The Main Things

• Stay Engaged: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Coming!
  

• Seeking Veterans for Veterans Memorial at Oakdale
  

• Be Kind to Your Mind: Live Drug Free (Red Ribbon Week Recap)
  

  
  

This Veterans Day, the Medford School District (MSD) is seeking veterans who attended school at the historic 815 S. Oakdale Ave., now Oakdale Middle School, at any point in the building’s nearly century-old history. MSD is looking to add a veterans memorial, commemorating all Oakdale building alumni who served their country. The school was built between World War I and World War II, making a veterans memorial a natural addition to the historic building within the historic district.

The district is seeking veteran memorabilia - such as pictures and artifacts - to display in a glass case in the building. If veterans and their families wish to be part of the display but choose not to part with their mementos, they may submit photos of the mementos. Photos can be sent to msd.communications@medford.k12.or.us. Memorabilia and/or photos can be brought to the Medford School District Administration Building at 680 Biddle Ave. Medford.

Every year, our schools take part in Red Ribbon Week, a week dedicated to educating our students about the dangers of drug use.

The Medford School District would like to remind families that there is still a risk of Fentanyl overdose in school-aged children. Students should be educated on Fentanyl and the associated risks. For resources on how to talk with your child about these risks, click here.

McLoughlin Middle School went above and beyond last week by sharing messaging with their students each day of the week on their Morning News Show. Some of the speakers included School Counselor Andrea Brock, SRO Mike Jackson, and Mr. Drew. Take a look at what the Bulldog team put together here (the message on Red Ribbon week starts at 1:45).

In the Medford School District, we celebrate ABLE Leaders. ABLE stands for Act with Courageous Leadership; Build Collaborative Relationships; Live Disciplined Character; and Ensure Quality Student Learning.

Karyn McAllister, Innovation Academy

Karyn McAllister was nominated for Acting With Courageous Leadership. She has supported both Central Medford High School and Innovation Academy, holding students at the center of her work and ensuring the IA team does the same. She is kind, clear, and passionate about serving our students and knowing them by name, strength, and need and ALWAYS doing something about it.

Morgan Barry, 6th Grade Math at Hedrick Middle School

Morgan Barry received the ABLE Leader Award for Acting with Courageous Leadership. She was the team lead for the 6th-grade academy and led the team with excellence! The person who nominated her said, "Her leadership style is amazing she is highly organized, relational, and worked hard to ensure that things ran smoothly for Team 60. She is a ROCKSTAR!!"

Alexis Geil, 4th grade Wilson Elementary

Alexis was nominated for Acting with Courageous Leadership. The courageous curiosity Alexis demonstrates is something that makes Wilson better as a school community and allows for all to continue reaching for a positive tomorrow. The person who nominated her said, "Alexis reminds us all, regularly, even when we have that one student that may be tough, we have 21 other success stories for the day and get an opportunity to start anew in the morning with all of our students."