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Mark Your Calendar!

• August 14 - 4:30-5:00pm School Supply Drop-Off (Kindergarten)
• August 17 - Kindergarten First Day of School
• 9am - Kiss 'n Cry for Kindie Parents PTO Event
• August 18 - 5:00-6:30pm Back to School Night
• August 19 - Picture Day
• August 21 - PLC Late Start (Every Friday)

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! As we settle into our new routines, we want to remind all families that our 45-minute Friday Late Start schedule is now officially in effect for all DCSD elementary and middle schools.

Why the change?

This dedicated time allows our teachers to participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). By collaborating weekly, our educators can better analyze student data, share best practices, and ensure every student at Mountain View receives the targeted instruction they need to thrive.

Quick Facts for Fridays:

• Start Time: School begins 45 minutes later than the Monday-Thursday schedule.

• Doors Open 9:35am
• Attendance Bell 9:45am
• Tardy Bell 9:50am

• Transportation: Bus routes run exactly 45 minutes later on Friday mornings.

• Child Care: BASE is available for elementary families needing morning care.

• Preschool: There is no change to the preschool schedule.

We appreciate your support as we implement this valuable time for teacher collaboration and student growth. For more details on logistics, please visit the district’s PLC webpage. Here’s a downloadable 2026-2027 school-year calendar which lists late-start Fridays.

Safety is the first priority of Douglas County School District. During severe weather, DCSD schools should take actions to ensure the well-being of students and staff. This includes bringing everyone inside and considering the delayed arrival or dismissal of students.

The District is following CHSAA’s lightning guidelines, which state that outdoor activities shall be suspended and personnel moved indoors when lightning is within a ten mile radius (as updated by CHSAA). Activities shall remain suspended until the meter or other device indicates there is no longer lightning within a ten mile radius for at least 30 minutes.

Parents/Guardians or other adults over the age of 18, who have been given permission in Infinite Campus, may pick up their children/younger siblings during a lightning delay at their own risk. Siblings under the age of 18 coming to pick up a younger sibling will be asked to stay in the building during the delay and will NOT be released.

Car Loop

• Remember to always have your 🟨YELLOW🟨 card visible
• Pull all the way forward, your child will meet you at your car
• MVE Staff will open the door closest to the curb (if your child sits behind the driver's seat, they will crawl through to the curb side door)
• If the driver needs to exit, please park before getting out of the car.

Parking and Walking

• Handicap parking spots are reserved for cars with ♿ tags
• Use the crosswalks when passing through the parking lot
• Follow the directions of the crossing guards and wait before crossing (especially when crossing the main intersection of the parking lot)🛑
• Only use designated parking spots, even if driving a smaller vehicle such as a golf cart
• If you park on the street, use the designated walking trail (near the main intersection of the parking lot) and DO NOT cross through the bus loop 🚌

Thanks for helping us keep everyone safe!

Our amazing PTO and Families celebrated the start of the school year with sidewalk chalk messages!

Our very own Ponderosa Mustang students came to cheer our students into the brand new school year!

We are so excited for our Kindies' first day of school on Monday, August 17! As we welcome them in, parents are encouraged to join our PTO at our Kiss & Cry table! We will have donuts, coffee, and an opportunity for you to connect with other Kindie parents!

Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 19! We’re excited to capture those sweet smiles of our students this school year.

We are so excited to welcome families back to school for Back to School Night! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit their classroom, learn more about the school year, and discover all that's in store for our students! We look forward to seeing our families as we start the new school year together! Stop by our PTO Table to see how you can get involved!

NE: Monday, August 17 from 5:00-6:30pm

MVE: Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00-6:30pm

Don't forget! This year, school starts 45 minutes later on Fridays! August 21 is our first PLC Late Start!

We still have a few PTO spots to fill for next school year and would love your help! There are so many ways to get involved based on your interests and availability.

✨Love planning? Community Events Chair could be a great fit.

📚Love reading? Help with Read-a-Thon or Scholastic Book Fair.

⏰Short on time? Join as a General Volunteer and help when you can.

Every little bit makes a big difference for our students, staff, and school community.

Sign up here and help make next year amazing:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAA2CA5FCC52-63818819-20262027#/