Mountain View News

This is the first of a series of community newsletters as Mountain View Elementary School prepares for next school year, when we will be splitting into Mountain View Primary School (MVPS) and Mountain View Upper Elementary (MVUE).

We are both excited to lead these two new schools next school year, and look forward to engaging with the community as we prepare to open the doors at both school sites this fall. Having a primary and upper school model allows us to create exciting learning environments that are specifically targeted to the developmental needs of our students.

We encourage families to follow along with our construction progress, participate in community events, and reach out with any questions about this unique model.

Christine Peterson

Principal, MVPS

Seth Kennard

Principal, MVUE

• Instructional Day: 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
• Earliest Drop-Off: 7:35 a.m.
• Dismissal Begins: 2:20 p.m.

• Instructional Hours: 8:05am-2:35pm
• Earliest Drop-Off: 7:50am
• Dismissal Begins: 2:35pm

Bus Transportation

1. Mountain View Primary and Mountain View Upper will share school buses.
2. Families with children at both schools will have one pick-up time and one drop-off time at their bus stop.

Morning Car Drop-Off: Combined Drop-Off Option Available

1. Families with children at both schools may drop off all students at Mountain View Primary in the morning.
2. Students in grades 3–5 will be supervised and transported by shuttle to Mountain View Upper before the instructional day begins.
3. Students must arrive between 7:35–7:50 a.m. to use the morning shuttle option (or between 9:35–9:50 a.m. on two-hour delay days).

Afternoon Pick-Up

1. Afternoon dismissal will take place at each child’s school.
2. There will be no afternoon shuttle service between campuses.
3. Families with children at both schools will need to pick up children at each school site unless the student rides the bus.

EDEP & After-School Programs

1. Each school will operate its own EDEP After School Enrichment Program.
2. Students who attend EDEP must be picked up from the school where they are enrolled; there will be no afternoon shuttle service between campuses.
3. Community vendors, including Mountain Kim Martial Arts and DMR Adventures, have indicated they plan to pick up from both school sites.

Will the upper and lower elementary schools be physically connected?

The two school sites will be connected by a pedestrian path, but there will not be a direct vehicular connection.

How will arrival and dismissal work?

Parents with students at both schools will be able to drop off all their children at the primary school in the morning, and upper school students will be shuttled to the new campus. Afternoon dismissal will take place directly from each campus unless your child rides a bus.

Will my children ride separate buses?

No, neighborhoods will continue to be served by a single bus for both schools. Families with children at both schools will use the same bus stop for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off.

How will the immersion program work at an upper and lower school?

We are committed to preserving and growing our dual language immersion program. Students will continue to participate in a strong, aligned K–5 experience across both campuses.

Will the upper and lower schools have the same principal?

No.

The current Mountain View Elementary School principal, Seth Kennard, will transition to principal at Mountain View Upper Elementary School at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Current Mountain View Elementary School Assistant Principal Christine Peterson will become the principal at Mountain View Primary School at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

What renovations are taking place at Mountain View Primary?

During the summer of 2026, Mountain View Primary will undergo renovations to modernize the school and prepare the facility to operate as a primary school for pre-kindergarten through second-grade students. Renovations will include updating cafeteria lighting, bathrooms, hallways, common areas, the preschool wing, courtyards and the play field.

The MVUE construction project continues to remain "on schedule" despite the winter weather. The school division intends to take occupancy of the site in early summer and is on track to welcome back teachers and staff on time in August.