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New Director of Business Services Hired

Posted 6/24/2010

Congratulations to Ryan Stokes, recently hired to manage the district's finances as Ron Ellis retires later this summer (6/24/10). . . Learn More.

August HSPE Testing Offered

Posted 6/17/2010

MSHS school students (who will need to retake one or more state exams) have been pre-registered to retest in August. . . Learn More.

Congratulations Graduates!

Posted 6/16/2010

Kudos to the Class of 2010. . . Learn More.

Message from the School Board

Posted 6/15/2010

Board addresses November incident at Mount Si High School. . . Learn More.

Update on MSHS Response

Posted 6/5/2010

Activities over the past week at MSHS, in response to the Seattle Times article about a November incident (updated 6-15-10). . . Learn More.

Spring/Summer District Newsletter

Posted 6/3/2010

Read about news from our schools this spring/summer. . . Learn More.

College Bound Scholarships

Posted 6/1/2010

Think you can't afford college? Think again. Eligible 7th and 8th graders should sign up by June 30. . . Learn More.

Make Payments Online for Food Service

Posted 4/29/2010

New Online payment service offers convenient way to maintain student food service accounts... Learn More.

New Elementary Boundaries Approved

Posted 4/22/2010

School Board adopted new elementary boundaries for next school year. . . Learn More.

MSHS Warms Up!

Posted 4/16/2010

Temporary heaters in place while HVAC system is being replaced. . . Learn More.

Summer School Class Information

Posted 4/15/2010

The deadline to register for summer school classes is July 9. . . Learn More.

Elementary Boundary Decision Tonight

Posted 4/14/2010

UPDATE: Tonight's special board meeting, 4/21, has been moved to Snoqualmie Middle School Commons at 6:15 p.m. to provide more seating. . . Learn More.

High School Education Program Study

Posted 4/2/2010

Committee explores ideas for creating a high school program at the SMS facility for students in grades 9-12. . . Learn More.

Attendance Boundary News

Posted 3/23/2010

Thanks to those who shared feedback regarding elementary attendance boundary options. Final survey is now closed while committee considers its recommendation. . . Learn More.

3 Schools Earn Achievement Awards

Posted 3/19/2010

Congratulations to Cascade View Elementary, Fall City Elementary, and Chief Kanim Middle School. . . Learn More.

Future Facilities Recommendation Approved

Posted 3/12/2010

Next steps: a program study will help determine the best use of the SMS facility for high school instruction. . . Learn More.

Boundary Committee Develops Five Draft Scenarios

Posted 3/9/2010

Explore five scenarios to balance elementary schools next fall. . . Learn More.

Elementary Boundary Committee Confirms Criteria

Posted 3/5/2010

400+ parents responded to Boundary Survey #1 on criteria to use for evaluating new elementary boundates (updated 3-5-10)... Learn More.

Elementary Attendance Boundary Study

Posted 3/1/2010

Thanks to those who took the first survey about decision-making criteria. Results will be posted soon. The next survey (around March 10) will consider several draft boundary scenarios (updated 3-5-10). . . Learn More.

Honoring Educators of the Year

Posted 2/26/2010

Thanks to those who attended the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation Luncheon on Thursday, March 25. . . Learn More.

Preventing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

Posted 2/23/2010

Attorney General Rob McKenna is guest speaker TONIGHT--February 24, 7pm at MSHS at this community forum. . . Learn More.

LTFP Committee presents Final Recommendation

Posted 2/11/2010

The district's Long-term Facilities Planning (LTFP) Committee presented its final recommendation, during a February 11 School Board work session, on how best to address future overcrowding at Mount Si High School. Learn More.

Musical Accolades

Posted 2/9/2010

Mount Si High School student musicians and singers earn top honors in competitions. . . Learn More.

Levies Passing

Posted 2/9/2010

(updated 2/22/10, 12:13pm) Learn More.

New Tests Replace WASL

Posted 2/5/2010

High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) continue April 13 & 15; Elementary and Middle School tests begin in May. . . Learn More.

School Calendar Dates Approved

Posted 1/22/2010

Plan ahead. District calendar school dates have been approved for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years. . . Learn More.

Introducing E-Meetings

Posted 1/11/2010

A Shift toward E-Meetings (online public meetings)Opens New Doors for Civic Engagement ... Learn More.

Budget Update from the Superintendent

Posted 1/8/2010

Follow-up regarding the 2010 Legislative Session (updated 4/30/10). . . Learn More.

School Board Transitions

Posted 1/5/2010

School Board Director Rudy Edwards retires; welcome new Director Scott Hodgins, and student representatives from MSHS . . . Learn More.

Winter District Newsletter

Posted 1/5/2010

Hot off the presses -- Check your mailbox for the latest Snoqualmie Valley school news or view online. . . Learn More.

Facilities Planning Update

Posted 11/25/2009

Explore the two options currently under consideration by the School Board to address crowding at the high school. . . Learn More.

Emergency Evacuation at SMS

Posted 11/18/2009

updated 11/18/09, 9:54am. . . Learn More.

SMS Bomb Threat a Hoax

Posted 11/18/2009

Building open until 3 p.m. today. School will resume Thursday, 11/19, on schedule. (updated 11/18/09, 1:13 pm). . . Learn More.

SMS Cancels Classes TODAY

Posted 11/18/2009

Updated 11/18/09, 10:29 a.m. Learn More.

Upcoming ChildFind Clinic

Posted 11/16/2009

Free clinic to screen children ages 3-5 yrs. on December 4. Appointment is required. . . Learn More.

No School Wednesday

Posted 11/10/2009

Veterans honored November 11. . . Learn More.

School Psychology Week

Posted 11/10/2009

Recognizing our school psychologists this week of Nov. 9-13. . . Learn More.

Congrats MSHS Volleyball Team

Posted 11/10/2009

Girls' team heads to State this weekend after an undefeated season. . . Learn More.

H1N1 Flu Update

Posted 11/9/2009

H1N1 vaccines availability is posted on King County's website (updated 11/10/09). . . Learn More.

Outstanding Bus Safety Inspection

Posted 11/2/2009

For the 5th year in a row, State Patrol inspection is "outstanding". . . Learn More.

Academic Excellence On the Rise

Posted 10/29/2009

MSHS AP Scholars named, more AP classes, higher SAT & ACT scores. . . Learn More.

Flood Watch Resources

Posted 10/27/2009

King County resources monitor the status of local rivers and roads (updated 10-27-09). . . Learn More.

Two Renewal School Levies

Posted 10/22/2009

REMEMBER TO VOTE! Ballots must be postmarked by February 9 . . . Learn More.

No device found - Bomb Threat a hoax at SMS

Posted 10/21/2009

School will resume on time tomorrow (Thursday, October 22). Today, all after school activities at SMS have been cancelled. (updated 3:18pm, 10/21/09). . . Learn More.

Evening Gas Leak Repaired at MSHS

Posted 10/16/2009

posted 10-16-09, 9:49am. . . Learn More.

School Board Opposes Initiative 1033

Posted 10/9/2009

SVSD Board resolution formally opposes I-1033, as the initiative "would undermine the State's ability for fully fund K-12 education". . . Learn More.

Are you Registered to Vote?

Posted 9/29/2009

TODAY, Monday, October 5 is the deadline to register for the next King County election. . . Learn More.

Meet School Board Candidates

Posted 9/29/2009

This Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at MSHS, PTSA Council is featuring a Snoqualmie Valley Voters Forum. . . Learn More.

Long-term Facilities Planning

Posted 9/28/2009

School Board work session to narrow options Thursday, 11/12 at 6pm . . . Learn More.

MSHS National Merit Scholars

Posted 9/28/2009

Eight class of 2010 Mount Si seniors honored as National Merit scholars. . . Learn More.

Snoqualmie Cougar Sighting

Posted 9/10/2009

updated Thursday, September 10 at 4:15pm. . . Learn More.

Phonathon for Science Education

Posted 9/8/2009

Will YOU answer the call from students September 14 & 15? Learn More.

H1N1 Flu Prevention

Posted 9/4/2009

Public Health encourages flu prevention measures . . . Learn More.

VISTAS Volunteers Wanted

Posted 9/3/2009

Sign up for a new program called Volunteers In Schools To Achieve Success. . . Learn More.

Welcome Back Snoqualmie Valley Staff!

Posted 8/27/2009

Read School Board President Marci Busby's inspiring message to staff . . . Learn More.

August District Newsletter

Posted 8/13/2009

To prepare for the 2009-10 school year, preview the back-to-school newsletter . . . Learn More.

Upgrading Our Schools!

Posted 7/7/2009

View the Timelapse Video of the Wildcat Court Evolution at MSHS (updated 1-21-10) . . . Learn More.

End-of-Year District Newsletter

Posted 6/26/2009

The latest news about our schools, staff and students . . . Learn More.

Long-term Facilities Planning

Posted 6/26/2009

Planning for future enrollment growth. Frequently Asked Questions (updated 8-13-09). . . Learn More.

Middle School Extra-Curricular Program Revised

Posted 6/26/2009

Middle School Extra-curricular programming will continue next year, as budget reductions are implemented . . . Learn More.

Last Day of School

Posted 6/22/2009

Summer break starts this week for Snoqualmie Valley students. . . Learn More.

MSHS Class of 2009

Posted 6/16/2009

For the first time in 35 years, the Mount Si High School graduation ceremony was held outdoors. . . Learn More.

Parent Perception Survey Results

Posted 6/12/2009

Educational Effectiveness survey helps to guide school improvement planning. . . Learn More.

School Bus Incident

Posted 6/3/2009

An unfortunate incident occurred on a Snoqualmie Valley school bus involving a preschool student ... Learn More.

District Calendar News

Posted 5/28/2009

Parent Calendar Survey - closes today. Check out the New E-Calendar and revised 2009-10 district calendar. . . Learn More.

Snoqualmie River Safety Reminder

Posted 5/22/2009

King County warns of drowning risks. . . Learn More.

School Board Elections

Posted 5/21/2009

Seven plan to run for four school board positions in November (updated 6/8/09). . . Learn More.

School Board Members to Run for Re-election

Posted 5/21/2009

Three current school directors declare their candidacies for November's election. . . Learn More.

Principal Transition at CVES

Posted 5/19/2009

Ray Wilson has been appointed Cascade View principal next year, as Tim Nootenboom pursues a new opportunity in July. . . Learn More.

Expenditure Reductions Update

Posted 5/13/2009

Certificated staff reductions confirmed for 2009-2010 (updated 5/15/09) . . . Learn More.

H1N1 Influenza Information

Posted 4/28/2009

(updated 5/11/09, 8:46 a.m.) Learn More.

2009 Educators of the Year

Posted 3/2/2009

Tracy Petroske, Nancy Pastrana, and PJ Duvall honored by S.V. Schools Foundation. . . Learn More.

New School Board Member Selected

Posted 2/12/2009

Craig Husa was selected as a new Snoqualmie Valley School Board Director. . . Learn More.

Expanding Common Areas at MSHS

Posted 2/12/2009

If bond passes, District to move forward on expansion plan. . . Learn More.

3 Principals Honored for Exemplary Leadership

Posted 2/4/2009

Principals John Jester, Randy Taylor, and Ray Wilson earn distinguished professional awards . . . Learn More.

Calendar Revisions

Posted 1/23/2009

From January 30 - April 3, Fridays are extended to full school days as make up time for flood closures. . . Learn More.

Flood Recovery Update

Posted 1/22/2009

See revision to Transportation Information. (Updated 1/28/09, 4:15 pm) . . . Learn More.

Volunteer Support

Posted 1/13/2009

Our sincere thanks to 200+ volunteers who turned out to support our schools during recent flood recovery efforts. . .(see pictures) Learn More.

2008 AP Scholar Awards

Posted 12/10/2008

Mount Si High School students honored for stellar result on Advanced Placement exams. . . Learn More.

New Board Member Appointed

Posted 12/8/2008

Dan Popp has been appointed to the Snoqualmie Valley School Board to represent Director District #5. . . Learn More.

March 2009 School Bond

Posted 11/26/2008

Preliminary results from March 10 election show 65.82% passage (updated 9:20 p.m. 3/10/09) . . . Learn More.

October 2008 Enrollment

Posted 9/22/2008

(updated 10/06/08) An early look at enrollment indicates we have approximately 106 more students in our schools than at this time last year (a 1.95% rate of growth)... Learn More.

2008 WASL Results

Posted 9/12/2008

Results of state-wide testing shows steady growth in Snoqualmie Valley schools. Science scores across the district were especially positive... Learn More.

2008 School Board Message to All Staff

Posted 8/29/2008

School Board president Marci Busby addresses all staff with the following speech... Learn More.