FFA- Hired Hand Sale!
There will be no FFA Banquet this year. However we would still like to have a Hire Hand sale. Below is a list of students that want to work. Employers will contact Mr. Whitney, he will put the buyer in contact with a student. Students will work one 8 hour day, and you pay the chapter $120.00. Students will be first come first serve. The first person to contact Mr. Whitney will get the first pick as to who they have work for them, and so on. Please email Mr. Whitney at sethw 'at' ekalaka.k12.mt.us let him know your first choice. He will get back to you if the student is still available.
Thank you for supporting the Carter County FFA
Here is the list
| Brennen Bonsell | Cardell Laughery | Christian Ashbrook | Darin Schallenberger |
| Gracie Tooke | Hannah LaBree | Heather LaBree | Heidi LaBree |
| Jaden Pardee | Jasmine Erickson | Katie Tooke | Kenzie Tooke |
| Mr. Whitney | Royce Tooke | Sean Wolenetz | Zoie Rost |
Remote Student Work
Our students have been hard at work with their remote learning programs. Below is an example that looks for mathematical concepts in the world. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines by Shayne Enos.
Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally assisted meal program that provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to kids throughout the summer months when school is out. The SFSP is administered in Montana by the Office of Public Instruction School Nutrition Programs. Click "Read More" to find more information and links to find a program near you.
Follow this link to the Summer Food Service Program website.https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
Follow this link to find a program near you! https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
Reimbursement Plan for Internet Services
Reimbursement Plan for Internet Services
Approved by the Board on April 1st, 2020
This plan is to help out families in the district who either do not currently have internet at their home, will have upcharges due to the higher use of internet, or have to purchase a different internet plan due to the online learning plan of Ekalaka Public Schools. This includes any households where a student is currently residing, any board members who are affected, and other non-certified staff who are asked to perform duties online.
This plan would reimburse families who show the increase in costs of internet services due to the online learning plan. Those seeking reimbursement would have to provide a bill from their internet provider from a month previous to March, and then provide the bill following after the month of March (the time when distance learning was mandated by the state and district) to our business clerk. We would reimburse them for the increased cost that accrued above their normal monthly bill. If a family does not have internet, we would cover the costs to install, connect, and costs that accrued during the time of distance learning.
If you would like reimbursement for your increased internet charges please send a copy of your monthly bill prior to March 2020 and then a copy of your current bill with increased charges. The school will reimburse you for the difference.
*It is the households responsibility to call the internet provider to make changes to the current services, or set up appointments with the internet provider of choice.
*This is a reimbursement plan, we will not be paying upfront costs.
You can scan and email bills, or send via mail to the school:
Ekalaka Public Schools Attn: Lora Tauck PO Box 458 Ekalaka, MT 59324 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cell: (Montana) 853-2648
Montana School Library Digital Collection
Online Library books!
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.
In order to make use of this collection, click this link or the picture below. Select "Ekalaka Elementary District 15" and then enter your library card number which is actually just the first part of the student google account name.
If you have any questions about what your username is or how to access, please contact Casey Whitney for more information.
Starting Smarter
You are the expert on your child. Over the course of a school year, you receive lots of information on how your child is performing in school that combine to give you a more complete picture of your child’s academic progress. In addition to report card grades and class tests, you can use test score reports to better understand your child’s strengths and areas in need of improvement to start a meaningful conversation with your child’s teacher about how to better support learning at home.
Starting Smarter
Infinite Campus App
Parents and students,
Infinite Campus has two mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents). Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements and more.
Follow this link for the app downloads. https://www.infinitecampus.com/audience/parents-students
District Information
Welcome to Ekalaka Public Schools
About Our District
It’s pronounced EE-ka-LAH-kah.
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.
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.