📢 Class of 2025 Reminders: Week of June 2nd
📅 June 2–3: Chromebook Return & Fees Due for Seniors!
Seniors — don’t forget to turn in your Chromebooks and make sure all school fees are paid on June 2nd & 3rd. Let’s wrap things up smoothly!
🎉 June 3: Seniors’ Last Day of School!
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for — June 3rd is your last official day of school! Let’s finish strong and celebrate what’s next. 🎓
👣 June 3: Grad Walk at the Elementary School
Seniors — bring your cap and gown as we head to the elementary school for the Grad Walk on June 3rd! Time to inspire the next generation with your milestone moment.
🙏 June 4: Baccalaureate Ceremony at 7PM
Join us for a special evening of reflection and celebration at the Baccalaureate on June 4th, 7:00 PM at Marcola Christian Church. Seniors, please RSVP to Wendi. Family and friends are welcome!
🎈 June 4: Graduation Decorating – Volunteers Needed!
Senior families — we need YOU! Join us at 4:30 PM on June 4th in the gym to help decorate for graduation. Let’s make this event beautiful and memorable for our grads!
📣 June 6: Mandatory Graduation Practice
ALL seniors must attend graduation practice at 10:00 AM on June 6th in the gym. Don’t be late — this is required to participate in the ceremony!
🎓 June 7: Graduation Day!
It’s time to celebrate! Graduation is June 7th at 2:00 PM in the gym. Graduates must arrive by 12:30 PM. Let’s honor your incredible journey — you did it!
Information about the Summer EBT Program!
MS & HS ATHLETES REGISTER NOW FOR FALL SPORTS!
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/26807
Wednesday, 5/21 at 4:30 will be the second annual Mohawk HS Baseball vs. Mohawk HS Softball Slow Pitch Softball game @ Sunderman Field. Please come out and support this event! There will be a community BBQ immediately after the game. Go Mo!
It's time to register for Middle and High School Fall Sports! The Mohawk Athletic Department has started planning for fall sports. In order to schedule and plan for a successful season we need projected team sizes for each sport. Athletes can participate in Cross Country, Volleyball or Football. Please register now! *ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL NOW REGISTER AND PAY VIA TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION* If you need financial assistance enter code SCHOLARSHIP for no fee, or enter REDUCED for 50% off fee.
Any questions, or if you need assistance please email jlee@marcola.k12.or.us
REGISTER NOW https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/26807
🎉 MES Family Fun Night! 🎉
Come join us for a fun-filled evening with the MES community! 🧡
🍽️ Dinner will be served starting at 5:00 PM
🎲 Activities will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 7:00 PM
Bring your family and enjoy a night of food, games, and fun!
We can't wait to see you there!!!
Attention Seniors: The $5,000 Laurie Smart Scholarship Award is now accepting applications! Pick up the application packet in the main office. Applications are due by 5/22/25.
State Testing is next week! May 19th through 22nd. Students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 11 will participate in Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments for reading and math. Grades 8 and 11 will also take science assessments during this time. If you have questions please contact our office. You can find the opt out form for ELA and Math on our district website under Menu, Student Services, Quick Links, 24-25 State Testing Opt-out Form. If you choose to opt out, the main office must have your form by this Thursday May 15th. Thank you!
Attention INCOMING 9th-12th grade girls: Please join us for the Varsity Girls Basketball parent/player meeting on Tuesday 5/20/25 at 5:45pm. If your daughter has any interest in playing basketball please attend. Summer ball starts the beginning of June. See everyone at the HS Girls Basketball meeting on Tues 5/20 at 5:45pm in the HS Commons! GO MUSTANGS!!
TODAY!! Bottle and can drive to support Mohawk Middle School activities and sports! 3 - 4:30 @ the farm house across from the school! We will accept any cans or bottles, in any container. MMS leadership will be there to unload your vehicle for you! Thank you for your continued support!!
Hello, Senior families!
We have another scholarship available for students planning to attend college and trades schools post-graduation. The MEF, Marcola Education Foundation, is offering a $1000 scholarship.
Apply using THIS LINK :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezoWy0qWbYe6i85Thts1za_SFy82McP_fXtJYv39-ted_8hA/viewform
State Testing – May 19–22
Students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 11 will participate in Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments for reading and math.
Grades 8 and 11 will also take science assessments during this time.
These assessments, along with classroom performance, teacher insights, and report card grades, provide a well-rounded picture of each student’s progress and growth.
If you have questions please contact our office. You can find the opt out form for ELA and Math on our district website under Menu, Student Services, Quick Links- 24-25 State Testing Opt-out Form. If you choose to fill it out, please return it to our school on or before May 15th. Thank you!
May 2025 Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Hello, senior families!
Scholarship application deadlines are coming up quickly. Here is the list of scholarship due dates. All applications are available in the College and Career office. You can also return completed applications there.
May 1
Springfield Kiwanis
May 2
Springfield Rotary Club
May 16
Mohawk Valley Grange
Mother's Club
Esther Cowling Memorial
**NEW** Bertha Maples Memorial
May 30
Willamettan's Scholarship
Gentle nudge to our amazing line-up of other local scholarship stewards: If you do not see your information on this list, please send scholarship application information and deadlines to ecox@marcola.k12.or.us
Excited for your future!
Mohawk Middle School PTO is hosting their Spring Fling dance/hangout this Friday the 25th at the Marcola Youth Center from 6 - 8 PM. Theme: Spring Colors! All students will need to be signed in and out by an adult. All school rules and regulations apply. Snacks, drinks, and treats will be provided.
📚✨ It's Scholastic Book Fair time! ✨📚
Join us in the Marcola Schools Media Center for a week full of books, imagination, and fun! Every purchase helps support our school. 🙌
🗓 Book Fair Hours:
📘 Monday, April 21st: 3:00–5:30 PM
📘 Tuesday, April 22nd: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM & 3:00–6:00 PM
📘 Wednesday, April 23rd: 3:00–6:00 PM
📘 Thursday, April 24th: 12:00–6:00 PM
📘 Friday, April 25th: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bring your kids and experience the limitless possibilities a book can bring! 💫📖 #ScholasticBookFair #MarcolaSchools #BookLoversUnite
The Mohawk Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the hiring of two new head coaches for our varsity basketball programs! Please join us in welcoming Tim Yokum as the new Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach and Anna Binford as the new Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach. Both bring a passion for the game, a commitment to student-athlete development, and a strong vision for the future of Mohawk basketball. We are incredibly excited about the leadership and energy they will bring to our programs and look forward to an exciting and successful season ahead.
Go Mo!
-James Tharp
Athletic Director
🚸 You're Invited! 🚸
Join us for a Community Engagement Listening Session on Safe Routes to School!
📅 Thursday, April 17th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Media Center
We want to hear from YOU! Come share your ideas and concerns to help improve the safety and accessibility of routes to and from school for our students.
Can’t make it? No problem! You can still make your voice heard by filling out our quick survey 👉 https://forms.gle/bSKM8hMCQqbTDuNT8
Let’s work together to build safer, stronger routes for our kids! 💬🛴🚶♂️🚲
#SafeRoutesToSchool #CommunityEngagement #StudentSafety #HaveYourSay
Attention, graduating seniors with plans to continue your education after high school:
Marcola Mother’s Club offers 3 scholarships for students continuing their education, regardless of the level of institution (i.e. 2 year college, 4 year university, trade school):
1. Mother's Club Scholarship: $500
2. Esther Cowling Scholarship Mauney Scholarship: $1500 could be divided among three people,
3. And, new for 2025 – the Bertha Maples Memorial Scholarship: one scholarship for $750.
More Information:
Scholarship applications are due May 16th.
You must complete a separate application for each scholarship!
You will learn about the award at graduation.
Please submit the following to Ms. Libby in the College & Career Office:
1. A letter explaining your need for the scholarship, plans for the future, and some background information, which can include family history and demographics, community service, and information about your attendance record.
2. Include transcript for GPA/merit based information
On Thursday, May 8th, Connected Lane County is hosting a Hiring Fair at Spark at Booth-Kelly in Springfield to connect your students to local job openings in high-wage, high-demand career fields. All companies that apply for a booth have entry-level positions open or projected to be open in June. This event is open to current seniors and all youth 16-24, though job opportunities may be limited for participants under 18.
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Location: Spark at Booth-Kelly, 303 S. 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477
Time: 8:30am departure from Mohawk, 9-10:30 event. Return at 11am.
Seniors: we have 10 spots.
Please connect with Ms. Libby to sign up to attend!
