Arlee Joint School District

Join Us for Arlee Schools' Annual Community Day – May 22, 2025! We’re excited to welcome everyone to our Annual Community Day on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Arlee Schools! Here’s what’s happening: 7:35 AM – Pancake Breakfast Start the day off right with a delicious pancake breakfast. 8:30 AM – Elementary Field Day (at the track) Come cheer on our elementary students as they participate in a variety of fun field events. 12:00 PM – BBQ Lunch Enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch with our school community. 1:00 PM – Senior Celebration (in the new gym) Help us honor the Class of 2025 and celebrate their achievements. Everyone is welcome—students, families, staff, and community members. We hope to see you there for a day full of fun, food, and celebration!

Congratulations to Arlee teachers Jennifer Jilot and Bill Stockton, who were recognized as River Honorees at this year’s 38th annual River Honoring ceremony. This special recognition celebrates their dedication to education, culture, and community. We are proud of their work and thankful for the impact they have on our students. https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2025/may/15/river-honoring-celebrates-elders-educators/

Lake Co. Health Dept. will be hosting an adolescent vaccination clinic May 30th at Arlee Schools. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students have received a copy of their immunization records and those who need a Tdap vaccine have received a copy of the Health Dept. Letter. The letter and the link to register are available on the school website. If you have any questions re: your child's vaccination status please call the school and our school nurse can look up their records. Or register here. https://form.jotform.com/250626017273149

Reminder, Junior High and High School Track and Field pictures are tomorrow, Monday, April 28th, after school.

Arlee Youth JMG Market Day May 2nd 7-9 PM

Quick Update on the Arlee Schools Tech Levy Arlee Schools is seeking to renew our existing technology levy, which has been in place for the past 10 years. We're not asking for something new, just the continuation of the support that has helped our students stay connected, learn, and grow with up-to-date technology. What’s changing? This time, we’re asking for less money. That means the annual tax impact will actually decrease from what taxpayers have paid in previous years. Your continued support ensures our students have access to the tools they need to succeed in today’s world. Please take time to vote!

Senate Bill 224 now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. Olivia Adams, a senior at Arlee High School and citizen of the Blackfeet Nation, told lawmakers in the March committee meeting that establishing the holiday “is a chance to celebrate the resilience and strength of Indigenous people.” Find the article here! https://shorturl.at/VjPD3

Join us for a magical evening as the Missoula Children’s Theatre brings The Pied Piper to life with the help of our talented local students! We will be hosting in the High School gym on Friday, April 26th at 6pm. See image for further details.

The MAC Baseball @ Hellgate game today has been canceled due to current weather conditions.

Just a quick reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences begin tonight from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Additionally, tonight is Community Night, hosted by Project SELA. Please refer to the flyer on our website for more details!

As a reminder for the Valley Banks Scholarship per Shannon Patton* There are four requirements to receive our scholarship: FUNDRAISER EVENT GIVING BACK FINANCIAL CLASS We have opportunities coming up. Please let your students know. GIVING BACK Set up for the Ag Appreciation Dinner 3/28 @ 10:30 am at the Ronan Community Center Lunch will be provided FUNDRAISER: Krispy Kreme Donut Sales. Orders and Money are due April 11. Delivery will be on April 18th FINANCIAL CLASS 4/16 @ Valley Bank of Ronan: 7-9 pm. Dinner will be provided. 4/23 (rescheduled from 4/30) @ Valley Bank of Arlee: 7-9 pm. Dinner will be provided.

🎉 Exciting News from Arlee Schools! 🎉 Ms. Piers' class has been recognized on KPAX for their innovative program and unique class structure! Ms. Pier's class and the third-grade students are leading the way in learning about the importance of healthy habits—starting from a young age! 🍎💪 We are so proud of the hard work and dedication our students are putting into living healthy lives, and it's fantastic to see them getting the recognition they deserve. Keep up the great work, Ms. Piers' class! 🌟 https://www.kpax.com/positivelymt/healthy-bodies-healthy-minds-how-the-approach-of-one-arlee-elementary-school-class-builds-students-confidence #ArleeSchools #HealthyHabits

Check out the following article and video of Aimee Pier's class here at Arlee! Healthy bodies, healthy minds: Arlee Elementary School class builds students' confidence Sometimes, kids play sick to get out of school; but not in one Arlee Elementary School class. https://shorturl.at/scqlL

🌟 Huge shoutout to Ashley Mesteth! 🌟 We are beyond grateful for the incredible display Ashley created for our students, showcasing the power of preserving and celebrating our culture and language. Your dedication and creativity inspire us all! 🙌

CLOSE UP We are 20 days away from the Close Up Trip. I handed out spending money checks today if your students were in school. If they weren't in school I will give them their checks when I see them sometime this week. Thanks and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

🎉 FCCLA State Leadership Conference Success! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our FCCLA students who recently competed at the annual Montana FCCLA State Leadership Conference at Montana State University in Bozeman! ✨ Trevor Van Maanen & Karma Tibbetts took 6th place in the Focus on Children event with their project, "Pea Pod Pals." Over six weeks, they worked with three elementary classes, teaching students how to plant, care for, and grow their own pea plants. 🌱 🥉 Tyler Conover earned 3rd place in the Leadership event, qualifying him to attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida this summer! 🌟 We are so proud of these students and the entire FCCLA chapter for their hard work, dedication, and leadership! Let's continue to support and celebrate their success! 🎓👏 #FCCLA #Leadership #MontanaState

Families, mark your calendars! 🗓️ On March 31st, from 4:00-6:30 PM, come to the Arlee Elementary School Cafeteria for a fun and engaging opportunity to explore what your kids are learning through our Pathways to Wellness program. ✨ What to Expect: Hands-on activities for families Insight into our wellness curriculum Fun and learning together! Win Prizes Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of your child’s learning journey. We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

🎉 Big Congratulations to our 2 Arlee Junior High Students, Manny Mesteth & Kade DuPuis-Pablo!!! 🎉 We’re so proud to announce that two of our talented Arlee Junior High students recently competed in the Las Vegas Madness Tournament of Champions! They went head-to-head with tribal teams from all over the country, showing incredible skill and determination. ✨ They took 2nd place vs a tough Nevada team! ✨ Their hard work and dedication paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of their performance. Keep up the amazing work, and continue to represent Arlee with pride! 💪🏀 #ArleePride

*Attached is the National Scholarship Newsletter for the week* Also pay close attention to scholarships ending soon! The Blackfoot Communications Scholarship Ends Tomorrow!!! https://givingback.blackfoot.com/submit/123560/scholarship-application The American Indian College Fund Scholarship Portal Opened February 1st! https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/ Reach Higher Design a Sticker Scholarship Ends March 31st https://woorise.com/reachhighermontana/sticker-design-2025 Northwest Montana United Way- Workforce Development Scholarship Ends April 4th https://www.unitedwaycares.org/scholarship Mission Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Ends April 10th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MISSION-VALLEY-MASONIC-SCHOLARSHIP-FUND-APPLICATION.pdf Northwest Montana United Way- Workforce Development Scholarship Ends April 4th https://www.unitedwaycares.org/scholarship

Attention Parents/Guardians The end of Quarter 3 for our junior high and high school students is this Thursday, March 27th during our Go Day. Please encourage your child to advocate for themselves and speak with their teacher about their grades. Take some time to review Infinite Campus and have a conversation with your child about their progress. Our educators have done a tremendous job providing the resources and support necessary for their success, and we appreciate your involvement in helping them stay on track! Thank you for your continued support!