October Scouts Weekly ✨

Dear Students and Families,

The end of the first quarter is Friday, October 23rd! We have Parent/Teacher conference night scheduled for the evenings of October 28th and 29th. Elementary students will receive specific schedules for your conferences. The high school teachers will be available both nights for parents to stop in. High school parents-please stop in to visit with our teachers!

I’ve come across posts on social media recently questioning why we still have parent/teacher conferences, in an era where grades are so readily available to parents through student information systems like Infinite Campus. With online gradebooks and instant access to student grades, parents have more information than ever about how their children are doing in school. However, grades only tell part of the story. Parent-teacher conferences provide an opportunity to look beyond the numbers and have meaningful conversations about student learning, growth, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Conferences also allow teachers and parents to share perspectives, ask questions, and better understand how to support each student's success. A grade might tell us how a student is performing, but a conversation can help us understand why and what steps can be taken to help them continue growing.

We encourage all parents to take advantage of parent-teacher conferences, regardless of how well their child is doing academically. These conversations aren't just for addressing concerns; they're also an opportunity to celebrate progress, strengthen relationships, and reinforce the partnership between home and school. When parents and teachers work together, students benefit.

Onward and Upward!

Nick Gallagher
Superintendent/HS Principal

Scout Students and Families,

A reminder that we have PIR days coming up this Thursday and Friday, which means there will be no school for students.

These days are a great opportunity for our staff to learn, plan, and prepare, but they are also a good reminder for our students and families to take some time to slow down and recharge.

School can be busy, and everyone can benefit from a little time to rest, spend time with family, enjoy the outdoors, or simply take a break from the normal routine.

We hope everyone has a great couple of days and comes back Monday rested, recharged, and ready for a great week!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Go Scouts!
Zach Bymaster
PK–8 Principal

Oct. 19th: Reacher Higher Parent Night @ 6 PM located at BHS

Oct. 20th: Stars College Network in Red Lodge @ 6 PM

Oct. 20th: 7-12 Music Concert @ 6 PM BHS Gym

Oct. 21st: Booster Club @ 7 PM BHS Community Room

Oct. 22nd: VB vs. RPR/Rapelje

Oct. 22nd: Pep Club meeting during WIN

Oct. 23rd: End of Quarter 1

Oct. 23rd: HSVB @ Pryor, Varsity Only

Oct. 23rd: HSFB @ Shields Valley

Oct. 23rd: JHBB @ Custer/Hysham

Oct. 24th: XC State @ Billings

Oct. 24th: FCCLA Haunted House @ 7 PM, located at 214 S. 4th Street

Hello Scouts!

📢Bridger Families! Here's a note from the office:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

If your student is going to be absent, please call the office directly to let us know. This is very important, especially when teachers are out sick and can't always pass along a text message from parents to the office.

Your call helps us keep accurate records and ensures every student is accounted for. Thank you for working with us to keep communication strong.

📍Office Phone:

Elementary: 662-3588

High School: 662-3533

Please don't ever hesitate to reach out to the HS office or the Elementary office if there's anything we can help with-we're always here to support you however we can.

Warmly,

Nicole Gallagher

Elementary School Secretary

Diane George

High School Secretary

Go Scouts!

Welcome to Bridger Schools’ Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Through the Parent Portal, you’ll be able to check on your student(s) demographic information, grades, schedule, assignments, attendance, food balances, reports, calendars and school notices.

There are 2 ways to access the Parent Portal.

1. COMPUTER

Please navigate to:

https://bridgermt.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bridger.jsp

2. PHONE APP

Search up “Infinite Campus Parent Portal” and select “Campus Portal” (your student can download the Campus Student to log into their own account).

Follow the steps to create your username and password.

Student Portal URL:

https://bridgermt.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/students/bridger.jsp

If you forget your login information, please contact me to have your password reset. Any further questions about Infinite Campus, feel free to reach out.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Sedlacek
Bridger Schools IT Coordinator

lsedlacek@bridgerscouts.org

If your child has practice or an after-school activity, please make sure they know where they are going and have everything they need before the school day begins.

📍Where am I going?

💁Who am I going with?

🎒Practice Gear

🎷Do you have your instrument for Band?

💧Water Bottle

👟PE or athletic shoes

🩳Any extra clothing needed

Thank you for helping with this.

To make sure you don't miss crucial updates, schedule changes, or last-minute announcements, all parents of Junior High Basketball need to connect with their coach on the Remind app.

This is our main tool for direct, real-time communication between parents, and coaches.

📱 How to get connected:

1. Download the Remind App on your phone (or text [Insert Code/Number] to sign up).

2. Join our group to start receiving notifications immediately.

Please take 2 minutes to set this up today so we can keep you in the loop on short notice! Thank you for your support! 📲

Join us for the Bridger FCCLA Chapter Haunted House Fundraiser! Come out for a night of frights and fun, and support our local FCCLA students. Plus, we’ll be selling delicious homemade baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth! 🧁🍪

📅 When: Saturday, October 24th

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Where: 214 S. 4th St, Bridger, MT

🎟️ Admission:

• Children: $5

• Adults: $10

• Senior Citizens: FREE!

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come support a great cause! We can't wait to see you there! 🕷️🦇 Waivers may be signed at the door.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for October 26-29 and start exploring together:#ScholasticBookFairs

Our online school link is: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6222196

Or use this QR code to shop:

BIG COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES ARE COMING

TO SMALL TOWN MONTANA!

STARS College Network

(Small Town And Rural Schools)

COLLEGE FAIR & INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:00 PM

Red Lodge High School Event Center

Amherst College~Brown University~Caltech~Case Western Reserve University~Colby~Columbia University~Dartmouth College~Georgia Tech~MIT~Northwestern~Southern Methodist University~Stanford University~The University of Texas at Austin~University of Alabama~University of Chicago~University of Maryland~University of Notre Dame~University of Southern California~University of Wisconsin-Madison~Vanderbilt University~WashU~Yale University

What if your students could connect directly with top colleges and universities from across the country–right here, close to home?

• Learn about colleges & academic programs
• Get advice on admissions & financial aid
• Talk one-on-one with college representatives
• Discover opportunities you may not have known existed

All levels of High School Students and their Families are welcome to attend! Come with questions and leave with real information and next steps for college.

This is a FREE event for students and families throughout Montana and Wyoming!

The STARS (Small Town and Rural Student) College Network is a consortium of 32 of the nation’s most prominent universities and colleges that are dedicated to working together to help students from small-town and rural America enroll and graduate from the college or university of their choice. The STARS College Network has strong philanthropic support with $7.4 billion to be spent over the next decade with participating institutions that are committed to making college attendance affordable by ensuring students that they do not have to take on debt to pursue their degree.

PLEASE JOIN US AT

RED LODGE HIGH SCHOOL

800 Chambers Avenue North, Red Lodge, MT,

ON OCTOBER 20TH at 6 PM for this extraordinary event!

📣 Join the Bridger Booster Club! 📣

We’re gearing up for another great school year and looking for NEW FACES and FRESH IDEAS!

Parents, grandparents, and community members—come support our Bridger students!

🗓 When: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM

📍 Where: High School Community Room

We’ll share a quick update on our past impact, review our finances, and brainstorm exciting new projects and fundraisers for this year. Hope to see you there!

The mornings are getting chilly-don't forget extra layers for recess!

Important Tasks for Bridger Scouts!

IMPORTANT TASKS 📆

✅1. Infinite Campus: Quarter 1 ends Friday, October 23rd. Check your students' work on IC.

✅2. Picture Retakes and JH BB Photos: Mark your calendar for Monday, October 26th.

✅3. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Save the date for Wednesday, October 28th & Thursday, October 29th.

✅4. Fall Back: Turn clocks back on Sunday, November 1st.