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We (all schools in Montana) are in a crisis situation to maintain our athletic programs. We are supposed to start Fall sports in the next two weeks and due to a resignation we now have an opening for Athletic Director and Junior High Football Coach. We have had openings for Junior High Boys Basketball for five months now with ZERO applicants. We need your help! For the past 25 years I have listened to fans and parents in the bleachers critique coaches and athletic directors about the schedule, the defense, the offense, the off season work out plan, the starting line up, the team hotel, the team bus, the departure times, etc, etc, etc. Here’s a chance for somebody who thinks they know scheduling, offense, defense, travel time, coaching, and organizing officials to step up! Please give us a call at 644-2206 if you think you could help with Junior High Football, Junior High Basketball, or being an Athletic Director. Our programs are hanging in the balance. School personnel are maxed out. Over half of our staff already wear more than one hat every day beyond what their main job is at school. Please consider stepping up to help. Thank you for your consideration of this situation.

Immediate Coaching Opening for Junior High Football: We have an opening for a Junior High Football Coach. The season starts on Aug. 15. If you can help please call 644-2206.

Coaching Positions for 2022-2023: In addition to the Junior High Football Coach, Charlo Schools 7J has an opening for 2 Junior High Boys Basketball Coaches for the 2022-2023 season. Junior High Boys Basketball begins around the middle of October and ends in early December. Charlo is a Class “C” school with 80 students in the High School and 250 students overall in K-12. It is located in the beautiful Mission Valley North of Missoula, MT. Salary is a stipend of approximately $2200 depending on years of experience. To apply 1) Send letter of Interest addressed to Steve Love, Superintendent PO Box 10 Charlo, MT 59824 along with 2) District Application available at charlo.k12.mt.us 3) Copy of Transcripts 4) Copy of Teaching License 5) 3 Letters of Recommendation. Charlo Schools 7J does not discriminate on basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or marital status. If you have questions please call (406) 644-2206 ext 230.

Opening for Athletic Director: Charlo Schools 7J has an opening for an Athletic Director for the 2022-2023 School Year. Charlo is a Class “C” school with 80 students in the High School and 250 students overall K-12. It is located in the beautiful Mission Valley North of Missoula, MT. Salary for AD is a stipend of approximately $5400. Duties include organizing and scheduling of all athletic events. The AD works with administration, coaches, head bus driver, other AD’s at area schools, and MOA officials. The AD does not deal with complaints: that is the principal’s duty. The AD is not required to be at every single event. He/She works with administration to make sure all events are covered. If interested: 1) Send letter of Interest addressed to Steve Love, Superintendent PO Box 10 Charlo, MT 59824 along with 2) District Application available at charlo.k12.mt.us. Charlo Schools 7J does not discriminate on basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or marital status. If you have questions please call (406) 644-2206 ext 230.

5th Grade Football: Due to low numbers we are allowing 5th graders to play junior high football this Fall. They will need their physicals and practice starts Aug. 15. There will be a parent meeting on Aug. 11 at 6 PM in the gym.

Home Ec: We are starting a Home Ec program this year so if anyone has extra berries, garden produce, or fruit please call Susan Petersen 868-2565 and Susan will come and pick it for you. She will also pick and split with you if you are just tired of picking!

Meal Price Increase: For the past two years all students have received free meals at school through the USDA. That particular USDA program was in response to COVID 19 but will not be continued this school year. Due to rising food costs as well as federal reimbursement requirements, the school board approved increases in meal prices for breakfast and lunches for the 2022-2023 school year. Breakfast for adults is now $4, for Secondary students $3.75, and for Elementary students $3.50. Lunch for adults is $5, for Secondary students $4, and for elementary students $3.75. To put it in perspective: a McDonalds Chicken McNugget meal costs $7.75. If you go to the grocery store and buy a package of 2 Hot Pockets with a Gatorade you will need $6.39. A 16 oz Lotus energy drink costs $5 and a 16 oz Latte costs $4.25. If you think about the meal prices in those terms the school is providing a heckuva deal with a tremendous bang for your buck. Also, please remember that the school provides a salad bar which gives students some great choices on nutritious food. There is still an option to apply for free/reduced meal prices and we encourage all families to fill out an application.

Free/Reduced Meals: The USDA still has a program for qualifying families for free and reduced meals. As is in the past, families need to be approved for free meals or reduced priced meals by applying. We encourage all families regardless of their financial situation to apply. Your family may qualify for a free meal or a reduced priced meal and not even know it. Requirements eligibility rules are fluid at times like these due to COVID 19. Applications will be available in the office beginning Aug. 8. Families must apply each year whether or not they have qualified in the past or not. Please call 644-2206 if you have questions.

Bus Routes: We cannot list every bus stop pick up time but here are some estimates of major pick up points on morning routes to help with estimating your student’s pick up time. Moiese and Dixon are combined in the mornings this year. Leon Hall has nearly the same times. Rocky Butte/Johnson Rd travels a little different loop this year. Copies of the routes are available at the school. You can call the office 644-2206 if you have any questions.

Moiese/Dixon

There are other stops along the way; this will hopefully give you an estimate of morning pick up.

Leon

There are other stops along the way; this will hopefully give you an estimate of morning pick up.

Rocky Butte/Johnson Rd – This route will be travelling a different direction this year. First pick up is at around 7:15 AM. Please call with questions on times.

Sports Physicals: Both St. Luke’s and St. Joseph’s are local resources for sports physicals. Both have also been very supportive of local schools financially. We have not heard from St. Joseph’s yet but we do know that St. Luke’s will donate $25 back to the school for each sports physical done with them. For more information please contact any of St. Luke’s providers. All athletes must have a physical in order to start practice.

Substitutes: We will be looking for substitute teachers, custodians, kitchen help, and bus drivers at the school. If that is something you are interested in please contact the school. Substitute are vital to keeping the doors open. Call 644-2206 for more information.

Calendar

GYMS CLOSED JULY 25-AUGUST 10

Parent/Coaches Meeting – Aug. 11 at 6 PM in the Gym

High School Fall Sports (XC,VB,FB) begin Aug. 12 – be sure to get your physicals!

Junior High Football practice begins Aug. 15 at 5 PM

School Board Meeting Aug. 16 at 8 PM in the Library. Regular monthly school board meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. Agendas are posted no later than the Friday before the meeting at the school, Charlo Post Office, and Dixon Post Office. Board packets are available upon request at the District Office.

Junior High Volleyball starts Aug. 22 at 4:15 PM

School Starts Aug. 24!