District Goes Facebook

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Social networking has evolved over the past several years from postings between friends and family to instant mass communication. Here at Mission, we are embracing this technology by hosting a Facebook page that will provide instant updates and communications with stakeholders. We encourage stakeholders who have Facebook accounts to go to: http://www.facebook.com/stignatiusschools and press "like" to receive the Facebook "News Feed" on their computers, phone and other mobile devices.

The "News Feed" will provide you the latest posts that are communicated through the St. Ignatius School Offices at the elementary, middle school, high school and district levels. I believe this type of technology can be very effective in mobilizing our community.

Constituents can also visit the district website for more information on how to link your Facebook with  Saint Ignatius Public Schools.

Two Montana Students Selected to Attend Youth Leadership Summit

Pictured is an article written by senior, Rose Bear Don't Walk on the Gear Up Youth Leadership Summit and published in the Gear Up Monthly Newsletter.

Well done Rose and Sydney!

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."

Motto engraved on the wall of Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska by Hartley Burr Alexander, Philosophy Professor says a lot about the game of football. Last Friday night the Mission football team came up short, but played like champions. I shot a few photos to share...


Get'em next time Bulldogs!

Bleacher Repair

Mr. Young and his shop classes have been repairing the bleachers for this year's football games. A number of students and Mr. Young have worked very hard to make your presence at our games enjoyable and safe.

I hope everyone is able to attend our first home football game here in Mission on Friday, September 9, 2011. Your attendance and participation as a student supporter is the home court advantage that makes a difference. Game time: 7:00 PM.

See you at the game. Go Bulldogs!

T.E.A. Party

The Targeted Enrichment Activity (TEA) group led by their teacher Susan Batiuchok worked to clean up the sidewalks of Mission and enhance school pride by painting bulldog paw prints outside the elementary school. The prints certainly add color and school spirit. It's just another way of extending home court advantage to everyone.

Well done elementary students and Mrs. Batiuchok!

Now that's HCA Baby!

Cross Country Girls 1st at Arlee Invitational

The girls cross country team may have limited numbers, but those that participate are good. The girls won the team sweepstakes at the Arlee Invitational. Pictured are the two senior girls that placed 1st and 4th.

Overall results: GIRLS: Ashley placed 1st, Rose-4th, Kaylie-9th. BOYS: Paden placed 2nd and Dylan 6th.

Well done Cross Country!

Opening 2011 Football - WE WIN!

Opening kick off return.

The Bulldog football team traveled to Plains on Friday night. It was a great outing. Mission won 41-0. We had a number of fans make the trip to cheer on the team. The players were equal to the task and started the year with a win.

I took a few pictures to share. There are a lot of "firsts" to start out the 2011 season included in the photos!

Congratulations Bulldogs!

First snap from center.

Blocking in the trenches.

Punt return.

High snap.

First defensive series.

First defensive tackle and tackle for a loss.

First game as a Bulldog for Head Coach Ferris.

First blocked punt.

First fumble recovery.

Down and set.

First drive.

Offensive huddle before first score.

First touchdown.

Crossing the goal line.

First team celebration after score.

Interception.

Running over opponents.

Leading the way.

Point after.

It's good.