Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Cougar Sighting
This morning (before school started), a cougar was spotted near homes on Howard Road.
We have reviewed our safety procedures in case there is a daytime sighting near the school. ODFW encourages people who see a cougar to contact the Oregon State Police at 541 726 2536.
Your child’s safety and well-being is of the utmost concern to our staff. Below is some information we obtained from ODFW. One particular area of concern includes students that come by the school after hours, especially in the evening. Our goal is to provide the best information available to you. We encourage you to share the information with your child. Please feel free to contact our staff should you have any additional questions or concerns.
If you see a cougar in your yard or neighborhood:
If you see a cougar in your yard or in town, especially during the daytime, call your local ODFW office or 911.
A cougar is displaying dangerous behavior* when it’s:
*Behaviors are defined in Oregon statute 498.166.
Seen repeatedly during daylight hours near homes or other permanent structures.
Charging, false charging, growling, teeth popping, snarling or stalking.
Attacking pets or domestic animals.
ODFW may work with local law enforcement or other partners to monitor the situation and/or try to remove the cougar.
To avoid attracting cougars to your home and yard:
Keep pets and livestock inside, especially at night.
Don’t feed other wildlife near you home.
Feed your pets inside.
TOMORROW!! MMS PTO and MMS Leadership class are doing a can and bottle drive! Stop by the farm between 3pm and 4:30 !!
📚✨ Book Sale Alert! ✨📚
The Friends of the Marcola Schools Media Center invite YOU to our Annual Book Sale! 📅 Thursday, December 14th: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM & Friday, December 15th: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM📍 at the MSD Media Center.
All proceeds from the sale directly support local literacy programs, including our biannual free book giveaways for students in PreK-8th grade. 🎉
Join us, find your next great read, and help inspire young readers in our community. Together, we can make a difference!
📖 Spread the word and bring your friends! 📖
#BookSale #SupportLocal #LiteracyMatters #MarcolaSchools
MMS Announcements:
Our care package drive ends tomorrow, please send in items like socks, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste ect. to be handed out in our community next week!
12/12- MMS PTO can drive: We will be accepting cans in any container, next Thursday from 3PM to 4:30 PM. Look for the signs, we will be at the Farm collecting these!
Volunteers Needed: Mohawk Middle School home basketball games, 1 hour time slots, please contact teck@marcola.k12.or.us to sign up!
All money raised by the MMS PTO goes directly back to the middle school students for activities, sports and events! Thank you for your support.
December Breakfast & Lunch Menu. FREE for all MSD students!
Greetings, families of those applying to college! The 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open. Here is the link to begin the process of applying for aid: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Please note that, during college and career night, we have a member of OSAC (Office of Student Access and Completion) who will provides support for the application process. Monday, Dec. 2nd, at 6pm. Please contact Libby Cox with questions: ecox@marcola.k12.or.us
RESCHEDULED
Join us at Mohawk High School.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024, 5-7pm
Free Dinner to the first 10 registrants!
Use the QR code to RSVP
2 presentations
in the College and Career Conference Room
Presenter 1: 5-5:30pm Brenda Williams, Early College Advisor, Lane Community College
Presenter 2: 6-7pm Nomi Pearce, OSAC, FAFSA-- Financial Aid and Scholarships for college and trade school
Tabling in Room 202
local organizations with tables of information for:
job opportunities
trade school
military
Hi all, we want to invite you to watch our intra-squad scrimmage this Saturday November 23rd at 3pm at the High School. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to help support the program. We hope you will join us to celebrate the start of a new season and to support the boys basketball program!
FFA Holiday Fundaiser is happening now! Attached here is the order form:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-Y3fY6dKluthVR-wtBa3r0PnU3J7hU4-nIT3cyfSm8/edit?usp=sharing
You can choose a Thanksgiving Center Piece, a Christmas center piece, and a Christmas wreath. Please Download and print a copy then fill it out and drop it off at the high school.
MOHAWK MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL LOST & FOUND- We have accumulated a lot of lost clothing and items. Please come check the Commons today from 12-6pm to claim your student's things. Thank you!
The Marcola School District invites you to Grandparents, Veterans, and Special People Day on Thursday, November 21st, to enjoy a holiday meal with your student! Please use the QR code to RSVP for only one lunchtime per family. Lunch times are as follows:
PreK: 10:40
K: 10:55
1st: 11:15
2nd: 11:25
3rd: 11:40
4th: 11:50
5th: 12:05
6th-8th: 12:20
9th-12th: 12:25
Come down to Mohawk High School Gym for Open Gym to work on Basketball skills, tonight, November 7th, and November 12th from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. See you there!
https://youtu.be/pMbHLI3Qppk
Mohawk MS & HS conferences are next week, 11/11 - 11/15. Sign up with the teachers of your choice at the link. We look forward to meeting with you! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MexFBOLmLdTm3rP5urYN7QaKYAo14Y8LJcm9zxDTxKo/edit?usp=sharing
*Reminder- Thursday 11/14 is early release at 12noon.*
Mohawk Middle Care Package Drive! The middle school is doing a care package drive. They are collecting personal items such as soap, shampoo & Conditioner, oral hygiene, socks, gloves, ect.. Items will be given out locally December 10th! Each class has a tub to collect items in! Please send items to school by December 5th! Thank you for your support!
Join us this Friday 11/8 at 7pm @ our Mohawk HS Football Field! ALL MSD STUDENTS & STAFF GET IN FOR FREE!! (Please check in at the gate for a stamp.) All other fans must pay OSAA entry fees- $10 Adults, $6 Students. Cash at the gate or buy online at this link https://www.osaa.org/tickets
Come cheer on our Mustangs!
A big thank you to our Mohawk Athletic Sponsors! If you would like to sponsor our Mustang athletes please reach out to Athletic Director James Tharp jtharp@marcola.k12.or.us THANK YOU!
November 2024 Breakfast and Lunch Menu.
FREE for all MSD students!!
College and Career night tonight is CANCELED due to presenter cancellations.
Stay tuned for a reschedule date!
Attention 10th, 11th and 12th grade families:
College and Career Night is tomorrow night! October 30th 5-7pm in the High School Commons. Food provided!! Talk to representatives from Lane Community College, learn about financial aid and scholarships, trade school, and the military. We will also have representatives from local businesses with tables to talk about work opportunities-- in construction, timber, food service and more. R,SVP so we know how much food to make. ecox@marcola.k12.or.us
College and Career Night is coming! Wednesday, October 30th 5-7pm in the High School Commons. Food provided!!! Talk to representatives from Lane Community College, learn about financial aid and scholarships, trade school, and the military. We will also have representatives from local businesses with tables to talk about work opportunities-- in construction, timber, food service and more!
