Beacon Elementary

Beacon Elementary

At Beacon Elementary, we believe every child deserves a caring and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Serving students in preschool through second grade, we strive to build a welcoming community centered on kindness, perseverance, and success. Together, we work hard, show kindness, and help every student reach their full potential.

A note from the office

Welcome to Beacon. We're the school where your child first learns the rhythm of a school day, meets a teacher who knows their name, and starts calling themselves a Bulldog. Preschool through second grade is the foundation we build everything else on — and we take that seriously.

We are a small school by design. Class sizes stay tight, students see the same teachers from morning bell to dismissal, and families know each other from drop-off and pick-up. We are here to help guide you through the beginning of your child’s school journey. Our office is here to answer any questions you may have Monday–Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

A day at Beacon

Mornings start in classrooms with a soft welcome — kids unpack at their cubby, say good morning to their teacher, and settle into a calm opening routine. The day weaves together reading and writing workshops, math, recess, lunch, science or social studies, and a closing circle that previews tomorrow.

We prioritize time outdoors. Beacon students get three recess blocks a day, every day, in nearly every weather. Boots and rain coats are a Pacific Northwest essential — if you're new to the region, our office can recommend what your child may need.

Early literacy is everything

Reading by the end of second grade is the strongest predictor of later success in school. Beacon teachers are trained in the science of reading — explicit phonics, structured small-group instruction, and assessment-driven small adjustments every week. We catch kids who are struggling fast, and we celebrate the moment a child reads their first sentence out loud.

Families: the single most powerful thing you can do at home is read with your child every day. It doesn't have to be long. Twenty minutes, in the language you're most comfortable in, makes a real difference.

Programs we run

• Preschool — half-day for 3-year-olds that qualify through special education.
• Transition to Kindergarten (TK) — for children who turn 4 before September 1 and would benefit from an extra year of preschool-style learning.
• Full-day kindergarten — for children who turn 5 by August 31.
• 1st and 2nd grade — core academics, plus weekly art/music and PE.
• Special education and ELL support — our Student Services team works with families to design individualized supports for kids who need them.

Getting involved

We love family volunteers. The PTO hosts family fun nights, book fair, bingo night, and more. Classroom volunteers help with reading groups, field trips, and parties. A background check is required for all volunteers. Stop by the office to pick one up.

Want to drop in for lunch with your child? Parents and guardians are welcome — please call the office ahead of time so we can make sure we have enough space available.

Staying in the loop

The fastest way to know what's happening at Beacon:

• Beacon News — monthly newsletter with the principal's update, classroom photos, and key dates
• Skyward Family Access — attendance, grades, school-day messages
• Class-specific updates — each teacher sends weekly updates through their preferred channel; you'll hear about that at our Open House in August
• Snow days and emergencies — FlashAlert and our website's alert banner. Sign up for FlashAlert notifications at flashalert.net to get them by SMS or email

Come visit

We'd love to show you around — call the office at (360) 249-4528 or email beaconskyward@monteschools.org and we'll schedule a time that works for you.