Mountain View August Update

Student schedules will be released via Genesis on Monday, August 24. In preparation, please be advised of the following:

- In order to view your child's schedule, you will need to complete several forms and documents (listed below), which can be found under the "Student Data" tab. Documents will require electronic signatures, while forms will require you to select the most appropriate items for your child.

1. Acceptable Use policy

2. Electronic Devices/Cell Phone policy

3. Attendance policy

4. Medical Release

5. Board of Education policies

6. Media Release

7. Student Arrival/ Dismissal

8. School District Provided Technology

9. Google Workspace/Student Chromebook Contract

10. CCM Nursing Students

11. Code of Conduct

12. Student Handbook

13. SAFE team

14. HSA contact release

15. District Calendar acknowledgement

16. Start of Year Health form

17. Voluntary Accident Insurance

18. Free & Reduced Lunch

19. Bus Code of Conduct

- All parents are being asked to review their contact information and update it as needed, which can be completed in the "Contacts" tab in Genesis. You will not be able to update your parent portal email address; this must be done through the Main office.

- All forms, documents, and contact information updates must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4.

- Note that due to the complexities involved in staffing and balancing classes when creating the building schedule, requests to change blocks and/or courses cannot be accommodated.

- Every effort was made to fill all 7th and 8th grade Related Arts requests; in some cases, requests could not be filled and students were scheduled for alternative selection(s) in the same department.

- Attention 5th-grade parents: In an effort to streamline student account access, troubleshoot account issues, and improve security, all 5th-grade students' Google passwords have been updated to their local student ID number followed by an exclamation point (e.g., 123456!). Parents can locate their child's local ID on the Genesis Parent Portal. Finally, please remind your child that students are not permitted to change their passwords.

- Mountain View Middle School has established a Chain of Command to clarify and simplify the process for contacting the school about a specific concern or matter. Please refer to the Chain of Command as a guide for determining who should be the primary contact based on the nature of the matter/concerns.

- To view the Mendham Borough School District 2026-2027 calendar, please click here. Note that fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Hilltop only. Mountain View students will have full school days on November 12 and 13.

- For a list of suggested school supplies by grade, please click here.

- Mountain View's daily bell schedule, along with delayed opening and early dismissal schedules, can be viewed on the Mountain View website, "Schedules" menu. The Related Arts 4-day rotation can be found on the "Events" calendar on the bottom of the homepage.

- If your family is moving out of the district or relocating to a new home in the district, please be reminded that proper paperwork must be completed and submitted to the Main office. Click here for more information. Should you have any questions, please contact the school.

- Did you know? All Weekly Update newsletters are posted to the "News" section of the Mountain View website. Both the Weekly Update and the Daily Bulletin, which contains daily club and athletics announcements, are available on the mobile app. Not sure how to find the bulletin? See the brief video below for step-by-step instructions.

• Student Athletes in Grades 6/7/8 PLEASE REFER TO MY WEBPAGE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FORMS FOR SPORTS PHYSICALS. All sports forms are due to Mrs. Austenberg by Monday, August 31, including Medical Eligibility Form and Health History Update form (if needed). The Comprehensive Sports Form in the Parent Portal must be completed in August along with the other required forms for the 2026-2027 school year. See the Student Athlete Information page for instructions on submitting the appropriate paperwork. Dr. Porter will be clearing all sports physicals on Thursday, September 3.
• Incoming 6th Graders MUST have documentation regarding required immunizations turned in before the first day of school. Please refer to my previous emails regarding the same. If we have spoken/emailed regarding your child, I have kept notes and am aware of summer MD visits. Thank you in advance for reaching out to me if you have not already done so. Please drop off a record of immunization to the main office once your child has received these vaccines.
• Epipens/Inhalers/Medication Drop Off: I will be in my office starting August 26 to receive all medications and required forms. Please consider having your PCP fill out the OTC medication form found on my webpage if you wish for me to administer Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl or other OTC medications during the year.
• New and/or Changed Health Concerns: I appreciate you reaching out to me at any time to make me aware of any concerns you have regarding your child so that I may best care for them during the school day.

See the link below for the online store and options for each grade level.

See the link below for the online store, which includes various styles and color options.

Use the link below to register to view/order your child’s online private photo gallery.

Mountain View Middle School Photo Day Registration 2026-27: https://imageartstudio.gotphoto.com/proofing/picture-day-login?code=mountainview26

Important Reminder:

By not registering, you will not automatically receive the email notification with your child’s online photo gallery. Registration is free and there’s absolutely no obligation to purchase. The registration link will close at 11:59 PM the night before Photo Day, so be sure to register ahead of time!

- 8/24: Schedule release

- 8/24: New Student Orientation

- 8/25: 5th grade Open House/Orientation

- 8/31: First day of school

- 9/3: School picture day
- 9/7: Labor Day, school closed

- 9/8: Delayed opening for students (10:30 a.m.); staff in-service

- 9/10: Back to School Night, 6:00 p.m.