Carbon County School Directory
- Carbon County citizens support 7 public schools.
- There are currently 48 home schools teaching 92 students.
- Additionally there are two joint elementary districts
- One with Laurel School District #7-70
- One with Absarokee School District #36-52
- This year, Carbon County schools will educate 1355 students in grades K through 12. Last year’s enrollment was 1301.
| Elementary | High | Total | |
| Belfry | 43 | 18 | 61 |
| Bridger | 146 | 58 | 204 |
| Fromberg | 78 | 39 | 117 |
| Joliet | 233 | 118 | 351 |
| Luther | 30 | 30 | |
| Red Lodge | 328 | 160 | 488 |
| Roberts | 77 | 27 | 104 |
School valuations reflect the taxable value of all taxable property in each school district of Carbon County.
| School | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 |
| Belfry K-12 | 2,765,795 | 2,351,057 |
| Bridger K-12 | 7,465,690 | 6,997,021 |
| Fromberg K-12 | 2,792,448 | 2,746,109 |
| Joliet Elementary | 6,229,195 | 6,070,450 |
| Joliet High | 6,913,615 | 6,699,942 |
| Luther Rural | 1,406,181 | 1,378,096 |
| Red Lodge Elementary | 13,722,647 | 13,456,365 |
| Red Lodge High | 16,106,222 | 15,806,090 |
| Roberts K-12 | 1,665,717 | 1,661,092 |
| Stillwater Joint District | 977,394 | 971,629 |
| Yellowstone Joint District | 684,420 | 683,570 |
| Red Lodge | Miles Per Day | Luther | Miles Per Day |
| School Bus Route #1: | 101.8 | School Bus Route#1: | 48 |
| Route #2: | 108.6 | ||
| Route #3: | 95.6 | Roberts | |
| Route #4: | 37.4 | School Bus Route #1: | 78.0 |
| Route #5: | 55.0 | Route #2: | 90.0 |
| Route #6: | 253.0 | Route #3: | 58.0 |
| Bridger | Fromberg | ||
| School Bus Route #1: | 92.0 | School Bus Route #1: | 70.8 |
| Route #2A: | 92.0 | Route #2: | 76.4 |
| Route #3: | 33.0 | ||
| Route #4: | 50.0 | Belfry | |
| Route #5A: | 55.0 | School Bus Route #1: | 73.8 |
| Route #2: | 90.4 | ||
| Joliet | |||
| School Bus Route #1: | 64.2 | ||
| Route #2: | 73.0 | ||
| Route #3: | 75.2 | ||
| Route #4: | 50.35 | ||
| Route #5: | 73.2 |
PO Box 210
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319 / (406) 664-3274 (fax)
Administrator: Jason Olson – jolson@belfry.k12.mt.us
Secretary: Cheryl Brown – cbrown@belfry.k12.mt.us
Staff Email: firstinitiallastname@belfry.k12.mt.us
School Board
| Gary Pulse, Trustee PO Box 86, Belfry |
(406) 664-3038 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Willis Herden, Chair 188 Dutch Lane, Bridger |
(406) 664-3125 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Linda Gasser, Vice Chair PO Box 26, Belfry |
(406) 664-3153 | Term: 2016-18 |
| Duane Hergenrider, Trustee 68 Hergenrider Rd, Bridger |
(406) 664-3136 | Term: 2015-18 |
| MaryLee Krenning, Trustee PO Box 222, Belfry |
(406) 425-0328 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Beth Pulse, Clerk PO Box 86, Belfry |
(406) 664-3038 | Term: 2015-16 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month***
Belfry 2016-2017 Calendar
| August 31 | First Day of School |
| September 5 | Labor Day – No School |
| September 19 | PIR – No School |
| October 20 & 21 | MEA Days – No School |
| November 4 | No School |
| November 23 – 25 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 22 – January 2 | Christmas Break – No School |
| February 20 | President’s Day – No School |
| March 10 | No School |
| March 14-17 | Easter Break-No School |
| May 18 | Last Day of School |
Belfry Teaching Staff
| Sandra Campbell | Counselor / Special Ed. / FFA |
| Jim Cottingham | Math/PE |
| Jenny Ewing | Grades 3 & 4 |
| Analea Hronek | Grades 5 & 6 |
| Hoke Lytton | History |
| Suzanne McCandless | Library |
| Kasey McClane | Industrial Arts |
| Courtney Miles | English |
| Leon Miller | Science |
| Heather Noble | Music/Band |
| Jason Olson | Kindergarten/Principal |
| Annette Price | Para/BOOST |
| Brenna Robinson | Grades 1-2 |
| Elementary | High School | |
| 106 N. 4th Street | 429 West Park Ave. | |
| Phone: 662-3588 or 662:3308 | Phone: 662:3533 | |
| Fax: 662-3520 | Fax: 662-3076 | |
| Diane George, Secretary | Judy Zent, Secretary |
| Bill Phillips, Superintendent/K-6 Principal | bphilips@bridgerscouts.org |
| Jim Goltz, 7-12 Principal | jgoltz@bridgerscouts.org |
Staff Email: firstinitiallastname@bridgerscouts.org
School Board
| Jim Moran, Trustee PO Box 655, Bridger |
662-5559 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Bart Heiken, Vice Chair 32 Schwend Rd, Bridger |
662-3392 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Erik Olson, Trustee
PO Box 177, Bridger |
860-0776 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Shawn Kallevig, Trustee PO Box 751, Bridger |
208-8321 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Krystal Zentner, Chair 2 S. River Rd, Bridger |
671-6286 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Betty Sweet, Clerk PO Box 393, Bridger |
662-3588 | Term: 2016-17 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month***
Bridger 2013-2014 Calendar
| August 24 | First Day of School |
| September 5 | Labor Day – No School |
| September 19 | PIR – No School |
| October 20-21 | MEA Convention – No School |
| November 11 | Veterans Day – No School |
| November 24-25 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 23 – January 3 | Christmas Break – No School |
| February 20 | President’s Day – No School |
| March 31 | PIR – No School |
| April 13-16 | Easter Break – No Schools |
| May 20 | Graduation |
| May 26 | Last Day of School |
Bridger Teaching Staff
| Donna Dawson | 7-12Special Education |
| Desiree Donaldson | Jr. High / Language Arts |
| Linda Eckerman | Grade 5 |
| Janice Goetz | Library |
| Lela Hall | Grade 4 |
| Travis Heggem | 7-12 Social Studies/History |
| Michelle Hoferer | Title / K-6 Special Ed |
| Renee Huether | K-12 Music |
| Kayla Jares | Grade 1 |
| Cary Jones | Science – Grades 7-12 |
| Vicki Kaufman | Family & Consumer Science |
| Amy Kraft | Kindergarten |
| Wes Kragt | K-12 PE |
| Ole Olsen | Vo-Ag |
| Frances Philips | Grade 2 |
| Staci Pospisill | Early K |
| Tammy Schwend | Business Ed. |
| Colleen Stroup | HS English |
| Cynthia Tripp | HS Mathematics |
| Corinne Turnsplenty | K-12 Counselor |
| Megan Williams | Grade 3/ Spanish |
| Michaela Witt | Grade 2 |
| Jeffrey Zeltner | K-12 Art |
319 School Street, Fromberg, MT 59029
| Elementary | High School |
| Phone:668-7755 | Phone:668-7315 Fax 668-7669 |
| Teri Harris, Superintendent/Principal/AD | tharris@fromberg.k12.mt.us |
| Gayle Guffey, Secretary | gGuffey@fromberg.k12.mt.us |
Staff Email: firstinitiallastname@fromberg.k12.mt.us
http://www.fromberg.k12.mt.us/
School Board
| Krinstin Bauwens, Trustee PO Box 393, Fromberg |
668-7425 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Gerald Paugh, Chair 880 East Pryor Rd. Billings |
580-5199 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Vanissa Barker, Trustee PO Box 232, Fromberg |
668-9139 | Term: 2015-18 |
| John Carter, Vice-Chair PO Box 424 , Fromberg |
668-7567 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Lori Guenthner, Trustee PO Box 337, Fromberg |
668-7419 | Term: 2015-17 |
| Julie Jones, Clerk PO Box 172, Fromberg |
668-7631 | Term: 2016-17 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Monday of the Month***
Fromberg 2016-2017 Calendar
| August 18 | First Day of School |
| September 5 | Labor Day – No School |
| September 19 | PIR – No School |
| October 20-21 | MEA Convention – No School |
| October 28 | No School |
| November 23-25 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 23 – January 3 | Christmas Break – No School |
| February 17 | No School |
| March 13 | PIR – No School |
| April 14 – 18 | Spring Break – No School |
| May 23 | Last Day of School |
Fromberg Teaching Staff
| Dan Baker | Science |
| Jennifer Birrer | Vo-Ag |
| David Bratsky | History |
| Samantha Elton | Grade 1 |
| Megan Flint | Grades 5&6 |
| Carla Grewell | Kinder 1 |
| Jaclyn Jessen | Grades 3&4 |
| Levi Lowery | PE |
| Sarina Menosky | Kindergarten |
| Jacob Music | English |
| Courtney Peterson | Grade 5 – 6 |
| Sarah Rittenhouse | Math |
| Cheryl Lynn Tatum | Special Education |
| Krystal Van Dyke | Music / Band |
| Catherine Warner-Combs | Librarian/Counseling |
PO Box 590, Joliet, MT 59041
Phone: 962-3541 Fax: 962-3958
| Allison Evertz, Superintendent | ext 206 |
| Marilyn Vukonich, MS/HS Principal | ext 202 |
| Janet Williams, District Secretary | ext 207 |
| Marlaina Myers, Administrative Asst. | ext 201 |
staff email: firstinitiallastname@joliet.k12.mt.us
School Board
| Dawn Blain, Trustee PO Box 372, Joliet |
962-3415 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Corie Mydland, Trustee 645 Farewell Rd, Joliet |
962-3404 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Douglas Whitehead, Trustee 1 Bus Lane, Joliet |
351-2763 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Kathy Grewell, Trustee 16 Grewell Ln, Selesia |
962-3746 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Sharon Songstad, Trustee 410 W. Front, Joliet |
962-9842 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Justin Oswald, Vice-Chair 4168 Hwy 310, Joliet |
962-3806 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Melvin L. Stene, Chair PO Box 159, Joliet |
962-3109 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Sheryl Roberts, Clerk 65 Goldie, Fromberg |
668-7639 | Term: 2016-17 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Monday of the Month***
Joliet 2016-2017 Calendar
| August 24 | First Day of School |
| September 5 | Labor Day – No School |
| September 19 | PIR – No School |
| October 20 – 21 | MEA – No School |
| November 24 – 25 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 23 – January 2 | Winter Break – No School |
| February 17 | No School |
| March 20 | No School |
| April 14-17 | Spring Break – No School |
| May 21 | Graduation |
Joliet Teaching Staff
| Carla Amerson | Elementary Special Education |
| Samantha Antilla | Elementary Special Education |
| Patty Bergum-Nafts | Grade 8 |
| Lauren Brophy | Art |
| Ann Conover | Elem Music/Title |
| Marry Ekberg | 8-12 Special Education |
| Ev Fischer | Title 1 – 8th Reading |
| Gloria Hardy | Grade 4 |
| Ben Herrington | Math |
| Rachel Herrington | HS History |
| Mandi Hernandez | K-6 guidance/MS Title |
| Lucy Jensen | Grade 3 |
| Mary Koon | Grade 7 |
| Kevin Kriskovich | Library |
| Chad Massar | Agriculture Education |
| Sean McAndrews | Science/Chemistry/Physics |
| Karen McKay | Music |
| Matt Mickelson | Grade 6 |
| Stacy Nardinger | Science |
| Roberta O’Connor | English |
| Alane O’Dore | Grade 1 |
| Marcie Peters | Math |
| Bob Reed | Speech/Drama |
| Kathy Robinette | Grade 5 |
| Hallie Rowlison | Grade 2 |
| Carol Sherman | Title/8th Reading/7th Rew |
| Brandelyn Simpson | Grade 4 |
| Hallie Spoklie-Luoma | Elem/7-8 PE |
| Lindsay Thompson | Grade 6 |
| Kayleen Torbert | Grade 2 |
| Brice Turk | 7-12 Counselor |
| George Warburton | HS PE |
| Colette Webber | Kindergarten |
| Carrie White | HS English/Spanish |
| Ryan Workman | Business |
4 Luther-Roscoe Rd., Luther, MT 59068
Phone: 446-2480 Fax: 446-1172
Jane Swanson-Webb, Superintendent treasurer@co.carbon.mt.us
Dan Martin, Contracted
School Board
| Carrie Entenmann, Trustee PO Box 1671, Red Lodge |
425-1065 | Term:2016-17 |
| Sam Walkowiak, Trustee 45 May Grade Rd, Red Lodge |
425-3011 | Term:2015-18 |
| Scott Heimer, Chair 22 Three Bison Ranch Ln, Red Lodge |
446-1217 | Term:2014-17 |
| Andrea Mohammadi, Clerk PO Box 233, Red Lodge |
671-3872 | Term:2016-17 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month***
Luther 2016-2017 Calendar
| August 25 | First Day of School |
| September 5 | Labor Day – No School |
| October 20 – 21 | MEA – No School |
| November 23 – 25 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 22 – January 1 | Christmas Break – No School |
| February 20 | President’s Day – No School |
| April 14 – 17 | Spring Break – No School |
| May 25 | Last Day of School |
Luther Teaching Staff
| Karen Rupp | Grades 1 & 2 |
| Katie Speegle | Grades 3 & 4 |
| Janis E. Eckert | Lead Teacher/Grades 6-8 |
| Willis Johnson | Art |
| Beck Nelson | Music |
| Stephanie Naftel | Spanish |
PO Box 1090, Red Lodge, MT
| School | Secretary | Phone | Fax |
| Mountain View Elementary | Charla Carter | 446-1804 | 446-0115 |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Kathy Sommerfeld | 446-2110 | 446-3975 |
| Red Lodge High School | Deb Smedsrud | 446-1903 | 446-3953 |
Administration
| 446-2110 Ext 210 | Fax 446-2037 | |
| Doug Mann, K-5 Principal | 446-1804 Ext 222 | |
| Jason Reimer, 6-8 Principal | 446-2110 | |
| Rex Turnan, High School Principal | 446-1903 |
Staff Email: firstname_lastname@redlodge.k12.mt.us
http://redlodge.schoolwires.com/
School Board
| Elise Fouts, Chair PO Box 1813, Red Lodge |
605-295-2008 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Bob Bilyeu, Trustee 117 Lower Luther Rd, Luther |
425-13305 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Sandy Kelly, Truustee 1210 South White, Red Lodge |
426-0731 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Bill Cords, Trustee 6416 Highway 212, Red Lodge |
425-1405 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Steve Haman, Vice-Chair PO Box 730, Red Lodge |
425-3154 | Term: 2016-19 |
| Marci Dye, Trustee PO Box 1668, Red Lodge |
425-3065 | Term: 2014-17 |
| Radford Langston, Outlying Trustee 252 Upper Luther Rd, Red Lodge |
446-1683 | Term: 2015-18 |
| Donna Tandy, Clerk 121 Shorey Rd, Roberts |
425-4856 | Term: 2016-17 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of the Month***
Red Lodge 2016-2017 Calendar
| August 25 | First Day of School |
| September 5 | Labor Day – No School |
| September 19 | PIR – No School |
| October 20-21 | MEA Convention – No School |
| November 9 | .5 PIR – No School 1/2 day |
| November 23-25 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 22-30 | Christmas Break – No School |
| January 18 | PIR – No School |
| February 17 | No School |
| February 20 | President’s Day – No School |
| April 307 | Spring Break – No School |
| May 2 | PIR – No School |
| May 28 | Graduation – 4pm |
| May 29 | Memorial Day – No School |
| June 1 | Last Day of School |
Red Lodge Teaching Staff
| Nate Anderson | High School Mathematics |
| Kate Belinda | High School Science |
| Lori Bremer | Middle School Writing/Library/Odyssey |
| Jack Clinton | Spanish/Close-Up |
| Kevin Connors | High School Social Studies |
| Jennifer Coutts | 5-12 Band/Music |
| Ann Daniel | Grade 2 |
| Rebekka Eichelberger | K-8 Physical Education |
| Justin Elton | Industrial Arts |
| Pamela Gilbertson | Middle School Social Studies |
| Tonya Henry | K-8 Counselor |
| Jolinda Hill | K-3 Special Education |
| Brenna Hyvonen | K-8 Music |
| Libby Johnson | HS Special Education |
| Janice Jones | K-8 Library |
| Kaitlyn King | High School Language |
| Allyson Lammiman | Vo-Ag FFA |
| Betsy Lauritzen | K-8 Art |
| Cindy Luoma | High School Counselor |
| Michelle Mann | Grade 5 |
| Karla Moos | Kindergarten |
| Steven Morales | Grade 5 |
| Leanne Mullaney | K-8 Title |
| Marjorie Nearpass | Grade 2 |
| Kirt Nell | Tech Coord/High School Science |
| Pamela Nell | Middle School Science |
| Nicole Nelms | K-8 Technology |
| Jeannie Purcell | Kindergarten |
| Theresa Reimer | High School Business/Technology |
| Robb Sager | Grade 3 |
| Matthew Schrowe | HS English |
| Tootsie Schrowe | Grade 4 |
| Avery Sindealer | Middle School Math |
| Ben Stevens | High School Mathematics |
| Monica Thuesen | 4-8 Special Ed |
| Nanette Tomlin | Grade 1 |
| Donna Wailes | Grade 1 |
| Adam White | High School Health Enhancement |
| Becky Wiplinger | Grade 4 |
| Sally Woodden | Grade 3 |
| Jenny Zimmerman | Pro Start / HS Art |
PO Box 78, Roberts, MT 59070
Phone: 445-2421 Fax: 445-2506
Elliott Crump, Superintendent
Nancy Langager, Administrative Secretary
Email: lastname@roberts.k12.mt.us
School Board
| Joel Bertolino, Trustee 8124 US HWY 212, Roberts |
598-3302 | Term: 2011-14 |
| Sarah Devries, Trustee 138 Selms Road, Roberts |
855-3549 | Term: 2012-15 |
| Tami Hoines PO Box 106, Roberts |
425-2407 | Term: 2012-15 |
| Frank Ropp, Jr., Chair 208 Ropp Road, Roberts |
445-2466 | Term: 2011-14 |
| Russell Niemi, Trustee 478 Elbow Cr. Rd., Roberts |
445-2216 | Term: 2013-16 |
| JaLayne Obert, Clerk 157 Obert Road, Roberts |
445-9164 | Term: 2013-14 |
***School Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month***
Roberts 2013-2014 Calendar
| August 21 | First Day of School |
| September 2 | Labor Day – No School |
| September 23 | PIR – No School |
| October 17 – 18 | MEA Days – No School |
| November 7 | Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| November 28- Dec 1 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 21 – Jan 6 | Winter Break – No School |
| March 10 | PIR – No School |
| April 17 – 21 | Spring Break – No School |
| May 23 | Last Day of School |
Roberts Teaching Staff
| Mary Allen | Librarian/German |
| Ward Braten | Agriculture |
| Clerk Begger | Social Studies |
| Jeanette Carter | Business/Computers |
| Courtney Halvorsen | BElementary |
| Julie Jones | Music |
| Stacie Nardinger | Counselor/Science |
| George nelson | Elementary |
| Reese Newton | Elementary |
| Jene Reinhardt | PE/Health |
| Sheila Roberts | Elementary |
| Jackie Ronning | Elementary |
| Adam Ruhnke | Mathematics |
| Doug Schoonover | Language Ats |
| Crystal Wright | Special Education |
mtace.org
The Alliance for Curriculum Enhancement develops meaningful curriculum and related assessments that meet the academic needs of students and state and national requirements. This is accomplished through cooperative efforts of several participating Montana schools.
| Andrea Fischer, Director | Board of Directors | |
| 410 Colorado Avenue | Allan Sipes – Columbus | |
| Laurel, MT 59044 | Brent Lip, Chair – Canyon Creek | |
| Phone: 406-690-9872 | Bill Phillips – Bridger | |
| Email: afischer.acemt@gmail.com | Mark Brajcich – Red Lodge | |
| Andy Begger – Harlowton | ||
| Harold Olson – Billings Catholic Schools | ||
| Jennifer Hickock, – New Day Inc. |
410 Colorado Avenue, Laurel, MT 59044
Phone: 628-7903 Fax: 628-7935
Phone: 628-7903 Fax: 628-7935
Karen Underwood, Director
Central Office Staff
Kelly Grace, Family / School Coordinator
JoAnn Bartsch, School Psychologist
Isha Contway, School Psychologist
Mark Taylor, School Psychologist
Steve Willis, School Psychologist
Clerical Staff
Roger & Denise Heimbigner, Business Managers
Bridget Gauthier, Secretary
Carbon County Staff
Cheri Davey, Speech/Language Pathologist
Bridgett Goettlich, Speech/Language Pathologist
Robin George, Level II Speech-Language Aide
Brigid Hagerty, Level II Speech-Language Aide
Kelly Kaiser Borning, Occupational Therapist
Lauren Spring, Physical Therapist
| Assessor | 446-1223 |
| County Clerk & Recorder | 446-1220 |
| County Commissioners | 446-1595 |
| County Attorney | 446-3300 |
| Carbon County DSVS | 446-2296 |
| District Court | 446-1225 |
| Historical Society | 446-3667 |
| Justice of the Peace | 446-1440 |
| Mental Health | 446-2500 |
| Planning | 446-1694 |
| Probation | 446-1560 |
| Superintendent of Schools | 446-1301 |
| Treasurer | 446-1221 |
| Child & Family Services | 446-3729 |
| Public Assistance | 446-1302 |
Roberta Cady, RN, BSN – Coordinator 446-9941
Cell 426-0789
Nate Anderson
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 425-2842
Jean Atherly – Assistant 860-3825
Sheila Boggio
Carbon County School Nurse 425-1954
Fire 446-1212
Police 446-1313
Sheriff 446-1234