THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12:00-1:30 TODAY FOR OUR SPOOK PARADE AND ROUND DANCE!
Please call 406-396-2794 if you need assistance!
The Elementary Spook Parade will take place in the New Gym at the HS. Immediately following the parade will be an all district Spooky Round Dance.
Happy Halloween!
Please call 406-396-2794 if you need assistance!
The Elementary Spook Parade will take place in the New Gym at the HS. Immediately following the parade will be an all district Spooky Round Dance.
Happy Halloween!
Our Just Dessert honorees from September and October. Students were recognized by their teachers while they had a little dessert. Students were honored for things like; hard work, showing improvement, being a good friend, looking out for others, taking care of business, exceeding their potential among other things. If you're child's in this group...keep up the good work parents! #gobulldogs
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kassandra Bowers, School Counselor 🌟
This is Mrs. Bowers’ fourth year as a school counselor, and she works with students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
💬 What inspired her to become a school counselor?
Growing up, her aunt was a major role model and inspiration. Hearing how passionate her aunt was about her own work sparked Mrs. Bowers’ interest in following the same meaningful career path.
🍿 Favorite snack: Stove-popped popcorn — simple, classic, and delicious!
🪶 Favorite strategy or activity:
Mrs. Bowers loves using a sand tray in her office. It helps students feel more comfortable and makes even the toughest conversations a little easier.
We’re so lucky to have Mrs. Bowers supporting and guiding our students every day! 💙
This is Mrs. Bowers’ fourth year as a school counselor, and she works with students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
💬 What inspired her to become a school counselor?
Growing up, her aunt was a major role model and inspiration. Hearing how passionate her aunt was about her own work sparked Mrs. Bowers’ interest in following the same meaningful career path.
🍿 Favorite snack: Stove-popped popcorn — simple, classic, and delicious!
🪶 Favorite strategy or activity:
Mrs. Bowers loves using a sand tray in her office. It helps students feel more comfortable and makes even the toughest conversations a little easier.
We’re so lucky to have Mrs. Bowers supporting and guiding our students every day! 💙
The weekly sports schedule this week covers from 11/03/25 - 11/15/25!
GO BULLDOGS!
GO BULLDOGS!
🎃👮♂️ A big thank-you to our awesome SRO, Officer Glen Miller, for stopping by to chat with our kindergarteners today! 🧡
He talked all about Halloween safety — from looking both ways before crossing the street 🚸, to sticking with a grown-up while trick-or-treating 🍬, and making sure costumes are safe and easy to see at night 🌙✨.
Our littlest Bulldogs are ready for a fun and safe Halloween! 🐾👻🎃
He talked all about Halloween safety — from looking both ways before crossing the street 🚸, to sticking with a grown-up while trick-or-treating 🍬, and making sure costumes are safe and easy to see at night 🌙✨.
Our littlest Bulldogs are ready for a fun and safe Halloween! 🐾👻🎃
🎃 SPOOK PARADE ON FRIDAY! 👻
Get ready for some frightfully fun festivities! 🕸️
🗓️ Friday, October 31st
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 NEW Gym at the High School (note the location change!)
Our annual Elementary Spook Parade is creeping closer! 🧡
Students will have plenty of time to change into their costumes at school — please don’t send them wearing costumes in the morning.
A few friendly reminders:
🚫 No fake weapons, masks, or fake blood
💄 Keep makeup simple
😄 Costumes should be fun, not frightening (no gore or violence, please!)
👕 Must still follow school dress code
Stick around after the parade for our All-District Spooky Round Dance! 🕺🩶
Can’t wait to see all the creative costumes! 🎭✨
Get ready for some frightfully fun festivities! 🕸️
🗓️ Friday, October 31st
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 NEW Gym at the High School (note the location change!)
Our annual Elementary Spook Parade is creeping closer! 🧡
Students will have plenty of time to change into their costumes at school — please don’t send them wearing costumes in the morning.
A few friendly reminders:
🚫 No fake weapons, masks, or fake blood
💄 Keep makeup simple
😄 Costumes should be fun, not frightening (no gore or violence, please!)
👕 Must still follow school dress code
Stick around after the parade for our All-District Spooky Round Dance! 🕺🩶
Can’t wait to see all the creative costumes! 🎭✨
***ATTENTION CHEER PARTICIPANTS***
There will be an interest/information meeting this FRIDAY 10/31/25 at 12:10 in the HS commons. If you're interested in cheer leading this year, please attend.
There will be an interest/information meeting this FRIDAY 10/31/25 at 12:10 in the HS commons. If you're interested in cheer leading this year, please attend.
Unleash your imagination and find your voice in this welcoming, hands-on creative writing course for adults of all experience levels. Through guided writing exercises, group discussions, and supportive feedback, you’ll explore a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, and memoir, while developing your own unique style. Whether you’re looking to start a new project, overcome writer’s block, or simply rediscover the joy of storytelling, this class offers a creative community to inspire and motivate you. No prior writing experience required; just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with words!
The deadline for registering is tomorrow! Only a few spots remaining!
*** ATTENTION HS FOOTBALL***
The JV game Home vs. Darby is still on! It starts today (10.27.25) at 4:30. We hope to see you there...
GO DOGS!
***ATTENTION MISSION-CHARLO WRESTLING***
There will be a parent/schedule meeting Tuesday 10/28/25 at 6:30 (PM) in Mr. Petersen's room.
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Brenda Clouser 🌟
K-12 Librarian / Elementary STEAM Teacher
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Mrs. Brenda Clouser, our amazing K-12 Librarian and Elementary STEAM Teacher! 📚✨ She brings a love of learning and curiosity to everything she does, inspiring students to explore, create, and discover. 🧪🎨
📚Favorite Books to Read with Students:
As both a teacher and librarian, I look for books that are not only engaging and fun to read aloud but also spark meaningful conversations. The best books make kids laugh, think, and feel something—all at once! 😄🤔❤️
One of my favorites is *The Book with No Pictures* by B.J. Novak. It’s playful, surprising, and hooks kids completely—even without illustrations. It’s a wonderful reminder of the power of words and storytelling. 📝✨
I also love sharing *Last Stop on Market Street* by Matt de la Peña, which encourages empathy, gratitude, and appreciating diverse communities. 🌍💛 And *The Gruffalo* by Julia Donaldson is always a hit—the rhyme and rhythm make it incredibly fun to read aloud, while subtly teaching bravery and clever problem-solving. 🐾🦉
I’m passionate about exposing students to a wide range of literature—picture books, poetry, nonfiction, folktales, and graphic novels—so they can discover the joy and depth of reading. 📖🌈 My goal is always to inspire a love of books while helping children connect with stories that reflect both their own lives and the world around them. 🌟
We’re so grateful for Mrs. Clouser’s dedication, creativity, and the joy she brings to our library and classrooms every day. Thank you for inspiring a lifelong love of learning in our students! 🙌💖
K-12 Librarian / Elementary STEAM Teacher
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Mrs. Brenda Clouser, our amazing K-12 Librarian and Elementary STEAM Teacher! 📚✨ She brings a love of learning and curiosity to everything she does, inspiring students to explore, create, and discover. 🧪🎨
📚Favorite Books to Read with Students:
As both a teacher and librarian, I look for books that are not only engaging and fun to read aloud but also spark meaningful conversations. The best books make kids laugh, think, and feel something—all at once! 😄🤔❤️
One of my favorites is *The Book with No Pictures* by B.J. Novak. It’s playful, surprising, and hooks kids completely—even without illustrations. It’s a wonderful reminder of the power of words and storytelling. 📝✨
I also love sharing *Last Stop on Market Street* by Matt de la Peña, which encourages empathy, gratitude, and appreciating diverse communities. 🌍💛 And *The Gruffalo* by Julia Donaldson is always a hit—the rhyme and rhythm make it incredibly fun to read aloud, while subtly teaching bravery and clever problem-solving. 🐾🦉
I’m passionate about exposing students to a wide range of literature—picture books, poetry, nonfiction, folktales, and graphic novels—so they can discover the joy and depth of reading. 📖🌈 My goal is always to inspire a love of books while helping children connect with stories that reflect both their own lives and the world around them. 🌟
We’re so grateful for Mrs. Clouser’s dedication, creativity, and the joy she brings to our library and classrooms every day. Thank you for inspiring a lifelong love of learning in our students! 🙌💖
Cross Country State is complete! We had 9 runners compete, and they did an outstanding job. Big thank you to Coach Helmer, and the team for a great year. We hope to see even more athletes running next year.
GO DOGS!
GO DOGS!
Class starts in one week! Be sure to register at https://www.stignatiusschools.org/page/adult-education
***ATTENTION CROSS COUNTRY***
If you plan to come to the state meet at the University of Montana Golf Course, there is no parking in the golf course parking lot. Fans, family, and spectators will be able to park at the UM Softball and Soccer field overflow lot, off of South Ave and Higgins. Hope to see you there...
GO DOGS!
The Missoula Children's Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland will take place on Friday, 10/24 at 6:oopm and Saturday, 10/25 at 12noon.
TICKET INFO:
$5 for Ages 3+
$25 for a household pass for both days admission. Household applies to family who live in the same house.
Light concessions will be available.
We hope to see everyone there! Thank you for your support!
Starting November 10, 2025, we will begin school at 8:15 a.m., the same start time we use Tuesday through Friday.
The state has recently notified us that we must meet the minimum required number of instructional minutes per class for middle and high school students to maintain accreditation. In previous years, the expectation focused only on meeting 1,080 total hours, but the new guidance now requires minimum minutes per class.
I apologize for the change; however, after reviewing our schedule, this adjustment is the only way to meet the state’s requirements. We will re-evaluate the late-start Monday schedule with the Calendar Committee for next year to either add instructional days or develop a plan that balances accreditation standards with our need for PLC time.
I understand the importance of both meeting accreditation expectations and supporting our staff’s collaborative work, and we will continue working toward a plan that honors both. Thank you for your understanding and for your commitment to open and honest conversations as we align with the state’s expectations.
The state has recently notified us that we must meet the minimum required number of instructional minutes per class for middle and high school students to maintain accreditation. In previous years, the expectation focused only on meeting 1,080 total hours, but the new guidance now requires minimum minutes per class.
I apologize for the change; however, after reviewing our schedule, this adjustment is the only way to meet the state’s requirements. We will re-evaluate the late-start Monday schedule with the Calendar Committee for next year to either add instructional days or develop a plan that balances accreditation standards with our need for PLC time.
I understand the importance of both meeting accreditation expectations and supporting our staff’s collaborative work, and we will continue working toward a plan that honors both. Thank you for your understanding and for your commitment to open and honest conversations as we align with the state’s expectations.
📢 Important Update for St. Ignatius Families
This morning, our lockdown alarm was accidentally activated while some tech work was being done to our alarm system. We want to assure everyone that there was no threat to our students or staff. The situation was quickly identified, and everything is safe and back to normal. There is NO THREAT to our students and staff.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we worked to make sure all students and staff were secure. 💙🐾
This morning, our lockdown alarm was accidentally activated while some tech work was being done to our alarm system. We want to assure everyone that there was no threat to our students or staff. The situation was quickly identified, and everything is safe and back to normal. There is NO THREAT to our students and staff.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we worked to make sure all students and staff were secure. 💙🐾
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE
10/27/25 - 11/01/25
GO BULLDOGS!
10/27/25 - 11/01/25
GO BULLDOGS!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mr. Dalton Delaney 🌟
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on our awesome 4th grade teacher, Mr. Delaney!
📚 Teaching Experience:
Mr. Delaney has been teaching for 7 years — all of them in 4th grade.
🍎 What Inspired Him to Teach:
He was inspired by his own amazing 4th grade teacher, Mr. Miller, who made school fun and exciting. Ever since then, he knew he wanted to be a 4th grade teacher — and a coach!
📖 Favorite Book to Read with Students:
Holes — because Stanley teaches us that you can always make something good out of a bad situation.
🕵️ If He Weren’t a Teacher:
He’d love to be a Private Investigator, since he enjoys solving mysteries.
💬 Favorite Part of Teaching:
Mr. Delaney has countless great memories from his years in the classroom, but some of his favorites are catching up with former students — especially when he sees them during bus duty!
We’re so lucky to have you on our team, Mr. Delaney! 👏✨
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on our awesome 4th grade teacher, Mr. Delaney!
📚 Teaching Experience:
Mr. Delaney has been teaching for 7 years — all of them in 4th grade.
🍎 What Inspired Him to Teach:
He was inspired by his own amazing 4th grade teacher, Mr. Miller, who made school fun and exciting. Ever since then, he knew he wanted to be a 4th grade teacher — and a coach!
📖 Favorite Book to Read with Students:
Holes — because Stanley teaches us that you can always make something good out of a bad situation.
🕵️ If He Weren’t a Teacher:
He’d love to be a Private Investigator, since he enjoys solving mysteries.
💬 Favorite Part of Teaching:
Mr. Delaney has countless great memories from his years in the classroom, but some of his favorites are catching up with former students — especially when he sees them during bus duty!
We’re so lucky to have you on our team, Mr. Delaney! 👏✨
