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