McKenzie School District

Headed to Hayward! Meet our track athletes competing in the OSAA Track & Field State Championships today and tomorrow at Hayward Field! Left to right: Coach Kayla, Will Meister, Claire Weiss, Liam Acevedo, William Valtinson, Elijah Santiago, Hayden Harbick, Rhys Hamlow, Aytan Muñoz-Brown, Allen Acevedo Events they're competing in: Will Meister – Boys 3000m Aytan Muñoz-Brown – Boys 100m & 200m Allen Acevedo – Boys 400m Claire Weiss – Girls 400m 4x100m Relay – Aytan, Allen, Elijah, Hayden, Rhys, Liam 4x400m Relay – Aytan, Allen, Elijah, William, Will, Liam Let’s give them support in the captions!

The Wax Museum came to life last week! Our amazing students stepped into the shoes of historical legends literally! After researching a famous figure of their choice, they created tri-fold presentations and became their person for the evening during our interactive open house. From presidents and inventors to athletes and artists, history never looked so lively!

FREE McKenzie School Golf Camp at Tokatee! ⛳ No sign-up required—show up and swing! Grades 1–6: June 3rd | 4:15–5:30 Grades 7–12: June 4th | 4:15–5:30 🚌 Students must provide their own transportation. Camp led by High School Golf Coach Ty Patton. Clubs are available if needed.

🏀 Youth Basketball Camp Alert! Hey McKenzie families! We’re excited to invite all current 3rd–6th-grade boys and girls to join us for a free basketball camp led by our high school coaches and players! When: May 27 & 28 | 4–6 PM Where: McKenzie River Community School – New Gym Cost: Free!a Wear: Athletic shorts, t-shirt, basketball/tennis shoes Bring: Water bottle & a great attitude! It’s a great chance to learn the fundamentals of basketball and the importance of team play—just in time for summer! Questions? Contact Neil Barrett at neil.barrett@mckenziesd.org

Transform Your Space with Riverstone Canvas At Riverstone Canvas, we create bold, spray-painted artwork that’s as unique as your space. Each handmade piece bursts with color and energy, designed to elevate your walls and spark conversation. Authentic, Handcrafted Designs Crafted with premium spray paints, our artwork is full of texture and vibrant color — no two pieces are the same. You won’t find mass-produced prints here, just one-of-a-kind creations. Our style blends the raw energy of street art with sleek, modern elegance, bringing a fresh, bold vibe to any room. Express Yourself with Riverstone Canvas Whether you’re updating your home, office, or looking for the perfect gift, Riverstone Canvas has original art that adds style and personality to any space. For more details, visit www.marketnight.org

Discover Unique, Handcrafted Coasters at Rosewood Creations! Looking to add a personal touch to your home while supporting a great cause? Come check out Rosewood Creations at Market Night! We’ll have five unique wood-burned coaster designs, each inspired by the McKenzie theme—perfect for any space in your home. Features & Benefits: 🔹 Handmade with care from reclaimed wood—eco-friendly and sustainable 🔹 McKenzie-themed designs that bring character and beauty to your home 🔹 Sealed with a protective finish to keep your surfaces safe from scratches and stains 🔹Durable and long-lasting—a functional and decorative addition to any room Cost & Supply: $10 per coaster or 3 for $25—a great deal for these one-of-a-kind, handmade items! Only 21 coasters available—get them while they last! Market Night on May 29th, from 5-7 PM in the McKenzie Old Gymnasium. Support Students! www.marketnight.org for more info

🌱 Classroom Curiosity in 1st Grade! Our curious first graders recently went on a seed exploration adventure! They investigated different types of seeds and got an up-close look at the tiny embryo plant. Check out the photos to see our young scientists in action!

🎣Are you gearing up for the upcoming fishing season? Come check out Hooked, your go-to spot for custom, hand-tied fishing flies built to last and designed to catch. 💸Hooked is proud to offer 8 different varieties of affordable flies, ranging in price from $2 to $4. They will be available only at Market Night on May 29th from 5 to 7 p.m.! More information at www.marketnight.org

Join us on Wednesday, May 21, for our school board meeting! Meetings will be livestreamed. Viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mckenzieschooldistrict6756/streams.

Come on by to Market Night to see all the amazing products students have made. Everything is sold exclusively at Market Night, so you won't find these products anywhere else! 🐕For the price of $10, you get a bag of our homemade, organic dog treats that have peanut butter, pumpkin and oats. 💸All profits go to student scholarships, so your purchase supports a great cause for the students. Learn more at www.marketnight.org

Get ready for Market Night, a showcase of incredible student-run businesses! Four talented student entrepreneurs will be bringing their unique products for you to discover (and take home!). ✨ Products will be limited, so you'll want to be first in line! Make plans now to join us, support student innovation, and snag something amazing before it’s gone! Visit www.marketnight.org for more information!

Don’t miss out on the memories, order your McKenzie Middle & High School Yearbook today! Price: $35.00 Order online: Use School ID# 726330 or follow these steps carefully: State: Oregon City: Finn Rock School: McKenzie River Community School Note: Do not select the other two school options — they won’t work. Although we're technically in Vida, select Finn Rock to find the correct school. Scan the QR code below for easy access to the ordering site. Prefer to pay at school? You can also pay by cash, card, or check at the school office.

Classroom Curiosity: Behind the Scenes of Family Portrait Day Our students stepped in front of the camera and crushed it! Check out the behind-the-scenes photos from our Family Portrait Day. It was a fun and memorable experience, and we’re so proud of how the kids showed up with confidence and smiles. Also, don’t forget that yearbooks are still available for purchase through the end of the school year! 🆔 Use our school ID# 726330 or search by school name/location 💲 $35 each 📱 Scan the QR code below to make it even easier!

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week Recap! We had such a fun and heartwarming week celebrating our incredible teachers! From homemade posters full of gratitude to surprise snacks and treats from students, the love was felt in every hallway. Thank you to all of our amazing educators for the care, creativity, and dedication you bring to our classrooms every single day. Help us thank a teacher in the captions below. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulHearts #SchoolCommunity #WeLoveOurTeachers

Classroom Curiosity Spotlight This week, our after-school program got a burst of color and creativity! A local tie-dye artist joined us to help students design wearable masterpieces. From swirls to splashes, each shirt tells its own vibrant story, and the kids had an absolute blast!

Come to our Drive the Bus & BBQ Event – May 10th, 11 AM to 1 PM at the school! Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a school bus? Now’s your chance! Come test drive a bus, enjoy some great food, and meet our awesome team of drivers. We’re looking for 1–2 more drivers for next fall, so help us spread the word. Check out this video from our transportation director, Justin, to hear why he loves driving the bus! Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/IoelUEzXhNo Apply here: https://mckenzieschool.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4671339

May 7 is School Nurse Day! Today, we celebrate Liz Muzzey, our Health Services Coordinator, who keeps our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you for all you do!

Come Soar With Us! Learn more about McKenzie River Community School. - Small Class Sizes - 4-Day School Week - Career Technical Education Pathways - Place-Based, Project-Based, & Service Learning Emphasis - Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, Sports, Music, & More Contact us today to learn more about new student enrollment. https://www.mckenziesd.org/page/student-enrollment

Classroom Curiosity First grade is getting creative with measurement! Students traced their friends, colored in their outlines, and then measured their body lengths using all kinds of fun units, thin markers, magnet blocks, big markers, and more.

Our 6th graders are diving into The Water Cycle: Water in the Atmosphere! They’ve been hands-on with two cool experiments exploring water and the water cycle, and now they’re bringing it all together with creative visual representations complete with definitions and real-life examples. Learning science has never been so fun!