Mt Solo Newsletter
Welcome to Mt Solo
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.
- IREADY RESULTS
We conducted building wide math and reading iReady testing recently (Week of Monday, January 13th). Thank you to all families and students for all their hard work!
Students came to school prepared, rested up and ready to do their best. The vast majority of students are showing tremendous growth in math and reading from September to January.
We are looking forward to sharing individual scoring reports for each student with you in the coming weeks. Thank you again for all your support and to our students for all their hard work this week!
Click HERE to see our top IReady scoring students! We are happy to see everyone's growth and we want to congratulate these students who have excelled during this time.
Together We Can Do This!
Front Office News
Click Here for the yearly Longview School District Calendar
Upcoming Mt Solo Dates:
- Wednesday, June 11th-Yearbooks delivered to 7th period classes, 8th Grade Party 6 pm - 8 pm in Mt Solo Cafeteria
- Thursday, June 12th-Locker Clean Out in 7th period
- Friday, June 13th- Last day of school, students released at noon. Period 1/ 8:00 - 8:57, Period 2/ 9:01-9:58 (8th Awards Assembly), Period 3/10:01-10:57 (7th Awards Assembly) Period 4/ 11:03 - 12:00 (6 Awards Assembly)
**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.
Football https://plicbooks.com/go/AQRTQV
Volleyball https://plicbooks.com/go/97LAQX
Cross Country https://plicbooks.com/go/JFM8QB
School Spirit Days https://plicbooks.com/go/WW5814
Mt Solo Digital Artwork
Our Mt Solo Digital Art Students designed these original bookmarks using CANVA (online graphic design tool). These bookmarks are on display in the library and our students are welcome to take one!
Attendance Works!
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!
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**
- Click Here to read an article called "Is My Teen Really Addicted to Social Media?"
Athletics Department News
Upcoming Dates:
- Click HERE for the Mt Solo Activities Calendar
- Click HERE for the Live Athletics Calendar
- Click HERE to register for a Mt Solo sport using FinalForms.
- Click HERE to see the pictures from the 11/20/24 Wrestling Match vs. Castle Rock, Kings Way & Kalama
- May 27 and May 29-Two Day FREE Spring Football Camp for any Mt Solo 6th or 7th grade student interested in coming out for football next year. 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Parents responsible for transportation home. Parent permission slips available in our front office.
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.
CTE Students working on their project!
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!
- 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"
PTSO News
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8th grade party is June 11th from 6-8. We could use help with setup, tear down, donations of gift cards up to $10 or large candy bars for treat bags for the kids.
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If anyone wants to help raise money for the band trips, current 8th grade party, current 7th graders for 8th grade party next year or Washington DC trip we have an opportunity to work the concerts at the Ridgefield Ampitheather please reach out to us if interested.
- The PTSO would like to start selling concessions at home events and they need help to do this! If anyone is interested please email mtsoloptso@gmail.com for further information!
- The PTSO now has Skyhawk/Spirit Wear Pajama Pants in the Student Store for $23!
Mt Solo Before and After Clubs
- Powerlifting Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm (students must be picked up by 3:30) . Permission Slips can be picked up in Front Office, each student must have a signed permission slip on file to participate.
Wednesday Advisory Dates and Topics
- September 4 Review of Emergency Evacuation Plan
- September 11 Disrupting Class
- September 18 Study Hall
- October 2 Making Space
- October 16 Managing Feelings
- October 30 Bully Bystander
- November 13 Character
- November 20 Forgiveness
- December 4 Secrets
- December 18 Internet Harassment
- January 8 IReady Readiness
- January 15 Internal Triggers
- January 29 Cold-Hearted
- February 12 Understanding Motives
- February 26 I Statements
- March 12 Trustworthiness
- March 26 Self Confidence
- April 10 Self-Confident
- April 16 Disagreeing Respectfully
The Solo Star-this is our student newsletter
Mt Solo Slideshows with New Pictures
Mt Solo Art Work
Mt Solo Art Pictures
Report, Don't Repost!
School Nurse News
**Special Notes**
- If a student is not feeling well, we ask that they come to the Nurse's Office and from there the nurse or student will call home if that is what's needed. If your student does contact you first, please ask them to go the nurse's office.
- 6th grade students are now eligible to get their 7th grade TDAP Booster. Please bring in vaccine report or exemption form to the front office, this is due by the first day of school (8/27/25).
- If your student has medication in our nurse's office, it will need to be picked up by Friday, June 13th at noon.
Our Pink Out Fundraiser enables Mt Solo to donate funds to the Lower Columbia Regional Cancer Center and it occurs every October 31st. It is also a fun day for students and staff! We raised $1000 this year!
