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Title	Summary	Type	Posted On
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: 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: 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
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
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
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 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Graduation	Are you ready for your graduation ceremony, Class of 2022?!	Press Release	Tue, 04/19/2022
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
Letting Their Curiosity Soar in the Great Outdoors	Why are people so excited about outdoor education?	Press Release	Wed, 04/13/2022
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
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

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