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Dear MBHS Families,

It's an exciting time as we prepare for the upcoming school year and enjoy the last days of summer. With that comes school news and answers to some of the questions you may have regarding dates, fees, and other items. Should you have further questions regarding the high school, please contact our office (starting August 17th) at 360-383-2015.

In order to prepare students for success in the 2026-27 school year, 9th Grade Orientation is being held at the secondary campus on August 25th at 9:30am. The high school orientation will provide 9th grade students with an opportunity to connect with peer mentors, to meet other peers, to get their schedules, find the locations of their classes, and meet their teachers. Attending orientation is a great way to start the year successfully.

Enjoy the rest of your summer break!

Matt Durand, MBHS Principal

If you are new to the district and need to enroll your student(s), please follow the steps below:

Prior to meeting with counselors, you will need to enroll your student online. Visit our enrollment page at mtbaker.wednet.edu/page/enrollment-transfers, and follow the instructions under the dropdown menu "How to Enroll & Register: NEW Families to the District" to enroll your student.

STEP 2: Set up an appointment to meet with a counselor

Once you have submitted your student's enrollment, the High School Registrar will contact you to schedule a meeting with your student's counselor. Counselors will be available to meet with new families BY APPOINTMENT on August 18th, 19th, and 20th (we will have evening appointments available on Aug. 19th). Please call Katie Totten, Registrar, at 360-383-2015 with any questions.

The agenda for 9th Grade Orientation is as follows:

• 9:30am - Orientation begins in the Auditorium/Cafeteria
• 12:50pm - Students receive their schedules
• 1:00pm - Students run through their schedule and meet their teachers
• 2:00pm - Students will be ready for pick up

**PLEASE NOTE: Schedules will not be available until the first day of school if you do not attend the orientation.

School Day Hours

• The school day will start at 7:55am
• The school day ends at 2:30pm, and buses leave campus at 2:35pm

Calendar & Bell Schedules

• 2026-27 School Year One-Page Calendar
• MBHS Bell Schedules

School Supply Lists

• MBHS School Supply List - this is a list of general supplies you should have for the start of the school year; students will receive specific course supply lists for from their teachers, if needed.
• MBHS CTE Class Supply List

Bus Routes & Late Buses

• Bus routes will be available closer to the first day of school. You can look up your bus stop on InfoFinder.
• In order to accommodate sports practice and other after school activities, a late bus will be available most school days. It leaves the school at 5:10pm. Please check our website for a Late Bus Schedule which will be updated periodically, or call Transportation at 360-383-2060.

Late Arrival Wednesdays

The same as last year, most Wednesdays will be late arrival days to accommodate staff development and professional learning communities. School will start at 9:25am and run through 2:30pm. Late arrival Wednesdays begin September 2nd and run through May 26th.

Student Fees

The district is switching their online payment system from Efunds to InTouch - this should be a much more user-friendly program. You will receive an email from the district later next week. We are not accepting any payments until the switchover is complete. This will not impact athletics as long as you have a current physical and completed all forms on FinalForms.

Student fees are as follows:

• ASB Card: $50.00 (students who want to participate in athletics, drama, band, choir, school clubs, and ASB officers must purchase an ASB card)
• Pay-to-Play, per season: there is no cost for athletics
• Band Instrument Use Fee: $35.00 per trimester
• Student Parking Permits: no cost for the 2026-27 school year (you must register your vehicle in the office if you plan to drive)

**Fees are not intended to keep students from participating. Assistance is available! Call your school’s counselor if you need financial assistance.

Student Parking

Parking permits are issued to high school students if the student has a current driver's license, proof of insurance, and no outstanding school fines. You must register your vehicle if you plan to drive to school. There is no cost for the 2026-27 school year. More information on registering your vehicle and paying the fee will be available in the next couple of weeks.

Picture Day

Students will have their pictures taken on September 8th, all day (retakes will happen on October 20th).

High School Fall Sports Start Dates

• August 19th - 🏈Football
• August 24th - 🏃Cross Country, ⚽Girls Soccer, 🏐Volleyball, and 🎉Cheerleading

Athletic Registration & Paperwork

Prior to turning out for a fall sport, please register your student with FinalForms (see the FinalForms registration instructions for more information). All athletes must complete and sign all forms and have a sports physical on file prior to participation.

Athletic Schedules

For a list of game times and locations, please visit the Mount Baker Mountaineers website.

Pay-to-Play & Athletics Fees

There are no direct fees for sports, however, each student participating in a sport or drama must purchase an ASB card. The cost of an ASB card is $50.00. Fees are not intended to keep students from participating. Assistance is available! Call your school’s counselor if you need financial assistance.

Athletic Admission Fees for High School Home Contests

• Junior High & High School students with ASB card sticker: Free
• Junior High & High School students without ASB card sticker: $7.00
• Students in grades K-6: $7.00 (students must be accompanied by an adult)
• Adults: $7.00
• Senior Citizen (62+) and Military: $5.00
• Yearly Pass: $85.00 Adult / $45.00 Child (for admittance to regular season games for the 2026-27 school year)
• Junior High home contests: Free

Student Insurance

If you do not have insurance, please contact Kristi Ehlers, Athletics Secretary, for information: 360-383-2015, or go to myers-stevens.com. Students are required to have insurance to participate in athletics.

The Mount Baker School District Board of Directors is currently considering the adoption of a new district-wide cell phone policy for the 2026-27 school year. If adopted, this policy would establish new guidelines regarding cell phone usage on campus.

We will communicate the final policy and any resulting changes to students and families once the policy has been approved. Thank you for your patience and partnership in creating a focused learning environment.

18-20 | New Student Enrollment (enroll online; meet with counselor by appointment)

19 | Athletics: Football begins

24 | Athletics: Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading begin

25 | 9th Grade Orientation @ 9:30am - 2:00pm

26 | First Day of School

7 | No School (Labor Day)

8 | Student Picture Day

9 | Late Arrival Wednesday

16 | Late Arrival Wednesday

23 | Late Arrival Wednesday

30 | Late Arrival Wednesday