Missoula County Public Schools

09/08/2026

In the news...So glad to welcome Principal Scott Gragg to MCPS Big Sky High School!

“Our ultimate goal is to move these kids to where they can write, read, speak, and that they can critically think, and that they feel safe and welcome here,” Gragg said. “That's where the common ground is, and how we work together, even when we might have different worldviews or different perspectives.”

Former Griz and National Football League player Scott Gragg started his role as principal at Big Sky High School, his daughter’s alma mater, this July. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/02/2026

Missoula Public Health is hosting pop-up immunization clinics this month at MCPS middle schools and at Clinton & Bonner Schools. Bring your ID and your insurance card.

08/24/2026

This is the week, MCPS families! Many schools have a Back-to-School event tonight or on Tuesday, check your school's website for details.

08/10/2026

MCPS ❤ Community! Missoula's Cuts for Kids at Franklin this morning, helping kids look their best for Back to School. Thanks to Andi at Altruist Salon and Boutique and MCPS' own Wendy Melvin for organizing this amazing community event. Stylists volunteered from Altruist, Hair by Katie Budge, Frolic Salon and more.

08/05/2026

MCPS families review your flight plan for Back to School:
* school supplies
* HS sport physicals
* vaccination clinic 8/20

7th graders need their Tdap booster before school starts.

K-8 look for a back-to-school event at your school August 24 or 25.
Kinder, 6th, 9th start on August 26.
Grades 1-12 begin regular school days on August 27.
Trailblazers and Kindergarteners have a half day on August 28.
All students attend full days starting August 31.

Call your school with questions and have a smooth flight!

07/23/2026

MCPS partners with local businesses to help today's high school student explore careers. Thanks to our amazing student and fabulous industry partner Bitterroot Welding.

07/10/2026

MCPS Trustees met this week for a deep-dive into our Graduate Profile. Lots of great conversations about how our schools can help students develop the skills that the Missoula community is looking for in MCPS grads.

07/06/2026

Hey Parents! Plan ahead for after school care for K-5 and activities for middle schoolers. During the school year, MCPS partners with Missoula Parks and Recreation, Missoula Family YMCA, and Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County to keep kids active and engaged while parents finish the work day.

Programs vary between schools. Contact providers directly for more information.

Note: Parks & Recreation program registration begins on August 2.

The free summer meals program continues at Lowell, Russell, Franklin & Meadow Hill. Breakfast 8-10:30am, Lunch 11am-1pm. All children up to age 18 eat for free.

06/25/2026

Calling All Artists! Recreate a monster based on art created by Kindergarteners from three MCPS schools: Jeannette Rankin Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Chief Charlo Elementary. The exhibition will be in October.