McKenzie School District

We are excited to showcase another Classroom Curiosity spotlight! The fourth graders took a trip to visit the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. In class, they have been studying the Native Americans. This field trip allowed students to explore the archaeology of the First Americans and the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes! Did you know? The Museum of Natural and Cultural History has been in operation since 1935 and houses Oregon's most active archaeological research programs! Visitors can explore the museum’s climate, ecosystems, and landscape exhibits to experience the dynamic forces that shaped Oregon.

Attn McKenzie Families, Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 16th, will be a half day. Students will be dismissed at noon, and there will be no activity bus.

McKenzie Families, Please check your email to sign up for our parent/teacher conferences!

November 13th-17th Weekly Newsletter. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/47xOtOw

It is officially basketball season. Monday - Wednesday HSBB practice new gym check with your coaches for Thursday practice time; remember no activity bus on half days. MSBB practice old gym No practice on Thursday due to half day no activity bus

🎶 Join Our Team! 🎵 We are looking for a licensed music teacher! ⏰ Schedule: 4-day week, Qualifications: - Oregon Teaching License (Music K-12) - Cultural competency Apply by Nov 15, 2023: https://mckenzieschool.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx For inquiries, contact Niki Jones at 541-822-3338. 📞

Exciting news! McKenzie is launching a new series, Classroom Curiosity, where we will spotlight different grades and teachers in action! Did you know? Female salmon can lay between 1,000 to 10,000 eggs, but only 15% will hatch. Eggs hatch after 6-20 weeks and are also the primary food source for Southern Resident Orcas. This isn’t new information for Mrs.Ill’s second-grade class! The students put salmon eggs into a fish tank in their classroom so they could observe the growing process. It was a fun and informative few weeks!

We are excited to announce our Boys and Girls Basketball 2023-2024 schedule. We hope to see you in the stands this winter cheering on our Eagles! First half of the season: Girls @ 4pm and Boys @ 5:30 pm Second half of the season: Boys @ 4pm and Girls @ 5:30 pm 11/30: McKenzie vs Eddyville 12/4: McKenzie @ Fall City 12/6: McKenzie @ Triangle Lake 12/11: McKenzie vs Mohawk 12/13: McKenzie @ Mapleton 12/18: McKenzie vs Crow 1/8: McKenzie @ Siletz 1/17: Bye 1/22: McKenzie @ Eddyville 1/24: McKenzie vs Fall City 1/29: McKenzie vs Triangle Lake 1/31: McKenzie @ Mohawk 2/5: McKenzie vs Mapleton 2/12: McKenzie vs Siletz 2/14: McKenzie vs Alsea 2/24: Mt. West Championship @ McKenzie (Time TBD)

November 6th- 9th. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/3QMJSCA

Attn. McKenzie Families, We will not have any after-school activities today, and we will not be running the activity bus.

Do you want to make an impact on students in the classroom? McKenzie is hiring a Licensed Social Studies teacher for grades 7-12. Within your role, you will teach 7th grade Social Studies, 8th Grade Social Studies, and grades 9-12 U.S. History, Global Studies Government, World History, and Economics. Applicants need to be able to work as an integral part of a team effort to promote academic excellence and support the needs of students. https://mckenzieschool.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=113

Don't forget! Get your picture retakes on Wednesday, November 1

October 30th- November 3rd. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/40dIhZL

McKenzie is looking for a Special Services Transportation Aide to join our team! Within your role, you will transport student(s) to Eugene/ Springfield from home and back or to school and back as needed. You will also attend training classes if necessary and provide a positive role model for youth. https://mckenzieschool.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=112

Currently, our district, much like many others across the nation, is grappling with a significant transportation staffing shortage. We have only two route drivers available to manage our three daily routes. Our Transportation Coordinator is driving daily routes as well. Recognizing this staffing strain, coupled with the shortage of applicants, Mr. Tompkins felt compelled to be equipped to help ensure our students' daily commute was uninterrupted. Take a look at Mr. Tompkin’s blog and the most recent article published in the McKenzie River Reflections as he outlines getting his CDL to help get kids to school. https://superintendenttompkins.blogspot.com/2023/10/why-i-got-my-cdl-and-why-you-should-too.html He hopes his story inspires others to learn to drive for our students. Our district is hosting a Drive the Bus Event on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. At the event you will learn more about the job openings we have to become a driver in our district.

Do you want to inspire athletes to reach their full potential? McKenzie is hiring a middle school boys' basketball coach to join our team. Find the position under 'Employment' on our website.

WOW! What an incredible Homecoming/Senior night Huge shoutout to everyone who made it such a memorable evening and to all those who joined in the festivities! Congratulations to our football team for their outstanding victory against Siletz! #Homecoming #SeniorNight #EagleNation #McKenzieAthletics #GoEagles

This week in sports Tuesday, October 24th District Championship MSXC @ Monroe City Park Dismiss @ 1:30 pm Leave @ 1:45 pm Wednesday, October 25th MSFB vs. Eddyville 5 pm MSVB vs Eddyville 4:30 pm Dismiss @ 3:30 pm Thursday, October 26th XC Special District 4 Championship Valley of the Rogue State Park Gold Hill, OR Dismiss @ 9:15am Leave @ 9:30am Friday, October 27th HSFB @ Fall City Leave School @ 2:30pm Saturday, October 28th MSVB @ Mohawk MSVB Mt. West League Tournament *Leave Time and Opponent is TBD; waiting on the bracket with play times, will update the information as soon as I get it. Sunday, October 29th Stumptown Youth XC Championship MSXC @ Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Leave @ 10 am

October 23rd- 29th. Check out what's happening at MRCS this week! https://conta.cc/3QbjKjv

We are hiring! We're looking for a dedicated After School Coordinator to join our team. Your role will involve program coordination, staff oversight, and creating a positive learning environment for students. If you have a high school diploma or equivalent (an Associate degree is preferred), strong crisis management skills, and experience working with students from 1st grade through high school, you could be a perfect fit for this position. Apply Here: https://mckenzieschool.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=124