BLUE CREEK SCHOOL DIST. #3 REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 11, 2020 at 6:30 pm Following COVID-19 public health concerns and social distancing guidelines of Phase 2, the public may physically attend the meeting at the school. As an option, the meeting will also be conducted by electronic means. Members of the public will be able to observe and participate in the... READ MORE >
SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING April 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm This is a special meeting of the Board to be held in addition to the regular April meeting per 20-3-322 MCA.Meeting Agenda can be found under the Board of Education drop down menu as well as in the Explore drop down menu under Documents. READ MORE >
SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 5:00 pm This is a special meeting of the Board to be held in addition to the regular March meeting per 20-3-322 MCA.Posted Agenda in Documents READ MORE >
If you need to check out a Chromebook from the school. Please notify the homeroom teacher.You will need to fill out the agreement form which can be found on this website under Documents then Forms. It is called BCS Student Device Check Out Form. READ MORE >
EMERGENCY SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Wednesday, March 18, 2019 at 4:30 pm Due to the directives and recommendations of national and state officials, and to avoid presenting further danger to our community by creating a gathering that could undermine the advice and direction from our health professionals, Blue Creek School will have this Board meeting... READ MORE >
Please see statement below. "Governor Bullock directed Montana's public K-12 schools to close starting tomorrow, March 16 until March 27. During this time, schools will engage in planning to provide arrangements to provide free meals to students who need them, pursuant to a waiver obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture, and to provide for all... READ MORE >
Students dismiss at 12:00 pm on March 11, 2020. Staff will be completing professional development for the remainder of the day. READ MORE >
RiverStone Health has set up an information line for any questions regarding the Coronavirus.: 406-651-6415. We also have a resource page on our website regarding COVID 19 it is under: Documents>School Wellness READ MORE >
February Newsletter from the school!February News to Families READ MORE >
Attendance Matters. When students are present on a consistent basis, their learning is heightened and their test scores rise. Consistent attendance builds a habit of being in school. When students miss school, they have to work twice as hard to get caught-up and learning is sacrificed. Research shows that January is a time when students learning is at it’s... READ MORE >
We are developing the 2020-2021 school calendar. Here is a link to complete a stakeholder survey for input: https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the patrons of School District No. 3, Yellowstone County, State of Montana, that there will be a quorum of the Blue Creek School District No.3 Trustees for review of Board Policy following the regular meeting of the trustees on January 9, 2020, at 6:30 pm. This will be held at Blue Creek School, 3652 Blue Creek Road, Billings, Montana... READ MORE >
January 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm School library. Room 15 READ MORE >
We were honored to have some of the crew from the USS Billings visit our school today! We thank them for their service and commitment to our country and all of us! READ MORE >
Reminder there is no school on November , 2019. READ MORE >
PTA Meeting October 15th , 2019 at 6:30 pm Room 14 READ MORE >
Blue Creek School Gym Thursday, October 10, 2019 6:30 pm READ MORE >
Fifth & Sixth grade girls' basketball will begin on Wed. Aug 28th, 2019 after school.5th Grade 3:30-4:30 pm per schedule 6th Grade 4:30-5:30 pm per scheduleAll paperwork will be send home with interested students. They can also be accessed under documents on the website. READ MORE >
Orchestra will begin this week for the fall semester.Beginning Orchestra is Tuesdays from 7:20-8:30 amIntermediate Orchestra is Thursdays from 7:20-8:30 am.Fall orchestra will run until the Holiday concert (TBA).There will also be a Fiddle Club on Wed. mornings from 7:20-8:15 am.Paper work can found on the website under documents or at the school. Contact Carol... READ MORE >
BLUE CREEK SCHOOL DIST. #3 REGULAR BOARD of TRUSTEES MEETING Tuesday, July 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm This is the Board’s regular meeting for July which will be held at a different day than usual upon unanimous consent of the Board. MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT (Provided by Montana... READ MORE >
The regular meeting of the Blue Creek School Board will be held Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the school gym. READ MORE >
Information on both of our trustee candidates is available on our website. Select "Menu" on the top left, select "Documents" and then open the "School Elections" folder. Printed copies are also available at Blue Creek School. READ MORE >
We are receiving requests for information on the two trustee candidates running for the open trustee seat. Due to election rules the candidates must develop, copy, and make available any information as to their candidacy. The District has requested this information. Once both candidates have provided any information they wish to disseminate to the community this... READ MORE >
Do you have questions about our Blue Creek SD3 elementary mill levy? Perhaps you have questions about the SD2 High School mill levy as they are your high school district? If so, stop by the gym on Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm. Cathi Rude, Blue Creek Superintendent/Principal, as well as Greg Upham, Superintendent for Billings Public Schools SD2 , will be... READ MORE >
April 4, 2019 April 5 Yearbook Deadline Fantastic Science Fair! Thank you Mrs. Mehelich, Mr. Oravsky, all our illustrious judges, staff, and young scientists! What a fun and great learning time! No school-Monday, April 8 It is that time of year when things get super busy for everyone! Just a reminder to please be conscientious of how much learning goes on in... READ MORE >
First Grade Lunch Buddies 3/20/2019 at 11:30 am. READ MORE >
PTA Meeting tonight 3/19/2019 at 6:30 pm. READ MORE >
Wear Blue & Gold on Monday, March 11...GO VU Lions! READ MORE >
Best of luck to our 10 finalists for the Blue Creek Spelling Bee! This will take place February 21, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the school gym. Participants are from grades 4, 5, and 6. they will compote to be the Blue Creek Bee champion and a chance to compete at the Yellowstone County Spelling Bee. READ MORE >
The 2019 Science fair will be April 3, 2019. Information went home with interested students. Fourth grade is required to participate in the science fair as part of their science curriculum. Please contact Mrs. Mehelich with questions at mehelich@bluecreekschool.org. You can access the entry form by going to Menu on the BC homepage, to documents, to Science Fair. READ MORE >
NOTICE OF BOARD QUORUM OF THE BLUE CREEK SCHOOL, SD3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE FOLLOWING: Board Policy Review NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the patrons of School District No. 3, Yellowstone County, State of Montana, that there will be a quorum of the Blue Creek School District No.3 Trustees for review of Board Policy following the regular meeting of the trustees on... READ MORE >
Blue Creek School, District #3, Board of Trustees Notice of Regular Meeting Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. READ MORE >
4th Grade Lunch Buddies is this Wednesday, November 28th. To ensure that we have adequate seating in our lunch room, please RSVP by noon on 11/27. We will also need to know if you want to order school lunch (Subway Sandwich) or if you will be bringing your own lunch. Simply call 259-0653 or email us at: secretary@bluecreekschool.org READ MORE >
Reminder from PTA: Please continue to sell, sell, sell!! Order forms and money need to be returned to school by this Thursday, November 15th! READ MORE >
NOTICE OF BOARD QUORUM OF THE BLUE CREEK SCHOOL, SD3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE FOLLOWING: Board Policy Review NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the patrons of School District No. 3, Yellowstone County, State of Montana, that there will be a quorum of the Blue Creek School District No.3 Trustees for review of Board Policy following the regular meeting of the trustees... READ MORE >
Blue Creek School, District #3, Board of Trustees Notice of Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This is the Board’s regular meeting for October which will be held at a different day than usual upon unanimous consent of the Board. READ MORE >
We are in need of 2 volunteers to help with school pictures on Friday, October 12th. Please call the front office at 259-0653 if you are interested. You will receive a free picture packet to use for one of your students as a thank-you. READ MORE >
Title I Parent Meeting Sept. 10th @ 5:45 pm IT Room with Mrs. McDonald READ MORE >
5th and 6th Grade Girls Basketball begins 8/28. All forms must be turned in to practice. 5th grade 3:30-4:30 pm 6th grade 4:30-5:30 pm With this quick turn around please be sure to be on time to pick up your player. READ MORE >
Class Lists will be posted in the front entry windows after 4:00 pm 8/10/2018. READ MORE >
Notice of Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This is the Board’s regular meeting for August which will be held at a different day than usual upon unanimous consent of the Board.Posted Agenda READ MORE >
NOTICE OF BOARD QUORUMOF THEBLUE CREEK SCHOOL, SD3 BOARD OF TRUSTEESFOR THE FOLLOWING:Release from teaching contracts discussion related to Collective BargainingAgreementNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the patrons of School District No. 3,Yellowstone County, State of Montana, that there will be a quorum of theBlue Creek School District No.3 Trustees for discussion of... READ MORE >
Blue Creek School, District #3, Board of TrusteesNotice of Regular MeetingThursday, July 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. READ MORE >
School Board Meeting Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the school gym. READ MORE >
Summer Vacation runs June 1, 2018-August 21, 2018 Have a fun and safe summer! READ MORE >
Field Day is tomorrow, May 16th!! It will be warm and sunny, so remember to bring your water bottle and sunscreen!! Also please remember that shoes must properly cover feet for safety reasons....playground equipment and the blacktop surfaces are not kind to sandals!! Shoes exposing toes are not to be worn by students! READ MORE >
May 2, 2018 dismiss at 12:00 pm for professional development for staff. READ MORE >
5th and 6th Grade County Track Meet. Contact Mrs. Buckner for details at 259-0653 or buckner@bluecreekschool.org. READ MORE >
Invitations for Kindergarten Roundup were mailed last week. Please remember to RSVP at 259-0653 or secretary@bluecreekschool.org. Our Roundup is on Friday May 4th from 8:30 to 10:30. Please pass this information on to neighbors who have kindergarten age children (must turn 5 years old by September 10, 2018). READ MORE >
Each classroom will have a group picture taken. Be sure to place an order if you would like a copy. Return the order envelope or order online at mylifetouch.com. The online code for class pictures is: JX137342G0. Class pictures cost $11.00. If you would like your student's individual picture taken you need to place an order by returning the order envelope or... READ MORE >
Support our Blue Creek Foundation by participating in our annual Fun Run at Riverfront Park on April 21st. Click here to find out more details and to get registered. READ MORE >
Early out TODAY! Students are dismissed at 12:00 pm. No lunch served. Staff will be receiving professional development on Differentiated Instruction. READ MORE >
Don't delay! This is the last call for yearbooks. The deadline is March 25, 2018. The cost is $10.00 and you can send cash to school with your student or go online to www.ybpay.lifetouch.com with the school code 12730318. If you have any questions or pictures from fun school events you think should be in the yearbook please feel free to email Mrs. Bertolucci at... READ MORE >
School resumes on 2/21/2018 at the regularly scheduled time. Thank you! READ MORE >
Due to the weather predictions and safety concerns for our students, their families, and our staff, Blue Creek School, SD3, will be cancelling school for Tuesday, February 20, 2018. We will resume school as regularly scheduled on Wednesday, February 21st. READ MORE >
Early out today! Students are dismissed at 12:00 pm. No lunch served today. Staff will be receiving professional development on Assessment through our curriculum consortium MT ACE (Montana Alliance for Curriculum Enhancement). READ MORE >
Bring in your donations for our Pet Food Drive! The kids are trying to get 100 pounds of food for pets to be donated to local shelters! They are doing this in conjunction with their 100's Day! READ MORE >
We have noticed many students arriving just a few minutes before breakfast is over. This unfortunately does not allow them time to actually eat their food by the time they are in the gym and the food can be prepared, i.e., toast, bagel, etc. To help things run more smoothly and get the kids the brain food they need...PLEASE note these changes: As of January 15... READ MORE >
Science Fair entry forms for the 2018 Blue Creek Sciecne Fair are due by this Friday, January 19.If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Wagner at 259-0653 or wagner@bluecreekschool.org. READ MORE >
What a learning experience with Conscious Discipline and Jenny Barkac! Our staff learned a lot and laughed a little too! READ MORE >
Early Out-students dismissed at 12:00 pm. No lunch served. READ MORE >
For your child’s well-being, and the well-being of others attending school, your child should remain at home when ill. We can appreciate the difficulty with commitments and schedules however many students are unnecessarily exposed to illnesses. We are noticing an increased number of students attending when ill and their illness is repeated in classmates and friends... READ MORE >
Orchestra is back in action today! Miss Rebecca Strobel is our new orchestra instructor. She can be reached at rstrobel@bluecreekschool.org. Beginning orchestra is each Monday from 3:30-4:30 pm and Intermediate Orchestra is each Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 pm. READ MORE >
Your votes counted!!! Blue Creek was the top winner of the Q2/Cloud Peak Energy One School at a Time Grant!!! We are the recipient of a $2000 grant for our Project Lead the Way curriculum for Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) activities for our students!!! Thank you all your votes and belief in what we do! This just proves what an amazing... READ MORE >
We have a regular week next week M-F with normal dismissal time at 3: 15 pm each day! Winter Break is Dec. 25-Jan 2. See you back on Jan 3, 2018! READ MORE >