The spirit of "The Richest Hill on Earth" is about to be measured in more than just copper. As Butte prepares to host the Western Class C Tournament , Butte Central Catholic Schools is calling on the community to step up and ensure the event is a slam dunk. Hosting a tournament of this scale is a massive undertaking that brings teams, families, and fans from across the region into the heart of Butte. To make it a success, Butte Central needs a dedicated roster of volunteers t

Photo Courtesy of College of Idaho Former Butte Central standout Dougie Peoples reached a major milestone in his collegiate career this week, scoring his 1,000th career point for the College of Idaho Yotes. The achievement places him among an elite group of players in one of the nation’s premier NAIA basketball programs and marks another chapter in a career defined by hard work, consistency, and competitive fire. Peoples, now a key contributor for the Yotes, has continued t

The Butte Central wrestling program will be well‑represented at this year’s MHSA State Wrestling Championships after a strong showing at the Western A Divisional Tournament in Dillon. The Maroons advanced four boys and one girl to the state stage, continuing a proud tradition of toughness, discipline, and steady improvement on the mat. This year’s group features a blend of young talent and experienced leadership, reflecting the growth of a program that continues to build mom

Maroons Swim Team 25-26 The Butte Central Maroons closed out the 2026 MHSA State Swim Meet with one of the program’s strongest all‑around showings in recent years. Competing in Great Falls against the top swimmers in Class AB, the Maroons combined a state championship performance, multiple top‑four finishes, and impressive relay results to cap a season defined by growth, determination, and rising young talent. Ganzenmueller Brings Home State Title in the 100 Breaststroke Tess

The BC Junior High MathCounts team turned in an outstanding performance at the MathCounts competition held today at Montana Tech. Our students represented Butte Central with talent, focus, and tremendous school pride. In team competition, BC earned an impressive 2nd place finish. Congratulations to team members Mason M., Gannon B., Drew K., and Roman T. on this strong showing against a very competitive field. We are also proud to recognize our individual state qualifiers. Ma

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

Senior golfer Will McGree made his college choice feel like a natural next step, not a headline. The Butte Central standout sat at a table surrounded by family and teammates, quietly signing the papers that will keep him in his hometown as he joins the Montana Tech golf program A hometown decision McGree’s signing with the Orediggers locks in the next chapter of a prep career built on steady improvement and competitive consistency for the Maroons. Instead of heading out of to

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

Tuesday we celebrate our All School Mass with Bishop Vetter at St. Ann's Church Wednesday Theme: Celebrating Vocations and Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers Pics: Career Day- Students dressed as what you want to be when they grow up or kids dressed as a teacher. Grade School Wednesday high school students were blessed with breakfast from the Knights of Columbus and a round table discussion with our local clergy. Thursday Prayer Service at the High School

Our Work Study program provides high school seniors in good academic standing the opportunity to earn school credit while gaining valuable real-world work experience. Lexa Thompson Lexa Thompson- A graduating senior, works at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort as a restaurant employee. In this role, Lexa strengthens her customer service, communication, and organizational skills while contributing to a professional hospitality setting. Recently, Lexa has been asked to train new emplo

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

Get ready for our biggest fundraiser of the year—the Butte Central Catholic Schools Annual Auction, happening March 20, 2026 ! This year’s March Madness–themed event will be a high-energy evening filled with fun, fellowship, and support for our students and school community. We invite families, businesses, and friends of Butte Central to get involved by sponsoring a table or donating an item to our live or silent auction. Table sponsorships offer great visibility while direct

January 14–21 — Butte, Mont. — Butte Central athletes continued to make their mark during a busy week of winter competition, showing leadership and consistency across basketball, swimming, and wrestling as teams pushed deeper into conference and invitational action. Boys Basketball: Sutton Leads Offensive Charge The Maroons boys basketball team leaned on veteran leadership during a competitive stretch of games, with Joshua Sutton continuing to be a key offensive presence. S

Molly Clare Peck Butte Central Senior In August 2024, Butte Central senior Molly Clare Peck accepted a work-study position with Butte Broadcasting, gaining hands-on experience in radio and media production while still in high school. The opportunity has allowed Molly to work across several local stations, including KOPR 94.1, KBOW AM 550 , KGLM Magic 100.3 , and The River oldies station. Molly’s role at Butte Broadcasting is wide-ranging and immersive. Her respo

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

Butte Central senior quarterback Ryan Peoples made his college plans official this week, signing a National Letter of Intent to continue his football career just up the hill with the Montana Tech Orediggers. The signing keeps one of the Mining City’s top all-around athletes at home and caps a standout prep career that helped push the Maroons back into the Class A playoff picture. Peoples put pen to paper during a ceremony at Butte Central on Wednesday morning, surrounded by f

Butte Central swimmers continued to build momentum Saturday, January 10, at the 2026 Butte High School January Splash held at the Butte Family YMCA, showing steady improvement across nearly every race and proving that the young Maroon squad is moving fast in the right direction. The meet brought together teams from across the state and gave Butte Central a chance to test itself against deeper programs in a fast, competitive environment. For the Maroons, it was another step in