Alberton School District

June School Board Meeting this Tuesday, 6/23 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Agenda here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BRFySngEin_63vm96CeSCyoksaOko4I/view?usp=drivesdk

Have you gotten your 2025-2026 Alberton School yearbook yet?! Go see Evelyn in the main office between 8-3pm Monday-Thursday to snag yours! $25 for a beautifully designed and built hardbound book--pay via cash, check,nor GoFan.

Summer Food Boxes through the Missoula Food Bank will be available for pickup every Monday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm on the Alberton School playground!

Free for all Alberton families!

Parenting little ones can be joyful—and exhausting.

Join us for a free 4-week parenting series focused on understanding behavior, navigating big feelings, and creating more calm and connection at home.

You'll leave with practical, research-informed tools you can use right away.

✔ Free family dinner
✔ Free childcare
✔ Ages 3–6
✔ Limited spots available

Register using the QR code or contact Amanda Tripp Johansson Alberton School & Family Wellbeing Counselor (970) 501-5226 or ajohansson@alberton.k12.mt.us

Alberton School dismisses at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th for summer break. We're wishing all of our students and families a safe, restful, and adventure-filled summer. Get outside, pick up a good book, and enjoy time with the people who matter most.

Summer food boxes are available every Monday from 1:30–2:30 p.m. at the elementary playground.

Alberton School held its inaugural Career Exploration Fair recently, welcoming nearly 170 students and more than 20 employers and educators from across the region. Students in grades TK–12 explored careers in healthcare, trades, military service, cosmetology, natural resources, and more — asking questions and making connections with working professionals.

The fair was organized by school counselor Kara Morgan, who has championed career readiness at Alberton School for 20 years. Student ambassadors from the Panther Impact Team helped coordinate the day, putting their own leadership skills to work in the process.

Learn more about the event through this article from the Mineral Independent: https://mineralindependent-mt.newsmemory.com/?publink=38bc3139b_13520cc

🏆✨ PANTHER FAMILIES — BIG NEWS! ✨🏆

We are SO proud to share that our very own Superintendent Cyr has been named Western Montana Superintendent of the Year!

This recognition is a reflection of everything she pours into this school and this community every single day; her dedication to our students, her collaborative spirit with staff and families, and her tireless work to make Alberton School a place where kids truly thrive.

This award is voted on by her peers — the administrators who work alongside her, collaborate with her, and watch her lead. They chose her. And if you know Superintendent Cyr, you know exactly why.

Come celebrate with us!
📅 Thursday, May 21
🕐 1:30 p.m. 📍
Gymnasium

We're honored to welcome Superintendents Les Meyer and Jim Howard, who will be presenting this well-earned recognition in a short assembly

Bring your Panther pride and let's cheer her on!

We’re excited to partner with the Mineral County Health Department and Peak Foundation to offer a free Safe Sitters training for youth ages 11–14 at Alberton School! This one-day course helps students build confidence and responsibility while learning essential babysitting skills, safety awareness, and how to respond in emergencies.

Friday, June 12th from 9am to 5pm @ Alberton School, lunch provided

Space is limited—see the flyer for details and register early to save your spot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH_0m1rGjOvzx6_3F2nxnBHSZjgf1vqx78zEjntca-bJIPAw/viewform

We'd like to give a HUGE shoutout to Alberton senior Shea Fredette for setting a new meet record for the 800 meter dash at the John Cheek Class B/C Top 8 Meet in Anaconda this past Tuesday. Shea had a huge run with a time of 2:04.60! This weekend, Shea and the rest of YOUR Alberton Panthers will take on the rest of the District at Big Sky High School, Friday + Saturday. Well done, Shea, and way to represent Alberton! We are so proud! 🐾

Monthly Board Meeting: Tuesday, 5/12 at 6:30pm in the Alberton School Cafeteria. Agenda found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CPj0fDEfcGr6E_YktQIQZI0legqGyQf/view?usp=drivesdk

Big news, Panther community! The Montana Office of Public Instruction just made it official: ALL THREE Alberton schools are now rated Universal Support — the highest designation a school can receive in Montana. That means our elementary, middle, AND high school are at the top. Our middle school and high school worked their way out of Comprehensive standing this year. That doesn’t happen without students showing up, staff going the extra mile, and a community that believes in its kids. We are so proud of every single person who made this happen. Panthers, this one’s yours. Celebrate it.

🎭 Once Upon a Time in Alberton... HANSEL AND GRETEL takes the stage! Join us Friday, May 1 at 6:00 PM in the Alberton School gymnasium for a magical performance featuring our own talented students. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency wraps up with this can't-miss show.

Bring the whole family!

Presented locally by Alberton School and Alicia St Clair, with support from the Jane S. Heman Foundation and MT Reads grant. Special thanks to the Davidson Family for hosting our MCT crew for the week!

Donations help bring this beloved program back to our students each year.

Montana offers SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefit that provides eligible school-aged children $120, so you can stretch your grocery budget and buy more of the foods your children love!

SUN Bucks is designed to work together with other benefits your family may already get, like SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR. 

Learn more about SUN Bucks and how to apply at https://dphhs.mt.gov/HCSD/SUNBucks

📣 Attendance Challenge — Now Through April 30! Alberton School is challenging every class to bring their best attendance before the month ends. The class with the highest attendance in each grade group (ELP–2, Grades 3–6, and Grades 7–12) wins a reward. Every day counts — let's finish Panther strong! 🏆

🌍 It's Earth Day Cleanup Day in Alberton!

Today, Thursday, April 24 from 1–2:30 PM, Alberton School students are hitting the streets to take care of our community — a tradition that has brought generations of Panthers outside to give back to the place we call home.

🧤 Students will be out and working in these areas:

•Petty Creek Fishing Access, toward the bridge and I-90 ramp
•Skate Park and Community Park, along Main Road
•Playground, ELP Playground, the road to the football field, and the football field itself
•High School and Elementary buildings, parking lots, and the front of school

If you're out and about tomorrow afternoon, please keep an eye out for students and slow down as you move through these areas. Your extra care helps keep our kids safe while they're doing something good for all of us.

Thank you for looking out for them the same way they're looking out for Alberton.

#AlbertonSchool #EarthDay2025 #AlbertonMontana #ProudPanthers

HANSEL AND GRETEL Audition

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of HANSEL AND GRETEL Monday, April 27 from 1:45pm to 3:45pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 1:45 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions which will be from 4-6pm.

Among the roles to be cast are those intrepid adventurers - Hansel and Gretel, their Granny, the Wildwood Witch and her loyal cooks, modern day campers – somehow lost in time in the wood, lots of Rascals - denizens of the deep and a flock of cuddly Wallybirds. Students, grades K-6, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, and props. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 1:45-3:45 and 4-6pm each day.

HANSEL AND GRETEL will be presented on Friday, May 1 at 6pm in the gymnasium at Alberton School. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in Alberton is presented locally by Alberton school, Alicia St Clair, with support from Jane S. Heman Foundation and MT Reads grant.