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8th Grade Parent Night
This Wednesday, March 19, is our 8th Grade Parents Night! Please join the school counselors at 6:00PM in the MHS Commons. Information regarding course selection for freshmen year and graduation requirements will be discussed. After the counselor presentation students will be allowed to register for their 9th grade classes, if you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Center.
Read MoreChoice Forms Accepted after July 1st
Due to a change in district procedures, we will not be accepting annual choice paperwork (renewals and new requests) until July 1st. All choice paperwork will be accepted on or after July 1, 2025 and can be submitted to the District Office in person or electronically. Families will be notified of choice status when the committee meets in late August.
Read MoreSpring Testing for Junior High, Sophomores & Juniors
This spring, students in grades 7, 8 and 10 will take the Smarter Balanced or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English language arts. Students in grades 8 and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) or the WA-AIM science assessment.
Read MoreGirls' Basketball plays Saturday in State Opening Round
Girls’ Basketball will play this Saturday in the first round of the State Tournament. The game will be at 2:00PM at WF West High School vs. Bush. Tickets will only be available for purchase via GoFan.com. Passes are not accepted at State Tournament events.
Thank you for your support - Go Dogs!
Read MoreGirls Basketball District Championship - Saturday!
This Saturday, February 22, the Montesano Bulldogs will be playing in the Girls’ District Basketball Championship game vs. Seton Catholic at Centralia High School. Game time is 5:00PM. Ticket prices are $8/adults and $6/students with ASB/senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased online at GoFan.com.
Thank you for your continued support…..GO DOGS!!
Read MoreMHS Spring Fling Tolo - March 1, 2025
The HS Spring Fling Tolo Dance will be Saturday, March 1 from 8:00-10:00PM. This dance is for high school students only.
To bring a guest from another school, the MHS student and their date must complete a Dance Guest form. All guests must be interviewed by an administrator. If your guest previously attended a dance here at MHS, their interview may be waived, however the dance form, signed off by their school’s administration, must still be turned in for approval. Dance guest forms are now available in the HS Office and all guest forms must be approved no later than Friday, February 21. You will not be allowed to buy your dance ticket for the outside guest until you have completed this process.
Tickets for the Spring Fling will be sold for $10 in the Bookkeeping Office and will be sold until Friday, February 28 at 1:00PM. Tickets are also available online (service fees apply).
Read MoreSign Up for Flash Alert for Late Start/Closure Information
Reminder: Montesano School District uses Flash Alert as a means of communicating to the public in the event of school schedule changes/closures due to inclement weather or an emergency. You will need to register with Flash Alert to get their rapid notifications. In addition, the primary phone number listed on your student’s Skyward account will receive an automated message announcing any school schedule changes or emergency closures.
Click here for additional Emergency Closure Information.
Read MoreJunior Parents' Meeting - February 24
UPDATE: The Junior Parents’ Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, February 24 at 6:00PM in the HS Library.
This meeting will provide information to help you and your student prepare for next year including graduation requirements, financial aid, scholarships, transcripts, college and other post-graduation application processes and more. Your student does not have to be college-bound to attend this meeting as it also applies to trades, apprenticeships, and other post-grad plans students may be considering. You student is welcome to attend with you.
For additional information, please contact the Counseling Center.
Read MoreBusiness Week 2025
Washington Business Week will be held from February 24 - February 28 for all junior students (including Running Start Students). For one full and exciting week, students and some faculty members will be engaged in a non-traditional discovery learning experience called Washington Business Week. Running Start students who have questions about their involvement should contact either Ms. Greene or Ms. Ranger at Montesano High School.
Small “companies” of students will operate their own business for eight virtual quarters, solving the problems small businesses encounter with growth, production, and demand. Through our hands-on approach, students will gain a vision of how math, science, English, technology, history, art and other curriculum will apply to their life after high school. In turn, they may be more inclined to excel in these subjects once they have actually applied them to these “real life” situations.
Read MoreYearbook Sales + Important Senior Ad Deadline
Yearbook Purchases:
Our final Yearbook sales period for this school year is now open through February 3, 2025! Yearbooks are $75 and you can make your purchase online at the Bulldog Online Store or by paying cash/check at the MHS Bookkeeping Office. Typically, we get a few over-run books from the publisher to cover for damaged books and we try to sell them if they are available but there is no guarantee that we will have any extra copies at the end of the year when books are distributed. Please make sure to buy your Yearbook now to ensure your student gets their copy in June.
Senior Celebration and Business Ads:
The final date for ad purchases will also be February 3, 2025. You must have the photos and artwork for your ad submitted by this date.
If you have any questions, please contact Yearbook advisor, Shawn Donnelly at sdonnelly@monteschools.org.
Read MoreSenior One Acts are Back!
The Senior One Act this year is What Happens in Neverland, Stays in Neverland by Jon Jory that was selected, directed, and produced by the Drama Club Seniors - Samantha Richart, Samantha McElravy, Polina Vilchitskaya, and Aubrey Franklin. There will be three showings, beginning next Friday, January 24 at 7:00PM, Saturday, January 25 at 7:00PM, and a final matinee performance on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00PM. The performances will be held in the Commons . Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and tickets are $5. Tickets will be available through the Bookkeeping Office beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Read MoreAlec Pugh Memorial Scholarship
In memory of our former principal, Alec Pugh, we have worked with the Grays Harbor Community Foundation to establish the Alec Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will be awarded each year to a Montesano High School senior beginning with the Class of 2025.
We’ve had many inquiries from former students, faculty and the community in general about how to support this scholarship program. To donate, please click on the link below which will direct you to the Grays Harbor Community Foundation. On the ‘Ways to Donate’ page, you can make an online donation to the Alec Pugh Scholarship Fund.
If you have questions about this scholarship, please contact the Grays Harbor Community Foundation at 360.532.1600.
Read MoreFood Bowl 2024 Success!
Donations are still coming in, but we are excited to announce that MHS Food Bowl 2024 raised OVER $34,000 in financial and food donations this year! Thank you for helping so many families in our community!
GREAT JOB, BULLDOGS!!!
Read MoreFood Bowl 2024 is Coming!
Food Bowl 2024 begins this Friday, December 6 and continues through Monday, December 16.
Click here for the EVENTS LIST and thank you in advance for your support as we raise money for the Montesano Food Bank!
Read MoreBulldog Football Advances to State Semifinals
The Bulldogs will play in the1A State Semifinals vs. Seton Catholic in Vancouver, WA at 4:00PM this Saturday, November 30. The game will be held at McKenzie Stadium. Tickets are $12 for adults and students without ASB cards, $9 for senior citizens, military and students with ASB cards. Passes are not accepted. Buy your tickets online at GoFan! Cash will not be accepted at this event. Tickets must be purchased in advance or by card payment at the venue.
As always, we appreciate your support of Montesano Athletics…….GO DOGS!
Read MoreLivestream Information for School & Athletic Events
Beginning with the Winter Sports season, the Montesano School District will transition how it streams school events and athletic competitions. Previously, these events were streamed on YouTube, but moving forward, they will now be broadcast directly through HudlTV. To view these events, users will have to create a free account by visiting this link at Hudl TV/Montesano. Once your account is created, you will be able to access upcoming school events and competitions.
This new streaming format ensures that our community can continue to enjoy and support Montesano School District events from the comfort of their homes. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
Read MoreRemembering Principal Pugh
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our former principal, Mr. Alec Pugh, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Pugh passed away on Thursday, October 24.
Mr. Pugh served our school with dedication, always fostering a sense of Bulldog pride and excellence.
His positive impact on our community and the legacy he leaves behind will be remembered by all.
There will be a memorial service for Mr. Pugh this Sunday, November 17 at 2:00PM in the High School Gymnasium with a reception following in the MHS Commons. All are welcome.
Read MoreState Soccer & State Football here at Rottle Field
Tickets for this week’s State Soccer and State Football games are now available for purchase online at Go Fan.com. Soccer plays University Prep on Wednesday 11/13 here at Rottle Field at 6:00PM (gates open at 5:00PM). Football plays Omak this Saturday 11/16, also at home, at 1:00PM (gates open at 11:00AM). Tickets are $11 for adults & students without ASB cards, $8 for senior citizens and students with ASB cards. Passes are not accepted at state events.
Click here to purchase your tickets.
Thank you for your continued support…..GO DOGS!!
Read MoreOnline Ticketing for District Events
Tickets for this week’s District Soccer, District Volleyball and Saturday’s Football game are now available for purchase online at Go Fan.com. Tickets are $8 for adults & students without ASB cards, $6 for senior citizens and students with ASB cards. Passes are not accepted at district or state events.
Click here to purchase your tickets.
Thank you for your continued support…..GO DOGS!!
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