MBS Memo
May 17 2022
Welcome Mrs. Huffman!
The Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary School District Board of Education announced the hiring of Mrs. Kate Huffman as their new Superintendent/Principal at their regular Board meeting on May 19, 2022. This was the culmination of an extensive search that began in early February 2022.
Kate begins service as Superintendent/Principal beginning July 1, 2022.
Mrs. Kate Huffman has had a very successful career in public school education working as a teacher before becoming a data and instructional coach. In those roles, she supported learning for all students by looking at student data and working with teachers to make sound instructional decisions. In Kate's words, "It was deeply rewarding to support teachers in their goals to provide children with the best first instruction and use data to make strategic decisions about intervention aimed at helping every child succeed."
Kate earned her Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and an Administrative Services credential in May 2015. She also holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communication from Ohio University.
Mt. Baldy School District Board members Robert Falk and Christy Catalano said, "Kate Huffman's proven success as an instructional coach has been a hallmark of her successful career as an educator. As a valued community member of Mt. Baldy, her vision, passion, and energy for the success of each child makes her selection as Superintendent/Principal a continuation of the solid progress we have made together and promotes the culture and tradition of excellence that defines us."
Be On the Lookout
Bus Conduct
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our bus riders safe!
Mark Your Calendar
May 30 Memorial Day--No School
June 3 2022-23 Registration Packets Due
June 3 Family Day Minimum Day
June 6-8 Junior High Trip to Catalina
June 16 School Board Meeting 6:00
June 22 8th Grade Commencement
June 23 Last Day of School, Report Cards Home
Suicide Prevention Parent Information
An analogy that comes to mind is CPR training--we hope we never have to use it, but feel better in knowing that we have some basic skills should we ever need them -- and the more people who are trained, the better chances that there will be someone who can help if an event occurs.
Please click on the document below to learn about a free training for parent/guardians. We encourage you to attend this free online training.
Care Solace
Mt. Baldy School has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
Our school's students, staff members and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs regardless of circumstances or insurance coverage.
Care Solace’s team is available 24/7 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
● Call 888-515-0595 24/7
● Visit https://www.caresolace.com/site/baldyfamilies/ and either search on your own , OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
● Email weserve@caresolace.org with the following information:
● Your name and contact information (cell phone number)
● Your preferred language
● A good time for Care Solace to contact you
Care Solace will assign a personal Care Concierge to support you through the process of finding mental health care. Your Care Concierge will identify available providers who accept your insurance; private, Medi-Cal, sliding scale or cost-free options. They will help you book an appointment and check in afterward to see if you like the provider or need additional support.
Please Sign Consent Form
Student/Parent Handbook and COVID-19 Amendment
Please review safe mask handling with your child or children. You may want to provide your child with a breakaway lanyard to assist with keeping track of masks while going inside and out, for those who choose to take their masks off outside.
Reminder: check your cell phones weekly and make sure your voice mail isn't full!
Mt. Baldy School
Email: info@mtbaldy.k12.ca.us
Website: mtbaldy.k12.ca.us
Location: 1 Mt Baldy Rd, Mount Baldy, CA, USA
Phone: 909-985-0991