“BACK-TO-SCHOOLMEMO”

August 3, 2017

Dear Butte Central Catholic High Parents and Students:

We hope yoursummer break has been mentally, physically, and spiritually fulfilling.Over the summer Mr. Jim Seaver and Mr. Tom Foley have diligently worked to prepare our facilities for the 17-18 school year.We owe another huge thank you and acknowledgment to BCCHS alumni Mr. Roy F. Simpermanwho humbly and graciously provided us with another generous donation towards technology enhancement for all BCCS students. We are excited to implement the newly developed Bishop Thomas Scholars & Resource Programs and look forward to helping students meet their academic goals.

Blessed are those who teach! We embrace and welcome the following new additions to our outstanding BCCHS staff:

Theology: Mr. Dave Curry has held various leadership positions within the Catholic Church, including the Cursillo and Charismatic Prayer Groups, and he currentlyis the Butte Deanery representative on the Diocesan Pastoral Council. He participated in a non-denominational bible study for 23 years and authored a book entitled The Belief Particle. Dave was President of Kiwanis Int. in 07-08 and served as Vice-Chairman for north and south America, on their effort to “Eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus”. He graduated with a Social Sciences degree from Carroll College and has a Master’s Degree in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN. He has traveled extensively including Rome and the Holy Lands.

Spanish: Mrs. Page Grogan moved to Butte five years ago with her husband, Aran, where they started a family and Aran began his nursing career at St James Hospital. Page studied Spanish & education at MSU-Bozeman obtaining her B.A. in Modern Languages-Spanish and Master’s of Education. Her life adventures and education bring an array of cultural and educational experiences to BCCHS. Living and studying abroad in Salamanca, Spain for a year along with multiple trips to Mexico, Europe and Asia have given her a unique perspective on world cultures. Her grasp of the Spanish language and the unique cultures surrounding it is why she has chosen to teach Spanish. In her free time, Page loves to mountain bike, paddle boarding, and camping with her family.

Library: Mrs. KristelKoukoua was born and raised on a ranch in Divide, and following high school in Butte, went on to get her B.A. in English & Spanish from MSU-Bozeman. She has traveled to 12 countries outside the U.S., lived in Spain for a study abroad, and taught at a bilingual school in Honduras her first year of teaching. Since then she taught in Richey for a year, followed by 4 years at Valley Christian in Missoula. As a Christian she enjoys the freedom to integrate Jesus in the classroom as she works with students on their writing, research, and overall communications skills. She and her husband enjoy dancing, exploring, and spending time as a family with their son Jireh.

Science: Mr. Zachary Kozicky earned his Masters & B.S. Wildlife Biology degrees from the Univ. of MT and has experience as a clinical laboratory technician with the US Army. He and his wife Kayla enjoy taking their son, Samson, hiking, rock climbing and fishing. They have a passion for the outdoors and their Christian faith and they are excited to be a part of the Butte Central family.

First School Day– August 23rd

The first school day for students is August 23rd. The schedule for this day is short nonetheless it is a very important day. On this day we begin to cover expectations for the classroom & school. Establishing a spiritual, safe, & hard-working environment is critical for determining our success through the school year. Students are to report to Homeroom (see below) at 8:10 after which they will be directed to the auditorium for a general orientation. Teachers will then have approximately 20 minutes to meet with their classes and begin covering classroom expectations. School is dismissed at 12:10.

Homeroom: Frosh – Auditorium; Sophs – Gymnasium

Juniors – Cafeteria; Seniors– Library

Lunch

Students are responsible to bring their own lunch, however the Key Club does provide a few snack/lunch choices. Students can purchase muffins, cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, water, juice and Gatorade in the morning and pizza, hot pockets, burritos, soft pretzels with cheese, chips, water, juice and Gatorade for lunch. Staggering Ox, Pita Pit, Pork Chop Johns and Taco Johns provide lunch options Monday through Thursdays respectively. With parent permission, Seniors can eat off campus on Wednesdays and similarly with Juniors on the last Tuesday of the month.

BCCHS Advisory Committee

The BCCHS Advisory Committee is a group that has helped our school with their time and talents to assist in the work of identifying goals and action plans for the improvement of our school. Current members areMelissa Bolton, Amy Guldseth, John McGree (Chair), John “Kato” Rolich, Lisa Shea, Windy Simkins, Stephanie Sorini. If you see these people please thank them for their service and effort.

General Info

  • Website Address:
  • RenWeb (Student Website Portal): Call Mrs. Shawna Manning for sign-in information at 782-6761.
  • Principals E-mail:
  • Principals Cell #: 406-590-7045
  • A school calendar is enclosed for your convenience.
  • RenWeb: BCCHS incorporates a notification system in order to communicate with notices such as schedule changes, weather advisories, emergency alerts, reminder of events, etc. via voice, text, e-mail, and social media. However, it is up to you to provide us with your current contact information so you receive these notices.

“Butte Central Catholic High School is an active supportive partner with you the parents who are the primary educators of your children. With your support and involvement the highest academic standards are possible.” God Bless BCCHS and here is to a great 2017-18 school year.

Peace & Joy Always,

Kevin St. John, Principal