Congratulations to Luis Orozco Vasquez from MHS's Varsity Boys Soccer team for being named OSAA's Athlete of the Week.
The safety of our students, staff, and any community members in school is our priority. To ensure we communicate with families and share accurate information, we want you to know what occurred today.
Dear Molalla High Guardians:
At Molalla High School, a lockdown was accidentally initiated when a staff member who was requesting assistance unintentionally deployed their panic button at around 8:32 am this morning (9/22). This was not a drill or expected; and all staff and students promptly responded following our protocols.
By 8:35, administration determined it was a false alarm and notified law enforcement, who had already dispatched and were on campus. The team began releasing classrooms at 8:37. By 8:50, an announcement was made to clarify it was a false alarm and to transition students to second period. School returned to regular scheduled activities.
We realize that any such event is stressful. We are working directly with the alert company, our technology director and district office administrators, and Molalla Police Department to implement necessary adjustments to reduce human error.
We believe that the overall safety of students and staff is worth the investment into working through these challenges.
Dear Molalla High Guardians:
At Molalla High School, a lockdown was accidentally initiated when a staff member who was requesting assistance unintentionally deployed their panic button at around 8:32 am this morning (9/22). This was not a drill or expected; and all staff and students promptly responded following our protocols.
By 8:35, administration determined it was a false alarm and notified law enforcement, who had already dispatched and were on campus. The team began releasing classrooms at 8:37. By 8:50, an announcement was made to clarify it was a false alarm and to transition students to second period. School returned to regular scheduled activities.
We realize that any such event is stressful. We are working directly with the alert company, our technology director and district office administrators, and Molalla Police Department to implement necessary adjustments to reduce human error.
We believe that the overall safety of students and staff is worth the investment into working through these challenges.
The all weather turf and resurfaced track at Burghardt Sports Complex are ready for play!
You are invited! Friday, October 2 at 6:30 pm. Facility dedication at Burghardt Sports Complex (5th and Eckerd). The event will recognize the major donors and observe a moment of silence for Coach Keith Jensen.
Molalla High School football game will kick off at 7pm. The Molalla Indians will compete against the Central/Kings Valley Charter Panthers.
Adjusted bus routes are available ONLINE.
If your student rides the bus, please review your route so your child can be ready when the bus arrives on Monday, September 21.
September 18 after 4pm (Friday) the updated routes are posted online (Transportation Department)
September 21 (Monday) - Updated routes begin.
Transportation Update
We apologize for the inconveniences with bus routes on Monday, September 14.
This is the second year that First Student utilizes a routing team in the mid-west instead of locally. To improve safety and the bus experience, the District had a plan in place to freeze route changes for the first two weeks of school.
The plan did not go as we intended! New routes were put into place on Monday, September 14 without communicating to parents or allowing the schools time to review the changes. This is not how we want to operate.
First Student, the district and the schools have met and set up a stronger process.
UPDATED ROUTES ARE BEING REVIEWED NOW
September 18 after 4pm (Friday) the updated routes will be posted - and we will send you a text that they are available.
September 21 (Monday) - Updated routes begin.
Please review your route when you get the text message so your child can be ready when the bus arrives.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Molalla River Schools
We apologize for the inconveniences with bus routes on Monday, September 14.
This is the second year that First Student utilizes a routing team in the mid-west instead of locally. To improve safety and the bus experience, the District had a plan in place to freeze route changes for the first two weeks of school.
The plan did not go as we intended! New routes were put into place on Monday, September 14 without communicating to parents or allowing the schools time to review the changes. This is not how we want to operate.
First Student, the district and the schools have met and set up a stronger process.
UPDATED ROUTES ARE BEING REVIEWED NOW
September 18 after 4pm (Friday) the updated routes will be posted - and we will send you a text that they are available.
September 21 (Monday) - Updated routes begin.
Please review your route when you get the text message so your child can be ready when the bus arrives.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Molalla River Schools
City of Molalla Boil Water notice lifted for all schools, and most homes. The City will notify those still on boil (homes near the area).
Road Closure on Dickey Prairie Road due to house fire. Secondary bus routes 33 and 34 are impacted. Elementary school routes may be impacted.
Boil Water Notice issued by City 9/9. Schools are serving bottled water, using boiled or bottled water for meal service and draining ice machines.
See City Website for details and FAQ on boiling water.
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First Football Game of 2026!
Molalla at Madras
Molalla at Madras
The Back to School Edition of the District Newsletter contains links to the bus routes, meal service details and more.
https://molallariverschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/molalla-river-schools/newsletters/back-to-school-newsletter-august-2026
https://molallariverschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/molalla-river-schools/newsletters/back-to-school-newsletter-august-2026
Molalla High Athletics Fundraiser - Hour-A-Thon
Fall sports team members will be texting and phoning potential donors during the Hour-A-Thon this afternoon, Monday, August 24, 2026.
Fall sports team members will be texting and phoning potential donors during the Hour-A-Thon this afternoon, Monday, August 24, 2026.
With heavy hearts, we share this information from the Jensen family. Keith Reginald Jensen, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 1, 2026, at Hope Village.
While our hearts mourn his passing, we are grateful that his final moments were peaceful and that he was surrounded by the compassionate caregivers at Hope Village, who treated him with such kindness, dignity, and respect.
To us, he was Dad. To so many others, he was Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Colleague, and Friend.
Keith was a remarkable man whose life touched countless people. He inspired generations of students and athletes to believe in themselves, work hard, do their very best, and never give up. His encouragement, patience, and unwavering belief in others left a lasting impression that extended far beyond the classroom and the playing field. The many stories that have been shared over the past several weeks are a testament to the extraordinary difference one person can make in the lives of so many.
Our family has been deeply moved by the outpouring of prayers, memories, kind words, and love from former students, athletes, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Reading your stories has brought us tremendous comfort and has reminded us of the incredible legacy Dad leaves behind. Thank you for surrounding our family with such compassion during this difficult time.
A Celebration of Life honoring Keith will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Canby Senior Center. We would be honored to have all whose lives were touched by Keith join us as we celebrate a life of service, dedication, and lasting influence.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor the causes that were closest to Dad's heart. Keith had a deep love for animals, the Molalla community, and the people who welcomed him later in life with friendship and kindness at the Canby Senior Center. Donations in his memory may be made to the ASPCA, the Oregon Humane Society, the Molalla Union High School Alumni Association, or the Canby Senior Center.
Thank you for the lives you changed.
A published obituary is available at: https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/keith-jensen-obituary?id=62118596
2026 Fall Sports Parent Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 18th in the MHS Commons at 7pm.
At least 1 representative from each registered fall athlete must be in attendance.
Tuesday, Aug. 18th in the MHS Commons at 7pm.
At least 1 representative from each registered fall athlete must be in attendance.
Please join us for a Back to School open house on August 27th from 4PM-7PM. During this time you will receive your schedule, have your school pictures taken, checkout chromebooks and lockers, tour the school and meet your teachers and pay fees. We look forward to seeing you there!
To order school pictures online go to mylifetouch.com and use code EVTBSBQB4 for Molalla High School
2026 Fall Sports Parent Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 18th in the MHS Commons at 7pm.
At least 1 representative from each registered fall athlete must be in attendance.
Molalla Spine and Sport
$25 Sports Physicals - Aug. 11th
9am - 1pm
Sports Physicals: August 11 from 9am to 1pm
Molalla Spine & Sports: 317 N Main
$25
Molalla Spine & Sports: 317 N Main
$25
MHS 2026 Graduation Livestream available: https://youtube.com/live/VKIqwuBsoPo?feature=share
The ceremony begins at 6:30pm.
Family Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 are available in English and Spanish.
For the 2026-27 school year, the Board of Directors approved starting school BEFORE Labor Day, on August 31, 2026 in order to facilitate the earlier end date of June 9, 2027. The new Molalla River Middle School will open in September 2027 and ample time is needed for staff to move classrooms, the old building to be abated and demolished, new parking and bus lanes to be installed and the final stages of the school to be completed. We want to provide sufficient time for staff and contractors to complete this exciting project. Starting BEFORE Labor Day will be invaluable and will only be for the 2026-27 school year. We will return to a post Labor Day start in 2027-2028.
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