Missoula Catholic Schools and academic excellence are synonymous. An education from Missoula Catholic Schools embraces Gospel values and provides a well-rounded education experience beginning with our thriving Early Education Program and culminating with an excellent high school and college prep curriculum. Both St. Joseph and Loyola Sacred Heart provide strong activities programs and community service opportunities.
The Missoula Catholic School (MCS) Board is a school board, and shall act under the administrative jurisdiction of the Diocese of Helena School Office. The MCS Board is responsible for the general operations of the MCS system and the Board. To that end, the Board shall develop, formulate, and enact policies that guide the general operations of the MCS system and policies that guide the general operations of the Board. The Board’s responsibility for the general operations of the MCS system includes financial oversight. Board policies will be implemented by MCS Administration. Such policies shall give general direction for the administration, staff, parents, and students and will be compatible with Diocesan policy. Any recommended changes in policy are to be submitted to the review and approval of the Bishop through the Superintendent. Board policies shall cover those areas in which the Board has responsibility including:
- Planning
- Finance
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Secular Curriculum and Assessments
- Personnel
If you would like to directly contact the MCS School Board please do so by emailing at mcsboard@mcsmt.org.
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members:
- Paul Richardson, LSH Principal/Leadership Team
- Joanna Eichner, SJS Principal/Leadership Team
- Lisa VanCanagan, MCS Controller/Leadership Team
- Jen Haffey, SJS Front Office
Regular Voting Members:
- Chase Taylor, Board Chair (TERM EXPIRES 2023)
- Tyler Gilman , Vice Chair (TERM EXPIRES 2025)
- Ed Jamieson (TERM EXPIRES 2024)
- Jim McGowan (TERM EXPIRES 2025), LSH '90
- Carolyn McLeod (TERM EXPIRES 2024), LSH '92
- Heather Grutcsh, (TERM EXPIRES 2025), LSH '01
- Nick Griel, (TERM EXPIRES 2025), LSH '01
Ex-Officio Voting Members:
- Fr. Matt Brower, Bishop's Delegate
- Fr. Craig Hightower, Deanery Rep.
503 Edith Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-1290
Fax: (406) 543-4034
320 Edith Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-6101
Fax: (406) 542-1432
300 Edith Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 728-2367
Fax: (406) 542-9900
Sister Rita Mudd Activity Center & Rollin Field
1040 S. 1st Street W.
Missoula, MT 59801