Greetings from the district office here in School District #10! It is amazing that we are already into the first week of March. The school year continues to fly by and before we know it we will be out for the summer.
As I sit in my office writing this newsletter the weather outside is pretty cold and windy. Just yesterday it was feeling like spring. As the weather can change quickly here in Montana please remember to do all you can to ensure that your children are dressed appropriately when they leave for school each day. Making sure kids are outfitted with coats, hats, gloves, and boots is critically important. If these items are hard to come by for you, call your child’s principal or counselor confidentially and we’ll make sure your child has appropriate clothing for our adverse weather.
Just a reminder that we will have no school on Friday, March 6th. Please mark your calendar for this date. Speaking of dates, mark your calendars for Kindergarten screenings which will take place the last week of school. If you have a child nearing kindergarten age (3-5), you are encouraged to come in and take part in this important screening. You may call Mrs. Natalie English at 683-4311, option #3 for more information and to set up an appointment.
Looking ahead, we have an important district-wide event taking place on Thursday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in the Parkview gym. This event is our Celebration of Excellence and will showcase student work from all classes. The student work will be displayed in the Parkview gym as we celebrate the academic successes of our students. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this event to see what great things your child and their teachers are doing. We have a great staff and a great student body, and we are all excited to showcase their work.
One of my great passions is working and advocating for, and on behalf of, our students. I encourage all of you to become involved in your child’s school and to continue to support the schools. With your continual support, we will all be able to help all our students reach their fullest potential and realize their dreams.
Don’t forget that you can stay informed about what is happening at your child’s school by accessing our website at www.dillonschools.org. Academic information such as teacher lesson plans, grades and sports schedules can be located on this website. In addition, this site contains the lunch menu, student handbook, our district policy manual, board meeting agendas and the school calendar.
Finally, I would once again like to express how excited and honored I am to be your Superintendent in School District #10 and a part of such a great community. I would like to thank everyone in advance for working with us to make our district a success. If there is any way that I may be of assistance to you, please stop in or call the district office at 683-4311, option #3.
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY NEWS: GREG FITZGERALD
Thank you to our Parent Council for all their efforts making our Reading Primetime a success on Friday, February 6th. Students who attended were treated to a night full of reading as well as selecting a book that purchased due to generous donations of local businesses.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 4th from 4:00-7:00 pm.
The end of our 2nd Trimester for KG-2nd grade is February 27th. Report cards will be given out at Parent Teacher Conferences on March 2nd and 3rd.
The end of our 2nd Trimester for 3rd-5th grade students is Thursday, March 5th. Report cards will be sent out on Friday, March 13th.
Parent/Teacher conferences for all students will take place on Monday and Tuesday, March 2nd-3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm.
If you have changes that need to be made to your child’s schedule, we ask that you contact the office no later than 2:30 pm Monday-Thursday and by 1:30 pm on Fridays to ensure the message is delivered in a timely manner.
If your child is missing hats, gloves, boots, etc., please schedule a time to come to the school to look through our lost and found items. Times may be scheduled through the Parkview office either before or after school.
As a reminder, doors to Parkview will not open prior to 7:50 am each morning as we do not have staff assigned until that time to supervise our students.
Thank you to John and Phyllis Erb for their generous beef donation to our hot lunch program.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS: JOEL ROGERS
Hello and Happy March 2026 from Dillon Middle School.As we head into the heart of the school year here at DMS, I would also like to highlight a few important upcoming dates in the month of March. As a reminder, all dates, special events, and all Robo call correspondences can be found on our district website at www.dillonschools.org, on our district app, and/or on our district Facebook page.
First, I would like to invite you to meet with DMS teachers on Monday, March 2nd and March 3rd from 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Our conference format at DMS is open-campus style in which you are free to stop by anytime, between 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on either/both days, to visit with any teacher(s). As a reminder, March 21st marks the end of quarter number three. Quarter three report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, March 27th.
Second, on March 16th at 7:30 p.m., our 7th and 8th grade choir and band students will be involved in the annual joint high school/DMS band/choir concert at the BCHS Auditorium. This is a great opportunity for our music students, and they are greatly looking forward to it. Please consider attending the event if you can.
Third, the DMS track season kicks off for 7th and 8th graders on Monday, March 30th after school. The track parent meeting is scheduled for the following night after practice at 5:30 pm in the DMS gym. We ask that at least one parent attend this important meeting with your student athlete.
Finally, I wanted to start communicating about the DMS 8th grade promotion this year. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at BCHS. We are planning on having an all-class picture at 6:30 pm sharp that evening followed by the graduation ceremony at 7:00 pm. As a reminder, 8th grade parents are in charge of any after promotion activities which must take place off campus from Dillon Elementary School District #10. A letter to 8th grade parents/guardians was mailed home on February 27th about specific details on the promotion ceremony and after party.
I look forward to continued success at DMS in March. I want to reiterate my sincere appreciation of the support for our students and staff. If there is anything I can help with at any time, please don’t hesitate to stop by and/or contact me by phone at 683-2368, option 2.-Mr. Rogers
