Rose Park School

Rose Park School is a public elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Billings Public Schools (BPS) district. Led by Principal Amber Griffith, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1. Student proficiency levels are near the district average, with about 27% of students proficient in Math and 27% proficient in Reading. Rose Park emphasizes safety, respect, and learning, and supports its students with Title I funding and the QUEST gifted program. Students dismiss at 3:15 PM (2:30 PM for primary grades), and the school utilizes ParentSquare for communication.

The district is celebrating an early 2025 highlight: a dedicated teacher was presented with the special "One Class at a Time" honor for their outstanding work in fostering strong student relationships and community in the classroom.

Q1. Who is the current Principal?

Ans. The current Principal is Amber Griffith.

Q2. How does the school handle deliveries of treats or party invitations?

Ans. The school prioritizes emotional safety:

Treats/Birthday Parties: Arrangements must be made with the child's teacher due to dietary restrictions.

Invitations: On-campus distribution of party invitations is not permitted unless they are inclusive (e.g., the whole class or all students of like gender). Invitations for a select few classmates must be distributed off-campus.

Q3. What digital platform does Rose Park School use for parent-teacher communication?

Ans. The school utilizes ParentSquare as its primary communication tool. This platform allows parents to receive school and class messages, alerts, and reminders, and to communicate directly with teachers and staff.

Q4. Does the school have a specific curriculum for reading and math?

Ans. Rose Park School adheres to the Billings Public Schools curriculum framework. The district uses specific, research-based programs. For example, the school may utilize the BPS Math curriculum and programs like iReady for individualized instruction and assessments in reading and math.

Q5. What is the school's policy on visitors and volunteers?

Ans. Visitors and volunteers are generally required to check in at the main office immediately upon arrival. For the safety of the students, visitors must present a photo ID and receive a visitor badge before proceeding into the school building. Background checks are required for volunteers who work directly with students.