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Butte Central High School


Monogram Time!
By Molly Peck, Student Body President Wednesday, November 26 • Finlen Hotel Monogram is right around the corner, and this year’s event is shaping up to be something truly special. Students will gather at the historic Finlen Hotel on Wednesday, November 26 , for an evening of fun, celebration, and school spirit. Theme: A Night in Thneedville This year’s theme brings the colorful world of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax to life. “A Night in Thneedville” will transform the venue with bri
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Nov 24, 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


BC Senior Makes Professional Stage Debut
Butte Central Senior Caden Tippett Photography by Sara Morris Caden Tippett is having the most ghost filled 2025, and honestly, we’re all here for it. Last year, when she was still a junior, she dropped her debut single Ghost — a track she wrote, performed, and produced with help from Butte Central’s Russell Nelson. You can listen to it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/search/Ghost%20Caden%20Tippett. Now, as a senior, she is starring in the world pre
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Nov 19, 20251 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
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Nov 15, 20252 min read


Free Cultural Access! Covalite Theater Opens Doors for BCCHS to Enjoy Irish Music
Chris Mindt, BCCHS Today on November 10, 2025, the Covalite Theater invited the faculty and student body to enjoy an extraordinary concert experience. We were treated to a performance by a band deeply rooted in authentic Irish music and culture. Their vibrant sound immediately transported us, filling the hall with the lively, intricate melodies of the Emerald Isle. Beyond the captivating music, the ensemble shared a powerfully inspiring message with our students. They encoura
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Nov 11, 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




Ryan Peoples: Butte Central’s Star Quarterback Commits to Montana Tech Football
Excitement is building in the Butte community as local high school football standout Ryan Peoples has officially committed to continuing his football career at Montana Tech. This marks a major milestone for both Ryan and the Oredigger football program, as a homegrown talent readies to make his mark at the collegiate level. From Maroon Helm to Oredigger Ryan Peoples, the dynamic senior quarterback for Butte Central High School, announced his commitment on October 30, 2025, vi
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Oct 31, 20252 min read
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🎉 Butte Central High School Update! 🎉 We’ve wrapped up the first quarter and are diving into the second quarter full speed ahead! Semester tests will be December 17–18 , right before Christmas break. Our Fall sports seasons are finishing strong — cross country, golf, volleyball, and football athletes have represented BC proudly! 💪 🏐 Girls Volleyball heads to Corvallis for a play-in game on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m. 🏈 Boys Football travels to Whitefish to
Denise Chrest
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


Butte Central High School Blood Drive
Every year, Butte Central High School proudly hosts a Blood Drive in both the fall and spring. This fall’s drive took place on October 20, 2026, in the campus gym. Students Danny McCarthy, Jack Nylund, Alex Morey, Jackson Mulcahy, and Marquis Abad assisted by signing in donors, distributing water and snacks, and supporting participants throughout the event. Students who donate or volunteer are eligible to receive graduation cords and a certificate recognizing their service. D
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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
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Oct 22, 20251 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
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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
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Oct 14, 20251 min read


New Full-Tuition Scholarships Announced for Butte Central Graduates at Carroll College
A remarkable new opportunity has just opened for Butte Central students planning to attend Carroll College. The Simperman-Corette Foundation has announced six new full-tuition scholarships for Montana undergraduates — including three dedicated exclusively to Butte Central High School graduates. These Simperman-Corette Scholarships, when combined with Carroll’s merit scholarships, will cover students’ full tuition and fees. The remaining three scholarsh3ips will go to incoming
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Oct 10, 20252 min read


Our Faith in Action
Faith-in-Action / Community Outreach is a very important part of our Butte Central Theology curriculum. Mrs. Becky Peoples coordinates with various places in our community to set up volunteer times for Butte Central students to give their time, talents and kindness, helping out where needed. Each of Becky’s high school classes is assigned to a different cause and every week fulfills jobs that aid in each cause. Some examples of the faith-in-action assignments are as follows:
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Oct 7, 20252 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...
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Oct 7, 20252 min read


BCCHS Students Raise Funds through Pink Out Game
BUTTE, MT – The Butte Central Student Council successfully launched its “Pink Bracelet” fundraiser during last Friday night’s Maroon...
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Oct 6, 20251 min read
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