Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Superintendent Changes

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski


On July 15, 2010 I wrote my first blog post for this school district titled: "Oh to Live in St. Ignatius." It states: 
"It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to serve this community in the beautiful Mission Valley of Montana! I already have my Mission Blue and am ready to support the Bulldogs. I look forward to the challenges and the opportunity to meet parents, students, staff and community. I grew up as a Cornhusker in Nebraska, served as a district superintendent in Northwestern Wyoming, but feel right at home here in Mission."
For the past five years my family and I have worn Mission Blue with pride.  This has been our home. Deb and I have had a daughter graduate from this school. Her picture proudly hangs on the All State Wall for basketball along with name plates for several track records. She is a Bulldog! My youngest has made life long friends and enjoys Mission immensely. Our family has had a great experience with some exceptional professionals that work in this district. To say the least the Lewandowskis have been Mission Proud! We have been embraced by the community and have been part of HCA (Home Court Advantage) and Mission Possible.

At the end of this month, Mission Possible will be taking our family in a different direction. On June 1, 2015, I was offered a new opportunity with the Colstrip Public School District #19 as Superintendent. It is a district that is closer to my home. Even though Mission is dear to my heart, so are my family members in Nebraska and Wyoming. Having lost Deb’s mother this last March and knowing my Dad is not getting any younger, I want to take every opportunity to be close when needed. Mission is truly one of the last best places; however, love for family is difficult to replace.


My time at Mission has been some of the best years of my life. I will miss my job and the incredible people I have had the pleasure of working with throughout the past five years. I cannot thank all of you enough for the opportunities and experiences you have provided. Once again, thank you and God bless!