Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome you to our Open House tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
This year we’re trying something new! In addition to visiting your child’s classroom and seeing the wonderful things they’ve been working on during these first days of school, families can also stop by our Elementary Gym where we’ll have a variety of tables and booths set up.
You’ll find information about:
-Clubs and activities for kids to get involved in
-Stinger Singers 🎶
-Coding for Kids 💻
-Parent Teacher Club (PTC)
-…and so much more!
We have high hopes for this new format and can’t wait for you to explore, connect, and learn about all the opportunities available to our students and families.
Thank you for your ongoing support—we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Big or small, these moments show how we care for one another and keep our school a joyful place to learn and grow. 🌟
💛 Beautiful learning is already happening all across our school! Check out our 4th graders as they explore writing with our brand-new CKLA reading curriculum. 📚✨
🎉🥳 Over the long weekend, we’re celebrating some special birthdays! 🎂🎈
✨ Ashland (2nd grade, Mr. Jessop’s class) – loves gymnastics, cheer, and apples!
✨ Rylee (5th grade, Mr. Lewis’ class) – enjoys going to the river, hanging out with friends, and eating sushi!
✨ Bram (4th grade, Ms. Wilton’s class) – likes playing Xbox, watching YouTube, and eating ramen!
We hope you all have the BEST birthday and enjoy celebrating over this 5-day weekend! 🎊💛
🌟✨ What an Amazing First Day! ✨🌟
Yesterday was a wonderful start to the school year at Stevensville Elementary! Our students showed PAX Leader behavior all day long—being kind, helpful, and eager learners. 🐝📚
A HUGE shoutout to our incredible staff 👏 who were all hands on deck—helping with lunches, transitions, recess, and more (often giving up their valuable prep time). You all definitely earned the upcoming 4-day weekend! 😉
And of course, thank you to our wonderful families who filled our halls with love and support as they walked their kiddos in on the first day—it was the perfect way to kick things off. 💛
We especially loved seeing the theme in Ms. Praast’s 2nd grade classroom: “Our Future is Bright.” That rings true for all of us here at Stevensville Elementary—because it truly is! ☀️💡
Here’s to an amazing year ahead—woohoo! 🚀
📢 Dear Parents – Check This Out! 📢
The Ravalli County Public Health Department is hosting a Vaccination Clinic in Corvallis on Friday, September 5, 2025.
This is a great opportunity to get your child up to date on required school immunizations. ✅
📎 See the flyer below for full details!
🎉🥳 First Birthday of the School Year! 🥳🎉
This year, Mr. Hamilton or Ms. Bauer will be presenting a special birthday card and pencil to each student on their big day!
✨ If your birthday falls on a weekend, we’ll celebrate it on the Friday before.
✨ If your birthday is in the summer, don’t worry—we’ll celebrate all summer birthdays in May/June!
Today we are so excited to wish a Happy 6th Birthday to Knox Hankinson in Mrs. Larson’s classroom! 🎂🎈
Knox loves building with Legos and playing with trucks with mud tires 🚛🛞.
Have the best birthday, Knox! 💛🐝
Important Transportation & Pick-Up Procedures:
Dear Families,
As we prepare for the first day of school, we need your help to ensure that end-of-day transportation runs smoothly and safely for all students. Please read the following reminders carefully:
Bus Registration -
All students riding the bus must be registered. If your child is not yet registered, please complete bus registration before Monday.
If a child is not registered for the bus, they will need to be picked up at school.
Daily Transportation Changes -
If your child’s end-of-day plans are different (bus vs. pick-up), a parent/guardian must call the office by 2:45 p.m. so we have time to notify your child.
We cannot accept transportation changes from students. These messages must come directly from a parent/guardian.
End-of-Day Times -
School ends at 3:30 p.m. Please be on time for pick-up.
Pick-Up Procedures -
Grades 2–5: Students will wait with their teacher at their designated spot. Parent pick-up is located in the loop in front of the elementary building (Phillips Ave.).
Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Students will wait with their teacher on the southwest side of the school, on the blacktop by the playground. Parents may park in the elementary parking lot and walk to pick up, park on the east side of Park Ave., or arrange another plan with your child’s teacher ahead of time.
ELP Families: Your child’s teacher will send you specific pick-up details.
Bus Riders: Students will go to the bus loop in front of the middle school. This area is for buses only — please do not use this loop for student pick-up.
Walkers: Students younger than 3rd grade may not walk home unless accompanied by an older sibling.
We appreciate your partnership in helping us establish these routines before the first day. Following these procedures will reduce last-minute phone calls and confusion, and most importantly, will keep all of our students safe.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our routines smooth.
Truly,
Ms. Bauer & Mr. Hamilton
Hello Stevensville Elementary Families!
We are so excited to welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 25th! Summer has been refreshing, but the building just isn’t the same without our students here.
As you know, this year’s Open House will take place on September 3rd from 4–6 p.m. Since students will have supplies to bring on the first day, parents/guardians are welcome to walk their child to class and help drop off materials. School doors will open at 8:10 a.m. for families who wish to walk their child in. Our staff will be in the hallways to guide families, lend a hand, and make sure students are settled in. We kindly ask that once your child is ready, families head out so teachers can begin building connections with their new classes.
For our Kindergarten and ELP families—your first day of school is September 3rd, which follows a different schedule than grades 1–5. We still encourage Kinder and ELP parents who would like to walk their child in on that day to do so. Supplies can also be brought during your scheduled Meet the Teacher, which takes place before the school year begins. If you have not yet signed up for this, please do so as soon as possible!
If your child rides the bus, please pack as many supplies as possible in their backpack—we’ll make sure everything gets to the right place. Thank you for your support as we kick off a fun and successful school year. We can’t wait to see many of you on Monday!
Ms. Bauer & Mr. Hamilton
📘 Hot Off the (Digital) Press!
Check out our brand-new LIVE link for the 2025–2026 Stevensville Student & Parent Handbook! 🎉
We’re cutting down on paper and stepping into the future — our handbook is now digital, which means:
Easy to navigate ✔️
Live updates if needed (and we’ll always let you know when changes are made) ✔️
No more digging through backpacks for that crumpled paper copy ✔️
Prefer the “classic” version? No problem — just let your school secretary know and we’ll be happy to get you a hard copy.
Enjoy the new handbook (and maybe even bookmark it 😉)!
Dear Families,
Are you tired of hearing from us yet? 😉
We’re excited to share the final 2025–2026 ELP–5 Student & Parent Handbook! One of the biggest changes this year is the district’s updated Cell Phone and Communication Device Policy (Board Policy 3630). This policy applies to all students across the district and includes cell phones, call watches, and other electronic communication devices.
✨ Key Highlights:
📱 Devices may only be used before and after school
🍎 For grades 9–12, devices may also be used during lunch
📴 During the school day, all devices must remain off and put away
🚫 Devices may never be used in locker rooms, bathrooms, or other private spaces
👨👩👧 Unauthorized use will result in confiscation, with devices returned only to a parent/guardian
🔁 Repeated violations will lead to disciplinary action
💡 Important Notes:
Students who need accommodations will always be able to use the appropriate devices.
A student with a medical need will never be denied the use of such devices.
We need your partnership in making this successful. Please help your child by ensuring their device stays at home, in their backpack, or otherwise put away during the school day. Together, we can keep our focus on learning and support a safe, respectful school environment.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Warmly,
Ms. Bauer & Mr. Hamilton
Dear Families,
We want to make you aware of an important playground safety update.
For the safety of all students, the playground will be closed immediately after school dismissal. This means:
🚫 No students may play on the playground until 3:45 p.m.
👨👩👧 After 3:45, students may use the playground only if a parent/guardian is present and supervising.
👩🏫 There may be limited exceptions for staff under certain circumstances, but otherwise this rule applies to all students.
Because there is no staff supervision after school, we cannot allow students to remain and play. We appreciate your support in helping us keep all students safe and accounted for at dismissal.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Truly,
Ms. Bauer & Mr. Hamilton
📣 How to See Your Child’s Teacher for the 2025–2026 School Year
We’re excited to share that teacher placements are now available in Infinite Campus—but you must complete Online Registration first in order to view them!
Here’s how to check:
Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Click the ☰ Menu (three horizontal lines).
Select Online Registration and follow the prompts.
Once your registration is submitted and processed, you’ll be able to view your child’s assigned teacher right in the portal.
✅ Why it matters: Completing online registration helps our secretaries tremendously as we move away from paper forms—it keeps records accurate, up-to-date, and saves a LOT of time.
If you have any issues logging in or completing the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
📞 Mrs. Blessington – (406) 777-5613 (available beginning on Monday, August 11th)
📧 Ms. Bauer – bauers@stevensville.k12.mt.us
💻 Or stop by the office during business hours!
Thanks for helping us get the school year off to a great start! 🐝
