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Butte Central Elementary School Christmas Program Announced
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
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Dec 9, 20251 min read


Supporting the Hearts of Our School: The Butte Central Faculty Fund
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
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Sue's News
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
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Dec 1, 20252 min read


Celebrating Gratitude and Growth at Butte Central
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
Butte Central
Nov 26, 20251 min read


A Whimsical Day in ELA
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
Butte Central
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Laverne Combo Thanksgiving Dinner “A Special BC Tradition”
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
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Nov 20, 20252 min read




Raise Right: Hassle-Free Fundraising for Butte Central’s Future
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
Butte Central
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Active Teen Day at the YMCA
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
Butte Central
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Butte Central Jr. High Celebrates Veteran's Day
Devon Mullman, Butte Central Junior High Eighth-grade students recently spent class time focused on powerful non-fiction texts written by veterans. The goal was simple- to help students understand the real-life experiences of people who served in the military. They read firsthand accounts of service, sacrifice, and the challenges faced while in uniform. The class also held a discussion about an essay called "How to Talk to Veterans About War." This reading helped them learn
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Nov 6, 20251 min read


Butte Central Schools Support Thompson Family Food Drive
Butte Central is once again joining the citywide effort to support families in need by collecting donations for the Thompson Family Food Drive. Founded in 1989 as a way for Thompson Distributing to give back to the community, this event has grown into a beloved tradition that brings the entire Butte community together every year. Each December, students, staff, parents, and volunteers from Butte Central help collect non-perishable food items, toiletries, and monetary donatio
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Nov 5, 20252 min read


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Nov 4, 20250 min read




Fifth Grade Ice Experiment!
Mrs. Czehura's fifth-grade class had an unforgettable experience during their dry ice science experiments! Students were filled with excitement as they watched the dry ice transform from a solid directly into gas, creating clouds of fog that drifted across the tables. Using the proper safety protocol and tongues, everyone got the chance to take part in hands-on activities like making bubbling potions, observing sublimation, and exploring the effects of temperature change. The
Butte Central
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Butte Central's LaVerne Combo Thanksgiving Dinner: A Half-Century Tradition of Giving and Community Spirit
Butte Central Thanksgiving dinner, also known as the LaVerne Combo Thanksgiving Dinner, is an annual heartfelt community event hosted by Butte Central Catholic High School. This year's dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at 5 PM in the Butte Central High School gymnasium. The event focuses on providing a traditional Thanksgiving feast for the elderly and homebound of Butte, including local seniors, the developmentally disabled, and others in need who might ot
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Reimagining Catholic Education: Wonder, Wisdom, and Witness
Faculty of Butte Central Catholic Schools with Bishop Vetter at the CEC conference October 16, 2025 By Israel Aguilar This Catholic educators conference brought together teachers and school leaders for a day of professional development centered on Catholic educational values and practical teaching strategies. The day began with a keynote address by Sister Mary Agnes Greiffendorf, from Aquinas College, Nashville, titled "'Lost, All Lost in Wonder': Seeing Our Educationa
Butte Central
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Butte Central Grade School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Each October, Butte Central Grade School proudly joins schools across the country to celebrate Red Ribbon Week , an annual event promoting safe, healthy, and drug-free lifestyles among young students. Throughout the week, the school was alive with color, conversation, and positive energy as students participate in themed dress-up days , creative classroom activities, and special guest presentations. Themed Dress-Up Days To keep the message engaging and fun, Butte Central host
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Oct 21, 20252 min read


Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest
The Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest will be held Saturday, November 8 at the Maroon Activity Center. The registration deadline is Tuesday, November 4. The age groups are 8 and 9 years old, 10 and 11 years old, and 12 and 13 years old. The shooter’s age group is determined by their age on April 1, 2026. There are separate contests for boys and girls. The competition will start at 10am. The detailed schedule will be published after entries are finalized. To enter, call or text Do
Butte Central
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Orphan Girl Children's Theater Teams Up with Maroon Drama Club
Orphan Girl Children’s Theatre presents Anastasia, the musical at the Mother Lode Theatre with thanks in part to the Butte Central Drama Club. With central students directly at the helm including Stage Manager Karter Lindau, production team members (and performers) Molly Peck and Caden Tippet, the cast also includes a large collection of BC drama members: Izzy Lopez, Preston Tippet, Bella Crawford, Milly Lopez, Frances Shahan, Carolyn Lopez, Keith Lopez, Zek Otherbull and Lul
Butte Central
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Maroon Athletics as a Ministry
This past weekend, Butte Central’s annual Mass Outreach tradition brought together athletes, musicians, students, families, and the...
Butte Central
Oct 7, 20252 min read
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