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• October 31, 2025

  Congratulations to our 2-sentence scary story winners! For 8th grade – Danika B., for 7th grade – Coralyn H., and for 6th grade – Leonardo S. Stop by the library sometime today and pick up your prize. Great job to everyone that entered!

• October 30, 2025

  Sorry everyone, there will be no Disc Golf Club today.

• October 29, 2025

  Today is the last day to submit your 2-sentence scary stories! We will be judging tomorrow and announcing winners Friday. Good luck to all our spook-tacular authors!

  6th grade volleyball players, this is a reminder to meet in the library after school today to return your uniforms and celebrate your season. See you there!

• October 28, 2025

  It’s Halloween Spirit week! Today is Spy vs. Spy (aka. Twin Day), Wednesday is Mummy Day! Dress like a mummy, wear white. Thursday is Nightmare before Christmas (dress for the movie OR support your favorite holiday), Friday is Halloween! You are allowed to wear your costumes. Remember- no gore, masks, blow up costumes, or weapons of any kind.

• October 27, 2025

  If you see Leon M today, congratulate him for being nominated to the Principal’s 100 Board.  Leon has started his year off strong here at Patton.  Way to go, Leon!

• October 22, 2025

  If you see Keliana (Kaylana) P or Eli E today, please congratulate them.  They have both been nominated to the Principal’s 100 Board.  Keliana and Eli are both doing a great job working with other students and being kind in their advanced math class.  Keep up the good work, Keliana and Eli.

  8th grade volleyball had their last game and won against Duniway! Here are the STATS. For A team, Kyah had 3 aces, Ava had 2 aces, Carly had 2 kills and one ace, Gisele had 3 kills and 1 ace, Janet had 2 aces and 5 digs, Addie Hyder had 3 kills and 2 aces, Abby had 1 kill, 1 tip, 3 aces, 3 digs and 7 assists, Lenon had 1 kill and 1 dog and Addie Harris had 1 ace and 1 dig. For B team, Aizlyn had 2 aces, Bella had 1 kill and 1 ace, Alaina had 10 aces, 1 dig and 2 assists, Brylie had 1 kill, 4 aces, 2 digs, Ava had 2 kills and 8 aces. Great job Mustangs. What a great way to end the season!

  7th Grade volleyball against Duniway B team  Cora had 8 aces and 1 kill Rayna had 2 aces and 1 kill  Lilah, Kadence, Maya S and Priscilla all had 2 aces   A team  Maya K had 5 aces  Grace had 2 aces 3 kills and 1 assist  Summer had 4 aces  Nicole had 3 aces  Aylora had 2 aces 1 kill and 1 assist   Go Mustangs!

  The boys soccer team went up against Duniway yesterday with B team playing a well game against the dragons with goals from Fabian and a stunning free kick by Josue.   A team played an intense match to, ending it in a 2-2 tie with a goal from outside the box from Carlos and a header by Hector.

  Congratulations to Girls Soccer finishing strong with a 1-0 win vs duniway. Dasha with a 1 goal, Naomy with an assist. Great job to our defense and keepers for keeping a clean sheet, Aliyah, Brandiy, Laila. Jiselle, Elizabeth, Stella, and Lani. The girls soccer team played with great effort,teamwork, and determination all game! They never gave up and fought hard until the last whistle.  Coach Chavez thanks everyone for their effort and commitment to the team. Keep training, stay active, and be ready for next year!

• October 21, 2025

  This is a reminder that the deadline to register for Boys Basketball or Girls Wrestling is THIS FRIDAY, October 24th. All requirements are due this Friday, or you cannot participate in the first practice next week. We have opened up Boys Basketball to 6th graders. If you have any questions about Winter 1 sports, please come to the main office.

  Great job 8th grade volleyball winning against Silverton for the second time this season. Here are the highlights: A team: Kyah had 2 kills, 1 tip, and 1 block, Carly had 2 kills, and 3 aces, Gisele had 2 kills, 3 tips, and 2 assists, Jahzet had an assist and a dig, Addie Hyder had 2 kills, 1 tip, and 1 ace, Abby had 1 tip, 4 aces, and 6 assists, Lennon had 1 kill and 2 tips, and Addie Harris had 4 aces.  On B Aizlyn had 1 kill and 2 tips, Bella had 2 aces, Ava had 3 aces and 1 tip, Brylie had 6 aces and 3 digs, Alaina had 4 aces, 2 kills, and 2 assists. Great job 8th grade.

  7th Grade volleyball against Silverton  B team  Cora with 4 aces and 1 assist  Maya S with 3 kills  Jaden and rayna with 2 aces   A team  Maya K with 4 aces and 1 assist  Evelyn and Nichole with 3 aces  Aylora with 1 ace and 1 block  Priscilla with 2 kills

  The boys soccer team went to Lebanon yesterday coming back with a 10-2 win. With a poker of goals from JJ, a hat trick from Jayden, 2 stunning headers by Aron and a goal and another yellow card from Rei.   The boys will be playing Duniway in the season finale here at Patton at 4pm. Come support your boys soccer team.

  Girls Soccer Dominated their game vs Lebanon 9-1. Naomy S with 2 goals Lani C with 2 goals 3 assist Sorahi M 1 goal  Elizabeth F 1 goal Lily A 1 goal  Dasha Z 1 goal 1 assist Jazzalyn 1 goal Jiselle,  Vallerie, Mia P, Laila , Stella, Natalie, had great assists and Aaliyah did awesome protecting our goal as keeper.  Good job Mustangs!

• October 20, 2025

  Due to a 1/2 day on Wednesday there will not be any After School Program.

  Do you love diving into thrilling stories and exploring new worlds through books? Are you ready to put your book knowledge to the ultimate test? Then sign up for Oregon Battle of the Books. Whether you’re a fantasy fanatic, a mystery lover, or graphic novel enthusiast, there’s a spot for everyone! See Mrs. Sumner or Mrs. Libonati in the library to sign up today.

  Cross country had an exciting meet last week at Joe Dancer, running a beautiful route that even included jumping over some hay bales. Our girls team took 2nd place overall and our boys came in 7th overall. For the girls, Nora and Madi had personal best times. For the boys Kingsley, Andy, Garrett and Diego all ran their fastest races of the season. Great work mustangs!

• October 17, 2025

  All 3 of our Patton 6 grade volleyball teams are moving on to the last round of their tournament tonight and would love to have you there cheering them on! Patton Team 3 will play Patton Team 1 at 4:00 followed by Patton Team 2 playing Duniway Team 4. Come support your mustangs during their last game of the season. Let’s go Mustangs!!

• October 16, 2025

  Today starts the 6th grade end of season volleyball tournament! Come cheer on your Patton Mustangs as Team 3 takes on Duniway’s Team 5 at 4:00 followed by Team 1 competing against Duniway’s Team 4. Winners will go on to the Semi finals and Championship tomorrow. We would love to see you there in the stands supporting out athletes. Go mustangs!!

  7th Grade volleyball against Stayton  B team  Kadence 6 aces  Priscilla 6 aces Cora 3 aces   A team  Grace with 4 aces and 4 kills  Maya K with 1 ace and 5 assists  Aylora with 3 kills  Nicole and Natalie with 2 aces

  Yesterday, your Patton Mustangs football team notched their 6th consecutive win, beating Talmadge 58-13 bringing them to 6-1 on the season and undefeated in league play. That’s right—your Patton Mustangs are LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! Your 8th grade football players didn’t lose a single game on their home turf their entire middle school career!! Way to go boys!! Next week your Mustangs take on Forest Grove! Way to go MUSTANGS!!

  The boys soccer team went out to North Marion yesterday for a hard hitting match up against the Huskies, with the boys picking up a 4-1 win. With an outside the box goal by Jayden, a stunning goal by Hector, another great goal by JJ and a beautiful header by Aron. The boys get ready to hit the road for the last time this season as they go out to Lebanon on Monday and finish off the season here at home in the McMinnville Derby vs Duniway.

• October 15, 2025

  Music practice club is cancelled today.

  Attention all fall athletes: please remember to work on your fundraiser calendars! They are due at the end of your season to your coaches!

  This FRIDAY! Join Patton Leadership and Mustang Mentors for Movie Night in the commons! We will start the movie at 6:30pm. Each person attending will get to choose a free snack and drink. Additional items can be purchased for $1 each. We will be watching The Lorax! Relax and watch OR you can also play movie bingo for prizes. Bring a camp or beach chair for ultimate comfort! Hope to see you there!

  Congratulations to Lana Spenner for winning the THRIVE art contest! Her art and all entries will be on display in the arts hall across from Ms. Tanksley’s room! Lana will be receiving a $25 gift certificate to the Merri Artist!

  Yesterday Patton cross country braved wind and harsh landscape in our race at Cascade. Annett placed 9th overall and received a corn trophy. Dakota got his personal best time of the season with a quick sprint at the finish line. We are proud of all of our runners and the perseverance they had during a tough run!

• October 14, 2025

  7th Grade volleyball against French Prairie  B team  Rayna had 8 aces  Lilah had 7 aces and 1 assist  Maya s. Had 2 kills  Kadence and Maya H had 3 aces  Priscilla had 3 aces and 2 kills   A team  Grace with 6 aces and 1 kill  Aylora with 4 aces and 1 assist  Summer with aces  Maya K with 3 aces and 2 assist.   Good job ladies!

  8th grade volleyball had a clean sweep against French Prairie yesterday, with winning all the sets. Below are the highlights:   On A team; Kyah had 2 kills, Ava had 13 aces, Carly had 2 aces, Gisele had 2 kills and a block, Addie H. Had 9 aces, 2 blocks and 2 tips, Abby had 2 aces and 6 assists, Lennon had 2 kills and one ace and Addie Harris had 3 aces.   On the B team; Aizlyn had 4 kills and 2 digs, Elli had 2 assists and 1 ace, Alaina had 10 aces, 2 assists and 2 digs, Brylie had 8 aces and 3 kills, and Ava had 8 aces.

  The boys soccer team traveled to Talmadge yesterday. With B team putting up a good performance with a goal from Fabian and key saves by Aron F and a great defensive display by Alonzo, Christopher and great leadership by Mason   A team won their match in a hard hitting performance, with a hat-trick from JJ, a brace by Jayden a stunning goal by Rei. As they get ready to hit the road against North Marion this Wednesday.

  Girls soccer dominated their game vs Talmadge winning 9-1. We had Mia V with a hat trick with 3 goals, 2 assists,  Jissele H with 2 goals,  Lani C with 1 goal, Fergie with one goal, Naomy S with 1 goal, Laila R with 1 goal.  This was a great team win and performance by our Mustangs. They were sharing the ball, working together to get teammates to score, and working hard on the defensive end. Great job Mustangs!

• October 13, 2025

  What an amazing 4 games last week for our 6th grade volleyball players!! We had some major accomplishments from serving to digs out of the net and your coaches are so incredibly proud of you! Keep up the great work!  Come join us for our last week of games this Thursday and Friday in B gym. We would love to see you cheering in the stands as we finish out our season. Go mustangs!!

  Patton cross country athletes had an exciting meet last Thursday. Despite rain, thunder and lightning, Nora, Madi, Fletcher, Kingsley, Andy, Garrett, Peter, Diego, Dakota, Eliyana and Ian all ran with increased motivation, getting their personal best times. As a reward, Nora, Willa, Eliyana, and Annet all received boxes of cookies for being in the top of their races. Zelda, Colin and Emiliano also pushed themselves to do their best, finishing their races with quick sprints and determination. Way to go runners!

• October 9, 2025

  Good morning! Today’s kindness challenge is to write a quick thank-you note—or even just say thank you—to someone who helps you during the day. Gratitude spreads positivity, and you might make someone’s day brighter just by noticing what they do.

  Here we go again! 6th grade volleyball has another game tonight in B gym and we would love to see you there! Come show your support by filling the stands and cheering them on as they finish up their season and head into their end of year tournament. Lets Go Mustangs!

  8th grade Volleyball brought home the win against Silverton.  A team  Kyah with 7 kills  Gisele with 2 kills 2 aces and 2 blocks  Abby with 9 assists and 2 aces   B team  Bella with 3 kills 4 aces and 5 digs  Brooklynn with 3 kills  Brylie with 2 kills 3 aces and 10 digs  Alaina with 1 assist and 8 aces

  7th Grade volleyball against Silverton.  B team  Priscilla with 3 aces  Kadence with 3 aces   A team  Grace with 5 aces and 1 assist  Aylora with 3 aces and 1 kill  Nichole with 3 aces Evelyn with a block

• October 8, 2025

  Mustangs, kindness isn’t just for others—it’s also for yourself. Today’s self-care challenge is to take five deep breaths when you feel stressed. Pause, breathe, and remind yourself that taking care of your mind and body is just as important as helping others.

  Its Volleyball time! Come watch the 6th grade volleyball players at their games today and tomorrow in B gym. We love seeing the stands fill up and hope you can help make that happen! These girls have worked so hard and would love your support! Go Mustangs!!

• October 7, 2025

  Happy Tuesday! Today’s kindness challenge is to hold the door open for at least three people. It’s a small action, but it shows respect and makes our school a friendlier place for everyone.

  The boys soccer team went up against Valor yesterday in a tough match. Learning a lot out of the match as they get ready for their match vs Cascade on Wednesday here at Patton, with a goal from Rei and a good performances by Green-e and Mason the boys hope to keep up their development going moving forward in the season.

  7th Grade volleyball against Lebanon  A team  Maya K, Summer, Natalie and Nichole all had 2 aces.   B team  Kadence with 8 aces  Priscilla with 7 aces   Lilah with 5 aces   Nice job! Go Mustangs!

  8th grade Volleyball against Lebanon  Both teams won today! B Team  Brooklyn, Brylie and Isabella had 2 kills. Elli with 3 assists and Alaina with 2.  Brylie and Isabella with 8 aces. Isabella and eleanora with a block   A team  Abby with 7 aces and 10 assists.  Gisele with 4 kills and 1 ace.  Lennon with 2 kills and 3 aces  Carly with 2 kills and 3 aces.   Good job ladies.

  The girls soccer team won their game on the road against Valor. Mia V with two goals and Lani with 1 goal. From trailing 1-0, to winning the game 3-1, these girls showed determination, grit, and commitment to finish strong. Good job Mustangs!

• October 6, 2025

  Do you have a talent for sending chills down people’s spines? Enter the library’s Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest—where the fright is short, but the fear is real. Submit your creepiest creation before October 30th, and you might just sneak away with a hauntingly great prize! Winners will be announced on Halloween. See Mrs. Sumner or Mrs. Libonati for more details.

  It’s Patton Cares Week! This week, we’ll do several activities to spreading caring and kindness to each other including a daily kindness challenge. Today’s kindness challenge is simple: surprise someone with a compliment. Whether it’s a friend, teacher, or classmate you don’t usually talk to, let them know something positive about them. A kind word can change someone’s whole day!

  Congratulations to the 6th grade volleyball teams on Friday! They all played absolutely incredibly!! We saw awesome over hand serves, great digs, teamwork, communication, and spirit! There is only two weeks left in the season and we really hope you can make it out to see one of our few remaining games! More details to come. Way to go Mustangs!!

  Sports Registration for 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball, and Girls Wrestling is now open! To sign-up for sports, your parents will need to register you online, pay the athletic fee, and have a sports physical, and medical insurance. If you have any questions, please see the main office for details. The deadline to register for sports is October 24th, so do not wait until the last day to register! There are limited spots available for Boys Basketball.

• October 3, 2025

  Before heading off to dance the night away, come cheer on the 6th grade volleyball players at their games in B gym after school today. All 3 of our teams will be playing and we would love to see you in the stands! These games get more and more exciting every week! Let’s go Mustangs!!

• October 2, 2025

  The boys soccer team played Silverton yesterday ending the game with a 7-1 victory from the mustangs. With an amazing free kick goal from Carlos, a brace from JJ and Jayden and a goal from Rei and Kevin. With great defensive work from Mason, Hector, Gerardo and Christopher and a clean sheet from keeper Greeny.

• October 1, 2025

  Reminder – the 1st school dance of the year is this Friday!  You must have a signed permission slip from your parent and $5.00 to attend.

• September 30, 2025

  8th grade volleyball played against Sweet Home. A team got the win with Kyah having 5 kills and 1 dig, Ava had 6 aces, Carly had 10 aces and 3 kills, Gisele had 2 blocks, 6 kills and 2 assists, Jahzet had 9 digs, Abby had 4 aces and 12 assists, Lennon had 6 aces, 2 digs and 3 kills, and Adelyn had 2 kills.  B team fought really hard with Aizlyn having 3 digs, Elli had 1 ace and 4 digs, Bella had 2 kills, 2 aces, and 3 digs, Alaina had 11 aces and 3 digs, Brylee had 5 digs and 1 ace, Ava had 4 aces and 3 digs. Great job mustangs!!

  7th Grade volleyball played against sweet home last night.  Both teams fought hard. A team  Summer had 3 aces  Grace 1 ace and 1 hit.  Natalie and Nichole with 1 ace Maya K with 4 digs and 1 ace  B team  Kadence with 9 aces  Nichole with 5 aces  Cora with tip  Maya S with an awesome hit.   Good job ladies. Go Mustangs!

  The boys soccer team played a two thrilling matches against Duniway yesterday with great intensity and great goals from JJ, Jayden and Carlos. With the second match finishing up with a 8-1 win for the Mustangs with 2 goals from Aron, Kevin, and Angel and a goal from Greene and Josue. The boys get ready to go up against Silverton this Wednesday at 4 here at Patton.

  Girls Soccer won their game 2-0 against the Duniway Dragons, Mia V with a goal in the first half and Lani C with a second goal to make it 2-0. Great job to our defense and keepers for keeping a clean sheet! Great teamwork, effort, and determination from start to finish. Proud of this group and excited for what’s ahead!

• September 29, 2025

  Congratulations to the 6th grade volleyball teams on their successful games on Friday. We loved seeing the effort, the excitement, and the smiles! Everyone played so well and did such a great job adjusting and cheering on one another! Keep up the great work!! Next game will be this Friday in B gym. Hope to see you there!

  This is a reminder that coffee drinks, Starbucks, dutch bros, energy drinks, sodas, etc. are NOT ALLOWED at school for students.

• September 26, 2025

  Next week is Spirit Week! Participate to earn spirit points for your grade level. Currently, 8th grade is winning! Monday: Tourist Day. Tuesday: Sports Day. Wednesday: Western Day.  Thursday: Silly Socks. Friday: School Colors! 6th grade wear Blue, 7the grade wear black, 8th grade wear white! You can find this information on posters around school, on the school instagram, and on the grade level classrooms!

  Come watch the 6th grade volleyball game today after school in the B gym. We would love to see you cheering in the stands and supporting our intramural volleyball players! These athletes have been working so hard and would love for you to join them in this Patton vs Patton game tonight! We hope to see you there. Go mustangs!

• September 25, 2025

  8th grade volleyball won all sets against Valor. For B team Bella had 5 aces and 1 kill, Alaina had 15 aces and one assist, Brylee had 6 aces, Carly had 2 aces and 2 kills, and Adelynn had 3 aces. For A team, Abby had 10 aces and 3 assists, Lennon had 6 aces, Gisele had 4 aces and 3 kills, Ava had 3 aces, Jahzet had 3 aces, and Addy had 2 aces and 2 kills. Great job 8th grade.

  7th Grade volleyball against Valor  A team won Maya K with 9 aces  Evelyn with 6 aces  Summer with 5 aces  Grace with 3 aces and 1 kill   B team won  Cora with 12 aces Priscilla with 10 aces Rayna with 5 aces  Lilah with 4 aces   Good job teams!

  The boys soccer went up against North Marion in a thrilling match, with the boys picking up the W 4-3. JJ scoring a brace and Rei and Jayden both scoring stunning goals. They will get back to work as they face off against Duniway in the McMinnville Derby on Monday at Duniway.   GO MUSTANGS!

• September 24, 2025

  Attention Patton Tennis Players!  Tennis Club has started on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Get signed up and have fun swinging for the fences!  Tennis rackets provided.  Mr. Rich hopes to see you out there!

• September 23, 2025

  7th Grade volleyball played against Cascade.   A team Maya K. Had some amazing digs, one-handed saves and consistent serves. Her hustle is inspiring.  Grace had an awesome kill. Good serves and a great attitude.  B team  Cora had 6 aces  Priscilla had 5 aces and one tip  Rayna and Maya H. Showed amazing hustle today saving fly away balls and getting some awesome digs brining us up from a 7 point lead.   Go Mustangs!

  8th grade volleyball played against Cascade yesterday. They did great! A team pulled out the win and B team did great, but didn’t get the win this time. Here are the stats… For A team Carly had 7 aces, Gisele had 8 aces and 2 kills, Addie had 2 aces and 1 kill, Abby had 2 aces and 4 assists. For B team, Bella had 6 aces, Alaina had 4 aces, Brylee had 9 aces, Ava H had 3 aces and 1 kill, Brook had one ace and 1 kill.  Great job 8th grade.

   

• September 22, 2025

  Due to low turnout we will not be offering the wrestling club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

  Congratulations to all our 6th grade volleyball players!! They all played so hard at their first game Friday and your coaches are so proud of you! You showed a lot of skill with your serves and passes and great sportsmanship from cheering on your teammates as well as congratulating the other team! Way to represent! Go mustangs!!

  Anime club cancelled for today.

  Yearbook club is cancelled for today.

• September 19, 2025

  Come support our 6th grade intramural volleyball players at their first game of the season today! They will be playing at 4:00 and 4:40 today in B gym and we would love to see you there! Go Mustangs!!

• September 18, 2025

  7th Grade volleyball against North Marion.   A team took home a win! Evelyn had 3 aces  Summer had 1 ace   B team  Kadence had7 aces  Lilah had 3 aces   Go Mustangs!

  8th grade volleyball had a clean sweep over N. Marion winning all sets.  B team started us off strong with Alaina having 13 aces, Brylie with 9 aces, Brook and Aizlyn both had 1 kill, Elli and Bella had 2 kills. Elli had 5 assists and Alaina had 2. Next, A team Abby had 6 aces, Ava had 4 aces, Gisele had 5 kills and Abby had 2. Addie and Lennon both had 1 kill. Great job 8th grade volleyball.

• September 17, 2025

  Auditions are coming up for our fall play: Arsenic and Old Lace. Drama critic Mortimer Brewster is excited to announce his engagement—until he finds a body hidden in the window seat at his sweet old aunts’ house. Audition and be a part of this hilarious show and find out the truth! Auditions are Tuesday Sept 23rd in the drama room from 3:15-5. Pick up an audition packet outside Mrs. Wilcox’s door! Crew sign ups will start October 6.

   

• September 16, 2025

  Interested in wrestling? Come to the After-School Wrestling Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Learn some moves, play games on the mats, and have fun with Mr. Harney and Mr. Barnes. Thinking about joining the winter wrestling team? This is the perfect place to start!

  The boys soccer team kicked off their season yesterday with a delightful performance of football going head to head vs French Prairie. JJ assisted Jayden who had a fantastic outside the box shot tying the game in the last last minute 1-1. Greene had key saves, and captains Rei and Aron gave excellent leadership. Carlos, Kevin, Hector, Gerardo, Christopher and Angel with a wonderful performance as well as the rest of the team.  Let’s keep kicking Mustangs!

  7th Grade volleyball  A Team  Won 2 of 3 sets  Natalie with 11 Aces  Maya K. With 5 aces   B team  Won 2 of 3 sets  Kadence with 10 aces  Priscilla with 2 aces   Go Mustangs!

  8th grade Volleyball team had great wins against Talmadge.  For B team, Alaina had 10 Aces, Ava H. Had 8 aces, Brylee had 8 aces, Bella had 3 aces and 2 kills. For A team, Abby had 6 aces, Addy had 4 aces, Adelyn had 3 aces, and Gisele had 3 kills.   Great job 8th grade volleyball.

• September 15, 2025

  Are you a book dragon that loves things to be neat and organized? Then sign up for our library’s adopt-a-shelf program. Help in the library once a month, help during our spring book fair, and then celebrate with an ice cream party! See Mrs. Sumner or Mrs. Libonati for more information and sign up.