Melisa Hill, Butte Central Foundation On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, a organizational meeting will be held at 5:15 pm at the Maroon Activities Center in hopes of starting an activities booster club. The goal for the group will be to help strengthen athletics, music, drama, and speech and debate programs in our junior high and high school. The booster club will strive to help raise funds for our programs, strengthen school spirit, and to host social events for the BC communi

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

By Tim Norbeck Butte Central Foundation The Maroon Activity Center is celebrating two decades of service to the Butte community with a series of exciting improvements—and more are on the horizon. From infrastructure updates to daily care, the facility continues to evolve as a welcoming space for students, families, and community members alike. New Entrances and Facility Upgrades Visitors may notice a refreshed look at MAC: the east doors to the Foundation office and the main

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

Butte Central Senior Jack Nagle Photo Credit BN0 Photography Following a thrilling 38-27 win over the Dillon Beavers last Friday night the BC Maroons are back in the Class “A” Playoffs. The victory earned the BC Boys the third seed from the Southwestern “A” Conference. They will travel north to face the Whitefish Bulldogs, who finished second in the Northwest “A” Conference. Game time is 7:00 pm. on Friday night. The playoffs will

As the fall season winds down, we celebrate the dedication and success of all our Butte Central student-athletes who gave their best this fall. From exciting volleyball matches to strong cross country finishes, our Maroon teams have made us proud—and the season isn’t over yet. Football is still going strong in the playoffs, and our community is behind the team every step of the way. At the same time, winter sports are gearing up for another great season. Basketball, wrestling

By Josh M. Peck, Butte Central Foundation Butte Central Maroons Football – 2025 Season Feature For more than eight decades, Butte Central Catholic High School has stood as one of Montana’s proudest small-school football programs — a source of identity for the Butte community and a symbol of what dedication, teamwork, and faith can achieve on the field. The maroon banners hanging high above the Maroon Activities Center tell the story. Butte Central has captured ten Montana Sta

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 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

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

The Butte Central Maroons will return home this Friday to face the Dillon Beavers in a key Southwestern A contest. The winner of the game will earn the 3 rd and final playoff birth from the Conference. The game will also be senior night for BC players Keltan Keane, JJ Taylor, Jack Nagle, Colt Hassler, Tony Stajcar, and Ryan Peoples. “Our guys have worked hard to earn a chance to make the playoffs,” said head coach Don Peoples. “I’m confident that they will be ready to play ag

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

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

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

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

The 4-1 BC Maroons will travel to Bitterroot this Friday to play the 5-1 Hamilton Broncs. With only two games remaining both teams are battling to qualify for the Class “A “Playoffs. The top three teams will advance to the 2025 post season. Frenchtown has all but captured the Conference title so the Maroons, Broncs, and Dillon Beavers will be fighting for the final two spots. “We are excited to hit the road to play the Broncs” said Coach Don Peoples.” “They are an outstanding

10/16 No School - Teacher Conference in Helena 10/17 Teacher Conference in Helena 10/20 High School Blood Drive 10/31 Grade School Halloween Parade Early Dismissal Grade School - 11:30 11/6- 11/7 Parent Teacher Conference All Schools 11/6 First Auction Meeting 11/6 Sue's Birthday!!!!!! 11/18 Laverne Combo Thanksgiving Dinner 3/20/2026 Maroon Auction