We offer an extensive extra-curricular program. These
activities and opportunities enrich the curriculum and contribute
to the moral, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and
physical growth of the students.
The Junior High Academic Decathlon
is a competition for students in grades 6-8. There are ten
events. Two are collaborative team efforts – a logic quiz
with 20 rigorous thinking problems, and a super quiz with 50
multiple choice questions on five broad academic themes.
The remaining eight events test individual knowledge of the Roman
Catholic doctrine, English, Literature, Science, Mathematics,
Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art and
Music). Awards are given for individual and team
performance, and the winning school team
Art Club is currently on hold until the Covid pandemic
restrictions are lifted.
St. Ignatius School supports each child’s creativity by offering
the opportunity to participate in Art Club. The club is open
to students in fifth through eighth grades. Art Club meets
officially once a month, with occasional additional impromptu
recess meetings to allow additional time to work on projects as
needed.
Students in first through eighth grade can join the St. Ignatius
Chess Club. Chess is a great game that can be enjoyed for
an entire lifetime! Club members can join as beginners and
learn the game through the club.
St. Ignatius students participate in Missoula Children’s Theater
Company once a year. Our students spend many hours
preparing for the culminating performances.
While St. Ignatius School does not have a school soccer team,
many families choose to participate in a soccer club operated by
the River City Youth Soccer League. Please follow this link
to the club’s web page so you can learn about this organization.
Explore the Lower Science classroom through structured, free
choice STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math)
activities. Each week will have a different topic
focus.
Surgeon’s Club is an afterschool activity focusing on the anatomy
of specific animals. This club is an introduction to dissection
and a great resource for exploration. This club is open to 6th,
7th and 8th graders, with a maximum of 20 students.
Tiger Strong is your ultimate destination for strength and
conditioning, catering to all 4th-8th grade students. Led weekly
before school by Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Romo, we offer a blend of
evidence-based drills, games, and activities targeting strength,
speed, agility, and conditioning. Club members have shown
remarkable improvements in FitnessGRAM testing scores during PE
and a performance boost across various sports. With Tiger Strong,
it’s about having a blast, forging friendships, and unleashing
your full potential while working hard.