MRSD Social Studies Curriculum Adoption
Molalla River School District has engaged in an extensive vetting process of instructional materials for Social Studies. We coordinated teams of teachers and staff in reviewing materials that the Oregon Department of Education has identified as high quality based on the Oregon Instructional Materials Evaluation Toolkit (OR-IMET) rubric. The teams used specific criteria and district instructional priorities to select the programs that best meet the needs of our students. We seek public feedback to help our School Board finalize their decision.
Materials: https://www.molallariverschools.org/page/curriculum-adoption
We ask willing community members to review these materials and give feedback to our school board. The school board will consider public comment as it decides whether to accept the recommendations of the adoption committees.
Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZhYmJedJNSommkVF90kT-G914eXFRnPxl4b9FSyisiSug8A/viewform
For more information visit our Curriculum Adoption page.
For those community members who would like to see the materials in person, viewing will be available at Molalla Public Library on April 13th from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Closed: Thursday, December 18
Weather impacted.
Forecast calling for worsening conditions.
Weather impacted.
Forecast calling for worsening conditions.
Due to downed trees, power outages and road closues.
Groundbreaking at Molalla River Middle School
Monday, September 15
4:15 pm
Outdoor Public Event
Come celebrate with us!
Monday, September 15
4:15 pm
Outdoor Public Event
Come celebrate with us!
Thank you! Replacement Molalla River Middle School coming in 2027. Turf Project Coming soon! https://www.molallariverschools.org/page/parade-links #molallaBoosters #WeBelieveInKids #thankyouvovoters
Board meetings are now available with live streaming on our website.
https://www.molallariverschools.org/page/live-stream
2025-26 Proposed Budget available online at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4459/MRSD/5618427/_FY26_PROPOSED_DRAFT_v2_ready_for_review.pdf
Molalla River School Board Work Session will include an update on the Molalla River Middle School design process. Tune in at: https://www.youtube.com/live/2EAD62EBKTo?si=92ZsTjCG2E2FZsDq
Do you have some evenings available this Spring? Molalla River Schools is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2025-26 Budget Committee.
-must reside in the District
-must be a registered voter
Contact Lauree Nelzen at 503-759-7463 for details.
Closed: Friday, February 14, 2025. Schools and Offices closed due to weather forecasts.
Decisions about the evening/weekend athletics and activities will be updated tomorrow.
Open House: Middle School Design
Thursday, November 7
5:30 pm
Molalla River Middle School
Food provided
Community welcome
Learn more at:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVK_IXAx8/A-0uWNz0F-gX75EASsAMWg/watch?utm_content=DAGVK_IXAx8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
The special board meeting can be viewed at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87818467055?pwd=e8bjTYuRjkWB3Ye2R8b9kIG94JaeFU.1
The Board will recess in executive session and return when property discussion is completed.
Tonight's School Board meeting may be viewed live at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87672610600?pwd=rbwvWVaECWZBNCnOI71kYVz2ZBKkLD.1
A recording will be placed on the YouTube Channel within 48 hours. The agenda is available at: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1539?meeting=651725
Recognizing Jennifer Benz, Patty Jo Benz, Lance Entze, and Tony Tiano for the pride in ownership and maintaining the aged Molalla River Middle School. The middle school will be replaced in 2027, thanks to voters who approved the general obligation bonds in May 2024.
Bond Celebration Time!
August 7
5:30-7:30pm
Fox Park
With the new website and strategic plan, the logo is getting a refresh.
Help us by choosing your favorite and leaving comments if you want to tell us what you like or don't like about the final four designs.
https://99designs.com/contests/poll/56ba9fa862
RFP for Architectural Services on the Middle School Replacement Project is available now. Mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting on July 09, 2024 at 09:00am. Contact Ron Stewart at ron.stewart@molallariv.k12.or.us.
https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=S-P03035-00010844&external=true&parentUrl=close
The Molalla Pioneer published an article about the middle school replacement project, which voters approved and the county clerk certified on June 14, 2024.
https://www.molallapioneer.com/jobs/molalla-middle-school-project-starts-moving-forward/article_b8294ac6-323a-11ef-ac0e-935bc25048c6.html
Dear MRSD, Staying with our commitment to communicate with MRSD staff and families early and often, we believe us official passage of the bond to replace MRMS is imminent . Our lead has increased each day this week, and with 99.99% of the votes counted, I believe a new middle school for Molalla kids will soon be a reality. I am excited for our community and grateful for the work of the many, many, many citizens who made this a reality! We will wait for final confirmation from the county next week before sending a complete celebratory message filled with gratitude. At that same time, I will share information about the District’s next steps as we move forward to fulfill the wishes of the electorate. I just couldn’t wait to offer up this really special news as we go into this weekend. Molalla Proud! Tony Mann Superintendent
More about Measure 3-606, the Molalla River Middle School Replacement Bond
https://youtu.be/cNdOvovek1o?si=u-e3r5mSi54iFFQM
Principal Randy Dalton shares the impact for student from the fluctuating temperatures, caused by:
-aged, steam heating system
-lack of air conditioning
-glass block on the perimeter of many classrooms.
Measure 3-606 will be decided by voters on May 21. If approved Molalla River Middle School would be replaced. Safety, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating and Air Condition systems are all dated and failures have caused school closures in the past few years.
Learn more about the proposed replacement at: molallariverschoolbond.org
The estimated cost is $1.55 per $1,000 of assessed tax value for 30 years. If the measure is not approved the replacement of Molalla River Middle School will not happen and taxes will not be increased.
