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The best thing about St. Francis School is the kindness that fills the community and how the teachers truly understand how each child learns best. Our son has a lot of energy, and his teachers find positive ways to channel it. They give him fun, engaging tasks that help him stay focused and work hard.

I hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year! In my family, one of our cherished Christmas traditions is watching the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend watching the original version—not the abridged one on Amazon Prime! Every year, I’m reminded of the similarities between Bailey’s Building and Loan Association and our beloved St. Francis School.

St. Francis School is proud to highlight alumnus Mike Duffy, Class of 1975, whose dedication to forestry and conservation continues to make a meaningful impact in Montana. Mike recently played a central role in a cherished Montana holiday tradition—the harvest of the 2024 State Capitol Christmas tree. On November 26, 2024, a 40-foot Engelmann Spruce was carefully selected and harvested from Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) state trust lands near Bozeman as part of an active forest management project contracted through Mike Duffy Logging.

Meet Mrs. Amy Matzek, our dedicated Administrative Assistant at St. Francis School! Mrs. Matzek’s journey working with children began early on, as she discovered her passion while working at a childcare center. This experience led her to pursue education to become a Childcare Center Administrator. When she and her husband started their family, Mrs. Matzek felt blessed to stay home and run her own in-home daycare for many years.