Superintendent Search - Survey

The Mt. Baker School District Board of Directors has begun the search process to select a successor to Interim Superintendent Karst Brandsma.  The Board has engaged consultants Dr. Michael Boring and Dr. Al Cohen to assist with the process and the first step will be to gather input from a variety of stakeholders.  Please follow this link if you would like to respond online.  Stakeholders Survey

The application for the position may be viewed at http://www.macnjake.com/searches.php,  the home website for the McPherson & Jacobson search firm.  Applications will be accepted until February 27th.  Following that, the consultants will do thorough background/reference checks and meet with the Board on March 13 to report on all applicants.  It is expected that interviews would be conducted between March 19-23^rd.  The Board will review the applicant’s qualifications again on March 22^nd and hopes to go into final deliberation on March 27^th.

Invitation to Apply

2011/2012 Calendar Changes

First Semester End Date Changed

Jazz Dessert, Swing Dance & Silent Auction

The Jazz Dessert, Swing Dance, and Silent Auction event was postponed due to inclement weather.  The event is now scheduled for Saturday, January 28 from 7:00 – 9:30 pm in the High School Commons.  Admission $10.00

2011-2012 Snow Route Information

Follow the link to see the 2011-2012 snow route information for your service area.

Snow Routes

Superintendent Search Underway

Invitation to Apply

We are actively engaged in a search for a new superintendent and wanted to update you on the process. We are very pleased to have hired former Washington state superintendents Dr. Mike Boring and Dr. Al Cohen from McPherson & Jacobson and the Washington State School Director’s Association. As we move forward we will be providing opportunities for everyone to provide input into the desired qualities and experience for a new superintendent.  This information will be vital and will be used to develop the job posting and recruit qualified applicants.

Following this thorough search process, we look forward to selecting a new superintendent sometime this spring. It is our expectation that the new superintendent will be able to spend time in our schools gaining information from our Interim Superintendent Karst Brandsma and others prior to taking over leadership on July 1. We look forward to bringing the right educational leader with a shared vision for the Mt. Baker School District community to all of our students.

We are excited with the prospect of new leadership in our district and recognize the importance of this critical decision during difficult times in education.  As a board we will welcome input during this process from all of our stakeholders.  With change comes opportunity, and we are looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for the students, staff and community in our Mt. Baker School District.

 On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

Trish Hart
School Board President

Mount Baker Ski/Snowboard Club

The Mt. Baker Ski/Snowboard Club will be taking 8 trips up to Mt. Baker starting January 7^th through February 25^th.  If you plan to ride the bus up to Mt. Baker with the Ski/Snowboard Club, pick up the forms in the High School office from Mrs. Pavesi.  They need to be returned by December 12^th.

For further information, you may contact Mrs. Pavesi in the High School office, 383-2015, ext. 4508.

Strengthening Families Program at Harmony Elementary

This fun and informative free class for parents & youth ages 10-14 is a nationally recognized curriculum that is specifically designed to help families prepare for the teen years and strengthen family communication. Families will engage in fun activities and games, discuss what makes your family strong and solve problems together.  Dinner will be provided every class.

Classes will be held every Monday - January 23rd through March 12th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm (excluding Presidents Day, February 20th).  Participants are asked to commit to all 7 classes.   To register contact Kelly Grotke at 383-2030.   

Space is limited. Sign up today!

MBSD FOOD SERVICES

Parent Information

Free & Reduced Lunch Forms for 2011-2012 are available.

Letter to Households
Application Form

2011-2012 MBSD CALENDARS

The school year calendars are taking shape.  Follow the link for updated:

MBHS EARNS AWARD FROM OSPI AND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mount Baker High School is a recipient of the 2010 Washington Achievement Award.

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the State Board of Education created the Washington Achievement Award to celebrate top-performing schools and to recognize achievement in multiple categories.  This highly selective award is based on MBHS’s performance according to the Washington Achievement Index, a comprehensive measurement of how schools in Washington are performing over time.  The Washington Achievement Award is given to elementary, middle, high and comprehensive schools in seven different categories: overall excellence, language arts, math, science, extended graduation rate (high and comprehensive schools only), improvement and closing achievement gaps. Mount Baker Senior High School is being recognized for: Overall Excellence - High

On April 27 OSPI will honor MHBS at an awards ceremony hosted by Lincoln High School in Tacoma.

Please visit OSPI’s Education Awards pages to learn more about the Washington Achievement Awards.

STATE ASSESSMENT RESULTS FOR MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mt. Baker High School Remains above the State in Percentage of Students Meeting Standards for Reading, Writing, Math and Science