/procedure updates, staff trainings, COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and working with the local public health authorities (Marion County Health and Human Services) on top of her usual duties!	Press Release	Tue, 05/03/2022
Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Our Givers	North Marion Middle School Principals Tami Badinger and David Sheldon have already delighted employees during Staff Appreciation Week, and there's still more to come! "We traversed the entire Middle School to show our appreciation," Badinger said. "We served three different kinds of coffee, three different kinds of creamers, various muffins and scones. Tomorrow, we are doing a yogurt bar for staff at the morning meeting. Thursday our leadership kids are handing out write-ups that appreciate all staff."	Press Release	Tue, 05/03/2022
Staff Appreciation Week: The Givers	Hooray for the North Marion PTO! The North Marion PTO outdid itself this year during Staff Appreciation Week! They lavished kindness on our North Marion school employees, and so much of the joy was, happily, edible! On Tuesday, assorted Panera sandwiches were ready for all to devour (the eatery gave our PTO a 40% discount!), along with chips and salads from Costco.	Press Release	Tue, 05/03/2022
A Special Month!	May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We celebrate and respect our diverse North Marion community!	Press Release	Tue, 05/03/2022
Check Out the New Food Pantry Popping Up in Hubbard and Donald!	If you haven’t heard, here’s a reminder that the Marion Polk Food Share mobile food pantry, offering both fresh produce and shelf-stable food, has been regularly visiting the area since March. There are two regular sites:	Press Release	Mon, 05/02/2022
Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Jazelle Terrell	Most everyone at the High School knows Jazelle Terrell, the hard-working Media Assistant who's always ready to support students with finding the right materials, whether digital or analog. But did you know that she spends many of her afternoons after school with MEChA students?	Press Release	Mon, 05/02/2022
Labor Negotiations Update	The North Marion School District Board of Directors has been asked for information regarding current negotiations with our teachers. The teacher’s existing contract is still in place until we complete work on the replacement. We care deeply about our district staff, students, and the programs that we provide to support students at each stage of their education. We have been working with teachers on a new contract since May of 2021, and we are glad we are making progress.	Press Release	Fri, 04/29/2022
Longtime North Marion Educator Takes on New Leadership Role	North Marion’s new Director of Special Programs believes passionately in best practices for individual programs for students who experience disability, and she has already served our School District for 17 years.	Press Release	Fri, 04/29/2022

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