McKenzie School District

Congratulations to Mr. Drake's math class for an incredible performance in the SIFMA Foundation Stock Market Game! Our students went above and beyond this fall: Our High School Team placed 3rd out of 306 teams statewide! Middle School Teams swept the competition, taking 1st and 2nd out of 40 teams! Here are the standout teams: Middle School Division: 1st Place - 7th Grade: Owen Acevedo, Conrad Drake, Ryder Vailes, and Levi Jones (not pictured) 2nd Place - 8th Grade: Mira Willis, Silas Jones, and Ally Peek High School Division: 3rd Place - 11th Grade: Grace Weiss, Mercy Mitchell-Chavez, and Paiten Clevenger We're so proud of their hard work!

McKenzie Sweatshirts Are Here! 🦅 Show your Eagle pride with our cozy McKenzie sweatshirts! Available in three amazing colors and a full range of sizes, from youth XS to Adult 4XL Pricing: - Youth XS - Adult XL: $35 - Extended Sizes (2XL+): $40 Proceeds go directly to benefiting our students and programs. Stop by the High School office to purchase yours before they’re gone!

McKenzie has officially launched its first-ever 4-H Club! This is a huge milestone for our community, and we can't wait to see it grow. Lane County 4-H registration closes at the end of January. Don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing opportunity. Check out the flyer for more details and share it with your networks.

January is Schoolboard Recognition Month and we want to celebrate the superheroes on the McKenzie School Board. Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise to champion education in the McKenzie School District. Join us in thanking... 💥 Danna Brownell ✨Alyssa Brownlee ⚡️Elaine Bryson 💥Tim Halloran ✨Jason Wickizer ⚡️Dana Burwell 💥Melissa Norlund

Check out the details from these Chamber of Commerce events and see how you can get involved, grow your connections, and contribute to our vibrant community.

Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 13, for our school board meeting! Meetings will be livestreamed. Viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mckenzieschooldistrict6756/streams. Submit Public Comments to public.comment@mckenziesd.org.

The McKenzie High School & Middle School Track and Golf seasons are just around the corner, and we’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make this season a success! Whether it’s cheering on our Eagles, assisting at meets, or helping behind the scenes, your support makes all the difference. Practice starts March 3rd for High School Spring Sports Reach out today to learn how you can get involved and volunteer.

Winter Social for Grades 4, 5, and 6! Our Elementary Representatives are excited to invite all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to a fun-filled Winter Social! Tuesday, January 14th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Pagoda Enjoy dancing, snacks, and activities! Plus, an activity bus will be available to make transportation easy. See you there!

An exciting day for our 2nd graders! This week, they traveled to Clearwater Park to release the salmon they’ve been raising as part of their incredible classroom project. It’s been an amazing journey watching them learn about the salmon life cycle, conservation, and our local ecosystem. This hands-on experience brings learning to life and makes a lasting impact.

Reminder! There will be No School from December 20 - January 3 for the winter break. Classes resume on Monday, January 6. We hope everyone enjoys their time off.

Join us on Wednesday, Dec.18, for our school board meeting! Meetings will be livestreamed. Viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mckenzieschooldistrict6756/streams. Submit public comments to public.comment@mckenziesd.org.

From McKenzie student Zyla Drake: This month at WATERS, we had the chance to meet with Jason Wickizer, an ODF forest officer, who shared insights about his work with drones and helicopters to detect and fight fires. We learned how drones can take detailed images, including infrared shots, to help pinpoint fire "hotspots.” These images are critical in helping firefighters respond quickly to fires, even identifying spots as small as a centimeter! We were lucky enough to actually see one of these drones in flight multiple times. The pictures the drones take are extremely helpful to firefighters and allow them to get to fires quicker, which can be life-saving. We were all able to take print-outs of the maps home. Pictures courtesy of McKenzie student Liliana Jones.

🎶 Join Us for the Winter Concert!*🎶 📅 When: Wednesday, December 11th, at 6 PM 📍 Where:Old Gymnasium Our talented students are ready to wow you with performances from bucket drums to advanced band pieces! What You Need to Know: - Arrival Time: Students arrive at 5:30 PM for warm-up. - Attire: - Grades K-6: Festive holiday colors (red, green, gold) + Christmas hats/ornaments. - Grades 7-12: Black bottoms & tops + green band uniform. - Dress shoes encouraged!* Practice Times: - Morning: 7:40–8 AM - After School: Available until 5:50 PM Parents: - Students stay with teachers until the end of the concert. - Please keep younger children seated with you to ensure a quiet, enjoyable experience for all! 🍪 Bake Sale Donations Needed! Support our music program and PTO by donating holiday treats! Drop off baked goods from 4–5:30 PM at the Old Gym.

Mckenzie K-12 Winter Concert Invitation: We are excited to invite you to our K-12 Winter Concert, which will be held on December 11th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the New Gym. Students performing should arrive by 5:30 PM to prepare. We look forward to celebrating the season with you and showcasing our students' talents. The McKenzie Supporters PTO will also be hosting a bake sale, so be sure to stop by and meet them. See you there!

Fall Picture Retake Day is Coming! Did you miss the first Picture Day or need a redo? Date: Wednesday, December 11 Picture Day ID: EVTGG4984

🎶 Celebrating Our Golden Stand Winners! 🎶 We’re thrilled to introduce a special new tradition in our music program: the Golden Stand Winners, created by our amazing music teacher, Mr. Lake! Each month, students nominate and vote for a peer they are most proud of—someone who shows incredible effort, practice, attitude, and courage. 🌟 Congratulations to November’s Golden Stand Winners! 🌟 Ryker, Ronnie, Ady, and Clyde. As part of this honor, the winners will use the Golden Stand and Golden Chair until the end of the month. Next month, the winners will select someone they’re most proud of and share why they chose them. We are so proud of these students for their dedication to music and teamwork!

Calling All Volunteers! We’re urgently looking for passionate individuals to step up, make a difference, and help with winter sports. Sign up today here - https://forms.gle/xgVH15jHmezUtAxp7

Classroom Curiosity: Halloween Fun! We had a blast at our annual Halloween parade! A huge thank you to our fantastic staff for helping lead students through the halls.

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for our school board meeting! Meetings will be livestreamed. Viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mckenzieschooldistrict6756/streams. Submit Public Comments to public.comment@mckenziesd.org.

As we head into the winter weather season, be prepared. Check out this video from Mr. Tompkins on ways you can stay informed. Link: https://youtu.be/NIhDhx3XQks