Missoula Catholic Schools

Living the charisms of the Jesuits and Sisters of Providence, Missoula Catholic Schools is compelled through Christ’s love to serve Western Montana families by providing an excellent Catholic education while forming young people of compassion, conscience, competence, and community.

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.

Administration

Lisa VanCanagan, CPA

Controller Missoula Catholic Schools

Paul Richardson, M.Ed

Principal Loyola Sacred Heart High School

Kelli Matheny

School Board

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:

  1. Planning
  2. Finance
  3. Marketing and Public Relations
  4. Secular Curriculum and Assessments
  5. Personnel

If you would like to directly contact the MCS School Board please do so by emailing at mcsboard@mcsmt.org.

Statement Of Expectations For The MCS President

BY-LAWSPOLICY MANUAL

2025-2026 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Click on the below board members to read their bios:

Regular Voting Members:

  • Heather Grutsch, Chair: First Term (Expires 2025), LSH ’01
  • Fr. Craig Hightower, Vice Chair
  • Nick Griel, Board Secretary: First Term (Expires 2025), LSH ’01
  • Michael Knotts: First Term (Expires 2026)
  • Maria Wines: First Term (Expires 2027)
  • TJ McDermott: First Term
    (Expires 2028)

Ex-Officio Voting Members:

  • Matt Brower, Bishop’s Delegate

Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members:

  • Paul Richardson, LSH Principal
  • Chris Clevenger, SJS Principal
  • Lisa VanCanagan, MCS Controller/Leadership Team
  • Jen Haffey, LSH Office Administrator