Smiles Across Montana!
Dear Parents,
We have some exciting news!! Who finds it hard to get away from work, the ranch, and everything in between to go to dental appointments once to twice a year? We do!
Carter County Public Health and Ekalaka Public Schools have teamed up with Smiles Across Montana to bring dental care to our area. Public Health staff with be the main point of contact working with Smiles Across Montana. We will be doing the scheduling and walking students to/from the appointment and class. Parents are always welcome to come with the students! Attached is a consent form to be filled out in full and returned to the school, where Public Health will then pick-up and start scheduling with Smiles Across Montana.
Please note this partnership with Smiles Across Montana is based on interest from parents. Interest is determined by completion of consent form and return to school. We are looking at the first week in February for Smiles Across Montana Team to come depending on interest!
Please make sure to read the forms attached with the consent form as there are several options for those with/without insurance. For more information you may also check out the website as well at https://www.smilesacrossmontana.com/ Below are a few things they can do when come for each visit: they will also schedule every 6 months thereafter.
• Prophylaxis (cleanings): Removal of hard and soft materials that form on the teeth. • Sealants: A thin plastic coating that fills in the deep grooves on the chewing part of the tooth. They are easy, painless and will help prevent decay as your child grows. • Fluoride Varnish Treatments: A protective coating that is painted on the teeth to help strengthen tooth structure helping the teeth to be more resistant to decay. • Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatments: Aids in stopping decay as well as preventing future decay on the tooth. • Oral Health Instructions (including tooth brushing demonstration) and Nutritional Guidance • Referral to a Dental Home or Dentist of Record • Exam, by a dentist, and x-rays deemed necessary and prescribed by the dentist
Please return the form by Jan 20th, 2022 to the school. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Carter County Public Health 406.775.6332.
Thank you, Carter County Public Health and Ekalaka Public Schools
Click here for the Consent form for Smiles Across Montana. Please return to the office by January 20, 2022!
When you are sick...
Concession stand price increase..
Due to higher costs because of the demand for goods, the concession stand’s food and drink prices are increasing effective January 10, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your continued support!The Bulldog Fitness Center is open to the community!
The Bulldog Fitness Center is now open to the community! It is free to the end of the school year for our community members.
The Hours are:
Monday - Friday from 5:30am to 7:30am
Monday -Thursday from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
It is closed on Holidays
You will need to sign a liability form the first time you come.
The entrance is through the former main entrance to the Elementary building. the set of double doors to the right (or North) from the parking lot.
Please call 406-630-1523 with any questions
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 630-1522 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.
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.