Rocky Boy Tribal Community Information

06/06/2026

📣🏃‍♀️ ATTENTION RUNNERS! 🏃‍♂️📣

Race day is almost here! Please review the bus loading and departure schedule below and plan to arrive early. Buses will load and depart from:

📍 Independence Bank Parking Lot
435 3rd St, Havre, MT 59501

🚌 MARATHON
• Bus Loading: 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM
• Bus Departure: 5:00 AM
• Race Start: 6:00 AM

🚌 HALF MARATHON
• Bus Loading: 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM
• Bus Departure: 6:00 AM
• Race Start: 7:00 AM

🚌 5K FUN RUN/WALK
• Bus Loading: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
• Bus Departure: 7:30 AM
• Race Start: 8:00 AM

⏰ Important Reminder: Buses will depart promptly at the scheduled departure times. Please arrive early to allow time for parking and boarding.

We're excited to welcome runners from near and far to Havre for the 2026 Bear Paw Marathon! Let's make it an unforgettable race day! 🐾🎉

For complete race information, visit: www.bearpawmarathon.com

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

📝 June 2026 Business Committee Meeting

🏫 Rocky Boy Schools Update / Rocky Boy Head Start

📅 Day 156 – Last day of the school year
🍔 End-of-the-year BBQ at the cafeteria
🚧 Out to bid:
High school parking lot
Football Field wall
1 Elementary student went all 156 days
📊 School-wide attendance: 82.18%

☀️ Summer School

📅 June 12th
🕖 7–12
👧🧒 Grades 1–6 highest-need students

🍎 School Food Service Program

📅 June 8th – July 7th
🍳 Breakfast & 🥪 Lunch
🚐 Mobile unit schedule available

🎓 Graduation Updates

🎉 27 high school students graduated
🌟 1 student graduated as a junior
📚 1 student obtained an associate degree
✅ 18/51 eighth graders completed the required work

⸻

👥 Newly Elected School Board Members

Chair: Michelle Sangrey
Vice Chair: Donita Caplette-Hay

🗳️ Head Start

📊 Head Start Updates

👨‍🎓 41 students
📈 65% attendance
🎓 63 students enrolled, 26 graduated
📝 12 applications received
🔄 30 returning students

👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting Class

📅 June 24th

👩‍🏫 Staff Credentialing

👥 15 staff members at the head start school
Will be credentialed

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🏫 Box Elder Schools

👧 Elementary enrollment: 233 students
📚 K–6 attendance: 64%
🎓 High School attendance: 94%
📖 Junior High attendance: 89%

📅 End-of-Year Updates

🎉 Last day of school
🏆 K–6 Academic Awards: June 2nd
✅ 7 students missed 2 days or less
⭐ 11 students missed 5 days
🎓 8th Grade Promotion
🎉 20/21 high school graduates

6 June 8th–30th Summer School
Trio June 8th–26 credit
📚 7 students taking Algebra I
🏫 JMG School – Career Pathways next year

🗣️ Cree Immersion: 22 students
➕ 5–10 more may be added next year

🗳️ Leadership
Gus Bacon elected
Calvin Jilot, Chair

🌾 USDA
Gayle Berry, State Conservationist

🏥 Rocky Boy Health Center
August 17th closed
🎓 Scholarships
👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ 10 tribal members
💰 $2500 scholarship
🩺 Medical fields

📋 Student Program
👥 70 students
⏰ 120 hours
Age categories: 14-15–16
▶️ Starting next week

Upcoming Holidays
📅 June 19th – Juneteenth
🕛 August 3rd at noon

🚜 Dry Fork Farms Update
🌱 Seeding completed
💧 Starting irrigation
🌾 Haying
👷 3 full-time tribal employees
👷 3 seasonal tribal employees

📋✨ Planning Javon
🌾 USDA Partnership Grant

👥 Rebekah & Royce Jarvey
✈️🇯🇵 Tokyo Request

🏠 Housing Update

The Tribal Elders catered lunch❤️

06/05/2026

📢 REQUEST FOR BIDS – WOOD SUPPLY 📢

The Rocky Boy Health Center Prevention Department is accepting sealed bids for the delivery of sweat wood to support department activities and programs.

Bid Requirements:
• Cost per load
• Estimated load size
• Bidder contact information
• Must pass a background check
• Delivery to be coordinated with the RBHC Prevention Department

📅 Submission Deadline:
June 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM

For the complete RFQ package and submission instructions, visit the Rocky Boy Health Center website or contact:

Cynthia Stump, Supply Technician
📧 [email protected]
📞 (406) 395-1685

Bids may be submitted to:
Rocky Boy Health Center
Attn: Cynthia Stump
6850 Upper Box Elder Road
Box Elder, MT 59521

We encourage interested vendors to submit their bids before the deadline. Please see the flyer for complete details. 🌲📄

06/04/2026

Please address any questions or for more information contact the NRD Director, Bobbi J. Favel, at the
Natural Resources Department.
98 Veteran's Park Road * Box Elder, Montana 59521 * (406) 395-4207 or 4083 * Fax (406) 395-4382

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

MIYO COHORT 1 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Miyo Youth Wellness Center is excited to launch our first-ever Cohort Program for youth entering 1st–3rd grade this summer.
We know families may have questions, so here is a simple overview of what to expect:
✅ What is Cohort 1?
Cohort 1 is a small-group wellness program designed to help children build healthy habits, confidence, positive relationships, cultural connections, and social-emotional skills through hands-on activities and supportive adult mentorship.
✅ What Cohort 1 is NOT
This is not summer school, tutoring, or academic remediation. While youth will learn and grow every day, the focus is on whole-child wellness and development.
✅ How the Application Process Works
• Families must complete an application for each child in grades 1-3.
• Applications are available at Miyo and will also be sent home through local schools.
• Completing an application does not guarantee selection.
• Applications will be reviewed, and 20 youth will be selected to participate in Cohort 1.
✅ Program Details
📅 June 22 – August 14
🕣 Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30p.m
Incoming 1st–3rd Grade Students

✅ More opportunities are coming! Cohort 1 is limited to 20 youth, but additional Miyo Pathways opportunities for many more youth will be announced in the coming days. If your child is not selected for Cohort 1, there will still be ways to participate at Miyo this summer!
📌 Applications close June 10.
📌 Families will be notified by June 16.
We are excited to begin this next phase of Miyo and look forward to partnering with families as we help youth build strong foundations for a healthy future.

For questions or to pick up an application, please contact Miyo Youth Wellness Center at 406-395-1866, email [email protected], or stop by the front desk. 💙💚

06/03/2026

The Star Family did not forget and want to recognize *Maleah R. Morsette* who is a proud member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe. She is the daughter of Michael Morsette and Willdette Duran, and the granddaughter of Harvey Sr., Debra Morsette, and Gloria Little Owl.

In a courageous and determined step, Maleah left Rocky Boy High School during her senior year in 2025 to enlist in the United States Army, becoming the first grandchild among more than twenty grandchildren to answer the call to military service. On *August 12, 2025*, Maleah officially enlisted in the United States Army. With the unwavering support of her stepmother, *Rose Lamere*, and encouragement from many family members, she embarked on a journey of service and personal growth. On *October 21, 2025*, she departed for Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Through hard work, determination, and perseverance, Maleah successfully graduated from Basic Combat Training on *February 12, 2026*.

While serving her country and pursuing her military career, she remained committed to completing her education. On *May 28, 2026*, Maleah graduated from Rocky Boy High School, with her sister, *Mary Ann*, proudly accepting her diploma on her behalf.

Maleah is currently attending *Advanced Individual Training (AIT)*, where she is training in her Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as a *14H Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator*. Her dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence continue to pave the way for a promising future in military service. Maleah's accomplishments have brought immense pride to her family, community, and the Chippewa Cree Tribe. Her journey is a testament to courage, perseverance, and the strength to forge her own path. She serves as an inspiration to future generations, demonstrating that determination and hard work can turn dreams into reality.

Congratulations Maleah and the Star Family is proud of you! Forever a Star! Be Safe!