AS OF JANUARY 2026, BASIN SCHOOL IS IN THE INITIAL PROCESS OF ATTEMPTING TO REOPEN!! IF YOUR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND BASIN ELEMENTARY, PLEASE GET THE ATTACHED FORM TURNED INTO SARAH EYER ASAP AT seyer@jeffersoncounty-mt.gov PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL THE SCHOOL AT 406-225-3211 OR EMAIL CLERK, MICHELLE HUGHES AT m.hughes@basin.k12.mt.us
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Here at Basin Elementary School we are in a unique position to maximize each individual child’s inherent potential due to a multitude of factors which include the structure of each classroom, small student to teacher ratio, community involvement, and strong parent teacher interaction. We truly believe that every student should feel valued and honored , and are taught that all people deserve to be afforded the same respect. We strive for an atmosphere of cooperation with respect for individual differences and community values and an awareness of our place in the larger world.
Basin Elementary School is committed to providing a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through developing appropriate instruction. We work with every student to develop a growth mindset by encouraging goal setting and that dedication and hard work lead to great accomplishments. The environment also offers flexibility in the classroom. Our school promotes, and models a safe, orderly, caring, cooperative and supportive environment. We strive to offer the educational tools that encourage a rich academic and social learning experience.
We believe that each child is an individual, that all children are creative, and that all children can, and need to succeed. Basin Elementary School recognizes that each of us has a unique style and pace of learning. An integral part of our learning process will have our students learning by asking questions, solving problems, and making thoughtful decisions. We encourage students to take a personal interest in their learning. Basin Elementary School is preparing each child for advancement into middle and high school by ensuring they have a solid foundation.
BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M.
STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING NEWS!!
Regular Meeting are normally the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Basin School
Please click HERE for the agenda
PROJECTED TIMELINE TO REOPEN
TENTATIVE TIMELINE THE SCHOOL IS SHOOTING FOR:
JANUARY- GET AS MANY STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORMS COMPLETED AND RETURNED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ALSO START TO ADVERTISE FOR A TEACHER FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR TO SEE WHAT INTEREST IS OUT THERE.
FEBRUARY- ALL STULDENTS PLANNING ON ATTENDING MUST HAVE ENROLLMENT FORMS TO SARAH EYER BY FEBRUARY 13, 2026. WITH THE REPORTED AND VERIFIED NUMBER OF STUDENTS THE CLERK CAN WORK WITH OPI TO GET A PROJECTED BUDGET....HOPEFULLY
MARCH- PRELIMINARY BUDGETS WILL BE RELEASED AND ADVERTISING CAN BE RAMPED UP FOR THE TEACHER.
APRIL- AS LONG AS ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED AND WE MEET THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS THE PARENTS CAN PETITION THE BOARD TO REOPEN THE SCHOOL. EVERYTHING CAN BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL TO REOPEN THE DISTRICT.
MAY- ALL APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS TO SARAH EYER BY MAY 8, 2026 FOR HER TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION AND THEN IT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO OPI FOR APPROVAL.
JUNE 1, 2026 IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT EVERYTHING TO OPI TO REOPEN A SCHOOL. OPI WILL MAKE THE FINAL DECISION THE END OF JUNE 2026.