Dear Montesano Students, Families, and Staff:
As you know, we are facing an unprecedented public health crisis in our state and world. We know that in addition to education, schools provide vital support to our communities and that closure will have a major impact on our families.
Based on a mandate from Governor Inslee and an abundance of caution, all Montesano schools will be closed from Monday, March 16th through Friday, April 24, 2020. All schools will be open on Monday, March 16th for students to collect their belongings. If there are any changes to this timeline, we will notify you as quickly as possible.
Before and After-school Activities Suspended
Before or after-school activities or events will be suspended during the school closure. All athletic and other extra-curricular practices are suspended as well.
Plans for Serving Meals
Lunch and breakfast will be available at designated sites. Additionally, we are discussing meal delivery options to our outlying areas. We will be communicating more information soon, including the site locations.
Plans for Childcare
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has directed school districts to work with local partners regarding childcare. We will communicate new information regarding childcare in the coming days.
We want to express our sincere appreciation for the patience and understanding of our Bulldog community as we work through the daily challenges COVID-19 has presented to all of us.
Your health and the health of your family take priority right now. We will figure everything else out in the coming days and weeks.
Dan Winter
Superintendent
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Please come back regularly to review any cancellations. We will be posting updates as we identify need.
In light of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, as of Thursday, March 12, and until further notice, the Montesano School District will cancel or postpone the following:
Please come back regularly to review any cancellations. We will be posting updates as we identify need.
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The Montesano School District continues to monitor and communicate with local and state health officials regarding the new coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19. Please take a look at the following “Parent Guide” from the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
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The Montesano School District continues to monitor and communicate with local and state health officials regarding the new coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19. Please take a look at the following “Fact sheets” from the Grays Harbor Public Health and Social Services.
Fact Sheets
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With the heightened awareness and recent news coverage about the Coronavirus, I want to provide you the following information. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) states that the risk is "low" for the general American public, but we want to be proactive in case that risk level changes. Below are some "Classroom Cleaning Tips for Teachers" for your information and use. We encourage all staff and students to be diligent about washing their hands with soap and water. However, this is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation which may have significant implications for Washington communities, including schools, in the coming days or weeks.
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Unofficial Results 2/12/2020
Yes - 59.46%
No - 40.43%
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A student at Simpson Elementary School has recently been diagnosed with Chicken Pox. This is a good reminder for all parents to check your student’s vaccinations to make sure they are up-to-date. Please report any Chicken Pox symptoms to our school nurse for evaluation.
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Today 2/3/2020 - Due to icy roads, there is a 2 Hour Late Start. No AM Preschool and no out-of-district transportation.
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The Montesano School District is asking voters to approve a four year Education Programs and Operations Levy on February 11, 2020, which will replace the current levy that voters approved in 2016. This levy request supports the annual cost of running our schools. The levy money is used to support educational programs that are not fully funded by the state, such as maintenance and operations of our district, instructional support and materials, and extra-curricular activities.
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