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) 549-4994 | mdriessen@desmetschool.org

Events Calendar

• Thursday Thoughts May 7, 2026
  • Yearbooks are now on sale for $15.00 at the front office. 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.

  • School Spring Concert is May 21^st @ 1:00. Please note there will be no afternoon buses that day — you must pick up your student after the concert.

  • Vaccination Clinic in the school library on May 20^th 2:30 – 4:30 pm. You will need a photo ID and insurance card. Sliding fee available for those who Qualify.

  • Just a reminder: All students entering 7th grade next year must have a Tdap shot before school starts. Please provide a copy of the updated immunization record to the school before the first day.

  • 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. 

  Up Coming Events:

  • May 12^th ~ 6-8 grade Track Qualifier ~ Frenchtown
  • May 13^th ~ Meet of the Champions track @ Big Sky High School
  • May 20^th ~ Vaccination Clinic in the School Library
  • May 21^st ~ Spring concert
  • May 25^th ~ No School
  • May 27^th ~ Summer Health Fair in the School Gym
  • June 3^rd ~ PK & Kinder promotion and last day of school
  • June 4^th ~ PK & Kindergarten roundup
  • June 4^th ~ 8^th Grade Graduation and last day of school
  • June 5^th ~ Last day of school for 1-7 grades/School is out @ 11:30