Montesano School District

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Montesano is a community where people learn,
grow and work together.  With high-quality
instruction, every student, regardless of race, class,
language, or disability, can succeed. 

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7th Grade Orientation - Thursday 8/24

Our 7th grade orientation will be on Thursday, August 24. We will begin the evening in the MHS Commons at 6:00PM where you will meet the Principal, Assistant Principal, Office Staff, Counseling Staff, and other staff members. 

After this presentation, students will be encouraged to practice their locker combinations and get a feel for the campus layout and class locations.  We encourage parent(s) to attend this important evening with your student.

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Annual Student Information Update Opens Monday 8/14

The Annual Student Information Update for the 2023-2024 school year will be available in Skyward from Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18. It is critical that you complete all steps during this registration window.  All students must have these forms completed in order to view their class schedules and locker assignments.

To begin the annual update, log into Skyward: Parents/guardians will need to log into Skyward Family Access.  Click here to go to Skyward.  If you do not remember your password, need it reset, or just need assistance with Skyward, you can email mhsskyward@monteschools.org or leave a message at 360.249.1635. We will be checking these messages regularly to make sure you get the assistance you need.

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MHS Graduation Livestream - Sunday, June 11

The Montesano High School Class of 2023 graduation is this Sunday, June 11 at 2:00PM in the Bo Griffith Memorial Gymnasium. In addition to the in-person ceremony (guests are welcome to attend, doors open at 12:45PM), we will also be livestreaming via the Montesano School District YouTube channel:

Click here to view the livestream ceremony

Congratulations, Graduates! Go Dogs!

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This weekend, Drama presents: Beauty and the Beast

A tale as old as time...

The Drama Club will be presenting a production of Beauty and the Beast! This Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, showtimes are at 7:00PM, with a matinee on Sunday, May 28, at 2:00PM in the Commons. Tickets are available at the door and are $5.  Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time and it is anticipated that there will be snacks available by donation.  

We hope to see you there!

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Junior High Testing Next Week

Next week, junior high students will be taking the spring diagnostic test for i-Ready in both math and ELA.  This is a district assessment administered on the computer and takes an hour to complete on average. The test is one of many assessments we use to measure student growth in the area of mathematics and reading.  We will send home test results with students the following week to share with guardians/parents. 

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State Baseball Saturday at Olympic Stadium!

Bulldog Baseball plays this Saturday at Olympic Stadium in Hoquiam at 1:00PM.  Please note: tickets must be purchased online!  They WILL NOT be accepting cash at the game  so make sure you plan accordingly! 

Click here to purchase your ticket for Bulldog Baseball on Saturday.

Thank you for your support this season and we look forward to seeing you at the game Saturday! GO DOGS!!!

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State Soccer at Rottle Field Friday!

Congratulations to Boys Soccer for their first ever District Championship! Thank you to all the fans who have come out to cheer them on this season. The Bulldogs play this Friday, May 19, at 7:00PM here at Rottle Field. State ticket prices are as follows:

Adults $10

Students (without ASB) $10

Students (with ASB) $7

Senior Citizens (62 years+) $7

K-6 Students $7

Pre-K FREE

Go Dogs!!

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Senior Walk & Panoramic Picture

On Tuesday, May 9, the Seniors will be visiting Beacon & Simpson schools for the “Senior Walk” in their caps and gowns, then returning for the class picture in front of the school.

Seniors need to be in the Commons in their caps and gowns at 9:15AM. 

The Class of 2023 Senior panoramic picture will be at 10:30AM.  

As is Montesano High School tradition, we do not allow decorating the caps or gowns, with the exception of wearing significant tribal or cultural regalia. Please make sure you have removed your gown from the packaging and have it hanging to remove the wrinkles.

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Spring 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.

Running Start Juniors:

This spring 11th grade Running Start students are required by the state to take the Smarter Balanced test the Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).  The spring test is a federal accountability requirement.  Consequently, each student must attempt the state test at least one time. 

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Business Week coming in March!

Washington Business Week will be held from March 13 – March 17 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 where small “companies” of students will operate their own business, solving the problems small businesses encounter with growth, production, and demand. 

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Junior Parents Information

Thank you to all who attended our Junior Parent meeting Monday evening. What a great turnout

Click here to view a copy of the material presented, in addition to this one-page graphic which is a condensed version of the presentation with all the important links. 

As always, we look forward to working with you and your student! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 360.249.4041

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