Brockett Bulletin
Superintendent Communication: March 8, 2024
Duniway Inaugurates Podcast Studio
This week, a brand-new podcast studio was officially launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Duniway. Spearheaded by the Traveling Light Foundation, the studio was created in memory of Ronan Godfrey, a former Duniway student.
Leadership students have started a weekly podcast with general information like the weather forecast, lunch menu, student activities and more. Eventually the podcasts will include interviews and other programming, and the studio be available to more students. The podcasts are loaded onto the Duniway website under the “Students” tab.
Thank you to Traveling Light Foundation and the sponsors that made this fabulous new facility possible. For more, see photos on the MSD Facebook page and check out the great article in Wednesday’s News-Register by Starla Pointer!
Safety Summit: It’s a Wrap
Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Safety Summit this week. If you attended, but didn’t have a chance to fill out the survey afterward, please take a minute and complete it here.
If you didn’t attend, please take a minute and let us know why so we can make these events as valuable and accessible as possible. Thank you!
MHS Junior Wins Oregon Shakespeare Competition
Serenity Franke is headed to New York City in April to compete in the national competition at the Lincoln Center in downtown Manhattan.
Competitors from around the country are treated to a New York City bus tour, a Broadway show, an acting workshop and more.
Congrats Serenity! To read more, see Starla Pointer’s “Stopping By” column in today’s News-Register.
Photo courtesy Rusty Rae/News-Register
Tennis Added to Middle School Spring Sports
OBOB Winners!
This week wrapped up the final battles to determine which teams would advance to the Oregon Battle of the Books regional championships. (Above) Grandhaven’s “Bookworm Boomers 2.0,” (from left) Diego Rios, Eli Espinoza-Lopez, Case Widmer, Clayton Sieg and Sam Gordon.
Newby’s “The Return of the Cool Pink Pickles,” (from left) Everett Stone, Sam Robinson, Josue Dominguez, Amairani Cabrera and Emory Becher.
Memorial’s “Mages of the Pages,” (from left) Cora Lasslett, Sawyer Clemens, Nikhil Kumar and Evelyn Davies.
Buel’s “Thunder Dragons,” (from left) Eli Zimmerman, Ethan Hutchison, Omar Salinas Lucas and Symphony Brewster.
No School Next Friday, March 15
Due to conferences, there is no school for students next Friday, March 15.
No-School Friday Activity
Mac Parks & Rec is offering a MAC Adaptive Hangout on Friday, March 15, for families with children with a disability or who may need a more inclusive environment.
Find out more about the Hangout and other opportunities here.
SYL Scholarship
Mac High seniors have a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship from the local See Ya Later foundation by submitting an application and letter of recommendation by April 8.
The foundation is looking to honor students on the basis of
Academics — Performs well academically and has clear plans for continuing education
Character — Exemplifies kindness and compassion for others
Leadership — Exhibits leadership skills
Service — Demonstrates commitment to community service
Thank you, Scouts!
Last Saturday, local Scout packs completed their annual food drive and dropped off more than 600 pounds to the Family Resource Center to replenish the food pantry shelves. Thank you, Pack 454, and congratulations for earning your "Scoutiing for Food" badges!