Subject: Important Transportation Update for Thursday, December 4
Dear MASD Families,
Due to an unexpected emergency, Mill A School District will not be able to provide student transportation on Thursday, December 4. Students who attend school on Thursday will need to arrange their own transportation to and from campus. No AM or PM bus service will be provided tomorrow, Thursday, December 4.
Both Mill A School (MAS) and Pacific Crest Innovation Academy (PCIA) will remain open and operate on their regular schedules.
Students who are unable to arrange transportation will be excused for their absence.
Please notify the office if your student will not be attending so attendance can be recorded appropriately.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
If your family needs assistance or has questions, please contact the school office at 509-538-2700.
Thank you for your partnership.
Warmly,
Kelly Stickel
Our Winter Music Concert is quickly approaching! 🎶
Please join us on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM!
Our wonderful MASD PTO will also be serving cookies and cocoa after the concert.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and enjoying a festive evening together!
Our annual Door Decorating Contest is underway, and the creativity is on fire! Stay tuned for more holiday fun! ✨🖼️
December brings so many special and festive moments for our school community, and we’re excited to share them with you. Please take a moment to look through this month’s newsletter for all the details.
It’s a busy and joyful season at MASD & PCIA! Mark your calendars for all the great events coming up this month:
📚 Dec 5 – K–5 Field Trip to “Junie B. Jones”
Our elementary students are heading out for a fun and educational theater experience!
🎶 Dec 10 – MASD Winter Music Concert @ 6 PM
Join us for an evening of music and cheer as our students share their winter performances!
🎅🥞 Dec 13 – PCIA Booster Club’s Santa’s Breakfast
A festive morning of food, photos, and holiday fun—open to all PCIA families!
🎉👕 Dec 15–19 – MASD Spirit Week!
A full week of themed days and school pride to kick off winter fun!
🏆🍬 Dec 19 – December Assembly & Gingerbread House Contest
We’ll celebrate students, enjoy a festive assembly, and see which gingerbread creations take home the prize!
⏰ Dec 19 – Early Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
All students will be released early as we begin Winter Break!
Wishing all our students and families a warm, cheerful, and festive December! 💙❄️
Just a quick reminder that today is an Early Release Day:
🕧 MAS Students: Released at 12:30 PM
🕐 PCIA Students: Released at 1:15 PM
🚌 The bus will run on the regular Early Release Schedule.
Have a wonderful start to your long weekend! ❄️📘
Just a quick heads-up for families:
🕧 MAS Students: Will be released at 12:30 PM
🕐 PCIA Students: Will be released at 1:15 PM
🚌 The bus will run on the regular Early Release Schedule.
Thank you, and enjoy the long weekend ahead! ❄️📘
Please bring and or have delivered all donations to the school by December 19, 2025, so we can ensure the gifts are delivered to families in time for the holidays.
Thank you for helping us spread kindness, joy, and support within our MASD community.
Hi MASD & PCIA families! Just a quick reminder about our schedule for next week:
🗓 Monday, Nov. 24 – Regular school day
🕙 Tuesday, Nov. 25 – Early Release
🚫 No School – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Nov. 26–28)
We hope everyone enjoys a restful and joyful long weekend with family and friends! 🍁🦃
We’ll see students back on Monday, December 1st. 💙
The competition is close, and every item counts! Help your MAS or PCIA team take the lead by bringing in non-perishable pantry donations this week.
📦 All donations must be brought to school by Friday for the final tally!
Let’s finish strong and support our community together! 💙
🗓 Monday, Nov. 24 – Regular school day
🕙 Tuesday, Nov. 25 – Early Release
🚫 No School – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Nov. 26–28)
(November 10–21)
It’s PCIA vs. MAS in a friendly competition to collect the most non-perishable food items for our annual Canned Food Drive!
How it works:
Send your student with canned or boxed donations to help their school take the lead! Every item makes a difference.
Giving Back:
At the end of the drive, PCIA students will deliver all donations to the WAGAP Food Bank in Bingen, WA.
Let’s fill those boxes, support our community, and show what teamwork looks like!
We hope everyone enjoys the midweek break and takes a moment to appreciate the day in their own way.
Classes resume on Wednesday, November 12 — see you then!
📅 November 10–21
It’s PCIA vs. MAS in a friendly competition to collect the most non-perishable food items for our annual Canned Food Drive!
💙 How it works:
Send your student with canned or boxed donations to help their school take the lead! Every item makes a difference.
🚚 Giving Back:
At the end of the drive, PCIA students will deliver all donations to the WAGAP Food Bank in Bingen, WA.
Let’s fill those boxes, support our community, and show what teamwork looks like! 💪
🎉 Get Ready for PCIA Spirit Week! 🦉
November 3–7, 2025
It’s time to show off your Owl pride and creativity — Spirit Week is just around the corner! Each day brings a new theme, so start planning those outfits and join in the fun. Let’s fill the halls with color, laughter, and school spirit!
🗓️ Here’s the lineup:
Monday (Nov. 3): Dress as a Teacher Day 👩🏫
Step into your teacher’s shoes — literally! Grab your best “educator” outfit and show us your scholarly side.
Tuesday (Nov. 4): Crazy Hat/Hair Day 🎩💇♀️
The wilder, the better! Show off your craziest styles and most creative headwear.
Wednesday (Nov. 5): Color Wars 🌈
Each grade rocks their own color — let’s see which class brings the most energy and unity!
Thursday (Nov. 6): Character Day 🦸♀️📚
Come as your favorite book, movie, or TV character — be imaginative and have fun!
Friday (Nov. 7): Pajama or Fancy Day 💤✨
Whether you’re rolling out of bed in your comfiest PJs or dressing to impress, end the week in style!
Let’s make this Spirit Week one to remember — full of laughter, creativity, and Owl pride! 🦉
