A Successful 2016 Food Bowl
Thank you to all who participated in the 2016 Food Bowl activities.
Montesano - 14,030 pounds, $33,457.43
Elma - 13,220 pounds, $20,627.61
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Food Bowl 2016 Silent Auction Begins Monday
Silent Auction Site
Link - http://www.monteschools.org/silent-auction-2016
Bid in person or call a Jr. Sr. High employee to bid for you :)
Jr/Sr High Conferences
School conferences for the Jr/Sr High School will be Wednesday, November 9th. These conferences are not scheduled but on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in meeting with your child’s teachers regarding their grades, please stop in between the hours of 1:00-5:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM.
Report cards will not be mailed out but will be available on Skyward Family Access by Tuesday, November 8th.
Because of school conferences, the Jr/Sr High School will have early dismissal at 12:20PM on both Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th.
Montesano Jr/Sr High School named 2016 School of Distinction
Congratulations to the staff and students of Montesano for their hard work this year. We have been named a 2016 School of Distinction for continued improvement in Math and ELA scores over the last five years. This distinction is awarded by the following organizations:
Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD), Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (WSASCD) and Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). They acknowledge the great work benefitting student learning and achievement.
Congratulations again to the staff and students of MHS for their efforts and achievements.
Way to go, Bulldogs!!!
Highly Capable Program
Montesano Jr. Sr. High will be offering the Highly Capable Program for students in grades 7-12 for the 2016-17 school year. If you would like to refer a student for evaluation for this program, please complete this form and return it to our school office by Friday, October 7th. Referrals turned in after the deadline will be considered for the following year.
Referral Form, pdf
Test Release Form, pdf
Get Your Pictures in the Yearbook!
Washington State 2016 Healthy Youth Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our district is participating in the Washington State 2016 Healthy Youth Survey during the weeks of October 10th – 21st.
The Healthy Youth survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, risk and protective factors, access to school-based services, and sexual behaviors, abuse and orientation. Survey results are used by schools, communities and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks.
The Healthy Youth Survey is given to students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 across Washington State.
Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous.
Please read the Parent and Student Notification flyer for more information about the Healthy Youth Survey.
Montesano Jr/Sr High School Open House & Flu Shot Clinic
Open House at Montesano Jr/Sr High School will be on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30-8:00PM. We encourage you all to come in and meet the teachers and to ask any questions you may have.
During the open house, from 6:15-7:30PM, flu shots will be available for free to anyone age 12 and older with proof of the following insurance policies: Premera Blue Cross, Premera, Group Health, Lifewise, Health Net and Medicare. The nurse is not contracted to take any state insurance (Apple). You must bring a either a copy of your insurance card or the card. Medicare cards are required, no copies. Please bring ID as well.
For those who do not have any of the above referenced insurance policies, the cost is $30. Only checks and cash accepted.
If students come without a parent, they will need to have a completed permission form (see link below to print) in order to receive a shot. All students under 18 must have a form, even with a parent present.
Click here to download Minor Consent for Flu Shot form.
7th Grade Orientation Night
Seventh grade orientation night is scheduled for Thursday, August 25th at 6:00PM. Parents and guardians are welcome to tour the school and see where your child’s classrooms are located; meet the Principal, Assistant Principal, Counseling office staff, office staff and other staff members. You can also take care of athletic papers required for your student to participate in a sport. The 7th grade students will receive copies of their schedules at this time and will also receive locker information so they can practice their combinations. This is an important night for you and your 7th grader and we strongly urge you and your student to attend.
2016-2017 Student Registration (current students only)
Registration for the 2016-2017 school year is now open. Registration for returning students is 100% online through Skyward Family Access. (NEW students to Montesano School District should go to New Student Enrollment on the Montesano Jr/Sr High Website.)
Letters were mailed home several weeks ago giving you all the details regarding the registration process. All students need to be registered before school begins. We realize some families do not have internet access at home. In such cases, we've set aside August 22nd-24th to assist you in one of our computer labs at MHS. Internet access is also available at the public library.
As always, please contact the HS Office at 249-4041 with any questions. Enjoy the remainder of summer and we'll see you on August 31, 2016 for the first day of school!
HS Office Closing for Summer
The HS Office will be closed Friday, July 1st through summer vacation.
We will reopen on Monday, August 22nd.
Junior High Awards Assembly
The Junior High Awards assembly will be Tuesday, June 14th at 1:40PM in the Junior High Gym.
Senior Awards/Recognition Night!
Tomorrow night is the “Senior Awards / Recognition Night” at 6:30PM in the High School Gym. In addition to Academic awards, scholarships will be awarded at this time. This is an opportunity for you to come and celebrate with us in recognizing our senior’s accomplishments as scholarships will not be read at graduation. However, they will be listed in the graduation program.
There will be a slide show highlighting their childhood and growth here in the Montesano School District. We look forward to seeing you!
Seniors' Schedule June 6th - June 10th
This is the final week at MHS for the SENIORS!
Here is their schedule for the week:
- Monday Normal schedule. There will be finals in some classes. The High School Spring Sports Awards are at 7:00PM.
- Tuesday HS Academic Awards Assembly at 9:15AM. There will be finals in some classes. The Senior Awards/Recognition Night will be at 6:30PM in the HS gym.
- Wednesday Senior picnic. If a senior is not attending the picnic, he/she is required to be in class. Baccalaureate is at 7:00PM in the HS Commons.
- Thursday NO SCHOOL (seniors only)
- Friday Senior check-out is 8:20-9:30AM. (All seniors must check out.) Senior breakfast is 9:30-10:30AM. Graduation practice is 10:30-11:30AM. (All seniors must attend practice.)
Congratulations GH Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients!
Kaleb Chastain, Kasie Kloempken, Crysta Parson, Cortney Miller, Jake Herzog, Elizabeth Taborski, Colton Johansson, Tianna Schurr, Kelsey Bryson, Makenzie Howard, Brooke Whitsell, Kassidy Currie, Sydney Potter & Cassandra Cornwell. Missing from picture are; Corrie Stewart, Sarah Wood, Luke Peoples, Ashley Aschim & Taylor Birdsall
Senior College Day
Senior Calendar of Events
Click on this link to see the calendar of events for the Class of 2016.
Note: The Spring Sports Assembly scheduled for April 22nd has been moved up to 9:15AM to accommodate those sports teams leaving earlier in the day.
Senior Calendar of Events 2016
Find out about using your Smarter Balance score to qualify for entry-level credit-bearing college courses.
Career & Technical Education Choices at MHS
Take a look at all of our new CTE electives that we are offering for grades 9-12 next year. Click on the link below to view the presentation in either PowerPoint or as a PDF, if you don't have PowerPoint.
CTE Presentation in Powerpoint
Washington Business Week
A unique program is returning to Montesano High School February 22-26 for our junior students. For one full and exciting week, junior students and some faculty members will be engaged in a non-traditional discovery learning experience called Washington Business Week.
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.
A businessperson from the Grays Harbor area will mentor each student company as they move to compete against the other student companies. Competitions include a business simulation, a marketing and stockholder’s presentation and a Trade Show. By the fifth day, Friday afternoon, each student will have:
· A real world understanding of business and America’s free enterprise system;
· An appreciation of how to apply what they learn in school to the “real world” workplace;
· Improved leadership and teamwork skills - - making each student a better Montesano team player and a better future employee and/or employer;
· An enhanced understanding of the importance of a diverse workforce; and
· Increased self-confidence.
The Montesano School District and the Kelsey Foundation have joined forces to make this exceptional experience possible. The success of the Business Week program depends heavily on strong community support. Your help is needed to make the program an overall success and to help your student get the most from this great opportunity. Suggestions for your help include:
· Talking with your student about their experiences at the end of the day and encourage them to take an active part in all of the activities;
· Volunteering to be a Company Advisor for a team of students or a Judge of the student projects at the end of the week; and/or
· Making a donation to support the program budget.
For more information or questions please contact April Pocklington, Montesano School District at 360-249-1640 or apock@monteschools.org.