Staff openings for the 23-24 school year
Ekalaka Public Schools is now accepting applications for Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach. Applications can be found on the website or in the main office. This is a stipend position of $1850 for the regular season.
Ekalaka Public Schools is seeking a Concessions Manager for the fall and winter seasons. $2000 stipend for fall season and $1500 for the winter season. Please call 406-630-1543 for more information.
Ekalaka Public Schools is Hiring Bus route drivers for the 23-24 school year. Training is provided and paid. If you are interested please fill out an application. One can be downloaded here: Application - Classified
Starting wage for a CDL Bus driver is $21.72 for route and activity drive time, non CDL driver and activity wait time starts at $16.00 per hour.
BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
A driver of a school bus is qualified to drive a school bus if the driver:School Supply List 23-24
To print, download the pdf by scrolling down and selecting the link below.
Link to the PDF of the School Supply List
COVID-19 Information:
COVID-19 Information: The following information is guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding if a person has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19. If you have any questions please call Ekalaka Public Schools at (406) 630-1523 or Carter County Public Health at (406) 775-6332
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Montana School Library Digital Collection
Online Library books!
Ekalaka Public Schools has entered the Montana School Library Shared Digital Collection and our students have been granted access. This allows our students to check out ebooks and audiobooks electronically.
In order to make use of this collection, click this link or the picture below. Select "Ekalaka Elementary District 15" and then enter your library card number which is actually just the first part of the student google account name.
If you have any questions about what your username is or how to access, please contact Casey Whitney for more information.
District Information
Welcome to Ekalaka Public Schools
About Our District
It’s pronounced EE-ka-LAH-kah.
The town of Ekalaka, Montana has an elementary school district (K-8) and a secondary school district (9-12) delivering educational services to the community. Ekalaka, the county seat of Carter County, is a strong agricultural community of under 400 located in southeastern Montana. The county consists of 3,312 square miles. Farming and ranching is the economic base for the area. The first class graduated from Carter County High School in 1919. Ekalaka also boasts ownership to the first museum in the state of Montana. The Ekalaka schools have a long-standing history of delivering a quality education to the students that they serve. Ekalaka Elementary School has about 96 students enrolled in grades K-8 and the High School has 44 students enrolled 9-12. Ekalaka Public Schools employs 19.5 full-time equivalent teachers for the school year. Carter County is classified as a Class C school district for participation in the Montana High School Association activities program.
Core Purpose of the Ekalaka Public Schools
To develop the full potential of each student so they possess the knowledge and skills to thrive in a competitive world
Core Values of the Ekalaka Public Schools
Communication: The district is committed to open and updated, effective and honest communication through teamwork and consistency.
Leadership: The district is committed to a culture of forward thinking and building strong leadership skills to build a strong educational foundation for the students of our community.
Respect, Pride, and Passion: We are committed to ensuring that the students, staff, parents, and community maintain a high level of respect, pride, and passion for Ekalaka Public Schools.
Safe, Positive Environment: The District is committed to a positive school culture where safety and security is the cornerstone for each student to achieve their highest level of education.
Excellence: We are committed to a culture of educational excellence and standards of high expectations for all.
Accountability and Achievement: We value a culture of personal accountability and celebration of successes.