PPS School Board regular board meeting notice, January 13th, 2026, 5:30pm at GHS library.
🏀 Game Day at home vs Anaconda for boy's and girl's high school basketball. 🏀
Girl's Varsity @ 5:30
Boy's Varsity @ 7:00
Come support the Prospectors!
Live streaming on NFHS.
Week of January 12th- January 18th, 2026
Upcoming Events:
-Tuesday, January 13th @ 5:30: January School Board Meeting @ GHS.
-Wednesday, January 14th: 4th Grade Cross Country Ski Day!
-Thursday, January 15th: GHS Basketball vs. Valley Christian @ Valley Christian. Boys @ 5:30. Girls @ 7:00.
-Friday, January 16th: SCHOOL DAY. Release @ 12:00!
-Friday, January 16th: JH Girls Basketball vs. Drummond @ Drummond @ 2:00 & 3:00.
-Friday, January 16th: End of 2nd Quarter @ End of 1st Semester.
-Saturday, January 17th: JH Girls Basketball Sheridan Jamboree.
-Saturday, January 17th: GHS Basketball vs. Seeley Swan @ home. Boys @ 4:30. Girls @ 6:00.
Reminders:
-Please continue to check the school website and ClassDojo for important reminders, updates, and information!
-If you are interested in doing the clock or shot clock for home High School & Jr. High basketball games, please contact Mrs. Kanduch: pburgad@pburg.k12.mt.us.
-Have students bring a snack for snack time.
-Remember to have students bring coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves.
Breakfast & Lunch Prices-ALL STUDENTS FIRST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE. These are the price changes for seconds, AlaCarte, extra
milk, and adults.
Adult Breakfast: $3.00
Adult Lunch: $5.25
Adult Salad Bar: $5.25
*Seconds on Breakfast: $1.00 K-12
*Seconds on Lunch: $1.50 K-12
*Seconds on Breakfast $2.00 Adults
*Seconds on Lunch $2.50 Adults
*Extra milk: $0.75
*AlaCarte: $0.75
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January 6, 2026 Special Board Meeting Motions - Passed/Failed/Tabled:
a. Offer Elementary Teaching Contract to Joanna Krogstad - PASSED.
b. Hire Substitute Teacher Philip Wilt - PASSED.
All board meeting minutes can be found here: https://www.philipsburgschools.org/documents/school-board/school-board-minutes/728564
January 6, 2026 Special Board Meeting Motions - Passed/Failed/Tabled:
a. Offer Elementary Teaching Contract to Joanna Krogstad - PASSED.
b. Hire Substitute Teacher Philip Wilt - PASSED.
All board meeting minutes can be found here: https://www.philipsburgschools.org/documents/school-board/school-board-minutes/728564
🏀 The high school basketball photos are live! 🏀
Click the links below to check out photos from both the girls’ and boys’ teams.
Boys ⬇️
https://406photolens.pixieset.com/prospectorsbasketball2526/
Girls ⬇️
https://406photolens.pixieset.com/ladyprospectorsbasketball2526/
More game photos will be uploaded as the season continues—so check back often!
Thanks,
Katelin Walkley
🏀 Reminder: Junior High Girls' Basketball for 5th-8th grade begins today, January 5th, 2026. There will be a quick meeting in the cafeteria after practice @ 5:15. This was going to be at 5:30, but it has been moved up a bit. Thank you!🏀
Week of January 5th- January 11th, 2026
Upcoming Events:
-Monday, January 5th: JH Girls Basketball starts.
-Friday, January 9th: GHS Basketball vs. Anaconda @ home. Girls @ 5:30 Boys @ 7:00.
-Saturday, January 10th: GHS Basketball vs. Twin Bridges @ Twin Bridges. Boys @ 2:30 Girls @ 4:00.
Reminders:
-Please continue to check the school website and ClassDojo for important reminders, updates, and information!
-Have students bring a snack for snack time.
-Remember to have students bring coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves.
Breakfast & Lunch Prices-ALL STUDENTS FIRST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE. These are the price changes for seconds, AlaCarte, extra milk, and adults.
Adult Breakfast: $3.00
Adult Lunch: $5.25
Adult Salad Bar: $5.25
*Seconds on Breakfast: $1.00 K-12
*Seconds on Lunch: $1.50 K-12
*Seconds on Breakfast $2.00 Adults
*Seconds on Lunch $2.50 Adults
*Extra milk: $0.75
*AlaCarte: $0.75
Upcoming Events:
-Monday, January 5th: JH Girls Basketball starts.
-Friday, January 9th: GHS Basketball vs. Anaconda @ home. Girls @ 5:30 Boys @ 7:00.
-Saturday, January 10th: GHS Basketball vs. Twin Bridges @ Twin Bridges. Boys @ 2:30 Girls @ 4:00.
Reminders:
-Please continue to check the school website and ClassDojo for important reminders, updates, and information!
-Have students bring a snack for snack time.
-Remember to have students bring coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves.
Breakfast & Lunch Prices-ALL STUDENTS FIRST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE. These are the price changes for seconds, AlaCarte, extra milk, and adults.
Adult Breakfast: $3.00
Adult Lunch: $5.25
Adult Salad Bar: $5.25
*Seconds on Breakfast: $1.00 K-12
*Seconds on Lunch: $1.50 K-12
*Seconds on Breakfast $2.00 Adults
*Seconds on Lunch $2.50 Adults
*Extra milk: $0.75
*AlaCarte: $0.75
🏀 First High School basketball games of the season in Victor tonight, Friday, January 2nd, 2026. 🏀
Boys @ 4:30
Girls @ 6:00
Live Streaming on NFHS.
Go Prospectors!
Public Notice
PPS Special Board Meeting
January 6, 2026
6:30pm
GHS Library
Public Notice
PPS Board Training
January 6,2026
5:00-6:00pm GHS HS Library
🏀 Junior High Girls Basketball begins Monday, January 5th.🏀
There will be a mandatory parent meeting after practice at 5:30 in the cafeteria.
This opportunity is open to all girls in grades 5–8. Please ensure your child has a current physical on file, as one is required before the first practice. If your child already has a physical from a fall sport, they will be able to practice starting Monday, January 5.
If you have any questions, please email Kendra Kanduch at pburgad@pburg.k12.mt.us.
Go Prospectors!
Congratulations to the All-Conference Volleyball and Football Athletes:
🏐 First Team All-Conference Volleyball🏐
Addi Lilyquist
🏈 All-State Football🏈
Asa Lattin
J.J. Lee
🏈 First Team All-Conference Football🏈
Offense:
Guard- Asa Lattin
Defense:
Defensive Back/Safety- J.J. Lee
🏈 Second Team All-Conference Football🏈
Offense-
Quarterback- Jake Dauenhauer
Tight End- Gus Smith
Wide Receiver- J.J. Lee
Kick Returner- Tony Barkell
Defense-
Defensive End- Gus Smith
Defensive End- Asa Lattin
GHS Parents,
7th-12th grade students have the option to go bowling in Anaconda tomorrow or stay back to work on EdReady, Bingo Game and Christmas Art. Those that choose to go bowling will need a permission slip signed and returned to go on the bowling trip. A permission form has been handed out to each 7th-12th grade student and their is a copy attached for your convenience if needed.
Also, this is a reminder that tomorrow will be a full school day from 8:00-3:45 pm. Basketball teams will be leaving at 3:00 to go to Deer Lodge for their game. Go Prospectors!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
7th-12th grade students have the option to go bowling in Anaconda tomorrow or stay back to work on EdReady, Bingo Game and Christmas Art. Those that choose to go bowling will need a permission slip signed and returned to go on the bowling trip. A permission form has been handed out to each 7th-12th grade student and their is a copy attached for your convenience if needed.
Also, this is a reminder that tomorrow will be a full school day from 8:00-3:45 pm. Basketball teams will be leaving at 3:00 to go to Deer Lodge for their game. Go Prospectors!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Motions - Passed/Failed/Tabled:
a. Appointment of Committee Members to Flint Creek Titan Coop - PASSED.
b. Resolution to Call for Trustee Election - PASSED.
c. Approve Home Ec/Concession Classroom Project - PASSED.
All board meeting minutes can be found here: https://www.philipsburgschools.org/documents/school-board/school-board-minutes/728564
Parents,
Just throwing out a reminder that the elementary Christmas program/concert is tonight and starts at 5:30 pm.
Thanks for looking!
Yesterday, the Elementary Student Council proudly participated in the Yule Night Parade in Philipsburg! The theme was Montana Wildlife, and our float featured a fun and creative mix of dinosaurs and aliens 👽. It was a wonderful experience, and everyone had a great time!
Best,
Ms. Walkley
Philipsburg School Board Trustee Positions Open December 11, 2025
Two (2) three-year term for the position of school board trustee, School District 1, Philipsburg, MT will be up for election on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The position will expire May 2029 for the three-year term. Any person who is registered to vote in School District 1 is eligible for the office of trustee.
Qualified people interested in filing for a position may obtain a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy from the School District Clerk, 407 Schnepel Street, Philipsburg, MT, Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The declaration must be signed, notarized, and returned to the District Clerk's Office by the conclusion of the workday on February 9, 2026.
Two (2) three-year term for the position of school board trustee, School District 1, Philipsburg, MT will be up for election on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The position will expire May 2029 for the three-year term. Any person who is registered to vote in School District 1 is eligible for the office of trustee.
Qualified people interested in filing for a position may obtain a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy from the School District Clerk, 407 Schnepel Street, Philipsburg, MT, Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The declaration must be signed, notarized, and returned to the District Clerk's Office by the conclusion of the workday on February 9, 2026.
Reminder: If you are coming to the game with students/children, they need to be supervised and stay in the gym. Thank you for your help with this!
Next week is filled with fun dress-up days, all created by our wonderful Elementary Student Council! We’re excited to share these spirit-filled themes and hope everyone joins in on the fun.
Thank you, everyone!
Best,
Ms. Walkley
Week of December 15th-January 4th, 2026
Upcoming Events:
-Tuesday, December 16th @ 5:30: Elementary Christmas Concert @ GHS Gymnasium. Please bring 1 dozen cookies to share after the concert!
-Wednesday, December 17th: Rock Creek Ladies Christmas Sale @ the Elementary Gym. Please have your student bring a small amount of money to purchase gifts.
-Thursday, December 18th: GHS Basketball vs. Sheridan @ Sheridan. Girls @ 4:00, Boys @ 5:30.
-Friday, December 19th: SCHOOL DAY.
-Friday, December 19th: GHS Basketball vs. Deer Lodge @ Deer Lodge. Girls @ 5:30, Boys @ 7:00/
-Christmas Break: December 22nd-January 4th. School resumes January 5th, 2026.
-Friday, January 2nd: GHS Basketball vs. Victor @ Victor. Boys @ 4:30, Girls @ 6:00.
Happy Holidays!
Reminders:
-Please continue to check the school website and ClassDojo for important reminders, updates, and information!
-Have students bring a snack for snack time.
-Remember to have students bring coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves.
-Breakfast & Lunch Prices-ALL STUDENTS FIRST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE. These are the price changes for seconds, AlaCarte, extra
milk, and adults.
Adult Breakfast: $3.00
Adult Lunch: $5.25
Adult Salad Bar: $5.25
*Seconds on Breakfast: $1.00 K-12
*Seconds on Lunch: $1.50 K-12
*Seconds on Breakfast $2.00 Adults
*Seconds on Lunch $2.50 Adults
*Extra milk: $0.75
*AlaCarte: $0.75
