Drummond Public Schools

Dear Families, May 6th, 2026

Congratulations to the cast and crew of THE SECRET GARDEN! We are very happy to be in Drummond, Montana and we are looking forward to a great show this Friday. Our performance is scheduled for this Friday at 3:00pm and 5:30pm at Drummond Public School Old Gym.


REHEARSALS & SHOW DAY

All rehearsals will be held at Drummond Public School Old Gym/Cafeteria.

Friday, May 8th:

All cast members and crew need to be at the old Gym at 10:00am and will stay until the last show is over.


10:00 - 1:00pm

Entire Cast: Dress Rehearsal /Costumes

2:00 Show Call

4:30 Show Call

Entire Cast: pre-show prep, 3:00pm performance, photo call.


Entire Cast: pre-show prep, 5:30pm performance, photo call, costume/script check-in.

To be sure that we are ready for our performances, we will follow our rehearsal schedule very closely. All rehearsals will begin and end promptly at the scheduled times and cast members called for a rehearsal must stay for the entire session. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal due to illness or there are questions regarding scheduling or attendance, please notify Ms.Holly Graybeal at email hgraybeal@drummondschool.net or by phone at 406-288-3281 as soon as possible. Due to the short rehearsal period, please understand that anyone missing a rehearsal may be unable to participate in the performance.


MEAL BREAKS

Please pack a sack lunch for Friday, as well as a non messy snack for between shows. Please do not plan to deliver your child’s snack on performance day Friday. Everyone will have a regular scheduled lunch on Friday from 1:00-2:00. The show call will be at 2:00pm for the show at 3:30 and 4:30 for the evening show at 5:30. No students will be permitted to leave during the break between Friday shows and we will take a break together as a cast. Students should bring a non messy snack in between shows on Friday. Cast members should bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes.

COSTUME BAGS, COSTUMES, ETC.

By Thursday, each cast member should bring a LARGE BAG with their NAME and CHARACTER clearly printed on it. The bags are to coordinate costume assignments and to store each actor’s own clothing during the shows. All sets, costumes, props, etc. are provided by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. We ask that the cast provide their own soft-soled, closed-toe shoes and shorts and tank top to wear under their costume. All cast members should wear their hair pulled back and out of their eyes on Friday.

PERFORMANCES

There will be a photo session after the show, please no flash photos during the performances. On show days, watches and jewelry should not be worn. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.





T-SHIRTS

We will sell our THE SECRET GARDEN T-shirts starting Wednesday. All sizes are available, and the cost of each shirt is $17!!


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to talk to us before or after rehearsal. We look forward to meeting you and working together to make this week a special one for all involved! Thank you!

David Saez & Kate Masson

www.mctinc.org, www.facebook.com/missoulachildrenstheatre

Congratulations to Declan Suthers, Charlie Shields, Grant Georges, Luke Linton, Ryker Kendall, and Jaxson Buche who were awarded Math Students of the month for April!

Congratulations to Luis Ostler, Huxley Legg, Ryan O'Connor and Duke Estes who were awarded the Leadership award for April!

Congratulations to Gavin Bryant and Danica Yakos who were chosen as the Students of the Month for April!

Our sixth grade class was treated to a barbeque and a fun filled afternoon for winning the Pacer test challenge in PE! Congratulations 6th graders!

Our very own Macey Anderson will be making an appearance at the Montana State Music Festival. She is the only Drummond student to qualify for this competition this year. She will be competing this weekend in Helena singing a solo selection. Break a Leg, Macey! #WeAreDrummond

Dear Families of Drummond School,

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.

Flint Creek Titans
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Thank you to the Granite County Public Health Department and to all the vendors who participated in the Student Safety Fair. The students enjoyed the information and activities.

I realized I never shared an update on our choir festival! 😬 Since this was our first year back, we chose to perform for comments only, so no official score was given - but it was an incredibly valuable experience. Despite some nerves and the challenge of performing in a very large theater without microphones, our student sang beautifully. We had the privilege of working with Dr. Hirner and Barbara Tapa, both of whom had wonderful feedback for our group. They complemented the strength and blended sound of our treble section (soprano and alto) as well as our bass section - which, by the way, was the largest they had seen all day! Through their guidance, our students were able to produce a full, resonant sound that carried all the way to the back of the theater. This experience was exactly what we needed to energize us as we head into the final stretch of preparation for our spring concert. A special congratulations to Macey Anderson, who performed a vocal solo. She sang "The Prayer" and did an outstanding job. While the adjudicator noted that she could project more confidence in her posture, she praised her beautiful tone and performance overall, awarding her a 1- Superior Rating and a spot at the state music festival in Helena this Saturday. I am incredibly proud of these students and the growth they've shown this year. They represented themselves, our school, and our community with pride - true Trojans fashion. We would love your support as Macey heads to state this weekend and we hope to see you all at our spring concert on May 14! ~*~Mrs. Anderson ~*~

It's that time of year! Mark your calendars for our upcoming spring concerts.

MORE PROM INFORMATION:

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.

ATTENTION PARENTS: This is the menu for Friday night for the ADULTS during prom. The dinner is $150 per person which includes wine and beer with an additional 23% service fee.

Congratulations to Tre Estes who is a NATIONAL HOOP SHOOT CHAMPION!
25/25 shots made! We are so proud of you Tre!!

Please note the pick up date change from the previous flyer.

The Freshman had a successful day at Montana WILD!

MORE PROM INFORMATION!
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.

A huge thank you to The Ranch at Rock Creek for hosting Prom 2026 with us and Granite High School. The bus will leave Drummond at 5pm. The grand march will be at the Ranch at 6:00. Prom will be held in the Buckle Barn. The Buckle Barn is located across the Rock Creek Road from the lodge. Parents are welcome to drive out and watch the march. The dance will end at 11pm and students will ride the bus home. There are no exceptions for riding the bus.
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!