SCHOOL INFO

ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

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In 1874, The Sisters of Charity of Providence opened a boarding school for boys situated near St. Patrick Hospital.  This school, named St. Joseph was the first Catholic school in Missoula. St. Joseph Elementary and Middle School is the oldest Catholic elementary school in Western Montana. We are a small, diocesan Catholic, co-educational elementary school that promotes college and career readiness, providing comprehensive and challenging educational opportunities for students in an environment of Catholic teachings. St. Joseph School personifies a safe environment in which students know and respect each other.

St. Joseph School provides a small, accessible faculty, staff and administration whose dedication and belief in the individual student and Catholic education fosters their vision and professionalism. The school is a family-oriented environment, structured by a cooperative effort between faculty, administration, students and parents to promote high moral and academic standards.

Parent involvement is key to the school’s success.  Catholic teachings emphasize that parents are the first educators. At St. Joseph School, this belief is embodied in the partnership that the faculty and staff nurture with all parents to be active participants in their child's learning. As a St. Joe’s parent, you will experience the support of a caring and loving community surrounding your student.

Accrediting Agencies

St. Joseph Elementary and Middle School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

ACADEMICS

Responding to student needs, the academic year is divided into two 18-week semesters, offering a total of 36 instructional weeks. Classes are self-contained from grades K-5 and departmentalized in grades 6-8. Language Arts, Social Sciences, Math, Science, Choir, Band and Theology divide the coursework for students in these grades. With a strong focus on spiritual development and the scholastic core subjects, SJS consistently scores above both Montana and National averages on the NWEA MAP assessment.  

St. Joseph Elementary and Middle School provides a high level of academic challenge to each individual student, supporting their unique strengths, talents, and learning styles. Approximately 90% of St. Joseph  8th graders continue their college preparatory education at Loyola Sacred Heart High School.

Students at St. Joseph School receive a dynamic and responsive educational experience enhanced with faith formation and direct opportunities to answer the call the serve others.  Beginning in PreKindergarten, students are encouraged to seek out opportunities to serve others in our call as missionary disciples. Throughout a student’s educational journey at SJS, they will experience an array of service opportunities. More importantly, they will actively reflect on the impact these experiences continue to share them into men and women for others.   Grade level retreats, participation in prayer services and liturgies, enhances the social, emotional, spiritual and moral development of all SJS students.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDES

TEACHERS

Joanna Eichner

Mrs. Joanna Eichner
Principal
joanna.eichner@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Autumn Schwenk

Mrs. Autumn Schwenk
Secretary
Autumn.schwenk@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Libby Mylnechuk

Mrs. Libby Mylnechuk
School Counselor
libby.mylnechuk@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Jen Haffey

Mrs. Jen Haffey
SJS Activities Director
sjs.ad@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Stacie Anderson

Mrs. Stacie Anderson
Early Education Director
stacie.anderson@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Shannon Paduano

Mrs. Shannon Paduano
Pre-School Lead Teacher
shannon.paduano@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Diana Barraugh

Mrs. Diana Barraugh
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
diana.barraugh@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Lauren McGill

Mrs. Lauren McGill
Kindergarten
lauren.mcgill@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Candy Tucker

Mrs. Candy Tucker
First Grade
candy.tucker@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Jamie Esh

Mrs. Jamie Esh
Second Grade
jamie.esh@mcsmt.org

Mr. Ryan Clinton

Mr. Ryan Clinton
Third Grade
ryan.clinton@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Amanda Berry

Mrs. Amanda Berry
Third Grade
amanda.berry@mcsmt.org

Ms. Nicole Warren

Ms. Nicole Warren
Fourth Grade
nicole.warren@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Jessica Heirigs

Mrs. Jessica Heirigs
Fourth Grade
jessica.heirigs@mcsmt.org

Mr. Kyle Baney

Mr. Kyle Baney
Fifth Grade
kyle.baney@mcsmt.org

Mrs. April Feeley

Mrs. April Feeley
Sixth Grade
april.feeley@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Kari Stack

Mrs. Kari Stack
Sixth Grade
kari.stack@mcsmt.org

Ms. Corinne Andrews

Ms. Corinne Andrews
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies/8th Grade Theology
corinne.andrews@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Kayla Picard

Mrs. Kayla Picard
7th and 8th Language Arts
kayla.picard@mcsmt.org

Ms. Grace Cassens

Ms. Grace Cassens
7th and 8th Grade Science/8th Grade Theology
grace.cassens@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Angela Mcgill

Mrs. Angela Mcgill
7th and 8th Grade Mathematics/7th Grade Theology
angela.mcgill@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Lee Holladay

Mrs. Lee Holladay
7th and 8th Language Arts
lee.holladay@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Andrea Felton

Mrs. Andrea Felton
Learning Resource Teacher
andrea.felton@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Meghan MacKinnon

Mrs. Meghan MacKinnon
Librarian/Learning Resource Teacher
megan.mackinnon@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Wendy Palma

Mrs. Wendy Palma
MCS Learning Resource Coordinator
wendy.palma@mcsmt.org

Mr. Craig Myers

Mr. Craig Myers
PreK - 8th Health Enhancement
craig.myers@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Stephanie Reardon

Mrs. Stephanie Reardon
Pre-K - 8th Technology
stephanie.reardon@mcsmt.org

Ms. Susan Seilstad

Ms. Susan Seilstad
K-4th Art
susan.seilstad@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Paisley Taylor

Mrs. Paisley Taylor
5th-8th Art
paisley.taylor@mcsmt.org

Ms. Larysa Blavatsky

Ms. Larysa Blavatsky
6th-8th Band/K-4th music
larysa.blavatsky@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Gina Lapka

Mrs. Gina Lapka
5th-8th Choir
gina.lapka@mcsmt.org

Mr. Mark Barkley

Mr. Mark Barkley
SJS Custodian
mark.barkley@mcsmt.org

Mrs. Sharon Kost

Mrs. Sharon Kost
SJS Custodian
sharon.kost@mcsmt.org

Mr. Ronnie Shumard

Mr. Ronnie Shumard
Head Custodian
ronnie.shumard@mcsmt.org

ACCOLADES

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St. Joseph Elementary and Middle School

503 Edith Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-1290
Fax: (406) 543-4034

Loyola Sacred Heart High School

320 Edith Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-6101
Fax: (406) 542-1432

Missoula Catholic Schools Foundation

300 Edith Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 728-2367
Fax: (406) 542-9900

Missoula Catholic Schools Athletic Complex

Sister Rita Mudd Activity Center & Rollin Field
1040 S. 1st Street W.
Missoula, MT 59801

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