Big Sky School District

At their regularly scheduled board meeting on March 21st, the board voted unanimously on the motion to move the Michener cabin to the Crail Creek Ranch. If you would like to make public comment on this decision, please email that comment to Dustin Shipman, Superintendent of Schools at dshipman@bssd72.org on or before July 30th.

Notice: The Big Sky School District offices will be closed from June 19 - July 31. We look forward to being of assistance on August 1, 2023.

Recent LPHS graduate Jessie Bough was featured in an IB news article this week as one of eleven IB diploma students from across the United States who were recognized as 2023 US Presidential Scholars for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Read more: https://ibo.org/news/news-list/ib-students-honored-as-2023-us-presidential-scholars/

☀️School is out for the summer! Thanks to everyone for a great year. Best wishes for an enjoyable break and we look forward to seeing you back in August!

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day of school! Students are dismissed at 12:00 PM for the summer. There will be no lunch service. Buses will run their normal routes in the morning and depart for afternoon routes 2.5 hours earlier than normal.

As we wrap up the school year, please be sure to check out next year's school calendar: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3039/BSSD/2898147/BSSD_72_2023-2024_academic_year_calendar_Final__1_.pdf

📢 Are you still looking for some summer opportunities for your child? Be sure to check out our community announcements page for more information on campus, pool passes, seasonal positions, and more! https://www.bssd72.org/o/bssd/page/community-announcements

⚠️ No Bus Service: Route 1 (Mr. Wayne - Trout) - No afternoon service on Wednesday 6/7. The route will run in the morning.

🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2023 for their many accomplishments during their time at Lone Peak High School. Best wishes to all as you graduate this weekend!

The NHS will be hosting the 9th Annual Harbor's Hero Run on Saturday, June 3rd at the Big Sky Community Park. Registration costs $20 and can completed ahead of time online or at the race beginning at 8:15 am. The event will include a brief ceremony and live music. Hope to see you there! Registration link: https://my.raceresult.com/243226/

The LPHS Interact Club will be hosting a clothing drive on Saturday 5/20 from 12:00-5:30 PM at BASE. Help spread the word and feel free to stop by with any clothing donations!

Notice: Big Sky School District is considering new curriculum materials for the Middle School Science department. Public review of those materials will be from Monday, May 15th through Monday, June 9th. Said materials are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 - 3:30 in the foyer of Ophir Middle School / Lone Peak High School. Public comments regarding the adoption of the science materials can be made to Superintendent Dustin Shipman via email at dshipman@bssd72.org or by mail at:  Big Sky School District #72  PO Box 161280 Big Sky, MT  59716

⚠️ No  Bus  Service: Route 1 (Mr. Wayne - Trout) - No afternoon service on Thursday 5/11 and Friday 5/12 . The route will run in the morning.

During the Spring Election Cycle, the Big Sky School District Bond issue for Phase III of the master facility plan failed by 66 votes this past Tuesday. Phases 1 and 2 will be completely buttoned up and occupied by the district in mid to late August and we are really thankful that the students will have these facilities for the future of teaching and learning in Big Sky School District. Phase III will most likely be postponed for some time, however, the district now has a shovel ready project that is ready to launch if and when the trustees decide to put it up for a vote of the tax payers. Thanks to all of you who supported the school in this endeavor. In addition, the board of trustees will see two new members joining the team. Matt Dodd and Seth Barker have both been elected to the board for three year terms, congratulations to both Seth and Matt on their elections. We also say good bye to and thank Scott Hammond and Stacy Ossorio, both of whom have served the on the board for more than two terms each.

⚠️ Bus Service Update: Route 1 (Mr. Wayne - Trout) - no afternoon service on Tuesday 5/9 and Friday 5/12 . The route will run in the morning.

NHS is running its annual "Socks for Skye" fundraiser. Proceeds will support NHS and Eagle Mount. Click here to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN4MSxnKO1eecfZw7nh0slE5ORAAA538o9E93rniWwhmqDUQ/viewform

Hello, Heart Heroes! AHA's Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Ophir Elementary! We have some exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others, and having fun. Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student choose a daily health challenge. Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/OphirElementaryGallatinGatewayMT or download the Kids Heart Challenge app! We are kicking off Kids Heart Challenge on May 1st !

⚠️ Bus Service Update: Route 1 (Mr. Wayne - Trout) 4/28 (no afternoon service) and 5/2 (no service).

Save the date! NHS will be hosting Harbor's Hero Run on Saturday, June 3rd at the Big Sky Community Park. More information to come!

Are You Smarter Than a 9th Grader? Find out at our 6th annual Trivia Night at Riverhouse on Wednesday 5/10 from 6-9 PM! This fundraiser helps to support the 10th grade Washington D.C. trip. Day of registrations from 4:30-5:30 PM. Hope to see you there!