The Main Things
An MSD Communication that Cuts out the Clutter!
December 5th 2022
Manufacturing and Construction students tour Oakdale as part of the MPACT Pre-apprentice program.
Did You Know? The Pathways/CTE Program
The Pathways Program in the Medford School District allows students to write their own stories according to their interests and aspirations! In high school, students have the opportunity to choose their own Pathway. What does that mean?
Through the Pathways program students can:
Get a head-start on their careers or college requirements.
Receive credits for college of skills and qualifications for a trade.
In some cases, students are career-ready after graduation, for example, Pre-med students can graduate as a CNA. Career and Technical Education students can graduate ready to work on construction sites.
Recently, Construction and Manufacturing students part of the MPACT pre-apprenticeship program toured Oakdale Middle School, seeing a construction site up-close. Students from North Medford, South Medford and Central Medford High Schools toured the site.
Future teachers in the Pathways Pre-Education program had the opportunity to teach students in the elementary schools. Students can graduate with college credits and first-hand experience in the classroom as they aspire to be educators.
Did You Know? Early Education
In the Medford School District, we recognize early childhood education is the foundation of all education. We are partnering with The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon’s Ivy School to offer preschool in our elementary schools.
Currently, Ivy School is offered on-site at five of our elementary schools including Jackson, Howard, Ruch, Washington and Griffin Creek. A preschool at Oak Grove will soon be opening as well.
More about Ivy School
Teachers are highly qualified and teach a curriculum that is play-based and child-directed while meeting early learning standards for academics to ensure students are kindergarten-ready.
The preschool program also focuses on social/emotional learning for all students.
Financial aid is available through Preschool Promise and the Medford School District for Ivy School students to support family wellbeing and build stability within families.
Main Things Tip: On-the-Go Literacy
We know December is a busy time of year, but you can still support your student’s literacy! MSD Director of Literacy, Megan Young, offers some ideas you can use on-the-go.
Have your student read to you in the car
Ask about texts they are reading at school
Ask your student to retell events in a story they are reading
Ask your student about the main idea and details from the story
Encourage your student to speak in complete sentences and explain why they think what they think
ABLE Leadership Nominees
Joy Winetrout
Joy Winetrout teaches Spanish at North Medford High School. She is an ABLE Leader as she Ensures Quality Student Learning.
“Joy is an outstanding teacher that is well-liked by both staff and students. Most importantly, Ms. Winetrout has a failure rate near zero and that is an exceptional trait for a teacher. Ms. Winetrout is welcoming, kind and nurturing while offering her students rigorous instruction on a daily basis."
Cody Jobanek
Cody Jobanek, a 2nd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary, was nominated as an ABLE Leader for Acting with Courageous Leadership.
“Cody Jobanek makes decisions for Jefferson students grounded in evidence, equity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Cody is never afraid to take on challenging situations and is always open-minded, fair, and considerate when making tough decisions and dealing with sensitive issues. Cody has also taken on the responsibility of being Jefferson's Administrative Assistant the last two years, and is someone that can be counted on and trusted in any situation. Cody is a true leader!”
Hayley Havniear
“Hayley works hard to create an environment in her classroom where all students are able to push to become their best selves. She really encompasses all individual needs among her students. When there is a student who has a particular skill deficit, Hayley shows an empathetic heart and finds a way with her kindness to build her students up by really working with their strengths.”
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT - Central Medford High School Tiger Den
The Medford Rogue Rotary has created the ‘Tiger Den’ at Central Medford High School to support students’ basic needs.
In partnership with the Medford School District, members created a dedicated space for students to find the basic necessities they need to be successful in school. Members donated $1,500 to fund the ‘Tiger Den,’ filling it with food, warm clothes, water bottles and more.
The Rotary is also looking to the future, allocating foundation funds to create an emergency student needs account. The Rotary is also forming a committee to ensure regular donations are collected at meetings to support Central Medford High School students.
This project will give students access to supplies that allow them to remove barriers and engage in learning.