May 2025 DILLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
TEACHING EFFECTIVELY-LEARNING SUCCESSFULLY
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: RANDY SHIPMAN
Hello from the district office of the Dillon Elementary School District! It is nice to see the weather changing and I hope you are enjoying the beautiful May weather as we wind down the school year.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th through the 9th, I would like to ask you to join me in saying thanks to all our certified teaching staff that we have in the district. The teachers at school district #10 are top notch and do an incredible job of meeting the needs of their students. From teaching students’ history and math, to supporting students emotionally and psychologically, teachers are always doing right for kids. I want to thank them for being steadfast to do what is right by the students we are charged with educating. This dedicated and knowledgeable group of professionals have toiled tirelessly to provide the finest instruction possible to our students. Their expertise, professionalism, and devotion to students and the teaching profession is truly amazing and something our entire community can be proud of. We are very lucky and blessed to have such an amazing group of teachers and I am very appreciative of the work they do. When you get the chance, please express your thanks for all they do daily.
As the end of this school year rapidly approaches, and as I send out my last newsletter of the year, I find myself reflecting over the past year. What keeps coming to the front of my mind is that it has been an incredible year overall. I appreciate the parents for all your help and support in this endeavor. I appreciate our administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, and kitchen staff. We all know that “schools are an important part of the infrastructure of communities, as they provide safe, supportive learning environments for students, employ teachers and other staff, and enable parents, guardians, and caregivers to work. Schools also help to mitigate health disparities by providing critical services including school meal programs and facilitate access to social, physical, behavioral, and mental health services.”
Finally, I sincerely want to thank the parents and guardians for your understanding, patience, help and support. By working together, we have been able to meet the academic, physical, and emotional needs of our students/children. Furthermore, I also want to thank the students for rising to every occasion, rolling with the flow, and getting the job done with little complaint. I am incredibly impressed with their strength and resiliency and am so proud of them. All in all, it has been an outstanding year!
Don’t forget that you can stay informed about what is happening at your child’s school by accessing our website at www.dillonschools.org. Academic information such as teacher lesson plans, grades and sports schedules can be located on this website. In addition, this site contains the lunch menu, student handbook, our district policy manual, board meeting agendas and the school calendar.
As always, I would like to express how excited and honored I am to be your Superintendent in School District #10 and a part of such a great community. I would like to thank everyone in advance for working with us to make our district a success. If there is any way that I may be of assistance to you, please stop in or call the district office at 683-4311, option #3.
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY NEWS: GREG FITZGERALD
It’s hard to believe that we are in the last month of the school year. I am so proud to be part of the Dillon community and want to express my gratitude for all of the amazing volunteers we have that help our school. I also want to congratulate our staff and students for all of the hard work they have put forth this school year.
As we enter the month of May the students will have a variety of field trips and activities to close out the year. Please be on the lookout for information regarding these activities throughout the month. If you have any questions regarding field trips or end of the year activities, please contact the school.
Please make sure your students are dressed appropriately for the weather. The spring season can bring sun, rain, and snow so we ask that you visit with your child about what is appropriate to wear to school. As a reminder students may not wear flip flops, slippers, or any shirt whose straps are not at least two inches wide. If you have any questions regarding dress code please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
May 5th-9th is Teacher Appreciation Week. I would like to thank all of the teachers throughout Beaverhead County for the job they do!! I would especially like to thank the teachers and paraprofessionals at Parkview Elementary for their hard work and dedication to the kids in Dillon.
Kindergarten Registration and Screening will take place on May 27th and 28th. Please contact Natalie in the District Office for more information.
We are planning to host the Parkview Elementary School Track meet for all 1st-5th grade students on Wednesday, May 28th at the high school track. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact Mr. Krueger at jkrueger@dillonelem.k12.mt.us
Schedule of Events:
May 5th-2nd Grade Community Dance 5:30-6:30 pm
May 7th-Kindergarten Music Program-12:45 pm
May 7th-Bill and Margo’s Book Program 1:45 pm
May 8th-3rd Grade Field Trip to Virginia City
May 9th-5th Grade Arbor Day Presentation
May 15th 5th Grade Field Trip to Birch Creek
May 20th-2nd Grade Field Trip to Bannack
May 22nd-3rd-5th Grade Talent Show 1:15 pm
May 23rd-KG students last day
May 27th-28th-Kiindergarten Registration and Screening
May 28th-Parkview Track Meet
May 29th-Parkview Fun Day
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS: JOEL ROGERS
Greetings from DMS for the month of May 2025. A lot has been happening here at the middle school, and we are all looking ahead to a busy May. Additionally, I am extremely excited about what our students and staff have accomplished this year and look forward to a strong finish!
Speaking of finishing, I would like to put out a few updates for 8th grade students and promotion proceedings. First, the last day of school for 8th grade students at DMS is Friday, May 23rd. Second, there is a mandatory promotion rehearsal for all 8th graders at the BCHS B.W. Lodge on Tuesday, May 27th from 9:00am-10:30am (parents must bring their student(s)). Third, Tuesday, May 27th, all 8th grade students also need to be back at the high school gymnasium by 6:30 p.m. sharp for a group photo. The group picture, if parents/students want them, will cost an additional $15.00 and can be paid to Lifetouch the night of the picture. Fourth, the promotion ceremony itself is set for Tuesday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the BCHS B.W. Lodge.
In addition to 8th grade student updates, I wanted to also mention a couple of other dates for all DMS students. First, there are a variety of field trips listed for students throughout the month the May. These dates can be found in the May calendar. Second, we have a spring choir and band concert scheduled for May 15th, at 7pm, in the Parkview Gym. Third, there is No School for students and staff on Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day). Finally, the last day of school for 6th and 7th graders is Friday, May 30th and is a noon release day.
Please mark these important dates on your calendars and if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help with please contact me here at DMS. I would like to thank each of you for all the support for Dillon Middle School and School District #10.
-Mr. Rogers
May Calendar
6th– 10:00 a.m. – Track @ Anaconda
9th– 9:00 a.m. – Track @ Hamilton
13th– 9:00 a.m. – Track @ Hamilton
15th – 7:00 p.m. – DMS Spring Band Concert.
16th – 12:00 p.m. – Student Color Fun Run/Walk and Smuck for a Buck Event
19th and 20th– Lewis & Clark Caverns (6th Grade) – 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
21st – Local Field Trip (8th grade) – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
23rd – Last Day of School for 8th Grade
27th– 9:00 a.m. – 8th grade promotion rehearsal.
27th – 6:30 p.m. – 8th grade group photo
27th – 7:00 p.m. – 8th grade graduation.
30th– Last Day of School for 6th/7th Grade (Noon Release Day)