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OV Family Newsletter 3/30

Posted Date: 03/30/26 (04:33 PM)


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March 30, 2026

 
A scenic view of blooming cherry blossom trees with the text 'Goodbye March Hello April'.

Hello, OV Families!

We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office manager, Jamie Wright. You can reach her at WrightJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
 
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  • 3/31: Track & Field season starts
  • 4/1: 8th Grade Class Photo for yearbook @ 8:10am in gym
  • 4/1: Sno-Isle TECH Center Summer School applications open @ 9am (for current 8th graders)
  • 4/1: Talent Showcase Meeting in D2 from 2:45-4pm
  • 4/2: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament participant meeting during CREW Time
  • 4/6 - 4/10: Spring Vacation--No School!
  • 4/14: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament starts during all lunches)
  • 4/16: Student Voice Council Meeting @ 9am in library
  • 4/28: OV's "Celebrate Diversity" Night 6-8pm
  • 4/29: Home Track Meet @ 3:45pm
  • 5/6: Home Track Meet @ 3:45pm
  • 5/29: Talent Showcase @ Kamiak's PAC
  • 6/16: 8th Grade Ceremony & Celebration from 6-9pm
  • 6/17: Last Day of School (dismissed at noon)
CLICK HERE to view the 2025-2026 school calendar.

SAVE THE DATES 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
  • 8/24: Back to School Business Day (time TBD)
  • 9/1: First Day of School for 6th graders only (tentative)
  • 9/2: First Day of School for 7th & 8th graders plus 6th graders attend (tentative)
  • 9/7: Labor Day (No School)
  • 9/29: OV Curriculum Night @ 6pm
CLICK HERE to view the 2026-2027 school calendar.
 

SCHOOL INFO

OFFICE HOURS:
Our office is open from 7:30am-4pm on weekdays.

SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
Mondays-Thursdays: 8:05am-2:45pm
Fridays: 8:05am-1:30pm

ATTENDANCE:
Need to report an absence for your student? Please email our attendance desk: OVAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu. You can also call the attendance line at (425) 366-5205. Our attendance clerk is Kirsten Hansen.

MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. Our cafeteria opens at 7:35am for breakfast. CLICK HERE for the bell schedule to see the lunch times (separated by grade levels).

WEBSITE:
Please check out OV's homepage throughout the year for important information including our staff directory.

STAFF DIRECTORY:
Need to contact a teacher or other staff member? Families can message staff through ParentSquare or send an email.

ACTIVITY BUS:
Students in a supervised club or activity can ride the activity bus home. The bus leaves OV at 4:10pm on Mondays - Thursdays and has limited stops. CLICK HERE to see the bus stops and estimated drop-off times.
 

SHOUT OUT TO OV PTO!

A chain-link fence displays the words "OV PIRATES" in green and white lettering.
Next time you are on the OV football field or track, check out the new installation of "OV Pirates" spelled out on the fence line. Our PTO purchased the snap-in fence cups to create it and volunteers spent many hours on tall ladders installing it. Shout out to all of the families who volunteered to get it done!
 
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TRACK & FIELD BEGINS TOMORROW!

Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th graders! Are you interested in participating in track and field? The first day of practice is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31st. Athletes must be registered on Final Forms and have a current physical on file.

For more information about our sports programs, please CLICK HERE. (Note: Our 6th graders can practice with the team, but they cannot compete in meets.) Questions? Please contact our athletic director, Scott Reinecke: ReineckeSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
 

OV TALENT SHOWCASE

Have a special talent you would like to share? It could be singing, dancing, acting, improv, art skils and more. We need you for the OV Talent Showcase on Friday, May 29th held at Kamiak's Performing Arts Center. Come to D1 this Wednesday, April 1st from 2:45-4pm for an informational meeting to learn more. Interested students should also join the Schoology group (check the update about Talent Showcase on Schoology that was posted today for the code).
Poster for 'Set Sail for the Spotlight: Treasure Chest of Talent Showcase' featuring a treasure chest overflowing with art supplies, masks, and gems.
 

YEARBOOKS ON SALE

Remember to purchase a yearbook! Yearbooks are $25 if they are pre-ordered, $30 if they are bought on or after distribution day in June.

Yearbooks can be pre-ordered online here: TouchBase Signin. Families will need to have an account with Qmlativ to use the payment link.

Students and parents are also welcome to pay for them in the Bookkeeper’s office. Students can pay with cash or check. Parents can pay with cash, check or credit card. Our bookkeeper is available on weekdays from 7:30am-3:45pm.

Questions? Please contact our bookkeeper, Katharine Chapman, by sending her a message on ParentSquare or by email ChapmanKL@mukilteo.wednet.edu. You can also call her at (425) 366-5216.
 
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Celebrate Diversity Night

OV's annual Celebrate Diversity Night on Tuesday, April 28th from 6-8pm. This is an evening for students and families to share their cultures, languages, and identities. All are welcome to attend! 

If you are interested in hosting a table or participating in any way, please contact Anne Crocco at croccoag@mukilteo.wednet.edu. We are looking forward to another successful event!
 
Olympic View Middle School 8th Grade News banner with a pirate logo.
8TH GRADE CLASS PHOTO ON WEDNESDAY: Hey, 8th Graders! Make sure you are on time to school this Wednesday, April 1st. All 8th graders need to report to the gym immediately after attendance for the 8th grade class photo for the yearbook. If you are late, you will miss the photo! We want to see all of your smiling faces in the bleachers on Wednesday at 8:05am.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Sno-Isle TECH Center offers a free summer school program for incoming 9th-12th graders. It is a free program and our current 8th graders can earn a high school credit for participating. It is a very popular program and fills up very quickly. Applications can be submitted on April 1st at 9am. Check out the attached Sno-Isle summer school flyer and their website for more information about the programs offered in summer.

8TH GRADE CEREMONY & CELEBRATION
  • 6/16: 8th Grade Ceremony & Celebration from 6-9pm. Our 8th grade ceremony and celebration are set for Tuesday, June 16th starting at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Come early for best seats and parking! Tickets are required and limited to four per family; tickets will be distributed on the Friday before the event.

The 8th grade ceremony is not considered a “graduation" ceremony. Graduation is reserved for high school seniors. All 8th grade students are recognized at the event by name in addition to some students earning special department awards and memorial awards. (We will notify families of students receiving these awards ahead of time.) Leave the balloons at home. They block the view of others. We will not allow any balloons in the bleachers or standing-room area.

Our 8th graders should wear "dressy casual" to the 6pm ceremony. School dress code rules apply for both the ceremony & celebration. Students should bring a change of casual clothes for the student-only celebration from 7-9pm. Students can quickly change their clothes after the ceremony and give back their dress clothes to parents before leaving. 

HELP NEEDED--8TH GRADE CELEBRATION PLANNING! Parents/guardians are needed to help plan and run the free celebration for 8th graders from 7-9pm on June 16th. Shout out to Amberley Snyder and Hannah Blomberg for volunteering to be our co-chairs of this event. Want to help? The next planning meeting is on Monday, April 20th at 7pm on Zoom. Show up to learn more about the event and to sign up to help plan the food, decorations, crafts and games. This event is entirely parent-run, so lots of helpers are needed! SIGN UP HERE to be added to the group.  
 
Register for 2026-2027 classes for current 6th & 7th graders, with a megaphone and pencil graphic.

REGISTER FOR 2026-2027 CLASSES

Heads up to our current 6th and 7th graders. Our counselors did registration presentations in science classes last week. Registration forms are due tomorrow. Students also need to put their course requests in Qmlativ. CLICK HERE to view our district's Middle School Course Catalog.
 

MOVING OVER THE SUMMER?

Is your family moving over the summer and your 6th or 7th grade student will not be returning to OV? Please let our registrar, Patricia Mejia, know as soon as possible wtih a ParentSquare message or send an email to MejiaMP@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
 
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STATE TESTING BEGINS IN MAY

State testing is just around the corner, and it is very important that all students are present and prepared each day. Please make sure your student comes to school every day with a fully charged laptop and their charging cord.

Testing windows are tight, and there is limited time for make-up sessions, so daily attendance is essential for student success.
Testing Schedule:
  • May 6–9: ELA CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) – during Social Studies classes
  • May 11–15: ELA PT (Essay Portion) – during ELA classes
  • May 18–22: Science WCAS (8th grade only) – during Science classes
  • May 26–29: Math Test – during Math classes
  • June 1–5: Make-up Testing Window
Thank you for helping your student be prepared, present, and ready to do their best!
 
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AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP

LEARNING LABS is open after school from 2:45-4pm in C143 (PE Health classroom) on Mondays through Thursdays.
  • Learning Labs is for 6th graders only!
  • Kim Phillips, our LEARNING LAB coordinator for this school year, can help students stay on top of work, strengthen your student's skills, and make sure they are keeping up with assignments.

ELECT TO LEARN is open after school from 2:45-4pm in A214 on Mondays through Thursdays.
  • It is open to all grades.
  • It is staffed by Ms. Laura, Ms. Karina & Ms. Danell.

Both of these options are quiet study places to get help with homework or to read a book. No cell phones or computer gaming is allowed.

ACTIVITY BUS: Students attending these supervised activities can ride the activity bus home as long as they live in our bus boundaries. CLICK HERE for the bus stops and estimated time of drop-off.
 
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Join OV's PTO

What is OV PTO? Olympic View Middle School PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) has a simple mission to assist students, staff, and families at Olympic View. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer in any way!

JOIN PTO:
Become a PTO member HERE - (suggested $15 but can put $0 - we just want you to join!)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year. CLICK HERE to see all of our planned events.

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
April 13: Zoom General Meeting at 7pm
Please join us on Monday, April 13th at 7pm on Zoom for PTO's next General Meeting as we vote in the new board. We will need a quorum to vote them in. We will be raffling off 2 sets of $5 Snack Ahoys to those that attend and are PTO members at the end of the meeting.
Meeting ID: 896 750 8001 Passcode: Pirates

4/24: Activity Night Out: Free Ice Skating
Olympic View students, families and staff are all invited to attend PTO's FREE ice skating night at Everett Community Ice Rink (2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett) from 7-8:30pm. Free to attend & free skates. We will be selling concessions for $1-2 during the event. This is a family event - no drop-offs.

STAY CONNECTED WITH OV PTO

Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.
Email OV PTO with any questions at ovpiratepride@gmail.com
 

MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT EVENTS

Poster for Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters' Spring Showcase 2026 on Saturday, April 18.
Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters present the 2026 Spring Showcase, featuring top student performances from each of Kamiak’s performing arts groups. The Showcase will be held in the Kamiak Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18th. Doors open at 6 PM - arrive early to bid on gift baskets and buy raffle tickets. Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for adults. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. Tickets can only be purchased online, but will be available through April 18th.
 

CONTACT INFO

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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IMPORTANT LINKS

Bookmark these important links.
OV HOMEPAGE
OV SPORTS SCHEDULES
FINAL FORMS--SPORTS REGISTRATION
OV ONLINE PAYMENTS
ORDER OV SPIRIT WEAR
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
MSD FREE & REDUCED RESOURCES
OV INSTAGRAM
OV PTO FACEBOOK PAGE