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.
Methow Valley School District Board of Directors Seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy
Dear Methow Valley Community,
The Methow Valley School District Board of Directors is announcing the pending vacancy of an "at-large" board seat, which is scheduled to be vacated by long-serving board member Frank Kline, effective September 1, 2025. In accordance with District Policy 1114, Board Member Resignation and Vacancy, the school board is now seeking applications from qualified individuals who wish to be considered to fill this position.
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Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:
Completed applications may be submitted in person at the District Office, located at 18 Twin Lakes Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862 or via email to: HR@methow.org. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, September 10, 2025, by 4:00 PM.
The Board will review all completed applications submitted on or before the deadline. They will invite up to five candidates for interviews. Interviews will take place during an open public meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM during a portion of the Methow Valley School District Board of Directors regularly scheduled school board meeting. In an effort to promote transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity, the screening and interview process will be facilitated by Michelle Price, Superintendent of the NCESD or Linda McKay, Deputy Superintendent of the NCESD. Following the candidate interviews, the board will appoint the new member based on a majority vote of the remaining board members, The selected candidate will be expected to serve until the next regularly scheduled school board election, at which time, a school board director will be elected.
To be eligible, candidates must:
For more information on the roles and responsibilities of a school district board member, we encourage you to reach out to current school board directors, the superintendent, and/or review the WSSDA School Board Standards at: https://wssda.org/member-services/governance-resources/washington-school-board-standards/.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the continued growth and development of the Methow Valley School District!
Sincerely,
Dana Stromberger, Methow Valley School District Board Chair
Bus stop registration
Please be sure to contact Leanna at the bus garage to verify your student’s bus stop for the new year if you have not already. As families move, change plans etc, your bus stop info won’t be carried over automatically to the new year. Please contact us asap @ ljensen@methow.org or 509.997.2113
You can also stop by my station at LBHS during BACK TO SCHOOL DAYS/Registration, August 20th-21st.
Bus stop times
Bus stop times are approximate. Please allow 5+ minutes before or after the published time as weather, traffic, wildlife, road conditions, etc can affect the schedule. Times may change slightly during the beginning of the school year as updates are made.
Contact information
Please make sure your physical address, phone number(s), and email address is always up to date with your building secretary. We use this info to contact you in case of emergency or route issues.
Kinders
Kinders are assigned only one bus stop, any additional stops must be accompanied by a bus note with each occurrence.
All kinders MUST have a parent or other designated adult present and in sight of the bus driver at drop off every time. Older siblings will be considered, depending on age (12 plus) and level of responsibility. Families will receive more info on this during the kindergarten conferences, August 26th-29th.
Food Service Prices and information for the 2025-2026 School Year
Under House Bill 1238, Methow Valley Elementary has qualified for FREE breakfast and lunch for all K-5 students for the 2025-26 school year!
The cost of a “single milk only” (aka an extra milk, second milk, cold lunch milk) is $.50 cents for all students K-12.
Breakfast is $2.30 for 6-12 grade students.
Lunch is $3.55 for 6-12 grade students.
Payments can be made with check or cash to the MVES and LBHS offices.
We ask that families continue to fill out Food Service Applications to see if you may qualify for free or reduced priced meals. You can fill out an electronic version in Skyward Family Access or there are hard copies at the MVES and LBHS offices. House Bill 1238 eligibility is determined on an annual basis and it is therefore critical that families continue to fill out F/R applications so that information can be used to help ALL Methow Valley Elementary students qualify for free meals the following year. Additionally, F/R lunch applications are also used to determine student eligibility and automatic enrollment for certain state financial aid and college (4 year, 2 year, and technical) grant programs.
If you have already received an emailed letter stating your student qualifies for free or reduced priced meals you won’t need to fill out an additional application.
Please note that each student has their own MVSD food service account with their own lunch number. Their individual account stays with them for the duration of their school career, building to building. Balances carry over year to year.
MVSD Clubs & Aftercare Info
AfterCare Program- In order to provide elementary-age children with access to high quality, affordable after-school childcare, we created the After School Childcare program in September 2016. Our AfterCare program is available for MVE students Monday through Thursday from 3:10-5pm, and Fridays from 1:20-3pm for grades K-5. Aftercare is a free childcare program offered for families who need care after the school day. Snacks and activities are provided, alongside bus transportation to the Winthrop Barn and the Twisp Community Center.
AfterCare begins on Tuesday, August 26th. Registration is required, and space is limited. More information can be found on our school website or you can Register For AfterCare Here
Clubs: MVSD has partnered with the Public School Funding Alliance (PSFA) to significantly expand student access to enriching after-school activities, at no cost to families.
Last year, the MVSD hosted over 120 clubs! Clubs are led by community members and parents who want to offer an enriching activity for students after school. Art, Jiu Jitsu, Running, Dungeons & Dragons, Chess, Trashion Fashion, and Yoga are just a few examples of some of the activities that you might see offered at various points throughout the school year.
Generally speaking, clubs run in 6-7 week sessions, and have separate registration periods. We strive to give each student an opportunity to participate in after school clubs.
Fall Clubs will begin Monday, September 8th. Registration for fall clubs will begin the week of August 26th. Look for an email with registration info, or check our school website.
Any questions can be directed to our Family & Community Engagement Coordinator, Laurel Carlton at lcarlton@methow.org
Register for Liberty Bell Athletics
Fall sports registration is open! Here's the link to get your student-athlete signed up:
https://methowvalley-wa.finalforms.com/
We have a new registration platform this year--Final Forms. Here is a guide to getting started:
Sports schedules can be found on our district website.
Questions? Reach out to Liberty Bell Athletic Director Michael Wilbur (mwilbur@methow.org).
Go Mountain Lions!
Meeting Notice: Special Meeting MVSD Board of Directors Planning Retreat
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 350
OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Notice of special meeting for Board of Director training and planning retreat; No final actions will be taken.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant RCW 42.30.080 and board policy 1400 and 1810, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Methow School District No. 350, Okanogan, County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a special meeting on August 6, 2025, commencing at 9:00 AM at the upstairs meeting room at the Methow Conservancy located at 414 Riverside Ave Winthrop WA 98862. The meeting is called for the purpose of board and superintendent training in communications, relations, and responsibilities. This meeting is open to the public to observe and listen. There will be no public comment or action taken by the board at this meeting. Meeting Agenda and meeting materials are available on the District website methow.org or may be obtained by contacting the district office at 509-996-9205.
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 350
OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
/s/ Dr. Grant Storey
Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors
Honoring a Legacy of Service: MVSD Board Director, Frank Kline
After more than two decades of service and with enormous gratitude for having had the opportunity to serve the community and support its schools, Frank Kline announces his decision to step down from the Methow Valley School District Board of Directors, September 1, 2025.
During a recent conversation with Frank, he was asked to reflect upon his years of service as a school board member. Frank said, “Supporting our schools has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Over the years, we’ve worked through challenges, expanded our educational programs, cultivated partnerships, celebrated successes, and remained steadfast in our commitment: to expect, encourage, and facilitate the pursuit of excellence in our students, preparing them for a world in which lifelong learning is critical to their success and happiness. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of that journey.”
Frank also emphasized the importance of maintaining focus on our priorities. He shared, “I’m reminded of a quote that has guided my thinking at all points along the way: We invest in what we value—every student. More than just a theory, this practice has shaped our decisions, guided our strategic allocation of our limited resources, strengthened our educational programs, and fueled our collective commitment to students, families, and educators. I trust that this approach will continue to serve as our compass moving forward.”
Extending his heartfelt thanks to the community, Frank concluded our conversation by stating, “Thank you for the privilege of serving alongside such passionate, thoughtful, and dedicated individuals. It has truly been an honor to be part of this work and this community”.
Looking ahead, the Methow Valley School District will provide more information regarding the process for filling the vacant board seat shortly following his official resignation date.
Until then, please join us as we honor Frank Kline for his service in support of the Methow Valley School District.
Thank you,Grant
Meeting Notice: 2025-2026 Budget Meeting and Public Hearing
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 350
OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-2026 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Methow School District No. 350, Okanogan, County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 31, 2025, commencing at 5:30 PM in the district office, located at 18 Twin Lakes Rd., Winthrop, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2025-2026 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2025-2026 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2025-2026 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-2026 budget, the four year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (a/k/a Educational Programs and Operation Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2025-2026 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2025-2026 budget, the four year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. 2025-2026 budget information is available on the District website methow.org or may be obtained by contacting the district office at 509-996-9205.
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 350
OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
/s/ Dr. Grant Storey
Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors
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