Mountain Bay Mustang Messenger

Happy October, Mountain Bay Families!

It's safe to say...fall has arrived! It's hard to beat the changing colors and crispness of the air. It's a delightful time of year. And, just like that, we're over a month into school.

Thank you to our students, families, staff, and PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) for an amazing kick off to our upcoming Glow Run. Our wonderful PTO and staff are excited for all students to participate in the run this coming Friday, October 9th. The students continue to absolutely love this event each year! Thank you to our families for your support of the run and our students, staff, and PTO!

Be on the lookout this coming week for parent-teacher signup communication. Conferences will be at the end of October as we'll be one quarter into school. Our teachers look forward to sharing the successes as well as growth areas for each of our students.

Thank you for your continued support & partnership!

Mr. Schult

Make sure to carefully review our district calendar and plan accordingly. We have several upcoming no school days, including no school this coming Monday, October 5.

We're excited to welcome the Packer Football Outreach Event back to Mountain Bay. This exciting experience gives our students the opportunity to get active, have fun, and put their football skills to the test! Students will rotate through five action-packed stations featuring fun drills and obstacle courses. They'll race in a relay, kick a football, leap for a catch, and even dive for a touchdown! A completed parent/guardian waiver is required for your child to participate. All 3rd-5th grade students will participate as long as a waiver is on file. We can't wait to see our Mustangs hit the field, show off their skills, and have a whole lot of football fun! Students are encouraged to wear green and gold or Packer gear.

Click here to complete the Packer Football Outreach Waiver.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 27 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 29 from 11:30-7:30 p.m. Conference scheduling is done online, please watch for your personalized scheduling link to be emailed to you. The conference scheduling system will open on Tuesday, October 6. Please make sure to get signed up for a conference with your child's teacher. If you need assistance scheduling a conference, please contact Jocelyn Barwick in the front office by calling 715-355-0302 ext. 0.

National Walk to School Day is an annual event that involves communities from across the country. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Today, thousands of schools across America—from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico—participate every October.

Weather permitting, Mountain Bay Elementary will join in on the fun and host a Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7.

Who: Students and Staff at Mountain Bay Elementary - Parents are welcome to join too!

What: Walk the Mountain Bay Trail to School
Where: Saint Agnes Church on Schofield Ave.
When: Drop students off at 8:00 a.m.

Why: The first Wednesday of October marks National Walk to School Day, an annual event that encourages students, parents, and communities to experience the simple joy and numerous benefits of walking to school. Walking to school enables children to incorporate the regular physical activity they need each day while also forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

If your child would like to participate, please drop them off by Saint Agnes Church and the Mountain Bay Trail at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7. Our staff will meet students there and walk with them to school. Please reach out with any questions.

The PTO helps fund field trips, clubs, fine arts, new books, classroom supplies, playground updates, and so much more—all while building connections between families and teachers.

Want to make a difference and meet other families? Come join us at our October PTO meeting on Thursday, October 8 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. We’d love to see you there and could use your help to get the gym decorated for the Glow Run! 💙

If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at PTOMountainbay1999@gmail.com or on our Mountain Bay PTO Facebook Page.

Corey-Beth Cielinski - President

Linnea Bootz - Vice President

Kortney Weilep - Treasurer

Robyn Swart - Secretary

The Glow Run will be on Friday, October 9 for our students! This event is not only an incredibly fun day for our kids, but it also helps raise important funds for our school.

The Glow Run is our PTO’s main fundraiser of the year, and the funds raised help support teacher allotments, field trips, books, enrichment opportunities, and so much more! Students can help support our school by collecting pledges and will have the opportunity to earn some awesome prizes along the way!

Have you registered your student yet?

Every student receives a personalized pledge page that can be shared with family and friends with just a few clicks. It's quick, easy, and a great way to support our school!

And don't forget... if we reach our school fundraising goal of $25,000, every registered student will receive a FREE Great Wolf Lodge waterpark pass! 🎉💦

Sharing on Facebook is a great start, but direct texts, emails, and personal messages are often the most effective way to earn pledges. A quick message to grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors can make a big difference. Don't be afraid to share your student's excitement and ask for support!

Student VIP Goal = Raise $250 individually or $400 as a family and earn a VIP trip to the Greenheck Fieldhouse for a special Bounce House Celebration followed by an Ice Cream Sundae Party on Tuesday, October 20.

Register at mybooster.com and share your student's pledge page today!

Interested in helping with the Glow Run? Volunteer opportunities are posting in the Volunteer Tracker System. Sign up to help today!

Join us on Friday, October 9th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. next door at the D.C. Everest Middle School for a fun night evening of safe Halloween fun.

Our Trunk or Treat is coming up, and there are several ways to help, including hosting a decorated trunk or donating a bag or 2 of candy.

🍬 Candy donations may be dropped off at the office or sent with your student now through October 22. Please label donations "PTO."

👉 Sign up your trunk here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48AEA82BA1FB6-65577259-mountain

Thank you for being a part of our Mountain Bay community and we look forward to seeing you on October 22nd! 👻

Picture proofs with ordering information came home with students this week. Please notify your child's teacher if you would like to have picture retakes done. Our Picture Retake Day will be on Thursday, October 22.

The nomination period for the D.C. Everest Advanced Learner Program will run from Monday, January 4 through Friday, February 26, 2027. Parents and teachers are encouraged to nominate students currently in 1st through 4th grade who have demonstrated advanced academic capabilities. Riverside Elementary houses the District's Challenge Program which serves selected students in grades 2nd through 5th. This program is designed with an accelerated and differentiated curriculum. Instruction time will emphasize higher level cognitive skills, problem solving, logic, and creativity. Students qualifying for placement in the program need to acquire academic knowledge quickly, apply knowledge in creative and productive ways, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn.

This year, the district is offering several information sessions about the Advanced Learner Program prior to the nomination period opening in January. Please see the below flyer for a list of upcoming information sessions. The intent of these sessions is to provide an overview of the program, to explain the screening/testing procedures, and to address your questions and concerns. Please click here or use the below QR code to reserve your spot at one of the following information sessions.

Oct 5: No School for Students - Teacher Workday

Oct 6: Packer Outreach Event for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Students

Oct 7: National Walk to School Day

Weather permitting, Mountain Bay Elementary will host a Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7. If your child would like to participate, please drop them off by Saint Agnes Church and the Mountain Bay Trail at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7. Our staff will meet students there and walk with them to school.

Oct 8: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

All parents and staff are welcome to join us at our monthly PTO meeting. We will be decorating the gym and getting ready for the Glow Run during the October meeting.

Oct 9: PTO's MIGHTY Mustang Glow Run

The Glow Run will be during school hours with each grade level participating at different times throughout the day. All students will get to participate in the Glow Run regardless of whether or not you choose to do any fundraising.

Oct 9: Monster Bash at the D.C. Everest Middle School 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Oct 22: Mountain Bay's PTO Trunk or Treat Event 4:30-6:00 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to set up creative and fun trunks! Volunteers are needed to decorate their trunks and hand out candy or prizes during the event. If you’d like to decorate a trunk but can’t provide your own candy, the PTO will gladly supply it for you. Please sign up through Sign Up Genius to join in on the fun and make this a safe trick or treating event for our families. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48AEA82BA1FB6-65577259-mountain

Oct 22: Picture Retake Day

Please contact your child's teacher if you would like your child to have picture retakes done.

Oct 27: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Oct 28: School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

Oct 29: No School for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Oct 30: No School

Nov 2: No School

Nov 12: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Nov 16-20: Scholastic Book Fair

Nov 18: School Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

Nov 25-Nov 27: No School due to Thanksgiving Break

Dec 10 & 11: Holly Jolly Donuts in December 8:00 a.m.

Please join your child for a morning donut and some quality time together before school at 8:00 a.m. on either Thursday, December 10 or Friday, December 11. If possible, we ask families with last names starting with the letters A-L attend on Thursday, December 10, and families with last names starting with M-Z attend on Friday, December 11. For families with different last names, please select which date works best for you.

Dec 15: Winter Programs

Dec 23-Jan 1: No School due to Winter Break - Classes resume on Monday, January 4

Jan 14: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Jan 13: School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

Jan 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

Feb 11: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Feb 16: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30 p.m.

Feb 17: School Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

Feb 18: No School for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Feb 19: No School

Feb 22: No School

Mar 11: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Mar 12: Mountain Bay PTO Family Event 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Mark your calendars! More details will come as the event date approaches.

Mar 17: School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

Mar 19: No School for Students - Teacher Workday

Mar 22-26 : No School for Students – Spring Break

Apr 8: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Apr 15 & 16: Spring into the Day with Donuts 8:00 a.m.

Please join your child for a morning donut and some quality time together before school at 8:00 a.m. on either Thursday, April 15 or Friday, April 16. If possible, we ask families with last names starting with the letters A-L attend on Thursday, April 15, and families with last names starting with M-Z attend on Friday, April 16. For families with different last names, please select which date works best for you.

Apr 21: School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

Apr 23: No School

May 13: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.

May 19: School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.

The Board meets at the D.C. Everest Administration Building, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476. Please click here to visit the District website for further information.

May 21: 5th Grade Track Meet at Stiehm Stadium 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. - Please note this event historically has occurred one week later in our school calendar; however, it has been scheduled a week sooner to allow time for a rain date if necessary.

May 24: 3rd & 4th Grade Track and Field Day 1:00-3:30 p.m.

May 26: 1st & 2nd Grade Track and Field Day 1:00-3:30 p.m.

May 26: Graduation Day for Seniors

May 31: No school – Memorial Day

June 3: Last day for students

Please see below and visit our website at https://mountainbay.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/calendar to review our Academic Calendar for the 2026-27 school year.

Bridging Brighter Smiles will be visiting our school again soon! Sign your child up for preventive dental care at school by completing this quick online form: www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org

Every student is eligible—regardless of insurance or family income. This program is designed to make dental care easy and accessible, helping keep students healthy, in school, and ready to learn.

Let’s keep our students healthy and smiling!

The Marathon County Health Department is coming to the D.C. Everest Administration Building on Monday, October 12 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. to provide immunizations to children from Marathon County. Please note, due to pharmacy requirements, children under 6 with private health insurance are not eligible. Wausau School District will also be hosting two immunization clinics in October. Please see the below flyer for more details.

Email: mschult@dce.k12.wi.us
Website: https://mountainbay.dce.k12.wi.us/
Location: 8602 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI, USA
Phone: (715)355-0302
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DC-Everest-Mountain-Bay-Elementary-822129127822143/
Twitter: @DCEverestSchool

Phone (715)355-0302

Press 0 for the main office

Press 1 for attendance

Fax (715)355-0307

Lamer's Bus Company (715)298-6110

School Hours 8:45 a.m - 3:40 p.m.

Students can begin arriving at 8:20 a.m.

Office Staff

Matthew Schult - Principal - Ext. 5822

Jocelyn Barwick - Administrative Assistant to the Principal - Ext. 5821

Theresa Howland - Health Assistant - Ext. 5823

Dawn Schueller - School Counselor - Ext. 5826

Taylor Parde - School Psychologist - Ext. 5889

Teressa Kampmeyer - School Social Worker - Ext. 2309

Melissa Low - Student Support Teacher - Ext. 5828