📋 How can parents help with attendance? A few easy ways to start the year strong:
✅ Establish a routine and stick to it
⏰ Get up early
👕 Lay out clothes and pack bags the night before
📚 Show interest in what your child is learning
📞 Let us know about an absence by the start of school (note, ClassDojo, or email evaldovinos@alberton.k12.mt.us)
✈️ Save trips for school breaks when possible
Every day counts—thanks for helping your student show up ready to learn! 🎒
*This message was also sent to parents/guardians via email.
✅ Establish a routine and stick to it
⏰ Get up early
👕 Lay out clothes and pack bags the night before
📚 Show interest in what your child is learning
📞 Let us know about an absence by the start of school (note, ClassDojo, or email evaldovinos@alberton.k12.mt.us)
✈️ Save trips for school breaks when possible
Every day counts—thanks for helping your student show up ready to learn! 🎒
*This message was also sent to parents/guardians via email.

Special Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00pm to adopt FY2027 TFS/Budget.

A few friendly reminders as we get into the school year, Panther families! 🐾
🕖 Drop off starts at 7:45 AM (no playground supervision before then)
🚸 Crossing the street? Please use the crosswalk
🅿️ Using the lot? Park in a designated spot only
🕓 Playground supervision ends at 4:00 PM
🔒 Playground is closed 4:00–4:30 PM unless a parent is present
✅ Late arrival? Students must sign in at the office
Full details in the flier below. Thanks for helping us keep every student safe!
Go Panthers!
🕖 Drop off starts at 7:45 AM (no playground supervision before then)
🚸 Crossing the street? Please use the crosswalk
🅿️ Using the lot? Park in a designated spot only
🕓 Playground supervision ends at 4:00 PM
🔒 Playground is closed 4:00–4:30 PM unless a parent is present
✅ Late arrival? Students must sign in at the office
Full details in the flier below. Thanks for helping us keep every student safe!
Go Panthers!

Alberton School would like to give a BIG shoutout to Mineral County's own Superior Septic!
The Town of Alberton is diligently replacing water lines around the school, and the Superior Septic team donated two porta-potties to ensure our staff is taken care of.
We appreciate the support immensely!
The Town of Alberton is diligently replacing water lines around the school, and the Superior Septic team donated two porta-potties to ensure our staff is taken care of.
We appreciate the support immensely!

🎒 Mark your calendars — Open House is coming!
Join us Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00-6:00 PM for a night of pizza, prizes, and getting ready for a great school year!
🍽️ Dinner served in the cafeteria
🏫 Meet your teachers and drop off school supplies
🎤 Whole group welcome with the principal at 5:00 PM (cafeteria)
🎟️ Bingo cards for a chance to win prizes
📚 Free books to take home for every family
📋 Stop by our info tables: Booster Club, PTSA, Parent Engagement & Attendance resources
👨👩👧 Title I Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see you there!
Join us Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00-6:00 PM for a night of pizza, prizes, and getting ready for a great school year!
🍽️ Dinner served in the cafeteria
🏫 Meet your teachers and drop off school supplies
🎤 Whole group welcome with the principal at 5:00 PM (cafeteria)
🎟️ Bingo cards for a chance to win prizes
📚 Free books to take home for every family
📋 Stop by our info tables: Booster Club, PTSA, Parent Engagement & Attendance resources
👨👩👧 Title I Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see you there!


🎒 Mark your calendars — Open House is coming!
Join us Monday, August 18th from 4:00-6:00 PM for a night of pizza, prizes, and getting ready for a great school year!
🍽️ Dinner served in the cafeteria
🏫 Meet your teachers and drop off school supplies
🎤 Whole group welcome with the principal at 5:00 PM (cafeteria)
🎟️ Bingo cards for a chance to win prizes
📚 Free books to take home for every family
📋 Stop by our info tables: Booster Club, PTSA, Parent Engagement & Attendance resources
👨👩👧 Title I Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see you there!
Join us Monday, August 18th from 4:00-6:00 PM for a night of pizza, prizes, and getting ready for a great school year!
🍽️ Dinner served in the cafeteria
🏫 Meet your teachers and drop off school supplies
🎤 Whole group welcome with the principal at 5:00 PM (cafeteria)
🎟️ Bingo cards for a chance to win prizes
📚 Free books to take home for every family
📋 Stop by our info tables: Booster Club, PTSA, Parent Engagement & Attendance resources
👨👩👧 Title I Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see you there!


📢 Reminder: Fall Sports Meeting TONIGHT!
🏐🏈 6:00 PM – Fall Sports Meeting
Covering: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Football, Junior High (5-8) Volleyball, and 7-8 Football
All athletes must have a yearly sports physical completed before first practice (8/14 for varsity).
5th and 6th graders interested in tackle football can play through Missoula Youth Football and will be placed on a Frenchtown team. Scholarships available — register here: https://www.missoulayouthfootball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=886820
🏫 6:30 PM – Monthly School Board Meeting
View the agenda here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18U_eq85KEMql8TYQud-t3n0geH517d34/view?usp=sharing
See you there!
🏐🏈 6:00 PM – Fall Sports Meeting
Covering: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Football, Junior High (5-8) Volleyball, and 7-8 Football
All athletes must have a yearly sports physical completed before first practice (8/14 for varsity).
5th and 6th graders interested in tackle football can play through Missoula Youth Football and will be placed on a Frenchtown team. Scholarships available — register here: https://www.missoulayouthfootball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=886820
🏫 6:30 PM – Monthly School Board Meeting
View the agenda here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18U_eq85KEMql8TYQud-t3n0geH517d34/view?usp=sharing
See you there!

Youth Tackle Football – Alberton Students
Alberton 5th and 6th graders interested in tackle football will register through Missoula Youth Football (link below) and play on a Frenchtown team. Scholarships are available.
7th/8th graders continue to co-op with Frenchtown, as Alberton doesn't currently offer a tackle option below that grade level.
Register here: https://www.missoulayouthfootball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=886820
Alberton 5th and 6th graders interested in tackle football will register through Missoula Youth Football (link below) and play on a Frenchtown team. Scholarships are available.
7th/8th graders continue to co-op with Frenchtown, as Alberton doesn't currently offer a tackle option below that grade level.
Register here: https://www.missoulayouthfootball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=886820
🚧 ATTENTION: Parking Lot Closed This Weekend 🚧
Alberton School’s parking lot will be closed Saturday & Sunday while we get the lines painted.
✅ The road through to the homes above the school remains open — this only affects the school parking lot itself.
Please avoid parking in the lot this weekend. Thanks for your patience!
#AlbertonSchool #CommunityNotice

Alberton Boosters Club needs YOU! 🐾
We’re seeking a VP, Secretary, and Social Media Coordinator. Come learn more Aug 21 @ 6PM, Alberton School Cafeteria.
Be part of something bigger!
Questions? albertonboosterclub@gmail.com

🏈🏐 FALL SPORTS MEETING — Football & Volleyball
Attention all junior high and high school football and volleyball players and families: our fall sports meeting is Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.
A few key dates to know:
🔹 High school practices begin Friday, August 14
🔹 Junior high practices begin after school starts (date to be announced)
📋 Before anyone can practice or play: every athlete needs a completed physical with paperwork turned in. Please have this done ahead of time so there’s no delay on the first day.
See you at the meeting!

Friendly Reminder:
Summer Food Boxes from the Missoula Food Bank will be available TODAY from 1:30 - 2:30pm on the Alberton School Playground! These are free to all Alberton families!
Also, while you're here, pop in and see Evelyn in the main office to "shop" the Alberton School Food Pantry!
Can't make it during food box hours? Give her ring from 8-3pm at 406-722-4413 to arrange a time!
Summer Food Boxes from the Missoula Food Bank will be available TODAY from 1:30 - 2:30pm on the Alberton School Playground! These are free to all Alberton families!
Also, while you're here, pop in and see Evelyn in the main office to "shop" the Alberton School Food Pantry!
Can't make it during food box hours? Give her ring from 8-3pm at 406-722-4413 to arrange a time!

Great opportunity from Mineral County Moms out in Superior on August 4th!

JOB OPPORTUNITY 📣
Some job perks are hard to beat: a four-day work week, summers that follow the school calendar, and 160 kids who will absolutely tell you when lunch is good.
Alberton School is hiring an Assistant Cook, and this is not a heat-and-serve kitchen. Our team makes breakfast and lunch from scratch every school day, plus fresh fruit and veggie snacks. If you like real cooking and small-town schools, this one is for you.
What you’d be doing:
🍳 Helping prepare and serve homemade breakfast and lunch
🍎 Keeping fresh fruit and vegetable snacks coming for students
🤝 Working alongside a caring, collaborative kitchen crew
What we offer:
-Training provided. No experience needed, just dependability and a good attitude
-Pay based on experience
-Health insurance (individual employee coverage)
-Sick and vacation leave accrual after probation, per Montana law
-A four-day school week and a workplace where everyone knows your name
To apply, fill out a classified application. https://www.alberton.k12.mt.us/page/employment-opportunities
Questions? Contact Amanda Cyr at acyr@alberton.k12.mt.us or (406) 722-4413.
Come help us feed the whole school. Tag someone who belongs in this kitchen!

Summer Food Boxes through the Missoula Food Bank will be available for pickup every Monday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm on the Alberton School playground!
Free for all Alberton families!
Free for all Alberton families!

Don't wait — register your student(s) online today!
Online registration for the 2026–27 school year is open now, and completing it ahead of time makes a big difference. Families who don't register online will need to submit a paper form at the start of school, which means extra steps for you and delays on the first day.
Take five minutes now and skip the paperwork!
🔁 Returning students: Log in to the Parent Portal
https://albertonmt.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/alberton.jsp
🆕 New students: Complete enrollment here
https://albertonmt.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/alberton?configGroupID=3
Or visit alberton.k12.mt.us and find the links on our home page.
Questions? Call the office at 406-722-4413; we're here to help.
Online registration for the 2026–27 school year is open now, and completing it ahead of time makes a big difference. Families who don't register online will need to submit a paper form at the start of school, which means extra steps for you and delays on the first day.
Take five minutes now and skip the paperwork!
🔁 Returning students: Log in to the Parent Portal
https://albertonmt.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/alberton.jsp
🆕 New students: Complete enrollment here
https://albertonmt.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/alberton?configGroupID=3
Or visit alberton.k12.mt.us and find the links on our home page.
Questions? Call the office at 406-722-4413; we're here to help.

Dear Alberton School District Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
The Alberton School District Board of Trustees has a vacancy and is seeking a community-minded individual to serve on the board. This is an important opportunity to help shape the future of our schools and support the success of all Alberton students and staff.
Interested candidates must send a letter of interest to acyr@alberton.k12.mt.us.
Interviews will take place on July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm at Alberton High School - STEM Room 101.
All interested applicants will be interviewed by the board, and a decision will be made that evening in a closed session with the chosen applicant being sworn in that evening.
We encourage anyone who is passionate about our schools and community to consider applying.
Thank you for your continued support of Alberton School District!
Sincerely,
Alberton School Board of Trustees
The Alberton School District Board of Trustees has a vacancy and is seeking a community-minded individual to serve on the board. This is an important opportunity to help shape the future of our schools and support the success of all Alberton students and staff.
Interested candidates must send a letter of interest to acyr@alberton.k12.mt.us.
Interviews will take place on July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm at Alberton High School - STEM Room 101.
All interested applicants will be interviewed by the board, and a decision will be made that evening in a closed session with the chosen applicant being sworn in that evening.
We encourage anyone who is passionate about our schools and community to consider applying.
Thank you for your continued support of Alberton School District!
Sincerely,
Alberton School Board of Trustees

📋 Online registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year!
Whether you're welcoming a new student or getting a returning student set for another great year, here's how to register:
🔁 Returning students: Log in to the Parent Portal and follow the prompts.
https://albertonmt.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/alberton.jsp
🆕 New students: Use our New Student Registration link to get started.
https://albertonmt.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/alberton?configGroupID=3
Questions? Reach out to the school office Monday - Thursday at 406-722-4413 — we're happy to help.
We can't wait to see everyone this fall! 🎒

June School Board Meeting this Tuesday, 6/23 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.
Agenda here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BRFySngEin_63vm96CeSCyoksaOko4I/view?usp=drivesdk
Have you gotten your 2025-2026 Alberton School yearbook yet?!
Go see Evelyn in the main office between 8-3pm Monday-Thursday to snag yours!
$25 for a beautifully designed and built hardbound book--pay via cash, check,nor GoFan.


