Fabulous Firsts

Jim Darcy Elementary first graders have received a total of 349 new hardcover books since 2003 and the Helena Education Foundation enjoyed giving new books to the 2010 first graders in September.

Carnival Classic

Jim Darcy students, staff and parents have been involved in the Carnival Classic since it began in 2002.

Great Ideas Grants

Jim Darcy Elementary has received a total of $13,387 from the Helena Education Foundation’s Great Ideas Grant program.

•             2010 “Discover the World of Treasures”, Terry Kirkeby
•             2009 “Learning with Fire”, Kim Helseth
•             2009 “Live from Jim Darcy, its Mustang News!” Tracie Shepherd and Heidi McMillin
•             2006 “Rhythms of the World”, Laura Curtis
•             2003 “Journey through the Arts”, Ronnie Tuss
•             2003 “Horsing around with the Arts”, Retta Fasbender

“Let’s talk about Great Teachers!”

2010 Award recipient Tina Brothers Tillinger