State Softball Tournament Site Change

First of all, congratulations to all of the qualifying State participants in Track, Tennis and Softball! I hope the weekend brings you success! Well done, you make our school and community proud!

On a scheduling note, we have had some last minute changes in the State Class B-C Softball Tournament. Below is the correspondence I received from the Montana High School Association Executive Director, Mark Beckman:

Because of the current level of saturation in the Glasgow fields, and in consideration of the weather forecast for the next four days, the State B-C Softball Tournament has been relocated.  Activities Director Willie Thibault and Principal Marj Markle have monitored the conditions closely and have been in communication with the MHSA throughout the last few days.  Although Glasgow remains enthusiastic about hosting this event, Willie, Marj and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce representatives have agreed that it is in the best interest of the players, coaches and fans to relocate.  The new location is Great Falls at the Multi-Sport Complex, and Willie Thibault will continue as Tournament Manager.  The scheduled days of the tournament remain May 26-28, 2011, as previously published.

The tournament will start on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and there will be a coaches meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the Complex.   Brian Michelotti, MHSA Assistant Director will be the MHSA representative at the tournament.  If you have any questions please contact Willie or Brian.

Thank you for your understanding and hopefully better weather will be on the way.

Mark Beckman

Executive Director

Montana High School Association

I hope everyone is able to get out and support our kids. The Montana A & C State Track Meet is in Missoula at the MCPS Statium at Big Sky High School starting on Friday, 27, 2011. As outlined above the State Softball Tournament will remain on May 26-28, 2011, but in Great Falls.

Good Luck to One and All!

Montana Youth Government

For the past 26 years, government instructor Tim Biggs has taken students to the Montana YMCA Youth Government program. This year Biggs took 17 students to Helena from May 8th through May 11th. This program provides student with meaningful introduction to the democratic process through a simulation of the governmental process as a senator or representative. Students write bills and present them to get a real-life understanding of how a bill becomes a law. The program started in Montana in 1970 with the first Youth Legislature held in the Spring of 1971. It serves over 300 students today.

Mission students brought home the following accolades:

• Zane Foster - Outstanding Representative of the Year
• Dakota Matt - Majority Whip in the House of Representatives
• Sydney Allard - Gold Medal for Best Bill
• Zane Foster - Gold Medal for Best Bill
• All Boys - Best Dressed Delegation

Congratulations students! You've "represented" our school and community well! Great JOB!

Board Organization for 2011-2012

Elected members sworn in by County Superintendent.

The St. Ignatius School District #28 had its Board Organizational Meeting on May 10, 2011. New members were sworn in. Re-elected incumbents are Peter Matt, Gene Posivio. New to the board is Marilyn Murchie who replaced John Biggs. Re-elected and new members join Maxine Whitson and Mike Esslinger on the five member board. 

Officer appointments: Maxine Whitson was elected Board Chairman; Gene Posivio Vice Chairman; and Neil Easter was appointed as the District Clerk.

The following Board Committee were assigned:

Financial - All Board Members

Negotiations - Posivio and Whitson

Building - Matt and Esslinger 

Insurance - Posivio and Murchie

Board Federation - Matt and Whitson

Reduction In Force - Esslinger and Murchie

Professional Development - Esslinger and Matt

District Office Operations - Matt and Murchie

Transportation - Esslinger and Murchie

Extra-Curricular - Matt and Esslinger

Retirement Incentive - Posivio and Whitson

Interview - Whitson and Matt

Spring Track & Tennis Photos

I have had several opportunities to get out of the office and attend a few track meets, tennis matches and a softball game. I have enjoyed watching all of our kids compete. I encourage everyone to get out and support our school. Mission has some great athletes! I hope you enjoy the photos. Go Bulldogs!

Joyce A. Easter Student Commons Dedication

Chairperson Maxine Whitson's dedication presentation.

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

The new Student Commons in the high school held dedication ceremonies at the Community Showcase on April 28, 2011. The Commons was dedicated to former high school teacher Joyce A. Easter. Joyce passed away a little over a year ago. She was a certified math, English and German instructor that was a student centered icon. Joyce started working in the district in 1983; however, her dedication to students goes beyond her tenure. The dedication came after board action last May to dedicate the new commons to Easter. The Joyce Easter Student Commons will always be a reminder of how a passionate and dedicated individual can make a difference in the lives of others. Well done Joyce! :-)

 Current District Business Manager, Neil Easter, looks on during the ceremonies.

HCA Anti-Bullying

HCA Man D

With the help of the Drama Class, seniors Dakota Matt and Zane Foster have taken the lead in a school-wide anti-bullying campaign. At this year's Community Showcase Matt and Foster strapped on their hero gear to become HCA MEN! HCA stands for the Home Court Advantage that provides Mission students the Safety, Support and Belonging required for success.

Dakota Matt is specifically identified as HCA Man "I" (the "I" stands for Indirect) As HCA Man I, Matt fights the crime of INDIRECT bullying. On the other hand, Zane Foster's super hero is HCA Man "D" (the "D" stands for Direct). As HCA Man D, Zane is an icon and messenger against all forms of DIRECT Bullying. This anit-bullying duo uses costumes, drama, and humor to deliver a serious message for all to hear concerning bullying and the effects it can have on students.

These Super Heroes will be preforming their act along with the rest of the cast for the elementary, middle and high school respectively. I think this is the type of message that our students need to hear from their student leaders. Well done drama class and senior heroes. You've saved the day!

What Super Heroes do.

HCA Man I

Anti Bullying Duo

A message in mind.

HCA MEN to the rescue!

Putting a freeze on bullying.

Anti-bullying challenge.

Only YOU can prevent bullying!