There will be Special Olympics exhibition games during the halftimes of both the girls and boys varsity basketball games on 12/13 vs Arlee. Special Olympics will also be doing some fundraising during the games. Please show up to support not only our Bulldog and Lady Bulldog teams at their first home game of the season, but the Mission and Ninepipe Special Olympics teams as well. GO BULLDOGS!!!
A reminder to everyone interested in purchasing some Mission gear (general logos, football, volleyball, cross country, basketball & wrestling logos) that the BSN shop is open now but CLOSES in 5 days...after the deadline of 12/9 there won't be another chance to buy gear until another shop opens, probably not until before the start of spring sports. Here is the link again:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CSK3aGnhjq
Great job to our seniors who have already submitted their FAFSAs, tonight and over the weekend! And a huge thanks to the University of Montana, Reach Higher MT, and CSKT for all their help. Bulldogs are going big places in 2025! #gobulldogs
Attention High School football parents and families. The football awards banquet will take place Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm in the commons.
Reminder! Auditions are today! If you signed a permission slip, your child will be sent directly to the elementary gym after school today. If your plans have changed, please let the office know. Auditions are over at 5:30. A few major roles will have their first practice from 5:45-7:45 and they will be in contact with parents.
Missoula Children's Theatre is coming to St. Ignatius Schools the week of 12/2-12/7! This year's production is Sleeping Beauty. Shows will take place at 7:00pm on Friday, December 6th and 12:00pm on Saturday, December 7th. Please contact Caitlin Shelman at cshelman@stignatiusschools.org with any questions.
Seniors and parents. Tomorrow is the day to take care of financial aid. We will be hosting our FAFSA night in the high school commons. We will have financial aid experts/helpers on hand. Please put this on the top of your priorities list. 5:30 in the high school commons. Light dinner will be served.
I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday break. A team shop has been launched through BSN Sports. This shop is open now and closes on 12/09. There is an array of different brands/logos/apparel for football, volleyball, cross country, basketball and wrestling and depending on the response/success of the shop, future shops can be designed and opened for upcoming spring sports. A portion of the sales goes to the school for the future purchase of needed athletic equipment/gear. Note that a few of the items have logos on the front and back, hence the higher cost (i.e. BSN hoodie @ $50.99 vs $42.99). Upon closing of the shop, a bulk shipment will come to the school in 4-5 weeks, individually packaged, and then will be sent home or can be picked up at the school. Here is the link to the shop:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CSK3aGnhjq
GO BULLDOGS!!!
Reminder Seniors and families and any community members interested. We have our alumni panel tonight in the new gym. Starts at 5:30 pm. They will be talking about their collective college experiences. #gobulldogs
Middle school held their end of quarter Top Dog Assembly this afternoon. Students were honored for grades, positive behaviors, attendance, athletics, and character traits. Our Golden Eagle winners Mary, Ella, Noah, and Lillian also received a homemade Golden Eagle cookie from Karen Belloumini, our former food service director. She did these in honor of Former Mission Teacher John Fleming. We love and appreciate this kind gesture as Mr. Fleming's reach and influence are still felt in the halls of Mission Schools. #gobulldogs
Senior parents please take note of these events coming up next Monday and Tuesday evening. We hope to see all of you there. Spread the word senior parents.
Thanksgiving break is November 27 through Nov 29, School Resumes on December 2.
Missoula Children's Theatre is coming to St. Ignatius Schools the week of 12/2-12/7!
This year's production is Sleeping Beauty.
Shows will take place at 7:00pm on Friday, December 6th and 12:00pm on Saturday, December 7th
AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 FROM 3:30-5:30 IN THE ELEMENTARY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM*
Auditions are open to all enrolled St. Ignatius Public Schools students in grades K-12. Permission slips were sent home and are available in school offices. Permission slips must be returned to the elementary or MS/HS office by Tuesday, 11/26 for students to be eligible to audition!
Please contact Caitlin Shelman at cshelman@stignatiusschools.org with any questions.
Congratulations to Harlon Leishman for being named to the cross country All-Conference and All-State teams! Harlon placed 2nd in the Divisional race, 5th in the State race and ranked 9th in the State overall!! Additional congrats to volleyball's Alecia Steele for being named to 1st team All-Conference and to Cora Matt for a 2nd team All-Conference selection!! I apologize for the late recognition and initial lack of clarification regarding Harlon. Here is next week's sports schedule.....GO BULLDOGS!!!
Just Desserts November - Middle schooler's were recognized by their teachers for doing great things this past month and had a little dessert to celebrate. Great job MMS! #gobulldogs
In accordance with 20-6-805, MCA, the Board of Public Education is required to hold an interview and allow public comment on each of the public charter school applications. The Board will hold a special virtual meeting on December 11, beginning at 8:45AM, to meet these requirements. Each applicant will have a total of 30 minutes (10 minutes of introductions and explanation of the executive summary and application, 15 minutes of Board questions, and 5 minutes of public comment). Please find the time scheduled for your public charter school application below:
1:00 PM MISSION CAREER FORWARD CHARTER ACADEMY
Please let me know who will be presenting for each public charter application. Below you will find the zoom link to participate in this meeting. The Board will only promote those listed on the agenda item unless told otherwise.
Additionally, please make publicly available on your website, in newsletters, or other bulletins the opportunity for folks in your district to make public comment to the Board. The Board will accept virtual and written public comment on each application. For those wishing to give virtual public comment, please contact bpe.mt.gov to request the zoom link for the meeting. For those wishing to share written public comment, please submit comments to bpe@mt.gov.
November 18 - November 22 is Native Strong Week at St. Ignatius Schools! Themed Days are: Monday- Native Hero Day. Dress like your favorite Native Hero past or present. Tuesday- Jim Thorpe Day. Wear two different shoes. Wednesday- Yaya/Sile Day. Dress like a grandparent or Elder. Thursday- Wear red to honor MMIP Friday- Rock Your Mocs, Bling Your Beadwork, Dress Your Best! Wear ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, or traditional attire. There will be a Round Dance in the Dog House on Friday starting at 12:30! Go Bulldogs and Happy Native Strong Week!
Today we made our way to the Veteran's Wall to honor the Mission Valley Color Guard as they honored all Veterans. We thank them for their selfless service to our country. We are Bulldogs standing united in honoring those who served our country.
Our Adult Education program is offering an instructional TENNIS class. Our instructor Kimimi Ashley will be teaching a skills based tennis class each SUNDAY from 6:00-7:00pm in the New High School Gym starting on November 17th. This is the perfect way to learn and enjoy the game of tennis! The cost is $25 for the six-week session. Racquets and balls are provided. Please email Kirsten at khawkaluk@stignatiusschools.org to register. We will see you there!!
Our Adult Education program is offering a PICKLEBALL class. Our instructor Kimimi Ashley will be teaching this class with some instruction in the beginning. Then open-court type classes will follow. Come and join the pickleball craze every SUNDAY from November 17 to December 22 starting at 4:00pm. Courts will be set up in the New High School Gym. Paddles and balls are provided! This class is FREE! Email Kirsten at khawkaluk@stignatiusschools.org to register.
