The MMS Wolf Call
August 26, 2025
In This Issue
- Wolf PRIDE Nights
- PTO News & Spirit Wear
- 2025-2026 Costs
- Chromebook & Digital Device Coverage
- Athletics
- Student Schedules & Contacting Counselors
- School Supplies
- First Day of School & Weekly Schedule
- Stay Connected to MMS Staff
Wolf PRIDE Nights
Cashiers will be on hand during our Wolf PRIDE Nights for families to make payments. We encourage families to make purchases and payments related to the start of school online whenever possible. Our office team is also happy to help during these events or at any time our offices are open, Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Instructions for online payments are as follows:
Log in to your Skyward Family Access account: Skyward Family Access.
In the upper right hand corner, click on the blue “District Links” icon and select Online Payments.
You will then need to re-enter your Family Access username and password.
Click on your Mountain View student’s name.
Under “Shop,” select “Items At Student’s School.”
Select the items under each category that you would like to purchase and click “Buy” to add to cart.
Forgot or need your login/password information: contact our Registrar, Dawn Bendon at (253) 891-5200.
MMS PTO News & Spirit Wear
Mountain View spirit wear is available through the MMS PTO! Visit https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO to advance-order MMS Wolf Wear for pick-up at Wolf PRIDE Nights, Aug, 27th/28th, or visit our PTO booth either night to purchase with cash or credit card. NEW and classic styles available in t-shirts and hoodies in sizes adult XS-XXXL, while supplies last! If you order online and we don’t see you at Wolf PRIDE Nights, we’ll send purchases home with your student the first week of school. Wolf Wear (spirit wear) is the PTO's primary fundraiser of the year - thanks for your support!
You're invited to our first PTO meeting of the school year, Wed., Sept 24th, 6:00pm in the MMS Library - guest speaker Principal Amy Montgomery, introductions to some new staff, volunteer opportunities from Parent Involvement Coordinator Nicole McCoy, and an overview of what you can expect from the PTO this year! We have general membership PTO meetings in Sept, Nov., March and May - come join us! PTO membership is free - if you want to be involved, come get involved!
Fred Meyer Community Rewards – it's easy to link your card - MMS PTO receives cash back when you shop! Log in and search for #RA978 - Mountain View Middle School PTO to designate us as your non-profit organization. PLUS: You still earn your Reward Points & Rebates!
Stay current on all things PTO by following us on social media! Check out other ways to get involved at https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO
School Pictures
School pictures will be taken on September 10th and retakes will be on October 22nd. Our photographer, Inter-State Studio provides online or check orders. Order forms will be available for pick up at Wolf PRIDE Night.
2025-2026 Costs
Chromebook & Digital Device Coverage
Chromebook Assurance
New students & all 6th grade students will receive a new chromebook during the first week of school. Families are encouraged to purchase chromebook assurance by paying online prior to or on the day students receive their devices. Payments may be made online or in person.
Returning 7th/8th grade students kept their chromebooks over the summer. All 7th and 8th grade students will have their chromebooks checked during the first week of school. We encourage all families to consider purchasing the chromebook assurance each year, which can be done online or in person.
Please know that the assurance will not be active on chromebooks until it has been checked during the first week of school.
For more information see the SBLSD Digital Device Coverage.
Athletics
Fall Sports Coaches and practice/game information
Track
Head Coaches-Drew Hollenbeck and Mike Johnson
Assistant Coaches- TBD
First day of practice-Sept. 3rd
Practice times-2:10-4:10 Monday-Friday
Track meet schedules can be found at www.arbiterlive.com
Fastpitch
Head Coach-Kate Zender
JV Coach-Alyssa Ross-Jarmen
C Team Coach-Heather Meuli
First day of practice-Sept. 3rd
Practice times-2:10-4:10 Monday-Friday
Game schedules can be found at www.arbiterlive.com
Baseball
Head Coach-Rod Vincent
JV Coach-Andrew Judson
C Team Coach-Ian Turner
Volunteer Coaches-Joel Defazio and Wyatt Vincent
First day of practice-Sept. 3rd
Practice times 9/3-9/5-2:10-4:30 Monday-Friday
Practice times-after first week-2:10-4:30 Monday-Friday
Game schedules can be found at www.arbiterlive.com
Please refer to the “Clearance Checklist” to review the steps for athletic participation.
For questions regarding Athletics contact: Mandy Grams (amanda_grams@sumnersd.org).
Student Schedules & Contacting Counselors
Our Counseling staff has been working hard to fine tune schedules. Please be patient as schedules are still changing. They will be available for pick up at Wolf PRIDE Night.
Counseling Staff:
8th Grade- Dyanne Jewett-Borst (dyanne_jewett-borst@sumnersd.org)
7th Grade- Pamela Kacer (pamela_kacer@sumnersd.org)
6th Grade- Wendy Lubash (wendy_lubash@sumnersd.org)
Registrar/Counseling Secretary (dawn_bendon@sumnersd.org)
School Supplies
Note: This is a basic list of school supplies to get the school year started. If students need additional supplies for specific classes, teachers will communicate this information in their syllabus in the first few weeks of school.
Required Supplies:
Writing Utensils: pens and pencils
Highlighters
Binder or Folder System for Organization
College Ruled Composition Book- Recommended 3 per semester
Glue Stick
Colored Pencils
Ruler
Notebook Paper
Basic Calculator- 6th + 7th Graders
Scientific Calculator- 8th Grade Only
¼ Inch Graph Paper- 8th Grade Only
Earbuds/ Headphones
Optional Supplies:
Post-It Notes
Fine Tip Markers
Hand Held Pencil Sharpener
Any numerical combination lock (no key). If you are unable to provide them, one will be provided for students.
First Day of School & Weekly Schedule
Weekly Schedule
Monday- 8:30-2:00
Tuesday-Friday- 7:25 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
First Day of School is September 2nd. In order to dedicate time to orienting our 6th grade students to Middle School, 7th and 8th grades will have a delayed start.
Stay Connected to MMS Staff
Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the school year and 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through the final weeks of August. Our main office number is: 253-891-5200.
During the year, parents/guardians may schedule conferences with teachers/counselors at a mutually
agreed upon time by contacting: Dawn Bendon (dawn_bendon@sumnersd.org) or call 253-891-5211.
Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Skyward Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need support/assistance. Thank you for partnering with us!
Amy Montgomery, Principal (amy_montgomery@sumnersd.org)
Brett McDaniel, Assistant Principal (brett_mcdaniel@sumnersd.og)
Shelley O’Dell, Assistant Principal (shelley_odell@sumnersd.org)
Wendy Lubash, 6th Grade Counselor (wendy_lubash@sumenrsd.org)
Pamela Kacer, 7th Grade Counselor (pamela_kacer@sumnersd.org)
Dyanne Jewett-Borst, 8th Grade Counselor (dyanne_jewett-borst@sumnersd.org)
Mandy Grams, Athletic Coordinator (amanda_grams@sumnersd.org)