Excellence in Education
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.
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
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.
If you would like to send a "shout out" to a teacher or another school district employee to recognize their efforts and dedication to working with the students in our school district, we are providing a link below for you to do that. It's always nice to hear something positive.
Post a "Shout Out" to a teacher, advisor, coach - past or present - who has made a difference in your life at TeacherShoutOut.com.
The new vaccine requirement will start in fall 2015 for students in 7th and 8th grades. They will need two doses of the vaccine.
Read MoreThe Montesano Jr/Sr High School Drama Club will be performing "I Don't Have a Clue" at Dinner Theater performances in March. Productions will be on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 pm. On Sunday, March 6, they will be hosting a dessert matinee at 2:00 pm. The door will open at 6:00 pm for the dinner theater performances. Tickets will go on sale in February. Mark your calendars for this always fun event!
If you would like to donate to Food Bowl online, just click the link below. The link will take you to the Bulldog Online Store where one of the selections is Food Bowl.
The Montesano Jr/Sr ASB and Montesano Food Bank thank you very much for your donation.
The Food Bowl season has arrived. Once again, Montesano High School is competing against Elma High School to see which school can raise the most money and food to support our local food banks. Food Bowl begins Friday, December 4 and ends Tuesday, December 15.
Even more than last year, the need for food in our community is at an all-time high. Any support you are willing to give is greatly appreciated. Monetary donations allow the food bank to buy food at a lower cost. It’s also more advantageous in the competition because each dollar is worth two pounds. Your support of this worthy community event is very much appreciated.
We have scheduled many events to help with raising money for Food Bowl that we think will be a lot of fun as well as help the Montesano Food Bank. To see the calendar of events, please click on the following link:
Remember, the real winners are the Food Banks and everyone they help in our communities.
School conferences for the Jr/Sr High School are scheduled for Thursday, November 5. 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 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Report cards will not be mailed out but will be available on Skyward Family Access by Tuesday, November 3.
Because of school conferences, the Jr/Sr High School will have early dismissal at 12:20 pm on both Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6.
Open House at Montesano Jr/Sr High School will be on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We encourage you all to come in and meet the teachers and to ask any questions you may have.
During the open house, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 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 without a parent present.
Welcome to the first day of school for the 2015-16 school year. I would like to give you a couple of reminders before classes begin:
1. Check your skyward account and print your schedule. We are working hard to adjust class sizes and your students schedule may have changed.
2. We are also looking at adding a math instructor after the start of the year so schedules may need to be altered again. We apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your patience in the create the best possible educational experience.
Submission Guidelines
· All entries are due in the Jr. Sr. High Library Media Center by the end of school day Thursday October 1.
Prizes - Winners will be announced Monday, October 5.
· The winning artwork determined by the Jr. Sr. High staff will receive a $25 gift certificate.
· Honorable mention artwork will receive a $5 gift certificate.
Students and parents welcome back to the 2015-2016 school year and a special welcome to the class of 2021. Here are some reminders as we get started this year. The office opens on August 24th. Students wishing to adjust their schedules should call the counseling center to set up an appointment. Their number is 249-1636.
If you have questions regarding skyward logins and passwords or the registration process, please call 249-1635 and leave a message. Lori and Jamie are checking messages and will return your calls. as soon as possible
If you are new to our district, please go to "Admissions" and "New Student Enrollment" on the Jr-Sr High School Website. After you complete this process, the registrar will get back to you after the office opens.
Seventh Grade Parents - We will have our seventh grade orientation on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00 pm in the commons. Your student will have a chance to walk through their class schedule and practice locker combinations. There will be a lot of valuable information given out that night to both parents and students. We encourage you all to attend.
If you have other questions about sports start dates and other activities, please check the calendar for the high school and district office.
Welcome Back!
The new school year will be here before you know it. Registration begins on August 1 through Skyward for all returning students. Any new students should go to New Student Enrollment on the Montesano Jr/Sr High Website.
Letters were mailed home at the end of June giving you all the details regarding the registration process. In case you have misplaced your letter, you may select the link here: 2015-2016 Registration Letter.
Enjoy the remainder of summer and we'll see you on September 2, 2015 for the first day of school.
Montesano High School FFA Annual Plant Sale
Fridays: 2:00 – 4:00 Saturdays:
9:00 – 12:00 Weekdays:
By Appointment (360)249-4041
Come check out our large variety of plants, flowers, and hanging baskets!
We have Tomatoes, Marigolds, Geraniums, Petunias, Veggie Starts, Begonias and much more!
The Montesano High School greenhouse, 302 N. Sylvia Ave, next to the junior high gymnasium on the north end of the school.
All proceeds benefit Montesano High School FFA
If you're child is entering 7th grade and has an interest in playing sports at Montesano Jr-Sr High School, they will need a sports physical. If your child hasn't had a sports physical in two years, they will need to have a new sports physical. All physicals are valid for two years.
The Athletic Department has scheduled sports physicals for Saturday, June 6 at Montesano Internal Medicine. The hours are 8:30 am to 11:30 am and the cost is $20. You may pay with a check or cash only. No debit or credit cards will be accepted. To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, please contact Judy Vandinter at 360-249-1666.