Big Sandy Schools prepare for upcoming school year

From Big Sandy School

Although summer is not over, school is already here, with classes at Big Sandy Schools starting Monday. Big Sandy Schools is looking forward to a great year, as the 2017-18 School Calendar is up-to-date and full of academic and extracurricular events.

People can visit the school’s website at http://www.bigsandy.k12.mt.us to view all current activities. People can also follow both F.E. Miley and Big Sandy High School on Facebook. School hours are once again begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 3:48 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Several new faces can be seen at Big Sandy Schools as the certified staff welcomed Samantha Weaver/kindergarten instructor; Devyn Poser/sixth-grade instructor; Shelbi Darlington/Gifted and Talented/intervention specialist; Sarah Pugh/seventh-12 English instructor; and Bridgette Long/JH Spanish instructor. New classified staff members include Cheryl Ostrom/elementary aide, and Lianna Heimbigner/cook. Heather Wolery is the new K-12 principal for the upcoming school year. The administration congratulated and welcomed all new employees, as they joined a great team of educators and staff.

High school students registered for their classes last spring, and students may view their class schedules by logging into their personal accounts with Infinite Campus. They will have the first week of school to make any changes to their schedules.

New students may contact Sherri Heppner at 378-2502 to set up a time to register. They could register on the first day of school, as long as their former school records had been received and reviewed. Junior high students enrolled in classes the first day of school, Monday.

Students transferring to Big Sandy Schools need to present adequate immunization records in order to enroll. Reminders were also sent to incoming seventh-graders needing immunization updates prior to attendance Aug. 21. Anyone with questions about their child’s immunization status should contact Sherri Heppner.

Breakfast and lunch prices have been changed for the school year. Breakfast for K-12 is $ 1.10, and lunch prices are $2 for K-6 and $2.25 for grades 7-12. Parents/guardians are reminded to purchase meal tickets monthly. Free and reduced applications forms can be found on the school’s webpage and should be submitted to Cheryl Strutz at the elementary school.

Bus routes have been determined. Parents who have questions regarding bus routes and pick-up and drop-off times, may call their route driver or contact Mr. Moore for specifics.

Students in grades 7-12 will bring home several forms that will require parent and student signatures. families are asled to fill out all the required information and return them by Thursday. Students involved in extracurricular activities will not be allowed to participate until all forms are signed and on file. Hard copies of the student handbook will not be handed out to students this year, as it is accessible online at the school’s website. Anyone who does not have access to the internet, may contact the school secretary and a hard copy will be provided.

Big Sandy Schools wishes all students a successful school year and extends its thanks to the parents and community for their continued support of the school and students.