MBHS News

TO GRADUATE ALL STUDENTS COLLEGE AND CAREER READY BY FOCUSING ON CLIMATE/CULTURE, STUDENT NEEDS, AND QUALITY INSTRUCTION.

Hi Mountaineer families,

Welcome to October! We are continuing to build great momentum as we move through the school year. We are now more than halfway through the trimester, and conference week is a great opportunity to check in on how your students are doing, celebrate their progress, and identify any additional support they may need to finish the trimester strong; 9th grade conferences are in person, and 10th/11th/12th grade families will receive a phone conference call this week with current progress.

Beyond the classroom, school spirit has been high! It has been exciting to see our students show up for one another, both on campus and at sporting events. Our new phone policy is also off to a great start. Instead of scrolling through their phones, students are spending more time talking, laughing, and connecting face-to-face. These everyday interactions are helping strengthen the sense of community we want for our school.

We are also continuing to focus on attendance. A week ago, we met with students to talk about the importance of being at school every day and how regular attendance impacts their learning, relationships, and overall success; they will be tracking their own attendance and grades every few weeks in PRIDE for the entire year. We have already seen some improvements in attendance, and we want to keep that progress going. We have included the slides from our student presentation on attendance in this newsletter so families can see the message we are sharing with students. Our message is: You must be present to win!

We also had a fantastic professional development day on Friday. As we continue looking for ways to make our school an even better place for students, we had our ASB students connect directly with teachers to share their perspectives and help us think about how we can continue improving the student experience. Hearing from our students is an important part of making sure the work we do reflects what they need and value.

If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our main office. Let’s keep building on this positive momentum and make the rest of the trimester a great one!

Matt Durand, MBHS Principal

📅Thursday, Oct. 15th | 🕓5:00 - 7:30pm*

📅Friday, Oct. 16th | 🕓12:30 - 3:00pm*

EVERY 9th grader will participate in student-led, in-person conferences this week. Conferences will take place in the MBHS Library. The Whistle Stop Food Truck will be at MBHS on Thursday evening (Oct. 15th) during conferences - stop and grab some dinner for the family!

* If you do not know your scheduled conference time, please call the MBHS Office at 360-383-2015.

EVERY 10th, 11th, & 12th grader will get a phone call from their PRIDE teacher to discuss grades, opportunities at MBHS, and how to access needed services.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing window is now open! We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE any student considering post-high school education to apply for financial aid. For step-by-step instructions on completing your FAFSA, view the MBHS Senior Newsletter | October 5, 2026.

School attendance is like mountaineering: every day you show up is another step toward the summit, and missing too many steps can make the climb much harder.

Did you know…

• There are 28 weekdays during the school year when you can plan vacations/family time.
• Excused and unexcused absences both have a negative impact on student academic performance.
• If you are late getting to school, you need to sign in with the office.

Staff professional development days are great for students to make appointments without having to miss school. Future staff days:

• February 12, 2027
• May 28, 2027

The average daily attendance for September was 93%.

The Girls Varsity Soccer Senior Night is on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm on Tisdale Field.

Winter Sports for MBHS (including Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling, and Girls Wrestling) begin on November 16th. Please make sure you have signed into FinalForms (both the parent and student accounts) to sign your forms, confirm your physical is up-to-date, and register for sports:

The Winter Pantry Program facilitated by the Foothills Food Bank will be offered to MBSD families during Winter break. This program provides families with breakfast and lunch foods that children can prepare themselves at home. You may sign up for the Winter Pantry Program on our website, or pick up a form in the MBHS office.

📅November 6, 7, 13, and 14 | 🕓7:00pm

📅November 7*, 14, and 15 | 🕓2:00pm

* Nov. 7 at 2:00pm ONLY is the Pay-What-You-Wish Performance

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure, the creative possibilities with James and the Giant Peach are endless. Actors will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new material from one of Broadway's hottest duos. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald, Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Poster Design by Cloud Molloy, MBHS student.

$10 students/seniors, $12 general admission - pay with cash/check at the door, or buy tickets online at gofan.co.

13 | Girls Varsity Soccer Senior Night @ 6:30pm

14 | Late Arrival Wednesday

15 | Conferences @ 5-7:30pm

16 | Early Release for JH/HS @ 12pm

16 | Conferences @ 12:30-3pm

20 | Picture Retakes

21 | Late Arrival Wednesday

21-24 | National FFA Convention

28 | Late Arrival Wednesday

4 | Late Arrival Wednesday

5 | Vaccine Clinic for Children @ 4-7pm, at the EWRRC

6 | Musical Performance @ 7pm

7 | Musical Performance @ 2pm & 7pm

11 | No School (Veteran's Day)

13 | Musical Performance @ 7pm

14 | Musical Performance @ 2pm & 7pm

15 | Musical Performance @ 2pm

16 | Athletics: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling, and Girls Wrestling begin

18 | Late Arrival Wednesday

19 | Band & Choir Concerts @ 7pm

20 | Early Release @ 1pm

25-27 | No School (Thanksgiving Break)