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North Marion School District logo Middle School Teacher Wins Yet Another Grant!

North Marion Middle School Instructional Coach and AVID Teacher Chelsea Landry has netted her fourth grant for her school this April, with a running total of $3,000 so far.

 Press Release Fri, 04/29/2022
North Marion logo 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
Charyl Dyer 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
Senior Caedyn Laninga hoists tires with a backhoe under the direction of an experienced worker. Photo by Sherie Moran Construction Day Opens Up Opportunities

Several local students donned a hardhat for Willamette Valley Construction Career Day on April 19 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.

 Press Release Wed, 04/27/2022
Behold the Queen and King, seniors Annabel Gamlem and Gage Hurst. Photo by Sara Bailey Dancing the Night Away

Last Saturday, April 23, during the first in-person prom since 2019, North Marion High School students crowned their Queen and King, seniors Annabel Gamlem and Gage Hurst.

Press Release Wed, 04/27/2022
From left to right are eighth-graders Briana Rivera, Aaliyah Verdugo, and Doris Rios. Photo by Jillian Daley Creating Opportunities for Spanish Speakers

North Marion Middle School Teacher Ben Bonser is a problem solver. So when he noticed that Spanish speakers didn’t always have an opportunity to foster their language skills, he stepped up.

 Press Release Tue, 04/26/2022
"Cheyenne Toxic" by Denali Bosco Catch the NM High School Student Art Show 

If you’re at the White Rabbit anytime this spring, you may notice a few familiar names on the walls next to some stunning artwork.

 Press Release Tue, 04/26/2022
Ashley Delgado and Jonathan Ramirez pause to look at materials during the College and Career Fair. Photo by Rafael Pelaez César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Offers Career Boost!

The César E. Chávez Leadership Conference, held on April 8 at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, focuses on teaching students how to be leaders in the tradition of Chávez, an American labor leader and civil rights activist.

 Press Release Fri, 04/22/2022
From left: back, Adviser Moran; middle, Shawn Ostrander, Caedyn Laninga, Joseph Havel & Thomas Bonser; & front Leonardo Medina. Students Rank in Nationally Recognized SkillsUSA Contests

“It has been a bit hectic the last few weeks as SkillsUSA members prepared for the big event, SkillsUSA State on April 15-16 at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas,” said Sherie Moran, the North Marion High School SkillsUSA Co-Adviser, “but it was worth the effort based on our results after the two-year COVID-19 hiatus."

 Press Release Tue, 04/19/2022
From left to right are Katie Weidemann, Sydney Bircher, and April Revis. North Marion FFA Honored at State Competition

The North Marion High School FFA Chapter quietly walked away with several accolades during the 2022 Oregon FFA State Convention held on March 18 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond.

 Press Release Tue, 04/19/2022
The North Marion High School choir stands in formation for a Yearbook photo. Photo by John Haddon At the High School: Choir’s Voices Soar at Competition

The North Marion High School choir built up their musical prowess during the annual OSAA 4A High School Choral Tri-Valley Competition held on April 7 in Stayton — and they’ll be performing locally in May and June.

 Press Release Tue, 04/19/2022
Front to back row: Denise Hernandez, Valeria Daza, Paola Hernandez, Cheyenne Younce, Anette Duran, and Counselor Kelsey Brown. Letting Their Curiosity Soar in the Great Outdoors

Why are people so excited about outdoor education? 

 Press Release Wed, 04/13/2022
Bursts of petunias and calibrachoas fill the pots in the High School greenhouse. Photo courtesy of Tricia Stoddard FFA Plant Sale Returns!

Spruce up your home with a colorful basket of blooms, while helping out the North Marion High School FFA.

The FFA is now taking preorders for its annual plant sale, a fundraiser for this agrarian student group! Plants include annuals (petunias and calibrachoas) and perennials, plus many veggie starts. The event will be held at North Marion High School: 

 Press Release Wed, 04/13/2022
Two yellow school buses driving on Grim Road Two-Hour Weather Delay for North Marion Schools

All schools and bus schedules will start two hours later on Monday, April 11.

 Press Release Mon, 04/11/2022
North Marion School District logo Update: Dangers of Fake Pills and Fentanyl Poisoning

Our Nursing Department is advising parents to be aware of the dangers and increased prevalence of opioids and fentanyl within our community.

 Press Release Mon, 04/11/2022
North Marion School District logo Our Community: Dangers of Fake Pills and Fentanyl Poisoning

Our Nursing Department is advising parents to be aware of the dangers and increased prevalence of opioids and fentanyl within our community.

 Press Release Mon, 04/11/2022
North Marion School Board Director Bill Graupp presents to students in Chelsea Landry's AVID class. Photo by Jillian Daley AVID Excitement, Part II: Getting to Know Their Sister School

North Marion Middle School students are saying hello to their new sister school in Japan, Miyoshi Junior High School (MJHS)!

 Press Release Fri, 04/01/2022
North Marion School District logo Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan

The Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan is available below as a file.

 Press Release Wed, 03/30/2022
The winners of OBOB 2022 are from left to right: fourth-graders Wyatt Akin, Gianna Rose, Lauren Holbert, and Ruby Foster. A Special Year for OBOB

North Marion Intermediate School students say they have always reveled in facing off against an opponent after reading stacks of paperbacks for the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB). But, after seeing their beloved after-school activity go virtual last year, this year’s in-person event felt special.

 Press Release Wed, 03/30/2022
Following the prompting of student ambassador Riley Farrell, AVID students form an O with their hands during a U of O tour. AVID Excitement, Part I: A Peek at the Future

North Marion Middle School students are already mapping out their careers in seventh grade!

 Press Release Tue, 03/29/2022
The Core Planning Team discussed the School District’s mission, vision, and values at its meeting on March 8. Strategic Plan Progresses

The North Marion School District is on a mission to improve, and the community is an integral part of it.

 Press Release Wed, 03/16/2022
Intermediate School PE Teacher Matt Prom dyed his hair fluorescent pink after his students reached a goal in the fall Fun Run. A Profile of Prom, the PE Teacher

It feels like PE Teacher Matt Prom has always been a part of North Marion Intermediate School. 

 Press Release Wed, 03/16/2022
An image of seven face masks arranged in a circle FAQs: Preparing for When Masks Are Optional Indoors

Masks are going to be optional, right?

 Press Release Thu, 03/10/2022
A photo of sign saying to wear a mask above your nose, over your mouth, and under your chin New Guidance and North Marion School District's Safety Steps

Preparing for a Transition

The following information is from Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education guidance around COVID-19 and masking. The guidance is effective either March 12 or after 11:59 p.m. March 11. (Un traductor de español de un miembro de la comunidad está disponible a continuación.)

Care and Connection

The North Marion School District will put care and connection and community support first!

 Press Release Thu, 03/10/2022
Seven masks lay in a circle Community, Student, and Staff Survey Results, with Links to FAQ and Guidance Overview

Thank you so much for all of your input and support in our Community Survey! The survey is now closed. The results ...

 Press Release Thu, 03/10/2022

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