Billings Public Schools Indigenous Education Department

The Billings Public Schools Indigenous Education Department invites incoming 6th-grade Indigenous youth to Middle School 101
📅 Choose Your 3-Day Session (9 AM – 2 PM daily):
Session 1: Will James Middle School (For Will James & Ben Steele)-July 28, 29, & 30

Session 2: Riverside Middle School (For Riverside & Lewis & Clark)- August 4, 5, & 6

Session 3: Castle Rock Middle School (For Castle Rock & Medicine Crow)- August 11, 12, & 13

📝 Space is Limited—Register Today!
Click the link below or scan the QR code on the attached flier to secure your student's spot.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHYt9Z0Udmx3vKzSxlBBO-AakBWwtAzbGxqcvR-wMfGLCtLg/viewform?usp=header

Register Here:
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Thank you to the Billings Student Tribal Council for a successful school year!

Please share this information with all of your Graduates and parents with grads!

Family Information - Post Graduation Resources The following resources have been shared with the department. They are not sponsored by the BPS Indigenous Education Department. For additional options and resources please check with your school counselor and Career Coach.

🎓 WHAT A WEEKEND! CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS! 🎓

We are still beaming with pride after an incredible weekend celebrating all of our amazing Billings Public Schools graduates! You took the stage at MetraPark, accepted your diplomas, and officially stepped into your next great chapters.

📸 Drop Your Photos Below!

We want to keep the celebration going! Please help us showcase photos of your Billings Public Schools Graduates by messaging or emailing the photos that we can share.

To the Class of 2026, to the families who supported them, and to the staff who made it all seamless: THANK YOU! Go out and change the world, grads! 🎉🎓🌟

Here are a few more photos from our Eagle Feather Ceremony. We are feeling incredibly honored and thankful for our community's support as well as the help of Les Lefthand, the BUIHWC, and the Great Falls Indigenous Education Department.

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our Indigenous High School graduates with a beautiful Graduation Eagle Feather Ceremony.

To all of our BPS graduates this year: Huge Congratulations! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and everything you’ve accomplished. Keep chasing your goals and pursuing your education !

Huge thanks to our team for setting up the tipi painted by BPS students & Indigenous Artist Ben Pease! It was a beautiful, meaningful addition to our graduation ceremonies this past Sunday.

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS! 📢

Your voice matters! Come collaborate with us, share your ideas, and help shape the future of our student programs.

🗓️ When: TODAY,5/18 from 12-3:30
📍 Where: Lincoln Center Rm 219
or Join via Zoom Meeting
https://billingsschools.zoom.us/j/2505674436?pwd=ME5UYmRpVjMwbi80OHBXbHdSbUJsdz09&omn=84990941766

Let’s work together for our kids. See you there! 🙌

🗳️ Help Shape the Future of IPAC!

Join us for our upcoming Dinner and Documentary night! In addition to a great meal and film, we will be holding elections for our IPAC officer positions.

When: Thursday, November 15

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Skyview

Interested in running? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our leadership team. If you have questions about the roles or want to put your name on the ballot, please reach out to Calli Nicholson at 281-5071 or [email protected]

Send a message to learn more