We are proud to announce the students who will be representing BC at the Butte-Silver Bow County Spelling Bee on February 12th at East Middle School. The competition begins at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium. This year’s spellers are Henry Roos and Walker Montatna (4th grade) Chase McQueary and Teegan Howerton (5th grade), Ryan White and Jagger Fogle (6th grade), Calvin Cassidy and Carter Ball (7th grade), and Gaige Gonzales and Roman Terry (8th grade). These students have been w

Butte Central Catholic Schools is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year with a high-energy March Madness–themed Annual Auction set for March 20, 2026. The event will bring together supporters, families, and community members for an evening focused on raising funds to support students academically, spiritually, and socially. This year’s March Madness theme highlights teamwork, hustle, and the excitement of rallying behind a shared cause, reflecting the strong partn

Last week, Junior High students had the opportunity to hear from Mark T. Johnson, who works at Notre Dame and specializes in Chinese history in Montana. Mr. Johnson spoke to 7th and 8th grade students about Chinese woodcutters in Uptown Butte and shared a documented incident in which Constable Owens bravely intervened to stop a mob, highlighting the importance of courage and standing up for others during times of injustice. With 6th grade students, he focused on the daily liv

BUTTE, Mont.  — The Butte Central Catholic School System celebrated National Catholic Schools Week by honoring the individuals and families who form the backbone of the Maroon community. During the 2026 Awards & Dedication Ceremony, hosted at the Maroon Activities Center (MAC), school officials recognized a distinguished group of alumni, volunteers, and benefactors for their unwavering commitment to Catholic education. Don Peoples opened the evening by welcoming the community

by Caden Tippet BC Drama Club President Butte Central Drama Club is proud to announce that we are doing Spongebob the Musical the Youth Edition. It features all of your favorite spongebob characters including Spongebob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Plankton and many more. The music varies in genre from hip hop to country and from Rock to show tunes. All the songs in the musical are written by different artists which adds to the variety of genres and dance styles. The dance styles diff

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2026 AGENDA ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH J anuary 16th, 2026 Dear Families, This letter is to inform you of the upcoming agenda for Catholic Schools Week, which begins Sunday, January 25th thru January 29th.  Below is the school agenda to celebrate this week:  SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH -  CELEBRATE MASS AT YOUR PARISH MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH -  CELEBRATING THE NATION-   **STUDENTS PLEASE WEAR RED, WHITE and BLUE WHICH REPRESENTS OUR FLAG- students may wea

We’re excited to announce our newly elected Builders Club leadership team: President- Ryan B. , who will guide meetings and set goals for the club; Vice President- Aidan H. , who will support the president and help coordinate projects; Secretary- Evan B. , who will manage meeting notes; and our Treasurer- to be decided next week. Each candidate earned their position by delivering a speech to the club, sharing their ideas and vision for the year and members then voted to selec

We are once again asking our students to sell a book of 10 raffle tickets as part of our Annual Auction fundraiser. If you have more than one student in our school system, please sell what you can. 🎟 Ticket Details:Winner gets their choice of two trips or the cash option of $3,000 Trip Option #1 Electrifying Entertainment Collection Get swept away by the rhythms of unforgettable entertainment with your choice of destination from this exclusive collection of legendary live mu

Butte Central Grade School students collected an impressive 2,243 items for this year’s Thompson Family Food Drive, showing extraordinary generosity and school-wide teamwork.​ Drive totals and impact Students, staff, and families at Butte Central Grade School came together to gather 2,243 non-perishable food items to support the Thompson Family Food Drive and the Butte Emergency Food Bank. This effort contributes to a much larger community-wide drive that helps keep local foo

Dear Families, We are excited to announce that on Friday, December 19 at 10:30 am, the Butte Central Elementary School Christmas Program will be held.  The program will be at St. Ann’s Church, 2100 Farragut.   Hope to see you there! ☃️⛄️🌲🧑‍🎄 Dawn Ann Peterson Butte Central Elementary / Jr. High School Principal

Supporting the Butte Central Faculty Fund is a powerful way to thank the people who make our school what it is. Why This Fund Matters Each year, the Faculty Fund helps Butte Central say “thank you” in a tangible way to the educators and staff who keep faith-based, high-quality education alive in our community. Regular tuition and fundraising typically cover only basic operations, so designated gifts for teacher bonuses go straight to the people in the classrooms and hallways

Butte Central Adult Christmas Party Please make plans to join us  Thursday, December 4, 2025 , at the  MAC  for our Butte Central Catholic Schools Adult Christmas Party. This special event is hosted by the Butte Central Foundation. Beverage hour begins at  5:00 PM Pasta dinner at  6:00 PM We look forward to this great event for our school family to gather, socialize, and celebrate the Christmas season. Please join us in the spirit of holiday fellowship. Mass Outreach Our next

Dear Butte Central Parents, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends As we are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to the entire BC Family. We are truly blessed to be part of an incredible community of faith. As we reflect on the first months of the school year, we have much to be thankful for. Great kids, amazing faculty and staff, dedicated volunteers and benefactors, and a caring Butte community are at the heart of our schoo

Devon Mullman English Language Arts Teacher Butte Central Catholic School On Monday, 6th and 7th grade ELA classes dove deep into the imaginative world of Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth . The students traveled with the main character, Milo, to the strange and delightful land of Dictionopolis, where words are serious business! Following Milo's footsteps, our students focused on the concept of the chaotic and fascinating "Word Market" where words and individual letters a

Don Peoples, Jr. Throughout the years there have been many great BC Traditions. The Laverne Combo Thanksgiving Dinner is certainly one of the special events that proudly celebrates the giving spirit of Catholic education. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, a record 685 meals were served to the Butte community. The event, which started in the 1970’s, has provided Thanksgiving meals to the elderly, homebound, and to many community members in need. The project encompasses weeks of p

Sue Burt, Admissions Director BCCS Butte Central is excited to partner with the Raise Right program, a simple and effective way for families, staff, and supporters to help fundraise for our school without the hassle of traditional events or sales. Raise Right is a nationwide fundraising platform that allows participants to earn money for Butte Central simply by making everyday purchases—like buying gift cards, shopping online, dining out, or booking travel. With no selling, n

Devon Mullman, BCCJHS The 6th-grade students had an exciting and educational Active Teen Day at the YMCA! They spent the morning exploring various ways to stay fit and healthy. The day kicked off with an introduction to the YMCA's fitness equipment, where students learned how to safely and effectively use machines for both strength training and cardiovascular exercise.  Following their gym session, the students participated in a refreshing yoga class, focusing on breath contr