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
COVID-19 Information:
COVID-19 Information: The following information is guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding if a person has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19. If you have any questions please call Ekalaka Public Schools at (406) 630-1523 or Carter County Public Health at (406) 775-6332
When you are sick...
Alternate office phone number
If you have trouble reaching the office at 406-630-1523, try calling our alternate phone number of 406-630-1534. Thank you.Our Phone Numbers have changed!
Due to an equipment upgrade, we have changed our phone numbers! To contact the school please dial: (406) 630-1523 To contact the Business office dial 630-1521 To contact the Superintendent, dial 630-1517 To contact the Technology/Transportation office, dial 630-1511
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 96 students enrolled in grades K-8 and the High School has 44 students enrolled 9-12. Ekalaka Public Schools employs 19.5 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.
Core Purpose of the Ekalaka Public Schools
To develop the full potential of each student so they possess the knowledge and skills to thrive in a competitive world
Core Values of the Ekalaka Public Schools
Communication: The district is committed to open and updated, effective and honest communication through teamwork and consistency.
Leadership: The district is committed to a culture of forward thinking and building strong leadership skills 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: The District is committed to a positive school culture where safety and security is the cornerstone for each student to achieve their highest level of education.
Excellence: We are committed to a culture of educational excellence and standards of high expectations for all.
Accountability and Achievement: We value a culture of personal accountability and celebration of successes.