Mission and Vision

Mission

To expect, encourage and facilitate the pursuit of excellence in our students, preparing them for a world in which life-long learning is critical to their success and happiness.

A Vision for Methow Valley Schools

Working in partnership with our families and community, we develop curious, creative, compassionate, competent, action-oriented citizens prepared to change the world.

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Methow Valley School District News

  • We Love Our Teachers! MVSD to Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5 - 9
    May 1, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    We Love Our Teachers! MVSD to Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5 - 9

    Dear MVSD Students, Parents, and Community Members,

    We love our teachers! As such, during the week of May 5 -9, the MVSD will be joining others across the country, recognizing our exceptional teaching staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

    MVSD staff continue to serve as a bright spot within our schools and community. Serving as a source of inspiration, hope, and opportunity, their dedication and commitment to service is reflected in the success of our students and the health and wellness of our community. MVSD staff, working in partnership with parents, educational partners, and community members, remain committed to developing students who graduate prepared to pursue the widest range of career, education, and life opportunities possible - dignifying every student.

    Please join us as we display our gratitude and appreciation for our amazing MVSD staff!


  • Spring 2025 MV Pride
    May 1, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Spring 2025 MV Pride

    We’re excited to share the Spring edition of the MV Pride Newsletter, celebrating the season with stories, updates, and highlights from across our school community.

    Click HERE for the full version.


  • Apr 30, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Three Local Students Honored Statewide at 2025 Superintendent’s High School Art Show

    Three outstanding young artists from North Central Washington earned statewide recognition for their artwork in the 52nd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Their pieces were selected from hundreds of submissions across Washington state, following their initial exhibition in the 46th Annual NCESD Regional High School Art Show.


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    Apr 28, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Measles Awareness

    Dear MVSD Community,

    As measles cases continue to rise in the US, with a fifth case reported this week in Washington state, we are urging parents and caregivers to make sure their children (and themselves) are protected from the disease by getting two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

    Families can check their immunization records online at MyIRmobile.com, or by speaking with their clinic to make sure they’re fully protected. If exposed to measles, any unimmunized adult or child will need to stay home and isolate for 21 days, from last known exposure. MMR Immunization works and is our opportunity to protect our community's health and limit this potential major disruption to family routines.

    School Nurse Annelisa or our local clinics, Family Health Centers and Confluence, are available for questions or help finding a vaccine.

    More at https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/doh-urges-measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccines-amidst-national-outbreak


  • Liberty Bell Drama Company and The Merc Playhouse Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition
    Apr 17, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Liberty Bell Drama Company and The Merc Playhouse Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition


    Dates: May 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 Location: The Merc Playhouse, Twisp, WA

    Liberty Bell Drama Company and The Merc Playhouse are excited to announce their upcoming production of Hadestown: Teen Edition, the critically acclaimed musical by Anais Mitchell. The show will run on May 13, 14, 16, 17 at 7:00 PM and May 18 at 2:00 PM at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp, WA. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the talented Liberty Bell Drama Company cast and crew bring this modern retelling of ancient Greek mythology to life.

    The Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown is a modern retelling of the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, as well as Hades and Persephone, set in a world where the boundaries between life and death are blurred. The musical follows Orpheus, a gifted young musician, whose love for Eurydice leads him to embark on a perilous journey to the underworld in an attempt to rescue her. Eurydice, a poor girl in desperate need, finds herself caught in the clutches of the powerful Hades, the god of the underworld, who offers her a bleak and tempting deal. Meanwhile, the story of Hades and Persephone is woven throughout, exploring the complex relationship between the king and queen of the underworld. In a world where Hades’ fossil fuel factories are churning climate chaos above ground, can Orpheus sing a song that can rekindle Hades’ love for Persephone and bring the seasons back in tune? With a mesmerizing score blending folk, jazz, and blues, Hadestown explores themes of love, sacrifice, fate, and the eternal tug-of-war between hope and despair.

    “The story of Hadestown is both timeless and deeply relevant,” said Kelly Grayum, Director of Liberty Bell Drama Company. “The characters’ journey through hardship and love speaks to all generations, and we are so proud of the students who are taking on these roles with such passion and commitment.”

    The production is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, The Merc Playhouse, Methow Arts and the Public School Funding Alliance. Their contributions have been essential in bringing this production to the stage, and we are incredibly thankful for their dedication to the arts and local education.

    Reserve tickets will be available on April 18 at mercplayhouse.org. General community member tickets will cost $15. MVSD students, staff and the families of cast/crew members get in for free, but it’s best to reserve your ticket in advance on the Merc website. Limited tickets will be available at the door.


  • Apr 11, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    MVSD 2025-26 School Year Calendar Updates

    Dear Methow Valley School District Students, Parents, and Community Members,

    We are writing to update you on revisions to the 2025-26 MVSD School Calendars, which have been approved by the MVSD Board of Directors following recommendations from the MVSD Calendar Committee.

    The notable changes are as follows:

    • The date for Veterans Day has been corrected to November 11, 2025.
    • Fall conferences will now be held on November 12, 13, 14, and 21, 2025.
    • The first semester will conclude on January 16, 2026, a week earlier than the previously scheduled date of January 23, 2026.
    • Spring Break has been moved to April 6-10, 2026, from the original dates of March 30 - April 3, 2026 in an effort to align with other school districts throughout our region and implications for high school athletic schedules.

    A comprehensive, updated version of the calendar reflecting these changes will be available in the 2025-26 Family Handbook and Calendar and will be sent to you before the start of next school year. You can access the revised 2025-26 MVSD School Calendar via the link below and on our website.

    We recognize that these adjustments may have implications for our students, parents, and the wider community. The MVSD Calendar Committee acted swiftly in making these changes to ensure you receive timely information. While we understand that these modifications may not be ideal for every individual, they were made after careful deliberation by the committee with the aim of minimizing disruption to student learning and preserving the integrity of the academic year.

    Calendar Link:

    MVSD 2025-26 School Year Calendar

    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

    In partnership,

    Tom Venable

    Superintendent

    Methow Valley School District


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    Apr 7, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Reminder from your School Nurse

    It's been a long flu & cold season for many of us.  Please remember to:

    1. Keep your child home from school if they are sick, until symptoms are improving and they have not had a fever or vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours. 
    1. Check to be sure you and your student are protected against measles.  Be aware that measles cases are happening in our state.  If you are traveling for spring break you are at higher risk of exposure.  Measles begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. After three to five days, a rash starts at the face and spreads to other parts of the body. In some cases, measles can cause hospitalization, brain swelling, pneumonia, and death. 

    Vaccines are our best protection against measles- if your student is not immunized, call Family Health Centers in Twisp (509) 997-2011 or Confluence Winthrop Clinic (509) 996-8180) to schedule a vaccination appointment.**If your child has been exposed or has measles symptoms, stay home and contact their medical provider and the Nurse Annelisa before coming to school.  Unvaccinated students who are exposed will need to isolate for 21 days.

    Questions? 

    School Nurse Annelisa Tornberg is happy to help.  Email ATornberg@methow.org or ​call school (509) 996-2186 and press option 3


  • Mar 28, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    A Message from the MVSD

    Dear MVSD Parents,

    I hope my email finds you well. In advance of Spring Break and in preparation for your student's safe return, I would like to provide you with a brief update regarding the recent incident, in accordance with our ongoing communication with law enforcement and the juvenile justice system. Please be advised that, due to legal constraints related to student privacy, we are limited in the specific details we are able to disclose. However, I will do my best to provide clarity based on the information available to share at this time.

    Currently, a former student remains in the custody of the courts. We have been informed that the courts will notify us when the former student is to be released. Further, that upon release, it is common for the court to impose conditions, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Posting bail
    • Confirmation that any weapons have been removed from the household
    • Participation in a psychological evaluation and risk assessment
    • Compliance with "homebound" status, which restricts the individual to specific locations (such as the home, the parent’s place of employment, the court, or a doctor’s office), under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times
    • Wearing an electronic monitoring device, enabling law enforcement to track the student’s whereabouts and immediately alert them if the student is outside of the designated locations

    In relation to public schools, should a former student seek to re-enroll in the school district where the student previously attended, disciplinary actions imposed prior to a student's withdrawal remain in effect. If the situation involves a threat to harm others with a weapon, the student would be subject to the district’s established student discipline policies and procedures, which includes expulsion. Expulsion is typically for the length of one academic term, with the possibility of extension. Expulsion also includes a "no trespass" order, prohibiting the student from accessing school property, utilizing school transportation, or participating in any school-sponsored activities. Violation of this order would result in an immediate arrest. The student would remain entitled to access their education through an alternative educational setting, typically via remote learning. 

    We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this process and attempt to keep you informed, while safeguarding student rights to privacy under the law.

    Sincerely,

    Tom Venable

    Superintendent, Methow Valley School District


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