Montello Schools
April 2024 Newsletter
Dear MSD Families,
April Greetings!
Thank you to our families who participated in our annual School Perceptions Survey. Your feedback is important and will be used as we reflect on this school year and plan for the next.
The next coming weeks may feel like a whirlwind, especially for our senior parents and guardians. Remember to take time to take-in these memories and savor the moments. The Montello School District staff is always open to helping your students solve problems, tackle challenges and brainstorm new ideas. If something is getting the way of your student's success these last few weeks of the 23-24 school year, please let us know. We are here to serve, help, support and guide.
Great things are happening in your District every day. Your support is a critical component of our success. THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Save the Dates
Montello Graduation
District News
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
The 24-25 School Year Calendar was approved by the Board of Education on January 11. You can view next year's calendar below using the link provided above.
There are some changes to note from previous years.
- The professional learning days fall on Monday or Friday to provide extended weekends for our families.
- The school year begins on Monday, August 26th and ends Wednesday, May 28th.
- Graduation will be hosted on the Friday evening (7:00pm) of Memorial Day Weekend.
- There is a full two weeks off for our winter break.
- Spring break will run from March 10 though March 14.
We appreciate the feedback, thoughts and comments shared on the calendar survey.
May Board Meeting
School Board Election
Important Information for Open Enrollment
February 5 - April 30: Parents must submit applications online (recommended) or directly to the nonresident district.
June 7: Nonresident school districts must send notices of approval or denial via US mail or email. If the application is approved, the school district must notify the parents of the specific school or program to which the pupil assigned. If the application is denied, parents have 30 days to file an appeal.
June 14: Resident districts must notify applicants if the application is denied. If the application is denied, parents have 30 days to file an appeal.
June 28: Parents of accepted applicants must notify the nonresident district if the student will attend the nonresident school district in the 24-25 school year.
For more information about open enrollment, call Ms. Smith at the District Office at 608-297-7617.
Planning for 2024-2025
Please alert the school to any changes in your child’s attendance area for next school year as soon as you are aware of changes (upcoming moves, parochial school, etc.).
We are starting to create class lists and schedules for the 2024-2025 school year and need to know of any potential changes that will affect our student count.
Summer School 2024
Summer School will run for at least six weeks during the months of June and July. More information will be shared with all families as we continue to work out the details. Registration is up and running and will continue to remain open.
For ease of planning, you can count on the following sessions running:
- Session 1: June 10 - 27
- Session 2: July 8 - 25
MSD Walk-In Interviews
Important Dates
The district school year calendar, as well as individual building events and athletic events can all be found on our district website. Go to www.montelloschools.org and navigate to the top right corner and click on the calendar icon. From here, you can view the school year calendar and others.
Important Dates
April 17: No School
April 24: International Dinner, Academic Roast
May 4: Prom
May 8: Senior Awards Night
May 15: No School
May 24: MHS Graduation
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
May 29: Last Day of School
June 1: HMECS Graduation
June 10: Summer School Begins
Curriculum and Instruction
K-12 Math Pilot
MSD Food Service Information
School Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Our breakfast and lunch menus are posted to our website, school newsletters and Facebook. You can also request a hard copy to be sent home.
Student Services
4K Student Enrollment
The Montello School District has started accepting enrollments for the 2024-2025 Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) Program. Any child, who is four-years-old on or before September 1, 2024 and lives in the school district boundaries, is eligible to participate. We encourage early registration and screening in order to help us plan accordingly for the 2024-2025 school year.
Note: For more information, please contact Liz Smith at (608)297-7617 or esmith@montelloschools.org
McKinney-Vento
- Is your current address a temporary living arrangement?
- Is this temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship?
Memo to Senior Parents and Guardians
As we head into the final months of school, it is an important time for seniors to make sure that they continue to work hard until graduation. If your child is a senior, and if he/she received a failing grade this past semester, please be sure to check your child’s transcript to make sure they are still on track for graduation in the spring.
A letter will also be sent out to the parents to inform them of a senior’s not meeting the district requirements. A reminder, that if a student does not have the appropriate number of credits for graduation, he/she will not receive his/her high school diploma. Also it is important for all seniors to be in attendance throughout the remainder of the school year. If there are any questions in regard to graduation, you may contact Ms. Erin Logan at elogan@montelloschools.org or (608)297-7617.
Student Appointments
A reminder, if your child has an appointment or sees a doctor when they are ill, please ask the provider for a doctor’s note to excuse your child from school. This note is very important in reporting accurate attendance. If you do not provide a doctor’s note, it will be considered an absence within your 10-day limit.
Special Education Referrals
Children with suspected disabilities can be referred for a comprehensive evaluation by contacting the school psychologist, Ms. Mikayla Mlsna. For more information, please contact your child's building principal and/or school psychologist by calling 608-297-7617. Additional written information is available upon request.
Care Solace
If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complementary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by the Montello School District. Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in your language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call 1-888-515-0595
- Visit www.caresolace.com/montello and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone
- Contact one of our student services team members by calling (608)297-7617
Staff Appreciation Week if May 6-10!
Other Information
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Please check out the image below!
PTO Corner
The next meeting will be Monday, May 13, at 6:00 PM. Join us in the IMC if possible.
Montello School District
Website: www.montelloschools.org
Location: 222 Forest Lane, Montello, WI, USA
Phone: 608-297-7617