Building Switch Seems To Work For Students

Months into the 2025-2026 school year, Wolf Point’s students appear to be adjusting well to the building changes for some grades.

Last spring, the school board voted unanimously go have thirdgrade students attend classes at Northside School instead of Southside, and have sixth-grade students at the junior high school.

“It’s been a big plus for both elementary schools,” Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins said of the changes. “Things have been more quiet.”

He said another benefit has been the addition of an alternative learning area at Southside.

Perkins said one challenge is that two-thirds of junior high were new to the building this fall because both sixth-graders and seventh-graders moved over from Northside.

“There’s an adjustment,” Perkins said. “The second year is always better. Only one-third will be new next year.”

Having sixth-grade students in the junior high building has been easier as far as junior high sports. Perkins mentioned improved communications and logistics.

On a different note, school board members decided to go with the Bridged Health Alliance and the NEMASS superintendent group during a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 15.

While making the recommendation, Perkins reported to trustees, “After going through a final consultation with Bridged Health Alliance and the NEMASS superintendent group, it was determined that the alliance is Wolf Point School District’s best option for health insurance going forward. Increases are tied to Medicare instead of the free marketplace. While there are uncertainties, it is our best option at this time.”