Robert Gray Elementary School

Big Leaf Montessori began in 2014 with a group of parents talking around a kitchen table, and less than a year later we opened as a State of Washington Approved Private School. We are the first Montessori elementary school in Cowlitz County, named for the bigleaf maples native to the area, and our classrooms hold children ages 30 months through 12 years. We added our Primary program in 2019 and school-age childcare in 2020. In our elementary classrooms, children choose their work, move freely and collaborate during a three-hour uninterrupted work period. Guides give small group lessons planned with each child in mind, and students meet one-on-one with their guide to keep a balance across subjects. Follow-up work can mean more time with Montessori materials, a book report, a diorama or a song. We share space with St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Longview, with our main entrance off the alley. Tuition for 2026-27 is $825 per month, or $8,250 per year, with a discount for paying in full by August 1 and 10% off for a second child. Enrollment priority goes to returning students, siblings and children with Montessori experience.

Broadway Early Learning Center, situated in Longview, Washington, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for children with diverse learning needs. Serving students primarily in the early childhood age range, the center specializes in supporting those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's mission revolves around nurturing each child's unique abilities while providing tailored educational experiences that promote growth and development. At Broadway Early Learning Center, a variety of innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies are employed to cater to the specific needs of each student. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and adaptive, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and socially. Additionally, the center emphasizes a collaborative approach among educators, therapists, and families to create a holistic support system that empowers students both inside and outside the classroom. What sets Broadway Early Learning Center apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention that enhances learning outcomes. The center also prioritizes strong family partnerships, recognizing that collaboration between home and school is essential for success. With specialized facilities designed to meet the unique needs of its students and community events that foster connection and inclusion, Broadway Early Learning Center stands out as a beacon of hope and support for families navigating the challenges of special education.

Cascade opened as a junior high in 1963 and reopened as a smaller middle school in fall 2005 after a major remodel. Today about 475 students in grades 6 to 8 come to Cascade Middle School from many of Longview Public Schools' elementary schools. Music is a big part of life here, with band, orchestra and choir, and the choir gives three concerts a year with no experience required. Students become eligible for sports in seventh grade and can compete in cross country, football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, girls bowling, wrestling and track, plus Knowledge Bowl. Sixth graders have their own activities, including a 5K running club, hacky sack, a garden club where students grow and taste new foods, and the 21st Century after-school program. Breakfast is served each morning, and lunch in the cafeteria offers a daily special or standard choices. We have a library, a health room and a guidance office, and district buses serve our students. Every student hears the same message: "You are important, you can do it, I will not give up on you."