Elementary

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! 🐝