It's Book Fair Time!

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will run from Monday, 11/18 to Saturday, 11/23. From 11/18 to 11/22 it will be open from 1:00 until 4:30. On 11/23 it will be open for the same hours that the Bazaar runs, 10:00 to 4:00. The fair will be set up in the elementary school library.

If you want to shop from home, or you cannot visit the fair, you can visit: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=4348235 The online store is live from now till the 24th.

Contact Ms. Whitney with any questions.

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

The Parent Seat

Parents, when you get the chance, please visit this link and watch the video: The Parent Seat video from NFHS

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 19-20

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.

Substitute Bus drivers needed:

A driver of a school bus is qualified to drive a school bus if the driver:

  • Is not less than 18 years of age;
  • Have a minimum of five years of licensed driving experience;
  • Is of good moral character;
  • no record of criminal offenses indicating they may be dangerous to children, as evidenced by a criminal background check provided to and approved by the school district prior to initial employment;
  • a safe driving record, which may not have evidence of any of the following:
    • More than one moving traffic violation within any 12-month period of the preceding 36 months;
    • Any conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the preceding 36 months; or a conviction resulting in mandatory revocation or suspension of a driver's license in the previous five years
  • Is the holder of a commercial driver's license with a School Bus “S” and Passenger “P” endorsement;
  • Has filed with the district a satisfactory medical examination report, on a form approved by the United States Department of Transportation, signed by any physician licensed in the United States or, if acceptable to an insurance carrier, any licensed physician;
  • Has completed a basic first aid and CPR course, and holds a valid basic first aid and CPR certificate from an authorized instructor. A new driver has 60 days to become certified.
  • Has 15 hours of training per year.
  • Has filed with the County Superintendent a certificate from the Trustees of the district for which the school bus is to be driven, certifying compliance with the driver qualifications enumerated

Ekalaka is Public School Proud

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:

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

M-F 11:00-12:00 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 high school office for information.

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