I hope you had a wonderful Spring Break!  We can't wait to see you tomorrow. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at kkriss@mvschools.org. You are always welcome to make an appointment to meet with me, also.  

Thank you,
Kelly Kriss, Principal
Bell Schedule for This Week

What's Happening
4/16 Board Meeting 6pm
4/17 Earth Day Celebration at lunch

Check out the Sports Calendar HERE

5/6 MVMS & Redwoods May Day Celebration

MVMS Earth Day Celebration
The Green Team is excited to continue the tradition of our Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 17th, during lunch outside in the 7th grade area by the P.E. Portables.  There will be several activities led by parent and community volunteers and Green Team members that students can participate in such as Community Art Mural, Gardening, Trash-sorting Relay, Trash-Pick-up, Trivia Wheel Game, and Seed Bomb Crafting.  Students will receive a passport card and get a stamp for each activity they participate in.  Students who participate in at least 3 activities can return their card to the jar in the library for a chance to win the raffle to attend a Wildcare Nature Van Education presentation in early June. 

School Reminders
Students, please remember to have a pass from your teacher whenever you leave class, even if it is to get water.  We appreciate your help!

Just a friendly reminder, cell phones can be used outside of the building until 8:30am.  The building opens for students at 8:15am. Cellphones and watches need to be turned off and in your backpack upon entering the building.  Thank you!


Budget Presentations

On March 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees held a budget study session in the Middle School library to review the district’s budget history, consider the current fiscal outlook, and discuss key questions as we plan for the 2026–2027 budget. The session brought together representatives from across our community, including teachers and classified staff (MVTA/CSEA), district and site administrators, and parent and community partners from Kiddo!, PTA, BAC, and DAC. A copy of the presentation from the session is linked here.

Trustees rotated among small group discussions to listen to perspectives on several topics, including reserve levels, whether to include a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in long-term projections, considerations for addressing the projected deficit, and ways to improve transparency and confidence in the budgeting process.

To continue the conversation, district leaders will host school site meetings with parents in April and a districtwide staff meeting to share information and gather additional feedback. 

• Edna Magurie  Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

• Old Mill  Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

• Park   Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

• Strawberry Point Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

• Tam Valley  Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

• MVMS  Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Community members are also invited to share their perspectives through a Google feedback form linked here. Input from these conversations will help inform the development of the 2026–2027 budget.

MCOE Resources 

• One Stride at a Time 5K Walk/Run –  Sunday, April 19th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at McInnis Park in San Rafael. Join this community 5K to support mental health, substance use recovery, overdose prevention, and overall well-being. All ages and abilities are welcome, and all participants receive a race t-shirt. Enjoy raffles, a shoe drive, pancakes, slime making, and more. Dogs on leash are welcome!  More information  |   Flyers  |   Register for the 5K here

• Let’s Talk: Mental Health and Underage Substance Use - Wednesday, May 6th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm via Zoom.  Explore the connection between youth mental health and substance use. This discussion will highlight how stress and emotional challenges impact teens—and how parents can provide meaningful support.  More information and register here.

It Takes A Village (ITAV)
Mill Valley PTA Speaker SeriesRSVP HereLearn more at It Takes a Village (ITAV).

PTSA
Please see our website here for ways you can support us. 

Raising the Bar 
Learn more about Raising the Bar, a program of Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships. 

 

Kiddo!
Tee Off for Education
Kiddo!, Tam High Foundation, and the Mill Valley Golf Course are teaming up once again for an exciting community fundraiser benefiting Mill Valley students from TK through high school. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a fun, friendly tournament while supporting the programs that enrich our local schools. 
Date: Sunday, April 26th, tee times between 7:00 - 1:00 pm
Format: Four-person, nine-hole team scramble. Teams can register as adults, students, or mixed.
Click here to register and secure your tee time.
Questions? Contact us at info@kiddo.org.


Superintendent's Report

Dear Families, 

I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our schools strong, welcoming places for all students. This past month has been filled with meaningful learning, student achievements, and community connection.

Later this month,  Assistant Superintendent Rigney and I will host a meeting at each school site to update the community regarding our district’s fiscal status and discuss budget development for next year. Our goal is to ensure that our community understands our funding sources, our priorities, and our fiscal status as we conclude this school year and plan for 2026-2027. Please join us learn more and share input:

• Edna Maguire – Monday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m.

• Old Mill – Tuesday, April 14 at 8:30 a.m.

• Park – Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m.

• Strawberry Point – Friday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m.

• Tam Valley – Monday, April 20 at 8:30 a.m.

• MVMS – Tuesday, April 21 at 8:30 a.m.

As we wrap up the school year, we will continue focusing on academic growth, end-of-year milestones, and celebrating the many accomplishments of our students and staff.

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Next Regular Board Meeting: April 16, 2026

Feel free to reach out to any of our administration:
Kelly Kriss, Principal, kkriss@mvschools.org
Melanie Harris, Assistant Principal, mharris@mvschools.org
Rob Celli, Dean, rcelli@mvschools.org