Food Bowl Totals

Congratulations to the students and staff at Montesano for their tremendous efforts in raising food and money for the 2014 Food Bowl. Monte kids with the support of our community raised 14,940 pounds in food and $33,337.51 in money that goes directly to the food bank in Montesano. 

Without the hard work from our students and the support of the community this would never be possible. I am well aware of how activities like Food Bowl take away from instruction in the classroom. Sometimes the lessons that stay us the longest are not those learned in a book. 

Way to go Bulldogs...... 

Food Bowl Fun!

Check out some of the fun pictures from Food Bowl activities.

McTakeover

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Duct Taped Principal

It starts here: Why kids should be involved in school athletics:

I recently read an article in the November issue of High School Today about how involvement in school, particularly athletics, can be a savior for many kids.  The article discussed how involvement in athletics/activities from suspension, drugs, and other perils that youth face today. 

In the article Louis Zamperini of Unbroken fame was this young man. (If you haven't read the book I highly recommend it) Louis was a youth lost and out of control when his PE teacher noticed his athletic ability and got him to turn out for cross-county. In his sophomore year he won the California state cross-country championship. He would graduate and attend USC on a track scholarship, and then earn a spot on the 1936 Olympic team that competed in Berlin. 

His story did not end there and is one of great courage and perseverance through many hardships but he said he always relied on the work ethic and closeness he gained through his participation in athletics during high school that saved his life. 

Keeping your kids involved in school whether through athletics or through activities can make a tremendous difference for them.. I always encourage our students to be involved in as much as they can as these four years will pass by before you know it. 

FOOD BOWL 2014

Once again it is that time of year to collect money and food to benefit our local food bank.  For those who don't know, we hold a competition between Elma High School and Montesano High School to see who can raise the most money and collect the largest amount of food for their respective food banks.  The winning school then gets bragging rights with their name on a trophy.  

However, the real winners are the food banks.  It is always heartwarming to see how much our small community donates to such a worthy cause.  This year, students will be collecting at the stoplight, during the Festival of Lights parade, and during numerous fundraisers.  The paper bag drive will begin Sunday, November 30 and is an easy way for the community to donate food.  Without leaving the comfort of your home, bags will be picked up Sunday, December 7.

Some of the fundraisers we'll have this year include, an Old Time Radio Show on Saturday, December 6, Boys Buff Volleyball Tournament, McTakeover, Talent Show, Dessert Bingo and a Silent Auction in the High School Office, with lots of great items for the public to bid on.

You can also donate online through our "Bulldog Online Store" beginning December 5.  Just go to the search box on this website and type in Bulldog Online Store.  Select Jr/Sr High School Online Store and then select "Click here to go to our store. Once you enter the Online Store, select Fundraisers, select Food Bowl (should be the first button) and choose an amount to donate.  No amount is too small.

Food Bowl begins Friday, December 5, and the weigh-in is on Tuesday, December 16 at 3:30 pm.  Don't forget, your donations are tax deductible.

Again, thank you for supporting Montesano High School in our mission to raise food and money to fill our food bank.  Your support is truly appreciated.

Food Bowl Flyer

Food Bowl Calendar

Drama Production

What do Santa, the Easter bunny, and Thanksgiving Turkey have in common? They've been accused of criminal acts and are trying to prove their innocence!  Come and see the first Drama club production of the year, “Holiday Celebrities: Criminal Justice” this Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 16th at 2:00 PM.  Great entertainment at a great price!  Only $5 at the door.

Jr/Sr High School Conferences

Conferences for the Jr/Sr High School will be held on Thursday, November 6.  Teachers will be available from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and then from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. No appointment is necessary, as it is on a first come, first served basis.  Your child's report card is available on Skyward Family Access for your viewing.  If you are unable to log in elsewhere, we will have computers available in the library for you to log on to Skyward.  In addition, the Jr/Sr High will have early dismissal on both Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7 at 12:20 pm.

Progress Reports Are Available for Viewing

The first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year is half over and your child's progress report is available for viewing in Skyward Family Access.  

As stated in the Student Handbook, we won't be mailing home progress reports during the year and only mailing report cards at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2.  If you do not have access to the internet and need a hard copy of the progress report, please contact the counseling center at 249-1636.

To view your child's progress report, log into Skyward Family Access and choose "Gradebook."  Once you have chosen the Gradebook you will see P1 (Progress Report 1).  These are the grades your child currently has.  If you have any questions regarding those grades, please contact their teacher.

Planning Ahead

Parents, as you look ahead at your family calendars and make plans, there are a few dates in the next couple of weeks to remember. Student progress reports will be coming in the next couple of weeks, so be sure to talk with your student and keep up to date in Skyward Family Access.  

We also have two non-student days just around the corner. Friday, October 10, and Monday, October 13, 2014 are both non-student days. The 10th is used as a state inservice day where many teachers attend annual meetings with other teachers and the 13th is teacher training as well. This is valuable time set aside for teachers to stay current and work together for all the students in Montesano.  If you have any questions about events that are up coming, please call the school at 249-4041 and we will be happy to answer your questions 

HSPE and EOC Results

Parents, this week we will be mailing home your students results of the HSPE and EOC testing from the spring of 2014. Along with the the score is some explanation about the testing from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). 

Should you have any questions about the results or the information sheets please don't hesitate to contact the school.