Announcements
Vaughn School's Annual Brawl in the Hall Food Drive is November 16th-19th
Please bring in donations of non-perishable food, and place them into the container at the front office showing support for your favorite sports team (The Cats or The Griz). The container that is filled up the most will be the winning team!
Your donations help support the Sun River Valley Food Bank! If your family is ever in need of food assistance, you can contact the SRV Food Bank at (406)899-0635, or .
Thank you!!
Illness Guidelines
Just a quick reminder for the 2026-2027 school year:
Keeping your kids home when they are sick helps to keep viruses from spreading. Kids should be fever free and free of vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness. Students should be free of itching rashes, eye infections, and in the case of head lice, should be treated with appropriate treatment according to their doctor before returning to school.
Please read over these guidelines and remember to call the school office if your child will be absent.
Thank you!
Bus Route 2026-2027
Please plan for your student(s) to be at their stop 5-10 minutes before scheduled time as these times are approximate. Afternoon drop off times may vary depending on what students are on the bus. Please plan accordingly.
Bus Route Schedule - Updated August 15, 2026
Mobile Device and Dress Code Policies Summary
Cell Phones and Smartwatches
- Devices may not be used during school hours unless a teacher approves.
- Students must turn phones and smartwatches in to designated teachers at the beginning of the day for security.
- On school trips or activities, students may carry devices only if the supervisor or coach permits it.
- Devices capable of taking or transmitting images are prohibited in bathrooms and locker rooms.
- Noncompliance can result in confiscation; the principal decides whether the device is returned to the student or parent/guardian.
- Repeated violations lead to consequences determined by administration, consistent with school board policy 3630.
Dress Code
- Headwear: Hats, caps, and other headgear are not allowed indoors without permission. Hoods may not be worn on the head; repeated issues may result in the hoodie being stored in a locker or held in the office for the day.
- Bottoms: Shorts and skirts are allowed year-round but must extend beyond the wearer’s fully extended fingertips. Pants must stay at the natural waist.
- Tops: Footwear is required. Tops may not expose shoulders or midriff; halter tops, tube tops, and straps narrower than three fingers are not permitted.
- Pants and undergarments: Pants must be clean, worn at or above the waistline, and must not expose skin or undergarments. Pajama pants are allowed only on designated pajama days.
- Prohibited clothing: Clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or vaping, or containing obscene, vulgar, or suggestive content, is not allowed.
- Administrative authority: Staff may require a student to change if their clothing is disruptive or inappropriate, with administration making the final decision.
Vaughn School’s policies are designed to keep the school safe, respectful, and focused on learning.
The overall expectation is that students show respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn while helping maintain a positive school community.
Changes to Meal Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
May 18, 2026
Dear Elementary School Families,
We are writing to inform you of an important change to our school meal program beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
Over the past several years, our school has been able to provide breakfast and lunch meals to all students at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP eligibility is determined through a federal application process that occurs every four years. Unfortunately, our school did not qualify for CEP for the upcoming cycle.
As a result, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, meals will no longer automatically be free for all students. Families will need to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to determine eligibility for meal benefits.
Please note:
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Families who qualify for programs such as SNAP may be directly certified for free meal benefits and will not need to complete an application.
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Families who are not directly certified should complete and return the application as soon as possible once forms become available.
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Completing the application is important, as meal eligibility may also help support additional school programs and services.
Applications and additional information will be sent to families before the start of the school year. We encourage all families to review the information carefully and submit forms promptly.
The online application is now available using the following link: Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
We understand this change may bring questions, and we are committed to helping families through the process. If you need assistance or have questions regarding meal applications or eligibility, please contact Loren Dunk or Kristi Kasuske at 406 965 2231 or or
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
Loren Dunk, Superintendent
Vaughn Elementary School
The Out-of-District Student Enrollment Application Period Has Ended
Vaughn School is no longer accepting applications for out-of-district enrollment for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The out-of-district enrollment application deadline was May 11, 2026.
If interested in enrolling your students at Vaughn School for the 2027 - 2028 school year, please plan to apply in April 2027.
This is a friendly reminder to please drive slowly and use caution when dropping students off in the morning and picking them up in the afternoon.
We have several students who walk through our parking lot to and from school each day. Their safety is our top priority, and reduced speeds in the parking lot help ensure everyone arrives and leaves safely.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and your continued support in keeping our school community safe.
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