Mt Solo Newsletter
Welcome to Mt Solo
- Be A Self-Starter: A self-starter is an individual who demonstrates a proactive and motivated approach to initiating and completing tasks or projects without the need for external supervision or direction.
- Be Coachable: the ability and willingness of an individual to receive and act upon feedback, guidance, and instruction from others.
- Fully Engage/Participate: to actively and wholeheartedly involve oneself in an activity, discussion, or task, demonstrating a high level of commitment, focus, and contribution.
- Add Value to your surroundings: the act of contributing positively to the environment, community, or situation in which you find yourself.
A Note from our Principal, Mr. Jay Opgrande
- SCHOOL SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY
At Longview Public Schools, the safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority. Creating a safe school environment takes all of us working together – families, staff, and students. Simple actions like keeping emergency contact information updated, staying aware of your surroundings at school, and encouraging responsible social media use can make a big difference. Having open conversations with your student about reporting concerns, whether in person or online, is also key.
Most importantly, if you see or hear something concerning, say something. Together, we can keep our schools safe, supportive, and a great place for students to learn and grow.
Click HERE for our Skyhawk Expectation Information
- SUPPORTING OUR SKYHAWKS WITH i-Ready
I-Ready “My Path” Lessons are a digital instruction program for K–8 students that provides customized lessons in math based on their test results. Mt. Solo Students are required to complete at least two lessons per week at 80% or above.
Congratulations to our Top 10 "My Path" Students May 11-May 17! 6th Grade: Cade Byman, M'Kinzie Carman, Millisen Ekkelkamp, Harrison Fraser-Lindsey, Kelsey Graves, Luke Ohlson-Huttunen, Stuart Ruckman, Ethan Smith, Ezri Weiss, Gaia Wood
7th Grade: Chloe Anderson, Kinsley Anderson, Jaxson Brown, Abigail Cross, Jade Evald, Emmett Gray, Alexander Gutierrez Garcia, Ayla Hoover, Carson Majeskey, Atreyu Wisner
8th Grade: Maddilyn Bible, ReAnne Lovie, Falisha Mata, Isabella Okutsu, Kaylor Owen, Gregory Parsons, Hunter Pedersen, Brayden Punlork, Cesar Sanches-Colores, Caleb Thorpe
Front Office News
Click Here for the yearly Longview School District Calendar
Upcoming Mt Solo Dates:
- Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14, District Celebration of the Arts-Click Here for more information
- Thursday, May 7- (8th Grade Science Assessments), Tuesday, May 12 , Thursday, May 14-Friday, May 15 (6th-8th Grade English Assessments) Tuesday, May 19, Thursday, May 21(6th-8th Grade Math Assessments)
- Monday, May 25-No School, Memorial Day
- Thursday, May 28, 6 pm - 7 pm-Incoming 6th Grade Student/Parent Night at Mt Solo Cafe
- Thursday, June 4-End of Year Assembly-end of school day
- Friday, June 12-Last Day of School
**Special Notes**
- If you are checking your student out early, please call the front office (360-577-2800) in advance that day so that we may have the student waiting for you.
- Please call ahead if your student is going to be tardy or will be absent, please do this before 9:45 am if possible.
- The new PE uniforms have finally arrived and they look awesome. We greatly appreciate everyone's patience while this order was being fulfilled. We now officially have sizes to fit all of our Mt Solo students and will be selling them before school and at lunch in the student store. Shirts and shorts are selling for $10 each. If your son or daughter has a uniform that you have purchased in the past, it is not required that you buy a set of the new uniforms. However, if your son or daughter has been borrowing a PE uniform this year, they have until the end of this week to purchase their own set. Students that continue to borrow after this week will lose points for their daily grade.
- If your family is currently unable to afford a new uniform, please have your son or daughter come talk to their PE teacher so that they can make the necessary accommodations.
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The Yearbook is looking for any pictures you have taken of Mt Solo athletes and our teams during this season, and also any photos from our School Spirit Days. Please submit your photos to the following links:
Click on the links below, and follow the easy steps to download from your camera roll
Boys Cross Country https://plicbooks.com/go/
Girls Cross Country https://plicbooks.com/go/
Football https://plicbooks.
Volleyball https://plicbooks.com/go/
Wrestling https://plicbooks.com/go/
Girls Basketball https://plicbooks.com/go/
Orchestra https://plicbooks.com/go/
Band / Drumline https://plicbooks.com/go/
Choir https://plicbooks.com/go/
Student Friends at School https://plicbooks.com/go/
Garden Club https://plicbooks.com/go/
Misc https://plicbooks.com/go/
Track https://plicbooks.com/go/
Bowling https://plicbooks.com/go/
Health/Fitness PE https://plicbooks.com/go/
Before/After School Clubs https://plicbooks.com/go/
Attendance Works!
A Video About the Importance of Good Attendance
Guidance Office News
Our Guidance Office Team is here to help!
The safety and mental health of our students and their families is very important to us. Mt Solo Guidance Office Team hours are every school day from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. For non-emergencies outside the school day, you are welcome to email/voicemail the counselors and the matter will be addressed when they return to the office.
Jill Whitright works with students whose last name begin with A-J- jwhitright@longviewschools.org, 360-577-2806
Lisa Maxey works with students whose last name begins with K-Z- lmaxey@longviewschools.org, 360-577-2805
Celina Flores is the Guidance Office Secretary/Registrar- cflores@longviewschools.org, 360-577-2808
****Please note****
If the immediate safety or well-being of a student is of concern, please contact the appropriate resource below:
- Call 911
- Go to the nearest hospital
- Mental Crisis Hotline: 360-425-6064
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know needs support now call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
**Useful Information**
- Click Here for Student Access Instructions, this will help you check grades and missing assignments!
- Click Here for information on the Family Community Resource Center (FCRC), it is a one-stop-shop for resource needs, and it provides enriched services for students and their families!
- Click Here for information regarding the Grief Group Schedule provided by the Eden Hospice of Cowlitz County.
**Useful Articles**
School Nurse News
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Nurse Evaluation First
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If your student feels unwell during the school day, they should go to the Nurse’s Office.
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Please remind your student not to call or text home before being seen by Nurse Justyne Mullenix.
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Family Notification
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After evaluating your student, Nurse Mullenix will contact you directly to:
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Share how your student is feeling, and
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Coordinate pickup if necessary.
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Questions or Concerns
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If you need to reach out, you can always contact Nurse Justyne Mullenix at 360-577-2810.
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PTSO NEWS
Mt Solo Before and After School Clubs
Robotics Club-Mondays and Thursdays 2:30 - 4:00 Room 508
Laser Makers Club-Mondays and Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 Room 509
Please Take Note! Yearbooks can be ordered at www.bellimaging.com
CTE Is Alive and Well at Mt Solo!
Celebrating Career and Technical Education
At Longview Public Schools, we're celebrating the incredible learning opportunities students have to develop real-world skills. With 45 CTE courses ranging from healthcare, construction, manufacturing, apprenticeship preparation to culinary arts, Longview schools offer something for everyone.
Research shows that CTE classes do more than teach skills—they engage students and improve attendance. By connecting classroom learning to careers, CTE classes help students stay motivated and invested in their futures and it helps our students stay connected to their community. We are proud to provide programs that inspire students to explore their passions and build confidence and skills they can use in in life.
Mt Solo Art Work
Mt Solo Art Pictures
A Teacher Talks About the Importance of Attendance
Click HERE to see 7th Grade Mt Solo Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Nichole Most, speak about the importance of attendance in a student's good education and future!
Athletics Department News
Report, Don't Repost!
Music Department News
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Congrats to our Skyhawk Advanced Orchestra! On Thursday, April 27th they went to the SW Washington Music Association's Orchestra Festival at Lower Columbia College and out of seven middle school orchestras they tied for 2nd place!
- Please click HERE for the Mt Solo Activities Calendar!
- Wednesday, February 4th, during school-Choir, Band, and Orchestra Pictures. Click HERE to order pictures
- Please click HERE for pictures of the advanced band playing with Mark Morris Band!
- Please click HERE for the Mt Solo Choir singing "Stars", "3 Snow Songs", and "Once Upon a December"
- Please click HERE for the Mt Solo Choir singing "Song of Peace", "Light in the Darkness", "Winter Stars", "Winter Wonderland"
- Please click HERE for the Mt Solo Choir singing "Larger Than Life"
