Excellence in Education
Montesano is a community where people learn,
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instruction, every student, regardless of race, class,
language, or disability, can succeed.
There will be no school on Friday, March 20. This was a pre-scheduled weather day, per the district calendar. We did not have any cancelled school days due to weather this year, so this is still a day off for all students and staff. Enjoy the long weekend!
Read MoreThere will be no school on Monday, March 9. This was a pre-scheduled weather day, per the district calendar. We did not have any cancelled school days due to weather this year, so this is still a day off for all students and staff. Enjoy the long weekend!
Read MoreHere is the March edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about our spring reading challenge, the upcoming Kindergarten performance, health and wellness recources, spirit days, and more.
Read MoreThere is no school on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
Read MoreBeacon Elementary School will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6 due to parent/teacher conferences.
Read MoreHere is the February edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Attendance, Valentine’s Day Celebrations, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and more!
Read MoreThere is no school on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Read MoreHere is the January edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Report Cards, iReady assessments, dates to remember, and more.
Read MoreHere is the December edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about winter concerts, spirit week, food bowl, and more.
Read MoreHere is the November edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about the Scholastic Book Fair, the Veterans Day assembly, conferences, dates to remember, and more.
Read MoreHere is the October edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about our new kindergarten tradition, the great pumpkin reading challenge, Halloween, drop off and pick up, lost & found, dates to remember, and more.
Read MoreAn annual information update must be completed for all students currently enrolled in the Montesano School District. To update your student's information, log in to Skyward Family Access and click on “Annual Student Information Update”. Information must be updated by August 18, 2025. The link to Skyward Family Access is located on the Montesano School District website at www.monteschools.org. If your child has multiple households and you are unable to view the update on your Skyward account, it is because the update must be completed by the family that is listed first on the student’s Skyward account.
You will be able to see your child’s class placement in Skyward under "Schedule" once the information update is complete.
Read MoreHere is the August edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. Please read it carefully. It contains important back to school details, including information regarding the required annual update, open house, supply lists, transportation requests, arrival/dismissal times, family connection meetings, school safety, and more!
We look forward to seeing students back at school soon!
Read MoreThe Beacon office is currently closed for summer break. The office will reopen August 18, 2025.
Families should check their emails for back to school information in August. Updates will also be posted on the Beacon website. Any new enrollment applications submitted over the summer will be processed when the office reopens in late August.
Read MoreHere is the June edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Field Day, the Beacon Picnic, the Second Grade Tunnel of Appreciation, and more. Please read to stay informed about our End of Year happenings!
Read MoreThere is no school on Friday, May 23 and Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
Read MoreHere is the May edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about open enrollment for next year, benchmark assessments, Kindergarten swim lessons, the upcoming 2nd Grade performance, and more.
Read MoreEnrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 school year. Click the links below to enroll NEW students using the Skyward Family Access system. Proof of age, immunization records, and proof of residency are required at the time of enrollment for all students. Students already attending Montesano schools do not need to re-enroll.
Read MoreParent input week is now open for both Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary. This is an opportunity for parents to provide input regarding your child's learning style or needs for class placement for the upcoming school year. All submissions will be taken into consideration by the principals. Please refrain from requesting particular teachers, as we are unable to accommodate such requests. Your form must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on April 25, 2025.
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