On site learning tomorrow 1/10/2022.
As of tonight 1/9/2022 there will be on site learning tomorrow on time for both Morton Elementary and JR/SR High Schools. Any changes due to weather will be sent out Monday Morning.
First, thank to our community, staff, and students for all of the positive support as we are working through the water damage at our elementary school. It is greatly appreciated. The area where water has damaged part of the ceiling above the upstairs girls' bathroom was inspected today and the only damaged area is a 5'x5' area. The rest of the ceilings are dry and safe. Our next step is to test the materials in the damaged area for asbestos before we can continue with repairs, but once tested we will be ready to proceed either way. While we wait for testing to be completed and the area to be fixed the bathroom with the damage will remain closed to everyone. Repairs will take time as we need rent equipment to get on the roof to address where the water is getting in, but the snow on the ground and current weather are a factor. As of now, we expect to be back on site for Monday as the remaining ceiling in the school is safe for return.
Morton School District is going to remote learning for Friday, January 7th, 2022. This is due to the flooding and impact of water coming into the building at the Elementary School, and the rising groundwater. Students should connect with their teachers via Canvas and Google Meets. Primary-aged students will connect in the previously planned format already set up by their teachers. A robocall will be sent out after classes are released today.
Athletics have been canceled for MWP today, Wednesday January 5th.
Morton School District will be in remote instruction today. Students should be checking their Canvas accounts for posted work by their teachers throughout the school day. Primary age students who do not use Canvas should expect contact from their teacher or work on a previously provided packet for this situation. If the weather continues into tomorrow our non-primary age students will have online instruction, but that is for tomorrow if needed only. A decision about athletics transportation will be determined later today.
MWP Athletics is cancelled for Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Also, district transportation to Mossyrock Life Skills and Chehalis Olympic Academy are cancelled for Tuesday, January 4th, 2022.
MWP athletics is canceled for Thursday, December 30th due to road conditions.
The high school basketball game versus Mossyrock on Wednesday, 12/29, has been canceled.
Athletics for MWP are cancelled, both games and practices for Tuesday, 12/28/2021.
Athletics for MWP are cancelled, both games and practices for Monday, 12/27/2021.
For today, December 17th, Morton School District will operate in a modified lock down for both buildings in reaction to a TikTok post being shared nationally calling for violence. In order to enter either building you will need to call the office prior to being let in. Staff spent extra time yesterday going over our protocols already in place for such potential actions. Also, our local Morton Police Department has been involved in our process from the start and will be a presence in town and at the school throughout the day - thank you Chief Morningstar and your officers. Here is a link to a news broadcast about the posting: https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/schools-across-us-respond-to-vague-shooting-threat-circulating-on-tiktok
We LOVE our community, staff and students! The food drive support was incredible. The elementary school collected 3,036 items (1861 pounds) to donate to Pastor's Pantry. Thank you for your support!!
ES: Our food drive has 2 days left and we have collected 1,487 items thus far. Please help us get to 2,000 items for our local food bank. Thank you!
Good morning from Morton School District. This message is for Tuesday, December 14th. Schools are on a 2-hour delay and buses will be operating on snow routes. Thank you
ES: December's Student of the Month Assembly is Monday, December 20th at 10:15am. The link is: meet.google.com/gjr-rfsm-myi
There are still a few days left to donate!
Good morning. School is on time today, Friday December 10, 2021 but buses will be operating on snow routes for Highland Valley Road and Short Road only. All other routes will be operating as normal. Thank you
Good morning from Morton School District. This message is for Thursday, December 9, 2021. We will be releasing students at our normal time this afternoon, but buses will be operating on snow routes. Afternoon preschool is also operating at the normal time today.
Thank you!
ES: We still have openings in our preschool and transitional kindergarten programs. If you are interested in starting in January, please contact the office at 360-496-5143.
ES: We are holding our 11th annual food drive from Dec. 6th-Dec. 16th. All nonperishable items are appreciated. Collected food will be donated to the Pastor's Pantry Food Bank.