YES! -- K-6 students have been working so hard this week to prepare the Missoula Children’s Theater version of Hercules! Here are some pics from rehearsals. Stay tuned for costumes! Performances will be this Friday April 24 at 7:30pm and Saturday April 25 at 3:00pm in the elementary gym. We hope to see you there!




YES! -- Ms. Heidtke's 5th period class acting out Romeo & Juliet.

Come swim with the Bitterroot Swim Team!

YES! -- Our amazing band did a phenomenal job at Divisional Music Festival!

YES! -- Tracey putting the finishing touch on the softball field fence.

Come out for some fabulous BBQ and baseball! Thank you to our Booster Club for organizing this fund raiser for a new trophy case!

Come out for some fabulous BBQ and baseball! Thank you to our Booster Club for organizing this fund raiser for a new trophy case!

Pay It Forward by Superintendent Jon Konen


YES! -- Thanks to the maintenance team, my students now have a very sturdy sand table to support their sensory needs.

YES! -- Students have been signing up to read to the class. They love using the smartboard and document camera to share the illustrations in each story. Students are practicing reading with expression, using a loud voice, and presentation skills. Every student eagerly waits until it’s their turn to read and it’s become a favorite part of the day.


We The People! -- Watch the live stream now. Scroll down on this link: https://civiced.org/nationalfinals/onsite
YES! -- In health class we made pocket shrines for our unit on grief and loss. The act of creation helps us process and start the healing journey. In childhood health we made watercolor butterflies with our little buddies.




YES! -- Happy Assistant Principal Week!
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Mr. Hamilton for the incredible impact he’s had on our school community. He has been a wonderful assistant principal, building strong relationships with both students and staff. His positive presence, steady leadership, and genuine care for others do not go unnoticed ~ our staff and students truly love and appreciate him.
Mr. Hamilton has been an amazing addition to our school family. He consistently shows up with dedication, thoughtfulness, and a willingness to support wherever needed, helping make our school a better place each and every day.
We are also excited for what’s ahead, knowing that the elementary school will be in great hands next year as he steps into the role of head principal.
Thank you, Mr. Hamilton, for all you do 🖤💛 We appreciate you!
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Mr. Hamilton for the incredible impact he’s had on our school community. He has been a wonderful assistant principal, building strong relationships with both students and staff. His positive presence, steady leadership, and genuine care for others do not go unnoticed ~ our staff and students truly love and appreciate him.
Mr. Hamilton has been an amazing addition to our school family. He consistently shows up with dedication, thoughtfulness, and a willingness to support wherever needed, helping make our school a better place each and every day.
We are also excited for what’s ahead, knowing that the elementary school will be in great hands next year as he steps into the role of head principal.
Thank you, Mr. Hamilton, for all you do 🖤💛 We appreciate you!

YES! -- This week in health we learned about grief and loss. We created shrines for loved ones or special places that we have been. The act of creation helps us process through our healing journey.



YES! -- The students in child development made watercolor butterflies with their ELP buddies this week.




YES! -- Mrs. Oyler’s class using sentence strips to show how sound travels. Part of our new CKLA curriculum!


YES! -- 2nd Grade is studying about cells and tissues. This is from our new CKLA program.

YES! -- Jacket spirit is evident at our Pep Rallies!

YES! -- Mr. Joyner’s Earth Science class is stepping into the role of NASA engineers as we track and analyze the Artemis II mission. Students are running a full mission control simulation, monitoring data, making critical decisions, and exploring how we study the Moon in real time.
Next stop: lunar orbit.



YES! -- The best way to learn about pond habitats is by visiting one. ELP explores The Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge.

