The Main Things
An MSD Family Communication that Cuts out the Clutter!
December 14th, 2021
Main Thing 1 - SafeOregon
You may have heard about a suspicious statement reported by a South Medford High School parent last week. The statement was reported to SafeOregon, an anonymous tip line run by Oregon State Police. The Medford Police Department immediately investigated and deemed it a non-credible threat. We are encouraging staff and students, if they see something concerning, say something. SafeOregon is available to all students, staff, and community members. Call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.
Main Thing 2 - Severe Weather Protocols
Main Thing 3 - Story of a Student
In the Medford School District, we hold students at the center of everything we do, so we need your help with our community effort to DEFINE our collective hopes and dreams for our students. If you haven’t already, please contribute! Here’s what you need to do:
1: Have a conversation with your student and ask:
At the end of your time in school and during your school years, what qualities, characteristics, and skills do you hope to possess?
Who do you hope to be?
Also, share with them your hopes, aspirations, and dreams for their K-12 story!
2: Next, use the information from your conversation and fill out this survey: English, Spanish.
A team will review the survey results after winter break and begin forming our Story of a Student in the Medford School District. Stay tuned for the results!
Other Things
Notice of Testing
State testing is set to begin after the new year. Please take a moment to review this information from the Oregon Department of Education. Grades 3 through 8 will test between March 8 - June 3, and grades 9 through 12 will test between January 11 - June 3.
AZ Committee
Our Attendance Zoning committee will be reconvening after the new year to work out new attendance boundaries in preparation for Oakdale Middle School’s opening in Fall 2023. To track progress on the school, click here. More details on the AZ Committee to come after winter break!