DeSmet Public School transforms lives through teaching, inspiring, and nurturing.

DeSmet Public School families and communities nurture the social-emotional, physical and academic development of each child. We honor diversity and inspire students to become resilient, life-long learners and caring stewards of our ever changing world.

DeSmet Homeless Liaison contact is : Matt Driessen, Superintendent
(406) 549-4994mdriessen@desmetschool.org


Events Calendar


  • Thursday Thoughts May 21, 2026
                                                                      

    DeSmet Public School

    6355 Padre Lane Ln. Missoula, MT 59808

    http: desmetschool.org T:406-549-4994

    • No School on Monday, May 25th. Happy Memorial Day!
    • Summer Health Fair at the School on Wednesday, May 27th 2:00 – 5:00pm. This event is free for all students and families. There will be drawings for free prizes and lot of fun. See attachment for more information.
    • Yearbooks are on sale for $15.00 at the front office. There is a limited supply. We accept cash or check.
    • We are excited to announce the launch of our new school website. This is a beta version.Please visit desmetschool.org to explore it. If you notice anything that isn’t working, let us know so we can fix it right away.
    • Our final AR party this year will be a swimming party on May 29! To qualify, students in grades 3-8 must meet their AR goal and give their best effort on all MAST assessments. Second graders do not take MAST, so their requirement is only to meet their AR goal. All students must meet their AR goal by May 26. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions.
    • We have free gun locks available for any adult to pick up at the school office.

    Up Coming Events:

    • May 25th ~ No School
    • May 27th ~ Summer Health Fair in the School Gym 2-5
    • June 3rd ~ PK/Kinder promotion & last day of school/Doors open @1:00 promotion starts @1:30.
    • June 4th ~ PK & Kindergarten roundup 9:00 – 11am
    • June 4th ~ 8th Graduation & last day of school @6:00/Students need to be at the school at 5:30.
    • June 5th ~ Last day of school for 1-7 grades/School is out @ 11:30