• RESPECT • PRIDE • COOPERATION • RESPECT • PRIDE • COOPERATION •

2907 Roundup Road

Billings, MT 59105

406-259-8109 • Fax 406-259-7107

Welcome to Independent Elementary School!

2023-2024 Registration is OPEN - Out of District Student are still being considered. Call Ann at 406-259-8109 or email guzman@independent.k12.mt.us

CALENDAR:

Tues, Sep 9 • PTA Backyard Bash 5:30-7:30

Thurs, Oct 12 • PTA Meeting 3:15 in Library

Thurs, Nov 9 • PTA Meeting 3:15 in Library

Tues, Nov 14 • Board Meeting 7 PM

2023-2024 Meal Prices

Student Breakfast $1.50 Student Lunch $2.90 Milk $.35

Free and Reduced Meals
Independent School participates in the Federal Free and Reduced Meal Program. Eligible students will receive a breakfast and lunch meal for free or at a reduced cost. The program supports a full balanced meal and will not cover single milks. Milk will cost $.35 each. Single milks for breakfast or lunch are not covered by the program.

To apply up for the Free and Reduced Program, use this link:
https://dca.opi.mt.gov/FRApp?sponsornum=0989

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SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PLAN
FINAL 8:18:2022 MTPEC Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan - Independent School 2020-2021.pdf

ESSER III Plan - Submitted 8/19/21
INDEPENDENT ESSER III PLAN.pdf

PRESCHOOL SCREENING
EARLY CHILDHOOD CLINIC

The PURPOSE of the Early Childhood Clinic is to screen children from birth to age 6 in a wide variety of developmental areas to provide information to parents about their child’s development.

Screenings are provided by trained professionals to look at development, speech, hearing, vision, and social skills.

For more information, please call Yellowstone-West/Carbon County Special Services Coop at 406-839-2339.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Click to download:
Emergency Handbook v.w.pdf
Student Parent Handbook 8.19-20.pdf
Parking Appeal Notice.pdf

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS SUSPECTED OF HAVING DISABILITIES

Independent School District is responsible for Child Find identification and evaluation for all students suspected of having a disability residing in our district. This includes children birth through 21 years of age who are in public schools, private schools, are being home schooled, or are kindergarten eligible, but not enrolled. Early identification and intervention is essential to help ensure school success. Please note for individuals age 19, 20 or 21, the availability of special education and related services may be limited by school district policy.
If a child is having significant difficulty with vision, hearing, speech, behavior, is experiencing slow development typical for his/her age, physical impairments, or learning difficulty, he/she may be a child with a disability. If you have a concern, please contact the following agencies so we may initiate the process for referral and assessment.
Children: Birth to Age 3
Early Childhood Intervention; 406-281-5885
Children: Age 3 to Age 6 who are not enrolled in school
Yellowstone-West/Carbon County Special Services Cooperative; 406-839-2339
Kindergarten through Age 21
Independent School (K-6) 406-259-8109; School District 2 (7-12) 406-281-5000

SB 307 Resolutions of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies
FY24 Permissive Levies.pdf

• RESPECT • PRIDE • COOPERATION • RESPECT • PRIDE • COOPERATION •

Independent Elementary School Motto

“If it’s not done well, it isn’t done!”

As a member of
Independent School,
I pledge to:

Respect myself by
making good choices,

Respect my classmates by
treating them kindly, and

Take responsibility
for my actions.

As a member of

Independent School,

I pledge to:

Respect myself by

making good choices,

Respect my classmates by

treating them kindly, and

Take responsibility

for my actions.