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5 | GRADE LEVEL | DATE | TIME | EVENT/RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | SIGN-UP REQUIRED? | LOCATION/ LINK TO JOIN/NOTES | STAFF | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | 9-12, + Parent/ Guardian | Varies | Varies | Individual Advising Appointments | Would you like to meet with a Success Center staff member individually? Schedule an appointment with us! | Yes, find the staff member here to schedule an appointment. | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | 12 | --- | --- | MHS Senior Handbook & Class of 2026 web site | Everything you need to know for Senior year is in this handbook. Click the tabs on the right to go to the section/information you are looking for! Utilize the website to see updates from your Senior Class Advisor. (NOTE: Updates will be made as information is made readily available.) | No | English Handbook Spanish Handbook Class of 2026 Website | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | 12 & Parent/ Guardian | --- | --- | Create FSA ID for FAFSA sumbission. Create account for ORSAA (FSA ID not required for ORSAA) | Seniors and 1 parent (possibly both parents) who will complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA will need a FSA ID to do so. Parents without SS#'s are also required to have a FSA ID. Establish your username and password sooner than later for the FAFSA release to be expected by December 1. Having this already done will help to get ready for the FAFSA our workshops. If Seniors have older siblings that attended college, parent/s may already have a FSA ID. If so, parent/s should see if they can still log in. (Verification takes 5-7 days so cannot be completed same day as completing FAFSA.) The ORSAA application (undocumented students) does not require a FSA ID. FAFSA scheduled to open 10/1/2025 ORSAA scheduled to open 10/1/2025 | No | FSA: Create an Account (NOTE: 2025-2026 FAFSA Application for Class of 2025 is still open) | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | 12 | 08/01/2025 | --- | College Admission Applications become available | Some admission/college applications start to open. The early window allows students pursuing Early Decision or Early Action to prepare. Check with your schools to see when applications open. | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | 12 | 08/01/2025 | --- | Common App OPENS | The Common App for the 2025-2026 application cycle, which is used by students applying for Fall 2026 admission, is now available. Students should create an account and begin preparing materials at any time before this date. Here are the 2025-2026 Common App essay Prompts. | No sign up, but students create an account. | Common App | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | 9-12 | 09/29/2025 | 10:00am- 10:30am | Notre Dame University Rep Visit | Join Clare Mundy from Notre Dame University for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | 11-12 & Parent/ Guardian | 9/29/2025 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Financial Aid Information Night (English/Spanish) | Students and their families are invited to learn about the financial aid process. They continue to make changes to the FAFSA/ORSAA and this will be a great way to get updates, learn about the types of financial aid available and how to apply. (Flyer) | No, if you did not attend the presentation, you can view it here. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | 9-12 | 10/01/2025 | 10:50am - 11:20 am | Oregon State University Rep Visit | Join Kolbie Kopp from Oregon State University for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | 9-12 | 10/01/2025 | 1:00pm - 1:30 pm | Pacific University | Join Jeff Grundon from Pacific University for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | 12 | 9/24/2025 - OPENED EARLY | --- | FAFSA/ORSAA scheduled to open to all students. | The FAFSA expected to opened. ORSAA expected to open soon. Keep in mind that some schools may have deadlines for these applications. Check the schools you are applying to for more information. | FSA ID needs to be created by student and parent/s. | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | 12 | 10/01/2025 | --- | CSS Profile available | The College Scholarship Service or CSS profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Keep in mind, some schools may have deadlines for this application. Check the schools you are applying to for more information. | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | 9-12 | 10/02/2025 | 10:00am - 10:30am | Central Oregon Com. College Rep Visit | Join Daniel Witty from Central Oregon Community College for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | 12 | 10/02/2025 - 06/01/2026 | --- | Oregon Promise Grant Application NOW OPEN | The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion. Submission of application is dependant on graduation date. | Create an account and complete and submit the application | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | 11-12 | 10/04/2025 | AM | The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the US. Do your research to see if the school/s you are interested in applying to require it for admission. Some schools may request scores for supporting admission documentation. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the SAT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | 9-12 | 10/07/2025 | 10:00am - 10:30 am | Seattle University Rep Visit | Join Aly Cotte from Seattle University for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | 12 & Parent/ Guardian | 10/08/2025 LATE START | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | Seniors and their families are invited to receive support completing the FAFSA/ORSAA financial aid application. (Flyer) | Bring these documents/information. Please check back for a list of required documents. You will also need your Chromebook and FSA ID created. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
22 | 9-12 | 10/09/2025 | 10:00am - 10:30 am | University of Denver | Join Grant Preheim from University of Denver for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
23 | 12 | 09/13/2025 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Josten's Ordering Day #1 (during lunch) | Seniors can order their graduation items in-person with our Josten's reps during lunch. | No | Outside FC under covered area | Josten's staff | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | 12 | 09/13/2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Josten's Ordering Day #1 (after school) | Seniors can order their graduation items in-person with our Josten's reps during lunch. Parents/guardians are welcome from 4-6pm for the evening ordering time. | No | Outside FC under covered area | Josten's staff | ||||||||||||||||||
25 | 12 | 10/14/2025 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Josten's Ordering Day #2 (during lunch) | Seniors can order their graduation items in-person with our Josten's reps during lunch. | No | Outside FC under covered area | Josten's staff | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | 9-12 | 10/14/2025 | 10:00am - 10:30 am | St. Olaf College Rep Visit | Join David Wagner from St Olaf College for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | 9-12 | 10/15/2025 | 1:00pm - 1:30 pm | Gonzaga University-VIRTUAL Visit | Join Will DeKlotz from Gonzaga University for an overview of their school and what they can offer. THIS VISIT IS VIRTUAL | No | Join here; Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
28 | 9-12 | 10/16/2025 | 12:30pm -1:30pm | Tongue Point Job Corps Center Rep Visit | Join Melissa Yockman from Tongue Point Job Corps Center for an overview of what they have to offer. | Identified students will receive notificaiton | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
29 | 11-12 | 10/18/2025 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
30 | 11-12 | 10/19/2025 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS Class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | 9-12 & Parent/ Guardian | 10/22/2025 LATE START | 4:00pm - 7:30pm | College & Career Office Hours & FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | All students and their families are welcome to drop in between 4 and 7:30 to talk about options after high school, complete applications, review transcripts or ask any questions about post-secondary plans. Seniors and their parents can also drop in to get support creating the FSA ID and starting their FAFSA or ORSAA. | No, workshops during conferences | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
32 | 9-12 & Parent/ Guardian | 10/23/2025 | 12:00pm - 7:30pm | College & Career Office Hours & FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | All students and their families are welcome to drop in between 4 and 7:30 to talk about options after high school, complete applications, review transcripts or ask any questions about post-secondary plans. Seniors and their parents can also drop in to get support creating the FSA ID and starting their FAFSA or ORSAA. | No, workshops during conferences | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
33 | 9-12 & Parent/ Guardian | 10/24/2025 | 8:00am - 11:30am | College & Career Office Hours & FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | All students and their families are welcome to drop in between 8 and 11:30 to talk about options after high school, complete applications, review transcripts or ask any questions about post-secondary plans. Seniors and their parents can also drop in to get support creating the FSA ID and starting their FAFSA or ORSAA. | No, workshops during conferences | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
34 | 9-12 | 10/27/2025 - 10/30/2025 & 11/06/2025 | Various times | College & Career Days (Flyer) SIGN UP OPEN OCTOBER 8-OCTOBER 22 | College Application & Drop-in workshops for Seniors ONLY. Presentations and Military Fair open to all grades. More details HERE!! | Sign up required for Senior application workshops. See each workshop below for details and sign-up information. | Various locations | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
35 | 12 | 10/27/2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am | College & Career Day: University of Oregon Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to U of O during our Duck Express Workshop. Pleae try and start your application prior to the workshop. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
36 | 10-12 | 10/27/2025 | 10:06am - 11:36am & 12:19pm - 1:49pm | College & Career Day: DROP-IN Workshop | Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to drop in between 10 and 2 to get help with college applications, job applications, resumes, mock interviews, review transcripts, FAFSA/ORSAA etc. or ask any questions about post-secondary plans. | No | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
37 | 12 | 10/27/2024 | 1:55pm - 3:25pm | College & Career Day: Oregon State University Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to OSU during our workshop. Submitting your application by November 1 will allow for Early Action status. Pleae try and start your application prior to the workshop. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
38 | 12 | 10/28/2025 | 10:06am - 11:36am | College & Career Day: Western Oregon University Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to WOU during our workshop. Students meeting the admission requirements and completing the application will receive unofficial admission status. Pleae try and start your application prior to the workshop. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
39 | 9-12 | 10/28/2025 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm | University of the Pacific VIRTUAL Rep Visit | Join Stephanie Azarcon from University of the Pacific for an overview of their school and what they can offer. THIS VISIT IS VIRTUAL | No | Join here; Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | 9-12 | 10/28/2025 | 12:19pm - 1:49pm | College & Career Day: Apprenticeship Presentation | All students are welcome to learn about Apprenticeship opportunities. Jani Turner from Oregon & Southern Idaho Laborers-Employers Training Trust from Portland will host the Presentation and be available to answer any questions. | No | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
41 | 12 | 10/29/2025 LATE START | 9:30am - 10:42am | College & Career Day: Eastern Oregon University & Oregon Tech Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to EOU and Oregon Tech during our workshop. Pleae try and start your application prior to the workshop. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | 9-12 | 10/29/2025 LATE START | 10:50 am - 12:00 pm | College & Career Day: Military Presentation | All students are welcome to learn about enlisting in the military. SFC Dabney and SFC Cain will be available to answer any questions. | No | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
43 | 9-12 | 10/29/2025 LATE START | 10:50am - 11:20 am | Eckerd College Rep Visit | Join Lando Pieroni from Eckerd College for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | 9-12 | 10/29/2025 LATE START | 12:12 pm - 12:49 pm | College & Career Day: Military Fair | Drop in during lunch to talk to various military representatives about their military branch, benefits, enrolling, career opportunities and more. | No | Activities Lobby | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | 9-12 | 10/29/2025 LATE START | 12:55pm - 2:07pm | College & Career Day: Express Employment Professionals Presentation | All students are invited to learn more about the job and career opportunities available through Express. | No | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | 9-12 | 10/30/2025 | 10:00am - 10:30am | Lewis & Clark Rep Visit | Join Alice Flood from Lewis & Clark College for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
47 | 9-12 | 10/30/2025 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Whitworth University Rep Visit | Join Emily Andrews from Whitworth University for an overview of their school and what they can offer. | No | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | 12 | 10/30/2025 | 10:06am - 11:36am | College & Career Day: Southern Oregon University Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to SOU during our workshop. Pleae try and start your application prior to the workshop. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
49 | 12 | 10/30/2025 | 12:15pm - 2:00pm | College & Career Day: Portland State University INSTANT VIKING Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to PSU during our workshop. Pleae try and start your application prior to the workshop. It will be an INSTANT VIKING workshop which is essentially an application workshop but with the added component of providing students with an "on the spot" admissions decision. Register through their website HERE. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | 12 | 11/01/2025 (02/16/2026 Early Bird Deadline 03/2/2026 FINAL Deadline) | --- | OSAC Scholarship Application NOW OPEN | Create an OSAC account. Completed applications will be entered into a drawing for one of several $1,000 Early Bird Scholarship awards if submitted by February 16, 2026. FINAL deadline, March 2, 2026 | -- | 2025-2026 OSAC Scholarship Catalog (Select "traditional high school" then McMinnville High School. Leave "regardless of FAFSA) | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
51 | 9th ONLY | 11/03/2025 Pending | All Day | 9th/AVID College & Career Advisors Intro/CCN Presentation (pending) | This is an opportunity for all 9th PEP/AVID students to be introduced to the College & Career Advisors and get a quick overview of College Credit Now here at MHS | Scheduled sessions for 9th PEP/AVID | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | 9th ONLY | 11/04/2025 Pending | All Day | 9th/AVID College & Career Advisors Intro/CCN Presentation (pending) | This is an opportunity for all 9th PEP/AVID students to be introduced to the College & Career Advisors and get a quick overview of College Credit Now here at MHS | Scheduled sessions for 9th PEP/AVID | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
53 | 10-12 | 11/06/2025 | 10:06am - 11:36am & 12:19pm - 1:49pm | College & Career Day: DROP-IN Workshop | Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to drop in between 10 and 2 to get help with college applications, job applications, resumes, mock interviews, review transcripts, FAFSA/ORSAA etc. or ask any questions about post-secondary plans. | No | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
54 | 12 | 11/06/2025 | 10:06am - 11:36am & 12:19pm - 1:49pm | College & Career Day: Chemeketa Community College Application Workshop & Oregon Promise Application Workshop | Seniors are invited to apply to Chemeketa Community College. Chemeketa will award instant admission decision to applicants. All seniors are encouraged to apply to Chemeketa. | YES, sign-up required. Link to sign up opens October 8. Please note that some workshops require signing up ahead of time and other presentations do not require signing up; sign up for transcript review closes noon on October 22, but Seniors can still sign up after the 22nd. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
55 | 11-12 | 11/08/2025 | AM | The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the US. Do your research to see if the school/s you are interested in applying to require it for admission. Some schools may request scores for supporting admission documentation. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the SAT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
56 | 12 & Parent/ Guardian | 11/12/2025 LATE START | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | Seniors and their families are invited to receive support completing the FAFSA/ORSAA financial aid application. (Flyer) | Bring these documents/information. Please check back for a list of required documents. You will also need your Chromebook and FSA ID created. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
57 | 12 | 12/2025 - 01/2026 | --- | Early Decision/Early Action admission decisions available | Early Decision and Early Action applicants typically receive their admission decisions in stages, in mid-December and early January. | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
58 | 12 | 12/01/2025 - 03/02/2026 | --- | Ford Family Foundation Scholarship OPENS | The Foundation was meant to support students who might otherwise struggle to afford a college degree, especially from rural communities. The scholarship covers 90% of unmet college costs and is renewable every year. | No | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
59 | 12 & Parent/ Guardian | 12/03/2025 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | Seniors and their families are invited to receive support completing the FAFSA/ORSAA financial aid application. (Flyer) | Bring these documents/information. Please check back for a list of required documents. You will also need your Chromebook and FSA ID created. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
60 | 11-12 | 12/06/2025 | AM | The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the US. Do your research to see if the school/s you are interested in applying to require it for admission. Some schools may request scores for supporting admission documentation. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the SAT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
61 | 11-12 & Families | 12/10/2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Scholarship & Financial Aid Information Night | Students and their families can learn about ways to fund their education. This presentation will focus on scholarships as a funding source and there will be a brief overview of the financial aid process. | No | Food Court English Presentation Presentación en español | MB/EPL/LJ | ||||||||||||||||||
62 | 10-12 | 12/11/2025 | 12:19pm - 3:30pm | College & Career DROP-IN Workshop | Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to drop in between 10 and 2 to get help with college applications, job applications, resumes, mock interviews, review transcripts, FAFSA/ORSAA etc. or ask any questions about post-secondary plans. | No | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
63 | 11-12 | 12/13/2025 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
64 | 11-12 | 12/14/2025 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS Class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
65 | 12 & Parent/ Guardian | 01/07/2026 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop | Seniors and their families are invited to receive support completing the FAFSA/ORSAA financial aid application. (Flyer) | Bring these documents/information. Please check back for a list of required documents. You will also need your Chromebook and FSA ID created. | Food Court | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
66 | 12 | 01/22/2026 | 8:30am - 9:30am DROP IN | COLLEGE & CAREER DROP-IN ~Chemeketa Foundation Scholarship ~Scholarship ~Resumes ~FAFSA/ORSAA | Drop in to receive support on anything post-secondary... ~FAFSA/ORSAA ~applications ~Scholarships ~Resumes | No | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
67 | 12 | 01/22/2026 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm DROP IN | COLLEGE & CAREER DROP-IN ~Chemeketa Foundation Scholarship ~Scholarship ~Resumes ~FAFSA/ORSAA | Drop in to receive support on anything post-secondary... ~FAFSA/ORSAA ~applications ~Scholarships ~Resumes | No | Success Center | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
68 | 12 | 02/02/2026 - 04/15/2026 | --- | Chemeketa Foundation Scholarship OPENS | There are apporximately $500,000 available in foundation scholarships and assistance funds to a new Chemeketa student. Here is a list of scholarships available. Tips for applying. | Having your Chemeketa K# and Social Security Number (if you have one) is helpful. | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | 12 | 02/12/2026 | 10:45am - 12:15pm DROP IN | COLLEGE & CAREER DROP-IN ~Chemeketa Scholars ~Chemeketa Foundation Scholarship ~Scholarship ~Resumes ~FAFSA/ORSAA | Seniors are invited to apply for: Chemeketa Admissions Chemeketa Foundation Scholarships & other scholarships Oregon Promise Seniors can also get information on the Chemeketa Scholars program. Placement Assessment submission required prior to application opening. You will also need to request your MHS transcript. | Sign-up is not required. Having your Chemeketa K# and Social Security Number (if you have one) is helpful. | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
70 | 11-12 | 2/14/2026 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
71 | 11-12 | 2/15/2026 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS Class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
72 | 12 | 02/16/2026 Early Bird Deadline | --- | OSAC Scholarship Application NOW OPEN | Create an OSAC account. Completed applications will be entered into a drawing for one of several $1,000 Early Bird Scholarship awards if submitted by midnight TODAY February 16, 2026. FINAL deadline, March 2, 2026 | -- | 2025-2026 OSAC Scholarship Catalog (Select "traditional high school" then McMinnville High School. Leave "regardless of FAFSA) | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
73 | 12 | 02/23/2026 - 03/06/2026 | --- | Chemeketa Scholars TENTATIVE Application window | Chemeketa Scholars | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
74 | 12 | 03/2026 - 04/2026 | --- | Regular decision applications become availalbe | Students that submitted college application for regular decision will start to receive decision notifications in March and April. | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
75 | 12 | 03/2/2026 FINAL Deadline | --- | OSAC Scholarship Application NOW OPEN | Create an OSAC account. FINAL deadline TODAY, March 2, 2026 | -- | 2025-2026 OSAC Scholarship Catalog (Select "traditional high school" then McMinnville High School. Leave "regardless of FAFSA) | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
76 | 9-12 | 03/12/2026 | 12:00pm - 7:30pm | Spring Conferences | DROP-IN Support ~Scholarships ~Resumes ~Oregon Promise ~Applications (if applicable) | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
77 | 9-12 | 03/13/2026 | 8:00am - 11:00am | Spring Conferences | DROP-IN Support ~Scholarships ~Resumes ~Oregon Promise ~Applications (if applicable) | No | Success Center Conference Room | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
78 | 11-12 | 03/14/2026 | AM | The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the US. Do your research to see if the school/s you are interested in applying to require it for admission. Some schools may request scores for supporting admission documentation. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the SAT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | 12 | Jostens Senior Order Distribution | Seniors will be able to pick up items from orders they placed...announcements, thank yous, etc. NOTE: Cap and gowns will not be included. Those will be distributed on Senior Decision Day, May 27. | No | Concession Stand in Actvity Lobby | Jostens Staff/JW | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 12 | Jostens Senior Order Distribution | Seniors will be able to pick up items from orders they placed...announcements, thank yous, etc. NOTE: Cap and gowns will not be included. Those will be distributed on Senior Decision Day, May 2.. | No | Concession Stand in Actvity Lobby | Jostens Staff | ||||||||||||||||||||
81 | 12 | 4/1/2026 | --- | Award/Financial Aid letters/offers communicated to seniors | If seniors have not received their financial aid packages from the schools they applied to, schools will start doing so in April. Letters/information will be availalbe in the financial aid section of each college account the student has applied to. Some may be mailed. | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
82 | 11-12 | 4/11/2026 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
83 | 11-12 | 4/12/2026 | AM | The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the ACT. | MHS Class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
84 | 12 | 04/15/2026 | --- | Chemeketa Foundation Scholarship CLOSES | There are apporximately $500,000 available in foundation scholarships and assistance funds to a new Chemeketa student. Here is a list of scholarships available. Tips for applying. | Having your Chemeketa K# and Social Security Number (if you have one) is helpful. | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
85 | 12 | 05/01/2026 | --- | College Decision Day | College Decision Day for the Class of 2026 is May 1st, the traditional deadline for all applicants to submit their enrollment deposits to their chosen college, regardless of when they received their admission notification. Applicants typically receive their admission decisions in stages, with early decisions in mid-December, early action in January, early decision II in February, and regular decision notifications in March and April. | ---- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
86 | 11-12 | 05/02/2026 | AM | The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the US. Do your research to see if the school/s you are interested in applying to require it for admission. Some schools may request scores for supporting admission documentation. | Yes. Students can go here to register for the SAT. | MHS class rooms | MR | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | 12 | 05/14/2026- 05/15/2026 | ELA classes | Seniors receive their Check-Out forms for Senior Decision Celebration Day | Each senior will receive a Check-Out form that will require staff/department signatures in order for them to receive their graduation tickets at Senior Decision Celebration Day on May 27 | No, but seniors can start to get signatures required on the Check-Out form which they will need to have with them for the Senior Decision Celebration. You can get one section pre-filled and done, just complete the FINAL SENIOR SURVEY NOW!!!! | Senior English classes (in Success Center if no ELA class or absent from class,starting Monday, May 20) | LJ/EPL | ||||||||||||||||||
88 | 12 | Lunch | Grad Night Ticket Sales | Seniors can pick up their waiver forms and also purchase Grad Night Tickets. | No, but signed waiver required and seniors must be on track to graduate. | Breezeway | Grad Night Committee | |||||||||||||||||||
89 | 12 | Lunch | Grad Night Ticket Sales | Seniors can pick up their waiver forms and also purchase Grad Night Tickets. | No, but signed waiver required and seniors must be on track to graduate. | Breezeway | Grad Night Committee | |||||||||||||||||||
90 | 12 | 05/20/2026 | 11:15am - 11:54am | SENiOR AWARDS Meeting | Seniors will be receiving their awards. | No, but attendance is highly recommended. | MHS Auditorium | MHS Staff | ||||||||||||||||||
91 | 12 | 05/27/2026 LATE START | Check flyer for times | Senior Decision Celebration | Seniors will be called down to the gym by last name, during 3rd and 5th periods, to pick up graduation tickets (10 per student), academic cords, caps & gowns and be celebrated for their next step. | No, but photo ID and all signatures required on Check-Out form in order to pick up tickets. Students cannot pick up for anyone else. | Gym | Success Center Staff | ||||||||||||||||||
92 | 12 | 06/01/2026 | Midnight | Oregon Promise application DEADLINE | The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion. | Create an account and complete and submit the application | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
93 | 12 | 05/26/2026 - 05/29/2026 | Various | Senior Week Activities... | Save the Dates and see what you can participate in here. | Some activities may require sign-up. | Various | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
94 | 12 | 05/29/2026 - 06/03/2026 | Periods 1-8 | Semester 2 Senior Finals | Four (4) days of finals starting with an "A" Day. See the schedule here. | --- | ---- | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
95 | 12 | 06/0432026 | 6:00 PM | Senior Scholarship Night - Wear your Graduation gowns & cords. | Seniors receiving a scholarship have been invited to participate in the awards night. | Awardees will receive an inviatation | MHS Gym | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
96 | 12 | 06/04/2026 | 8:00 AM | Graduation Practice MANDATORY!! MANDATORY!! MANDATORY!! (ALL Seniors MUST attend in order to participate in Graduation on June 6) | Seniors participating in graduation must attend the graduation practice. If you do not attend you cannot participate in Graduation. | No, required for all Seniors graduating | MHS Gym | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
97 | 12 | 06/04/2026 | 12:00 PM | Parade of Graduates - Wear your Graduation gowns | Seniors will be able to visit the elementary and middle schools if they attended here in McMinnville. If you did not attend elementary school in McMinnville, you should sign up for a school. | --- | Various MSD Elementary & Middle Schools | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
98 | 12 | 06/04/2026 | 7:00 PM | Baccalaureate - Wear your Graduation gowns | Optional for seniors & family. Non-denominational farewell and blessing of the senior class. | --- | Grand Ballroom | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
99 | 12 | 6/5/2026 | 7:00 PM | GRADUATION!!! | Seniors report to MHS gym no later than 6:00 pm | No, required for all graduates | Wortman Stadium/Live Stream | --- | ||||||||||||||||||
100 | 12 | 6/05/2026 - 6/06/2026 | 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Grad Night Party | All night celebration at a surprise location. | Waiver form and tickets REQUIRED | Meet at Patton Middle School | Grad Night Committee | ||||||||||||||||||