Bigfork School District 38
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!
School starts on Monday August 31st at 8:00 a.m. with early release at 1:30 p.m.
Please note:
- All Kindergarten students will be in school on the first day (August 31st), and after this initial day they will have a staggered scheduled to ease their transition into Kindergarten. See the Elementary School section below for information on when your Kindergarten student will be coming to school during the first two weeks.
- August 31st is Freshman/New student Orientation high school orientation, which means that at the high school August 31st is Freshman and new students only and all other high school students start on September 1st.
School Bus Service: If you are new to our district or your address has changed, please remember to register your student (see Bus Routes & Information link below). There is no need to re-register students that rode the bus last year, if your information is the same.
Food Service: Please remember that a free/reduced meal application form needs to be filled out every year (see Child Nutrition & Food Services link below).
K-6 Open House is on August 26, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to drop off supplies, meet with your teacher and check out your classroom.
Freshman/New Student Orientation is on August 31st, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a freshman parent orientation August 31st at 5:30 p.m.
Late start Wednesdays: School calendar for the 2026-2027 school year can be found below. Please note that on Wednesdays school starts at 8:40.
If you cannot find the Back-To-School information you are looking for, please contact our office – we are here to help!
Elementary/Middle School Phone: (406) 837-7412
High School Phone: (406) 837-7420
District Office Phone: (406) 837-7400
