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Celebrating the Maroon Legends: Butte Central Honors the 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Butte Central Catholic Schools celebrated a special group of Maroons during Homecoming Week as nine outstanding individuals were inducted into the Maroon “Legends” Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created to recognize individuals, families, coaches, and supporters whose accomplishments, leadership, dedication, and service have helped build the proud tradition of Butte Central Catholic High School. The 2026 class was selected by the Butte Central Education Foundation and hon
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3 days ago3 min read


Maroons Hit Their Stride in Cross Country Season
The Butte Central cross-country team is finding its rhythm as the 2026 season continues, with Maroon runners putting in the miles, pushing themselves to improve, and building momentum with each race. Cross country is a sport that demands more than speed. It takes endurance, discipline, mental toughness, and a willingness to keep pushing when the course gets difficult. The Butte Central runners have embraced that challenge and continue to represent their school with determinat
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3 days ago2 min read


Maroons Make Their Mark on the Golf Course
The Butte Central golf team has gotten off to an impressive start to the 2026 season, with the Maroons making their presence known at tournaments across Western Montana. Leading the way for BC has been junior **Beau McGree**, who has been one of the most consistent golfers in the field. McGree opened the season by successfully defending his title at the Butte Central Invitational, shooting an even-par **70 at Highland View Golf Course** to win the boys' individual championshi
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3 days ago2 min read


Maroons Continue to Grow and Compete on the Volleyball Court
The Butte Central volleyball team is continuing to build chemistry, confidence, and determination as the 2026 season moves forward. The Maroons have faced a challenging early-season schedule, competing against strong Class A opponents while giving a young roster valuable experience. The team has shown steady improvement and a willingness to battle through every point, set, and match. During Homecoming Week, the Maroons welcomed Stevensville to the Maroon Activities Center for
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3 days ago2 min read


A New Face of Maroon Pride: Meet Shamrock
BUTTE, MT — After more than a century of tradition, Butte Central Catholic Schools has a new member of the Maroon family. During Homecoming Week 2026, Butte Central proudly introduced Shamrock, an Irish wolf pup, as the school's first-ever official mascot. The exciting reveal took place on Homecoming Day at the Butte Elementary Gym, where students, faculty, and members of the Butte Central football team gathered to welcome Shamrock to the Maroon family. For generations, Butte
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3 days ago2 min read


Maroons Celebrate Homecoming with Dominant 54-0 Victory
There was plenty to celebrate Friday night as the Butte Central Maroons capped off an exciting Homecoming Week with a dominant 54-0 victory over the Ronan Chiefs at Montana Tech’s Bob Green Field. The Maroons came into the game looking for their first win of the season, and they wasted little time making their presence known. From the opening whistle, Butte Central played with energy, confidence, and determination on both sides of the football. Sophomore quarterback Noah Sutt
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3 days ago2 min read


A Century in the Making: A New Maroon Arrives
Behind the scenes at Butte Central, an exciting secret is brewing just in time for Homecoming 2026. Since the early 1910’s, our school has proudly carried the name "Maroons”. Legend has it that our very first football team couldn't afford their own uniforms. Showing early signs of Maroon resourcefulness, those boys borrowed a faded set of red jerseys from the Centerville Reds. From that humble, borrowed beginning, a century-long legacy was born. For over one hundred years, be
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Sep 81 min read


Beau McGree Is Off to a Strong Start This Golf Season
Beau McGree BC Junior Butte Central junior Beau McGree has picked up right where he left off, and the Maroons' golf program is feeling the benefit. A Fast Start Out of the Gate McGree opened the season with a bang, winning the BC Invite before tying Butte High's Teagan Yelenich for the title at the Butte High tournament the very next day. That tournament brought together five schools Belgrade, Butte Central, Butte High, Great Falls, and Great Falls CMR and McGree and Yelenich
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Sep 82 min read


Homecoming Week Is Here!
Homecoming Week is offically here, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate with our students, families, and the whole Butte community. Here's everything you need to know about our Homecoming Royalty, the schedule of events, and the parade route. Meet Our Homecoming Royalty Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Princesses and Princes! Princesses Morgan Hardy — daughter of Joni & Kevin Hardy Alex Morey — daughter of Ashley & Christopher Morey Rylee Forbes — daughter of
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Sep 82 min read


Welcome Back Maroons
Welcome Back, Butte Central Families! We are excited to begin the 2026–2027 school year at Butte Central Elementary/Jr. High! We warmly welcome all our returning families and extend a special welcome to the many new families joining our Butte Central community. It has been wonderful to see so many new faces filling our classrooms and hallways. There is already such great energy throughout our school! We look forward to a year filled with faith, learning, friendship, kindness,
Butte Central
Aug 281 min read


"Principal's Corner: Welcome Back, Maroons! "
As we begin a new school year, I want to encourage our students, families, and staff to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. The school enrollment continues to increase. Our focus remains on building strong relationships, creating a positive and welcoming school environment, and helping every student grow academically, spiritually, and personally. At Butte Central, we are committed to being Christ-centered and future-focused. This year, let’s continue to hold high expect
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Aug 281 min read


Your Legacy. Their Future.
The Butte Central Maroons will begin our 112th year of competing in athletics and continuing the legacy of the champions that came before us. For over a century, Butte Central High School has competed at the highest level in Montana and has earned 37 state championships, numerous divisional and district championships, and produced hundreds of all-state athletes. More importantly, Butte Central High School has developed student-athletes who excel academically and demonstrate
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Aug 101 min read


Kellicut and McCarthy Shine at State Track Meet
McCarthy placing 5th in the 100 yard dash Butte Central athletes Palmer Kellicut and Danny McCarthy capped off outstanding seasons by representing the Maroons at the 2026 Class A State Track and Field Championships in Laurel. McCarthy delivered one of the top performances of his career on the state's biggest stage. Competing in the 100-meter dash finals, the junior sprinted to a personal-best time of 11.10 seconds and earned a fifth-place finish among Montana's best Class A s
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Jun 21 min read


2025-2026 Year in Review
Thank you for your support through out our school year we are blessed by such a supporting community. See you in August!!!!
Butte Central
Jun 21 min read
Looking Back with Gratitude, Forward with Hope
June 1, 2026 Dear BC Families, Faculty, Benefactors and Community Members, As we come to the close of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. This year has been filled with growth, learning, faith, and memorable moments, and it would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our incredible school community. To our dedicated faculty and staff: thank you for your hard work, passion, and unwavering
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Jun 21 min read


Join Us in Shaping the Next Generation of Butte Central
Dear Butte Central Alumni, Parents, Friends, and Supporters: For over 141 years Catholic education has been an integral part of the Butte Community. Deeply rooted in faith and values, Butte Central Catholic Schools have served over 17,000 students. Throughout this amazing history, Catholic education has thrived in spirit of resilience. The support of alumni, parents, and friends has been at the heart of this proud tradition. As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, the ge
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Jun 21 min read


A Message of Gratitude as We Close the 2025–2026 School Year
Denise Chrest, Butte Central Catholic High School Principal As we close another successful school year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to our students, parents, staff, and community for your continued support, dedication, and commitment to our school family. This year has been filled with growth, achievement, and memorable moments. Our students have worked hard academically, athletically, spiritually, and socially, and we are incredibly proud of all t
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May 292 min read


Butte Central Junior Robert Regester IV Earns Perfect 36 on ACT
Butte Central Catholic Schools is proud to recognize junior Robert Regester IV for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, one of the highest academic accomplishments a high school student can earn. Robert Regester Junior BCCHS The ACT is a nationally administered college entrance exam designed to measure student readiness in English, mathematics, reading, and science. Earning a composite score of 36 places Robert among an elite group of students nationwide, as fewer than
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May 281 min read


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