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Friday, 3-22-2019 Half Day

Ekalaka Public Schools will have a half day of instruction on Friday, 3/22. The students will be let out at noon. This half day is to make up instructional time lost due to events that were out of the District's control.

Respectfully

Daniel Schrock

Superintendent

Dressing for the Cold

Dressing for the Cold - Infographic. Adding layers will help keep you warm as the temperature drops. Chilly: 1-2 layers; outer layer to keep out wind, rain; long layer on legs; warm shoes (water proof). Cold: 2-3 layers; warm hat; gloves; outer layer to keep out wind, wet snow; 1-2 long layers on legs; boots (water-proof). Extreme cold: 3+ layers (1 insulating); warm hat; face mask; gloves; outer layer to keep out wind; 2+ long layers on legs; boots (water proof).

Dear Parents/Guardians of Ekalaka Public School District Students:

Now that winter weather is here to stay, we kindly ask that you remind your children to come to school prepared for the winter weather. Appropriate winter apparel includes a winter jacket, snow pants, gloves, and a hat.

Today I spoke with students who lacked appropriate cold weather gear and asked them to please bring those items from home so that they can go outside and play while minimizing their chance of getting sick.

I thank you for your support in ensuring that our students are prepared for the elements.

Respectfully,

Mr. Schrock

Ekalaka Public School District

Superintendent

Student Illness Protocol

Students need to be left at home if they are sick so that others don't catch what they have, and so the student can get well. If a student has a fever, is vomiting, has had diarrhea in the last 24 hours, has a body rash with itching or fever, an itchy head with active head lice, an eye infection, or has been to the hospital and been in the ER, please keep your student at home until they are better.

2018-19 Class Schedule

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SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 2018 2019

Ekalaka is Public School Proud

Dear Ekalaka Community,

Please accept my sincere appreciation and respect for what you do and sacrifice in support of our amazing students and school district. It is an honor to be able to encourage and support our students and staff. Without question we have so much to be proud of! And to be blunt, it could not happen without you. Attached is a short documentary that I hope you enjoy.

Respectfully,

Mr. Schrock

Montana School Library Digital Collection

Relax with an eBook this Holiday Season

Ekalaka Public Schools has entered the Montana School Library Shared Digital Collection and our students have been granted access. This allows our students to check out ebooks and audiobooks electronically.

Student Spectator Expectations:

Students are expected to be in the gymnasium watching the games. They are not to be playing or running in the hallway, on the stage, or in the Tuggle Room unsupervised. Students who are not in the gym will be asked to return to their parents or whoever is supervising them.

Students were also reminded that they should not be under the bleachers or climbing on the lift stored in the northwest corner of the gymnasium. Additionally, they should throw away their trash when eating concessions, both in the Tuggle Room and the gymnasium.

In addition to attendance at ball games, students also reviewed concert etiquette. Students were reminded that audience members should remain seated and attentive during performances. If they need to go to the bathroom or get a drink, this should be done between performances so they don’t distract the performers or the audience.

Ekalaka Public Schools encourages student attendance at games and concerts. However, if they are not behaving appropriately, children may be asked to leave. We look forward to seeing our younger students in the stands, cheering for the Bulldogs.

Fitness Center hours

Fitness Center hours beginning on August 16th...

M-F 5:00-8:00 am Fitness Center is open, including walking track. Keyfob entry to building only.

M-F 11:30-12:00 walking track only, open for Seniors. Keyfob entry to building required if school not in session.

M-F 12:00-1:00 walking track and weight room, open for general population. Keyfob entry to building required if school not in session.

M-F 5:00-8:00 pm Fitness Center is open, including the walking track. Keyfob entry to building only.

To obtain a keyfob, visit the elementary office for information.

When school is canceled due to weather or another emergency, the Fitness Center is also closed.

District Information

Welcome to Ekalaka Public Schools

Sunset in winter near Ekalaka, MT

About Our District

The town of Ekalaka, Montana has an elementary school district (K-8) and a secondary school district (9-12) delivering educational services to the community.  Ekalaka, the county seat of Carter County, is a strong agricultural community of under 400 located in southeastern Montana.  The county consists of 3,312 square miles.  Farming and ranching is the economic base for the area.  The first class graduated from Carter County High School in 1919. Ekalaka also boasts ownership to the first museum in the state of Montana.  The Ekalaka schools have a long-standing history of delivering a quality education to the students that they serve.  Ekalaka Elementary School has about 86 students enrolled in grades K-8 and the High School has 38 students enrolled 9-12.  Ekalaka Public Schools employs 16.5 full-time equivalent teachers for the school year.  Carter County is classified as a Class C school district for participation in the Montana High School Association activities program.

The highway with hills in the distance in fall.

District/Board Policy Philosophy



Ekalaka Public Schools exists to provide a positive learning environment for students to achieve their highest level of education and self-esteem by maximizing their personal, academic, social and emotional potential.  To bring out the full potential or all students, depending on their needs, so they possess the capability to function in the competitive world.
Core Values of the Ekalaka Public Schools:

* Communication: The district is committed to effective and honest communication through teamwork and consistency.

* Forward thinking: The district is committed to follow a path of progressive thinking in order to build a strong educational foundation for the students of our community.

* Respect, Pride and Passion: We are committed to ensuring that the students, staff, parents and community maintain a high level of respect, pride and passion for Ekalaka Public Schools.

* Safe, Positive Environment: We firmly believe a safe, positive environment is the cornerstone for students to achieve their highest level of education.

* High Standard of Educating Students: We will achieve a standard of excellence through education, leadership and serving the needs of our students.



Summary of District 5-year Goals

The Ekalaka Public Schools District has completed the correlate review of effective schools and has identified seven goals through this process for inclusion into the five year plan.  The identified five year plan goals are broad statements designed to form the basis for the more specific yearly goals which are directed at a particular outcome.  The seven goals are as follows:

1. The district will continue the development and transformation to a professional learning community focused on student achievement.

2.  The district will continue improvement of math proficiency in the district/schools.

3. The district will continue the improvement of reading proficiency in the district/schools.

4. The district will continue the development and integration of the writing program.

5. The district will continue the development and integration of the Indian Education for All programs across all content areas and grade levels.

6. The district will continue the integration of technology into all curriculums and instruction.

7. The District will continue to utilize Smarter Balanced and MAP testing data to assist teachers in monitoring and modifying curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of all students.