With many of the 8th graders participating in the National NHD competition during the last week of school, graduation ceremonies will be a little different this year.
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Kindergarten graduation: Wednesday, June 12 at 2:30 in the Community Center
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8th grade graduation: Sunday, June 16th at 1:00 in the Community Center
Graduation Update
Staff Spotlight
This week we highlight
Sarah Schmill!!!
This is Sarah’s 24th year at Potomac, 27th year overall. She has taught all grade levels K-8th, been an instructional coach, and now principal. Ms. Schmill earned her BA in Education and MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Montana. She has 2 sons- Garrett is a sophomore at Carroll College and Brady is a junior at Frenchtown High School. Her interests include watching college football, dirt track sprint car racing, reading, and golf. Sarah enjoys reading anything for leisure, especially murder mysteries. When asked what makes Potomac special, Ms. Schmill said, “Potomac School is special because of the family feeling and the close relationships that are created. I'm so lucky to have spent the majority of my career in Potomac!”
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Great fun was had at the Title 1 Family Game Night!!!
Lots of laughs and intense game play!!
Title 1 Faimly Game Night
Thank you to PTC for purchasing 2 books for every student AND providing $50 for each classroom during our annual Book Fair!!!
The Potomac School Board approved placing a General Fund Levy increase on the May 7th ballot for Potomac School District voters' consideration. These questions were generated during the April 8th meeting of the Community Engagement Committee to help voters understand more about the proposed levy. The responses were prepared by the administration using publicly available information.
For more documents concerning the levy.
Mrs. Amy's Solar Eclipse
Lunch
Solar Eclipse
@ Potomac
Potomac School 6th-8th grade students participated in the NHD (National History Days) State competition in Bozeman this past weekend. Students presented their projects, all based around the theme of "Turning Points in History", to judges. 14 students qualified to advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C. June 9th-13th! Congratulations to ALL participants; you have worked extremely hard on this year-long research project!! Additionally, a HUGE shout-out to Mrs. Van for organizing this awesome learning experience for Potomac students!
State National History Day
BLT day!!!
APRIL BLT!!
Big Little Time is a monthly activity where students spend time reading together and building relationships!
SUPAMAN
Supaman visited Potomac School and provided a positive message about honoring one's culture, self, and others. He engaged the audience with his traditional dress, his dancing and musical talents, as well as inviting students and teachers to dance to our own created music. It was a highly energetic performance and workshop sponsored by 2 Valleys Stage.
Place Based Learning Academy
While the younger students were at the Butterfly House, older students went to the KPAX news station and were able to do the weather report and practice being a news anchor.
Special Thanks to Lewis Dortch for the Tour!
Thank You MEC!!!
Missoula Electric Cooperative's Bright Future Fund program recently awarded a $1,500 grant to Potomac Elementary School and $1,500 grant to Potomac 7-8 School!
We appreciate MEC's continued support of local schools and students!
PBLA
is BACK!!!
(Place Based Learning Academy)
The Friday dates are as follows:​
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​May 10
Potomac School’s PBLA program will be available five Fridays this spring starting in January.
Parents will be required to register their students two weeks in advance of the program dates by contacting the program coordinator, Sarah Duello at sduello@potomacschoolmontana.us
Parents will need to pay $10 per day for each child attending. Payment will be expected at the time of registration. Checks can be made payable to Potomac School District. The program will also be open to school-aged home school students who reside in the Potomac School District boundaries. Parents are responsible for providing lunches and snacks for each Friday. The programs will start at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm each of the scheduled Fridays. Parents must pick up their students at 4:00 pm.
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Athletics
Students must have a current sports physical to participate in athletics for the 2023-2024 school year.
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