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Welcome!
Skyview High school proudly opens its doors for the thirty-fifth year this fall. We are extremely pleased that you attend or plan to attend our school. We believe that the educational experience you will have here is unsurpassed anywhere in the United States. Our doors are always open to you and your parents. May this coming year be both rewarding and productive for you and your family.
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School Phones/Skyview Website
A revised teacher/staff directory will be listed in the September newsletter. Some important numbers to make note of:
281-5294 Jay Wahl, Principal
281-5302 Danette Cerise, Associate Principal
281-5315 Scott Lynch, Assistant Principal (Last names A-H)
281-5298 Peter Hamilton, Assistant Principal (Last names I-P)
281-5231 Jeremy Carlson, Assistant Principal (Last names Q-Z)
281-5299 Attendance Office for student last names ending in: A-H
281-5297 Attendance Office for student last names ending in: I-P
281-5296 Attendance Office for student last names ending in: Q-Z
281-5300 Guidance Office
281-5313 Activities Office
281-5330 Main Office
281-5301 Registrar
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Opening Day
In an effort to help those who are new to Skyview become acquainted with their schedules and instructors as well as give them an opportunity to become familiar with our building, school will start on Monday, August 23rd at 8:00 for freshmen and new students only. Students can access their schedules from their mobile phone by logging into their PowerSchool account. Schedules will also be available in the upper main hallway. Students will receive an agenda for the day. (Sophomore, Junior and Senior students new to Skyview will be released at approximately 11:10. They will be responsible for their own transportation.)
School will start 8:00 AM on Tuesday, August 24th for returning sophomore, junior, and senior students. Schedules will be mailed to returning students August 4th. Counselors will be in their office starting August 16th to assist students with schedule changes. Students may also contact counselors via email or phone. Please visit the counseling center page on Skyview’s website for contact information. http://billingsskyviewcounseling.weebly.com/
ATTENTION full-time and morning Career Center Students:
The bus will depart for the Career Center at 7:10.
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School Supplies
Students should bring pen/pencil and paper for the first day of school. They will receive individual instructor requirements at that time.
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Bus Tickets
Skyview students who are pre-registered for school bus transportation will receive a letter from the BPS Transportation Office the first week of August with the student's busing information. If you need changes or, if you did not receive a letter and need to register your child for the school bus, please call the Transportation Office at 281-5581 thru Friday, August 16th. If your student needs a bus ticket after this date, s/he will need to go to the front office at Skyview High School. You must live in the designated busing area to qualify for school bus transportation.
Students riding the city MetBus may purchase (cash or checks only) monthly passes in the Main Office.
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School Lunch
The lunch program will be available at Skyview again this year. All meals will be free of charge for the 2021-2022 school year however students must take a complete meal. Ala carte sales including single milk, extra meals, entree's or any item from the snack bar must be purchased.
Even though the meals are free of charge we still encourage households to complete a Free and Reduced meal application. Approved Free and Reduced applications allow families to take advantage of other benefits and services including extended EBT benefits, fee waivers, and more. Questions? Please call our office at 406-281-5878
You may also complete a Free/Reduced lunch form online by going to:
Mealtime Online (if not already using) Create user name and password.
In order to fill out an application online, applicant must have student ID numbers.
(Please note that a new free/reduced application MUST be complete each school year.)
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Skyview Time of School Day Wednesday Early Release
Career Center Bell & Bus Schedule
Your school day will still be from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (early morning classes meet from 7:00-7:55) with a 5 minute passing time between classes.
We will continue to have an early release on Wednesdays. Starting Wednesday, August 25th, classes will be released at 2:00. School buses will run one hour earlier than the regular schedule on Wednesdays. The Career Center students will be released at 1:35 to arrive at Skyview in time to meet their bus.
Career Center Bell Schedules:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
Period 1 7:55-8:40
Period 2 8:53-9:47
Period 3 9:52-10:45
Lunch 10:45-11:45
Period 4 11:55-12:48
Period 5 12:53-1:47
Period 6 1:52-2:45
Career Center Wednesday:
Period 1 7:55-8:40
Period 2 8:45-9:30
Period 3 9:35-10:20
Lunch 10:20-11:26
Period 4 11:26-12:09
Period 5 12:14-12:57
Period 6 1:02-1:45
Career Center Bus Schedules:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
Morning:
7:10 a.m. Bus leaves Skyview for Career Center
7:45 a.m. Bus arrives at Career Center
Mid-Morning:
11:20 a.m. Bus leaves Skyview for Career Center
11:50 a.m. Bus arrives at Career Center
Day End:
2:45 p.m. Bus leaves Career Center for Skyview
Wednesdays:
Morning:
7:10 a.m. Bus leaves Skyview for Career Center
7:45 a.m. Bus arrives at Career Center
Mid Morning:
10:50 a.m. Bus leaves Skyview for Career Center
11:20 a.m. Bus arrives at Career Center
Day End:
1:35 p.m. Bus leaves Career Center for Skyview
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Activity Tickets
Activity tickets sales begin August 4th. The cost again this year will be $30.00. It is a requirement that all participants in any sport or forensics purchase an activity ticket. These tickets will gain admittance to all school events at all three high schools except dances and divisional or state tournaments. It is a real bargain at this price as you save many dollars over the course of the school year. Passes may be purchased from 7:00 - 11:30 and 12:45 - 3:30 in the activities office.
If you are planning to participate in a fall sport, please pick up the necessary paperwork in the Activities office or the main office, or download the forms from the Skyview website. This needs to be filled out and turned in no later than August 13th. All forms need to be signed and turned in to the Activities office prior to the start of the season and an activity ticket must be purchased. The $50.00 participation fee for all fall sports must be paid at the time the forms are turned in and will be refunded if the student is cut. As soon as the forms are turned in and fees paid, the athlete will get a clearance slip to give to the coach. In order to practice or try out all paperwork must submitted to the Activities Office. Golf begins August 12th all other fall sports (cross country, volleyball, golf, and football) begin practice on August 13th.
Sports Physicals
The MHSA requires all students in grades 6 - 12 who participate in school sports to have a physical every year. The physical must be performed after May 1st for the following school year. This physical form should be printed, filled out and taken to the appointment.
Parents need to be informed that if there is family history of premature sudden death under age 40, a personal history of fainting, passing out, chest discomfort/shortness of breath with exercise and/or any complex medical condition with ongoing treatment, we will not be able to clear them with this sports physical. We suggest that these students follow-up with their family physician or pediatrician.
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Fall Sports
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Calling In A Student Absence
If your student will be absent or has an appointment during the school day, please call the appropriate attendance number:
- Student last name ending in A-H call 281-5299
- Student last name ending in I-P call 281-5297
- Student last name ending in Q-Z call 281-5296
If you receive voice mail, please leave a message. Voice mail messages are checked frequently.
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Lockers
Lockers will be supplied to each student at no cost and will be issued to students on the first day of school. Students will keep their same locker each year with only the combination changing. Students will be held responsible for the care of their assigned locker.
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Student Handbooks
Students at Skyview will have access to the student handbook via the school website. The handbook contains important information that includes school schedules, policies, expectations and Billings Public Schools Board policies. Click here to view student handbook. Hard copies will be available upon request in the main office.
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The fall session of Drivers Education will run from September 13th - November 4th. Class will meet from 3:15 -5:15 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Senior and Monday - Thursday at Skyview and West. Students will drive 6 times outside of class time at times scheduled by their driving instructor.
REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL SESSION WILL BE FROM 8:00 AM AUGUST 16TH TO 3:00 PM AUGUST 27TH. Please register at https://www.billingsschools.org/programs/drivers-education by clicking on the registration link below your school’s logo during the registration period.
STUDENTS MUST BE BORN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 13, 2007 AND BE ENROLLED IN GRADES 9-12 IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR FALL DRIVERS ED.
IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE THE FALL SESSION OF DRIVERS ED IF A STUDENT IS INVOLVED IN AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY WHICH MEETS OR PRACTICES AFTER SCHOOL!
Because demand often exceeds available spots for Drivers Ed during the school year a lottery drawing will be held after registration closes. Students will be notified by email on August 30th whether or not their name is drawn for a spot in the class.
If a student's name is drawn the fee of $300.00 must be paid by Sept 7th at 3:00pm or they will lose their spot in the class. Payment may be made online using the link below your school's logo from August 27th – September 7th at https://www.billingsschools.org/programs/drivers-education or by mailing a check made payable to BPS to:
Billings Public Schools
Attn: Drivers Ed
1470 Industrial Ave.
Billings, MT 59101
If you wish to pay by cash, payments may be made in person at the address above between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday – Friday.
UPCOMING SESSIONS – more info at: billingsschools.org/programs/drivers-education
WINTER – Students must be born on or before May 29, 2007 and be enrolled in grades 9-12 in order to register for the winter session.
Registration – Oct 25th – Nov. 2nd
Drawing and Notification – November 3rd
Payment – Nov 3rd– Nov 11th
Class –Nov 29, 2021 – Feb 1, 2022 (no class over Christmas break)
SPRING – Students must be born on or before August 22, 2007 and be enrolled in grades 9-12 in order to register for the spring session.
Registration – Jan 24th – Feb 1st
Drawing and Notification – Feb 2nd
Payment – Feb 2nd – Feb 9th
Class – Feb 28, 2022 – Apr 22, 2022
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Skate Boards/Roller Blades
Items such as these are not allowed on school grounds before, during or after school. Such items will be confiscated until parents are contacted and request their return. Students using skateboards or roller blades on school grounds or at a school functions are subject to disciplinary action.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
Cell phones/iPods, etc. are not allowed during instructional time unless permitted by your classroom teacher. Electronic devices will be allowed before and after school, during hall passing and lunchtime.
State Tobacco Law In Effect
Skyview High School, along with all Billings Public Schools, is a "Smoke-Free" school. As such, the use of or possession of tobacco products by students on school property is prohibited. A violation of the tobacco policy will be more than just a school violation.
The 1995 Legislature passed, and former Governor Racicot signed into law a piece of legislation, HB 457, related to youth access to tobacco products. HB 457 makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess or use tobacco products. The new law went into effect on October 1, 1995.
Penalties for violation are set by law and are assessed by the City Court system. Penalties are:
First Offense: $35 fine
Second Offense: $75 - $100 fine
Third and Subsequent Offenses: $100 - $250 fine
Please note that the State Law is not limited to school property only, however, the Billings Public Schools will be enforcing this law on all school properties.
Weapons Free School
Skyview High School, along with all Billings Public Schools, has joined with the National Association of Secondary School Principals in declaring that we are a "Weapons Free School". No weapons of any type will be allowed on campus without written permission from the school authorities.
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Graduation
For your planning, commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 6:00 PM at First Interstate (MetraPark) Arena.
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Falcon Finale!
Falcon Finale is a wonderful send-off for our seniors that has a 30+ year history at Skyview. It is an all night graduation party that takes place right after graduation. There are games, food, entertainment, and prizes galore!
Falcon Finale is planned, organized, and executed by PARENTS, and there are monthly meetings starting in October.
There are already some committee chairs in place for the class of 2022, so we are off to a great start!
Falcon Finale welcomes parents who are able to help at any level: committee chair, participate in fundraisers throughout the year, help at the MasterLube Grad Day Fundraiser in May, and/or help at the party, of course.
To keep up on news about Falcon Finale (and when our first meeting will be), join our group on Facebook: 2022 Falcon Finale. If you don't use Facebook, email me at claireeyenish@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to keep you updated.
I can’t believe our kids are already seniors. It goes so fast!
Claire Yenish, FF 2022 Committee Chair
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Yearbooks
The sales of the 2021-2022 Wingspan yearbook will begin at the start of the school year. The books will sell for $65.00 ($72.00 with a name stamp) until January 1st. The entire amount is due at the time the order is placed. After January 1st through February 1st, the cost of a book will increase.
For ordering convenience, you may send a check payable to Skyview Wingspan, Attention: Ms. Melvin. PLEASE NOTE: The price of the Wingspan increases January 1, 2020! Plan on buying your Wingspan early! You may order your annual online at Walsworth's secure website .
Senior photos are due by December 1st.
Senior photos requirements:
- Digital photos only
- 300 resolution of a 2 x 2.5 (wallet, portrait orientation) in size, saved in jpg format with last name first (Doe_John.jpg)
- Color portrait only (black and white will not be accepted)
- Vertical alignment only
- Neutral background color (indoor is preferred)
- Head and shoulders should be main focus (no props or hats)
- Please remind your photographer to send digital copy of photo.
- Upload photo to yearbookforever.com
and use code: Skyview
ALSO: Senior baby ads and friendship ads are due to the yearbook department by November 1st.
Baby and friendship ad prices:
- 1/8 page $45 (30 words and 1 photo)
- 1/4 page $65 (60 words and 3 photos)
- 1/2 page $100 (120 words and 6 photos)
- Full page $150 (400 words and 10 photos)
You may purchase a yearbook or submit a baby or friendship ad by going to yearbookforever.com
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Backpacks
Backpacks will not be allowed in the classrooms. Students will be required to leave backpacks outside the classroom or in assigned lockers.
Senior Directory Information
Each year a list of graduating seniors is compiled for distribution, upon request, to educational institutions and the Armed Services. This list includes the name and address of the seniors. If you do not wish to have your name included in the senior directory, please notify Debbie Turk (in writing) at Lincoln Center:
Billings Public Schools
415 North 30th
Billings, MT 59101
ATTN: Debbie Turk
Open House for Parents
Please remind your parents to mark their calendars for the fall open house, which will be held on Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 PM.
School Pictures
Student photos for freshmen and students who are new to Skyview High School will be taken on Thursday, August 22nd. Lifetouch National School Studios will be taking photos of sophomores and juniors on Thursday, September 23rd. Retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 26th.
A brochure explaining available packages is available in the main office or yearbook room 206. You may also order and pay for freshman photos by visiting mylifetouch.com.
Student photos for upperclassmen may pay and order photos by logging onto mylifetouch.com.
Homecoming
Skyview Spirit Week and Homecoming activities have been scheduled for the week of September 13th. Many events are planned for the entire week, finishing out the week with a picnic, parade, football game, and Homecoming dance on Friday, September 17th.
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We look forward to seeing our new students on August 23rd, and we expect a great opening day for all students on August 24th!
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