Yesterday, Drummond juniors and seniors attended the second annual Flint Creek Exploration Day at Granite County High School. This event is focused on bringing career opportunities specifically to Granite County students through connections with local businesses, professionals, nonprofits, government officials, and local colleges. By giving students more personal one-on-one experiences, our goal is to spark interest and create a generation more knowledgeable about the world of work.
We would like to thank the following vendors for taking time out of their schedules to work with our students:
- Job Corps
- Southwest Carpenters Union
- Sheet Metal Union
- IBEW 233
- Dick Anderson Construction
- Butte/Silver Bow Search & Rescue
- Granite County Sheriff's Department
- Powell County EMS
- Prosperity CNA Training
- MT State Prison
- ARMY
- Philipsburg Mayor Anne Filmore
- Drummond Mayor Gail Leeper
- Job Services
- Philipsburg Mail
- Granite Gathering Grounds
- Philipsburg Rotary
- Flint Creek Childcare
- Headwaters
- The Ranch at Rock Creek
- United States Forest Service
- Citizens Bank
- Gem Mountain
- Granite County Hospital
- Missoula College
- Highlands College
If you or your business would be interested in being included in the event next year, please reach out to Samantha Larson at slarson@drummondschool.net
A special thank you to Julissa Bencia and Chandler Emmet from the Department of Labor & Industry for helping to organize and coordinate the event for the second year in a row!
We are excited to announce that Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to our school next week. We will be performing The Secret Garden! Auditions are open for Kindergarten through 12th grade. They will take place in the Auxiliary Gym beginning at 9 AM on Monday, May 4th. Rehearsals and practices will take place during the school day, Monday through Thursday. Dress rehearsal will take place on Friday, May 8th starting at 10:00 AM followed by the two performances at 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM. We encourage all students to try out and be involved in this wonderful opportunity.
The ticket prices for the shows are adults $10.00, seniors $7.00, and children $5.00.
If you have any questions you may contact Holly Graybeal or Lisa Villa at the school.
Sign up for team football camp this summer.
Montana State Football: Small School Team Camp
Bozeman, MT
June 5-7
https://bobcatbuiltfbcamps.sportngin.com/register/form/634027231
Decorating
Students wanting to participate in decorating can arrive to the Buckle Barn at 11:00 am on Friday, 4/24. They should expect to be there until 1:00 pm (at the latest). No need to return to The Ranch to undecorate the next day - any decor that they want to keep they can take that evening once prom wraps up and our team will break down the rest.
Timeline
5:45 pm parents arrive
6:00 pm the buses arrive (Grand March)
6:30 pm parents depart and dinner is served
8:00 pm dinner concludes
Dancing until 11:00 pm
Arrival to The Ranch for Parents
Please reference the map attached for directions to the Buckle Barn. You will take Skalkaho road for 12 miles until you turn right onto a dirt road called Rock Creek Road. From there, stay on Rock Creek Road for about 2 miles until you reach headgate on the east side of the road (NOT the one with the metal sign reading "The Ranch at Rock Creek"). Drive under the headgate, once over the driving bridge stay to the left then take an immediate right. This will take you past the Rod & Gun Club on the left and around a loop towards the Buckle Barn. When the Buckle Barn is below you to the right, you will encounter a Ranch employee; they will direct you where to park and walk down to the Buckle Barn.
25/25 shots made! We are so proud of you Tre!!
SAJ Floral in Philipsburg is taking orders for prom corsages, boutonnieres etc. until Thursday at noon. Order early for specific colors! They can be reached at 406-544-0355.
The Ranch would like to offer parents a fun opportunity to enjoy an evening out while their students are attending prom. Post Grand March, parents are invited to have dinner at The Lodge while prom is taking place at the Buckle Barn. Dinner reservations are $150 per person, with a 23% service fee and tax added to the final bill. If any parents are interested, please have them contact Jessie Belding at jbelding@theranchatrockcreek.com or call The Ranch directly at 877-786-1545 to make a reservation. (I will update what is being served as soon as I can get that information). If you have any questions, please call Lisa at the school 406-288-3281, ext. 1. This should be a great evening of dancing and fun for our students!
The Drummond seniors raked in the dollars at the Philipsburg Area Education Foundation (PAEF) Scholarship Reception on Monday night. The following students (pictured left to right) received awards:
Austin Knoeller
Cruse Furlano
Brooke Hicks
Hazel Sawfer
Hayden Reed
Kimber Parsons
Former Drummond Graduates also received scholarships at the ceremony, including:
Megan Hicks, Benjamin Bradshaw, Cooper Bradshaw, and Cyleigh Langton
A huge thank you to all the generous donors and the PAEF Board who make these opportunities possible!
Be sure to send your congratulations to these seniors and be ready to attend the graduation ceremony on May 17th at 2 pm!
The link to the picture forms is: https://forms.gle/RgynnfNXj9SMmNW8
These Trojans also took home top honors in their submitted photography:
Ella Hicks - 1st Place - Feature Photography Class C
Layla Yates - 2nd Place - Feature Photography Class C
Emma McNally - 1st Place - Sports Photography Class C
Sawyer Hessler - 2nd Place - Sports Photography Class C
Natalie Graveley - 3rd Place - Sports Photography Class C
Our choir students will be performing at District Music Festival tomorrow afternoon. This is the first time in over a DECADE that we have participated in this event and we are all nervous and excited! If you are able we would love to have you come and support us in this milestone event. It's kind of like the District Tournament of music!
APRIL 15th, 2026, is ACT Testing Day for Drummond Juniors!
This ACT test is the state-mandated test provided by Montana OPI. Each student tests for free on April 15th at our school.
What do you need to know?
SLEEP - Students will need adequate sleep the night before the test. Limit screen time and encourage a healthy bedtime.
NUTRITION - Students will need to eat a healthy dinner (no junk food) and at least a small breakfast. The test only allows for scheduled breaks, and students cannot eat during test times.
RESULTS - Results are usually available 3-4 weeks after the test. Results will be provided using the MyACT.org account first, and a notification will be sent via email. Students must sign up for this with the school counselor. Results will also be mailed and uploaded.
RETAKES - all students are encouraged to retake the test if they are not happy with their results. This testing date is free through the state, but any retakes must be scheduled and PAID for by the student/student's family.
Why take the test seriously?
While ACT scores are not necessarily tied to college admissions, they are tied closely to class placement, scholarship, and qualification for accelerated resources. Basically, a good ACT score opens doors, so please take it seriously.
If you have any questions about the ACT, please email slarson@drummondschool.net
