They’re Back!

And so it begins…kindergartners holding onto mom or dad’s hand really tight, ready to take that first big step into their first year of school. Little kids walking to their elementary schools, their backpack almost bigger then them. Sixth graders excited about the last year at elementary school, seventh graders nervous about locker combinations and […]

Mountain Avenue Elementary holds its Annual Jog-a-thon

By Misty DUPLESSIS A very cloudy and slightly wet morning greeted Mountain Avenue Elementary runners last Friday, Nov. 19. The weather didn’t appear to dampen spirits of the student body, however, as students prepared for the school’s fourth annual jog-a-thon. The event is traditionally held this time of the year due to the cooler temperatures. […]

Night at the Museum

Elementary School students had the chance to spend the night at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Jessy Shelton, 10, brought along her big brother and CV Weekly correspondent Charly Shelton. They each share their experience. By Charly Shelton On Friday night, Feb. 26, I did something I have wanted to do since I […]

Despite evacuations, the show went on!

Mountain Avenue Elementary School students, many of whom were evacuated from their homes last week, were still able to dance and sing their way through Camelot on Saturday, Jan. 23 as they staged a musical theatre production of “King Arthur’s Quest” in partnership with the Missoula Children’s Theatre Program. With only one week to rehearse […]