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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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
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
Open House Reminder
🏫 Molalla River Middle School Open House is coming up! 🎉
Are you a new student or new to the Molalla River School District? Open House is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year!
📄 New to MRMS or the district? Please bring:
A copy of your birth certificate
Immunization records
Proof of address
💰 While you’re here, parents can also:
Pay the $20 Student Body Fee
Purchase a 2026–27 yearbook for $35
We look forward to welcoming our new and returning Wolverine families! 🖤❤️🤍
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Molalla River Middle School
Go Wolverines! 🐾
🏫 Molalla River Middle School Open House is coming up! 🎉
Are you a new student or new to the Molalla River School District? Open House is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year!
📄 New to MRMS or the district? Please bring:
A copy of your birth certificate
Immunization records
Proof of address
💰 While you’re here, parents can also:
Pay the $20 Student Body Fee
Purchase a 2026–27 yearbook for $35
We look forward to welcoming our new and returning Wolverine families! 🖤❤️🤍
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Molalla River Middle School
Go Wolverines! 🐾
Molalla River Middle School Open House Wednesday August 26th 6pm-8pm
Please join us Wednesday August 26th from 6pm-8pm for our back-to-school Open House!
Youth Baseball Camp
June 15-18 for youth ages 3rd - 8th graders
Times - 9am-12pm (9am-1pm for 7th/8th graders) Check-in begins at 8:30am
Cost - $85
Location - Al Geddes Field (High School Varsity Baseball Field)
Register Online:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/molalla-high-school-summer-youth-camps-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawSR4LJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjcmw5REVrTXFwQjBESkVEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsiiO3qbzLIQ_8d-JP3_egGiZzsHo1xfoh6MMtYS2ZtbklAvpOlPdeM4JQIz_aem_65tu5JfhNIuR9-axpt8g2A
Kona Ice June 8th during Lunches!
Molalla River Middle School is proud to announce its spring play, Two Chairs and a Lie, on June 4th and 5th in the middle school gym. The cost of admission is $5, with students getting in free.
Molalla High School Summer Youth Camps 2026
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.
Things to Know about the Survey
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2. Actions to improve will be developed collaboratively.
3. What you tell us is important for school and district improvement
4. Responses are anonymous
5. Survey closes on Monday, May 18
Take Survey Now at: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822448/1316/
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.
At Molalla High School, a lockdown was accidentally initiated when a staff member unintentionally deployed their panic button at 12 pm. This was not a drill or expected; it was a human error. All staff and students promptly responded following our protocols.
The Molalla Police promptly confirmed it was an accidental alarm trigger and began releasing classrooms following protocol. Students and staff returned to regular schedules and activities by 1:05pm.
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.
At Molalla High School, a lockdown was accidentally initiated when a staff member unintentionally deployed their panic button at 12 pm. This was not a drill or expected; it was a human error. All staff and students promptly responded following our protocols.
The Molalla Police promptly confirmed it was an accidental alarm trigger and began releasing classrooms following protocol. Students and staff returned to regular schedules and activities by 1:05pm.
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.
Molalla River Middle School Spirit Week. Don't forget about the Move-athon class fundraiser. Online donations close on April 20th; however, students can bring $5 for entry on April 22nd if they would like.
The heat will be here soon! We will be ready with Kona Ice.
