
McKenzie families,
School will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 13th, due to winter weather.
Be safe!


Classroom Curiosity: The Oregon Trail!
Our 4th graders are on a journey back in time, exploring the Oregon Trail—the hardships, the people, and the reality of life on the trail. It’s an incredible part of history.
Big thanks to Mrs. Harshbarger for capturing these moments.


Transportation Update: Our upriver bus route is on a snow route this morning ( Feb 5) due to weather.

McKenzie Families,
With the potential for winter weather this week, please review our policies regarding delays and cancelations.
Make sure to follow us on social media and sign up for flash alerts.
Watch here - https://youtu.be/NIhDhx3XQks?si=r5V0yR9fFC_2cabH

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: We will have a combined downriver bus route tomorrow January 29th for AFTERNOON ONLY.

Spread the Love This Valentine's Day!
The McKenzie PTO and ASB are teaming up to bring you a special carnation fundraiser
Show your friends, teachers, or loved ones how much you care by surprising them with a beautiful flower.


Eagle Pride on National Girls & Women in Sports Day!
Dozens of our Eagles, including middle and high school girls, their families, and staff, were able to attend the Duck Women’s Basketball game vs. Iowa!
Some of our students even participated in a free sports clinic hosted by University of Oregon student-athletes.
Special thanks to Heather, a former UO softball and golf standout for helping us secure tickets.
This was an amazing opportunity to inspire and empower our girls to see the possibilities in sports and celebrate women’s athletics.
Whether on the court, field, or course, we want every Eagle to know they have the support to try something new and grow as athletes and individuals.


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.
