SEELEY LAKE – The 2022-23 school year is in full swing with area schools opening their doors last week. Potomac Elementary School has two new teachers and a few open positions. Seeley-Swan High School was able to fill the Science Teacher position at the last minute. The Swan Valley Elementary School had no staff changes.
For the past couple of years students have enjoyed the free breakfast and lunch programs funded by the Federal government due to COVID. Those programs have ended with the start of school this year.
Seeley-Swan High School
Principal Shawn Holmes said, “I am very excited for this year, it’s off to a great start. With COVID numbers down I hope it stays that way.” There are no COVID restrictions with masks or social distancing in place this year.
• Hired Debbie Jackson as the new science teacher
• Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) rolled out a new science curriculum this year. The district has not received all the materials yet.
• New bleachers are being installed at the football field.
• The free breakfast and lunch program for all students has ended. Breakfast rates are $2.25 and lunch is $3.25. Families are encouraged to return the Free and Reduced Lunch Forms to the office for evaluation regardless of income.
• Three students are enrolled in the MCPS Online Academy, the District’s remote learning school.
• The volleyball team is lead by new Head Coach Janelle Greenwood, Bridget Laird is the Cross Country Coach and Jared Crum the head football coach. SSHS is in a new football conference called South Central C. It consists of Cascade, Choteau, Drummond/Granite, Ennis, Lone Peak (Big Sky), Powell County (Deer Lodge), Sheridan and Simms. The Montana High School Association redrew the conference last spring.
• For information visit SSHS’s website https://www.mcpsmt.org/seeleyswan or follow the Seeley-Swan High School Facebook page.
Swan Valley Elementary
Aaron Morgenstern, principal said, “We’re excited to have all our students back.”
• The board is looking to replace the junior high building windows and doors along with the boiler system.
• The district is launching a new website that will be available soon.
• No COVID accommodations planned for the school year. This will be reassessed if a new outbreak occurs.
Potomac Elementary School
Principal John Rouse said “Although, excited for the new year. We are coping with staff storages.” They are looking to fill the following positions: personal care attendants, placed-based learning program coordinator, placed-based learning program teacher, placed-based learning program paraprofessionals.
• Two new teachers - Madison Chiotti, first Grade and Amy Baier, third grade.
• Fall Sports offered are volleyball and flag football.
• Visit the district website: https://www.potomacschoolmontana.us or Facebook page Potomac School District 11 for information. District administrative assistant Janette Ployhar sends out a newsletter to parents every week on Thursday. It is also available to view on the website.
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