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OV Family Newsletter 9/8

Posted Date: 09/08/26 (04:11 PM)
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September 8, 2026

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Hello, OV Families!

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

NEW! Family Newsletters will be published once a month this year instead of weekly. We will send reminders and updates as needed.

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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IMPORTANT DATES

9/8: Activity Bus starts--leaves OV at 4pm
9/8: First day for Season 1 Sports (Softball, Football & Cross-Country)
9/8: Elect to Learn begins--A214 (quiet study time)
9/8:  Learning Labs for 6th graders--C143 (free tutoring through Academic Link) with Kim Phillips & Jan Link
9/8 - 9/10: Pirate Code Presentations in the library with our administrators going over school expectations
9/11:  LIT Day (dismissal at 1:30pm on Fridays)
9/17: Fundraiser Kickoff Assembly through PE classes
9/29: Curriculum Night @ 6pm (more details to follow)
10/8: Picture Retake Day in cafeteria 8:00am-11:00am
10/16: Teacher Work Day (no school for students)
The 2026-27 student calendar for Mukilteo School District, showing monthly schedules from September to June with symbol keys and school times.
 

SCHOOL INFO

OFFICE HOURS:
During the school year, our office is open from 7:30am-4pm daily.

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

ATTENDANCE:
Need to report an absence for your student? Please send a message on ParentSquare by searching "OV Attendance" or email our attendance clerk (Kirsten Hansen) at OVAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu. You can also call the attendance line at (425) 366-5205.

BELL SCHEDULE: 
CLICK HERE to see the 2026-2027 bell schedule. 

MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. CLICK HERE to view the monthly menu. 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. We update it frequently to help keep you informed!

STAFF EMAILS
Need to contact a teacher or other staff member? Families can search on ParentSquare for staff name and send a message. (Families need to register for ParentSquare in order to use this option. Call 425-366-5200 if you need help.)

STUDENT PLANNERS & HANDBOOK:
All of our students will receive a student planner on the first day of school. If a student loses their planner, the replacement cost is $4.00.

Students should use their planners to keep track of homework, assignment due dates, tests and other important items.

Students should also review the student handbook section at the beginning of the handbook. This section of the planner goes over all of the school rules and important info about OV.
 

BUS INFO

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NEW BUS ROUTE APP

Find your student’s bus route and make the school day a little easier with My Ride K-12.

The new tool gives families real-time bus information, including updates on where the bus is, expected arrival times, delays and schedule changes. With notifications right on your phone, you’ll have a clear idea of when the bus is coming and when your student is on the way home.

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ACTIVITY BUS

OV provides one activity bus that leaves at 4pm on Mondays through Thursdays. Students must be in a supervised activity on campus to ride the activity bus home.

Below are the stops for the activity bus starting today (9/8). 
  • Stop #1: Serene Lake Elementary @ 4:15pm
  • Stop #2: Picnic Point Elementary @ 4:18pm
  • Stop #3: Vantage Apartments (York Rd entrance) @ 4:25pm
  • Stop #4: Fairmount Elementary School @ 4:30pm
  • Stop #5: Horizon Elementary School @ 4:38pm)
  • Stop #6: Bailey Ave. & Greely St. @ 4:48pm
  • Stop #7: Merrill Creek Parkway & 13th Ave @ 4:52pm
 

FREE AND REDUCED RESOURCES

Did you know that more than half of Mukilteo School District students' economic status makes them eligible for free ASB membership, free admission to school activities, free athletics equipment or even community discounts? Apply for benefits using our district's two-step process: Fill out the Child Nutrition Benefit Application and the Consent to Share Form.

CLICK HERE to get started. (Eligibility is not dependent on immigration or citizenship status. No identifiable information will be shared with the federal government.) Printable PDFs are also available at the link above.

Need help with these forms? Call Nutrition Services at (425) 356-1212.
 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Dear Olympic View Families,
As we prepare for an exciting new school year, we want to remind families that if your student will be absent from school for a planned reason, a Prearranged Absence Form must be completed before the absence occurs.

Forms are available in the school office, and families may also access them online:

A prearranged absence is required any time you know in advance that your student will be absent from school for one or more days. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Family vacations and trips
  • Travel for sporting events, tournaments, competitions, performances, or camps
  • Family events or celebrations
  • Any other planned absence that will cause your student to miss school
If you know ahead of time that your student will be out of school for one or more days, a prearranged absence form should be completed.

Prearranged absence forms are not needed when a student is sick or experiences an unexpected illness. They are only required for absences that are known in advance.

Completing a Prearranged Absence Form is important for several reasons:
  • It allows teachers to know in advance that your student will be away and helps them prepare assignments and learning materials whenever possible.
  • The first five absences may be considered excused. After that point, additional vacation-related absences cannot be excused under district guidelines.
  • It encourages students to communicate directly with their teachers and take responsibility for staying current with their learning.
  • It provides the school with advance notice so we can appropriately document and support the absence.

Whenever possible, we encourage families to schedule vacations, tournaments, camps, and extended trips during school breaks. While we understand that this is not always possible, being present at school gives students the best opportunity to engage in learning, participate in class discussions, collaborate with peers, and build strong relationships with their teachers.
Research consistently shows that frequent absences, whether excused or unexcused, can impact a student's academic progress, social and emotional connections, classroom engagement, grades, and long-term success in school.

At Olympic View, we want every student to be as successful as possible. We value our partnership with families and appreciate your support in making attendance a priority. Together, we can help ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive throughout the school year.
Thank you for your partnership and support.

Laura Breen
OV Assistant Principal
 

LOCKER INFO

Students (all grades) can sign up to get a locker any time throughout the year with Mrs. Wright in the office.

Locker locations:
6th Grade: A building (main floor)
7th Grade: A building (2nd floor)
8th Grade: E building
 
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Hello from the OV Library! All students have “Counseling & Library” on their schedules (also in Schoology courses and Qmlativ). Even though it looks like it’s a class, it’s the tool for our counselors & librarian to connect with students. This assists students accessing counselors & the librarian on Schoology through messages. There is no 7th period here at OV. 
  • Hall, Morris and Smith are the counselors. 
  • Peterson is the LIBRARIAN.
All students will visit the library EVERY OTHER WEEK, during their ELA classes. Each student can check out up to 3 books and they are due 14 days from check out. 

If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Peterson. This week is “O” week –all 6th graders and Mr. Evan’s 8th graders will visit library this week! Next week is “V” week for all 7th graders and Mrs. Roberts’ 8th graders. 
 

LEARNING LABS

We are excited to announce that LEARNING LABS will be open after school from 2:45-4pm in the PE Health classroom, C143, 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 starting the year off right. Let’s kick off the school year strong and stay on track for academic success.

Students can also ride the activity bus home as long as they live in our bus boundaries. See you there!
 
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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!
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!! CLICK HERE to see all of our planned events.

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

DONATE TO PTO:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
OV PTO is always looking for volunteer help! Every time you volunteer, you will receive $2 Snacks Ahoy bucks for your student to use at Snacks Ahoy Wednesdays.

Opportunities include: Snacks Ahoy (student store) - Wednesdays 10:50am-1:20pm, Fun & Games - after school events until 4pm (3x a year), Teen Late Night - on Fridays 7-9pm (September & February), Veterans Day Treats (November), Staff Appreciation (December and May), Create Member eNewsletters, Social Media (Facebook & Instagram), Purchasing Business Costco/Costco items for Snacks Ahoy! (as often as you can), Hang up & take down posters/banners around campus (as needed), and Anything! Email us if you can help! 

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

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS:
9/16: MOD Pizza Dine Out
Come in or get take out at MOD Pizza (on Mukilteo Speedway) to see some friends and help the OV PTO earn some dough! Mention OV PTO on Wednesday, September 16th from 10:30am-10pm and 25% of your meal goes back to the PTO!

9/25: Free High Trek Teen Night
Let's get this new school year going with High Trek's Laser Tag, Mini Golf, and Ropes Courses and Ziplines from 4-8pm. OV PTO will pay for up to 75 OV students - registration link went out to PTO members through the 9/4 PTO newsletter. Members get a week to register before opening registration on social media so make sure you are a member before then to secure your spot.
 

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
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
OV INSTAGRAM
OV PTO FACEBOOK PAGE