Satuday Live 2021 Postponed:
Saturday Live Postponed; Fun Run to Continue with COVID Protocols in Place
August 31, 2021: The Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools announced today the postponement of Saturday Live 2021.
Saturday Live, originally scheduled for September 18, 2021, brings together schools and community members from across the community for a day of carnival activities and food, raising money for individual school groups as well as the Education Foundation. The event includes a fun run in addition to the wide variety of family-friendly booths and entertainment.
"Saturday Live attracts thousands of children and families each year,” said Kelly McCandless, Executive Director of the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools. “While we’re very disappointed to have to delay this event, we’re certain we’re making the best possible decision for our kids and our schools.”
The decision is based on the rapidly rising covid numbers, the subsequent strain on hospital staffing, and the fact that Saturday Live is geared toward elementary-aged kids who don't yet have access to the vaccine.
"There is real concern about covid spread in the classrooms over the coming weeks,” explained McCandless. “Hosting a large event as numbers go up is too risky for our students. We respect the significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Combined with the hostile political environment around the decision to require masks in School District 2, postponing the event was the best possible choice.”
Fundraising for our schools is still possible through the Foundation’s SUV Raffle. More information is available at www.suvraffle4education.org.
“Our hope is to hold Saturday Live at a later date once the current conditions return to a more normal, manageable range. More information will be shared once details are finalized,” finished McCandless.
Details on the Fun Run will be released in the near future as the Foundation finalizes the safest way to conduct this smaller, impactful event. If you’d like to learn more about the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools visit www.EFBPS.org. You can reach the Foundation team at 406.281.5149 or at Foundation@BillingsSchools.org.
August 31, 2021: The Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools announced today the postponement of Saturday Live 2021.
Saturday Live, originally scheduled for September 18, 2021, brings together schools and community members from across the community for a day of carnival activities and food, raising money for individual school groups as well as the Education Foundation. The event includes a fun run in addition to the wide variety of family-friendly booths and entertainment.
"Saturday Live attracts thousands of children and families each year,” said Kelly McCandless, Executive Director of the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools. “While we’re very disappointed to have to delay this event, we’re certain we’re making the best possible decision for our kids and our schools.”
The decision is based on the rapidly rising covid numbers, the subsequent strain on hospital staffing, and the fact that Saturday Live is geared toward elementary-aged kids who don't yet have access to the vaccine.
"There is real concern about covid spread in the classrooms over the coming weeks,” explained McCandless. “Hosting a large event as numbers go up is too risky for our students. We respect the significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Combined with the hostile political environment around the decision to require masks in School District 2, postponing the event was the best possible choice.”
Fundraising for our schools is still possible through the Foundation’s SUV Raffle. More information is available at www.suvraffle4education.org.
“Our hope is to hold Saturday Live at a later date once the current conditions return to a more normal, manageable range. More information will be shared once details are finalized,” finished McCandless.
Details on the Fun Run will be released in the near future as the Foundation finalizes the safest way to conduct this smaller, impactful event. If you’d like to learn more about the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools visit www.EFBPS.org. You can reach the Foundation team at 406.281.5149 or at Foundation@BillingsSchools.org.
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A Huge Thank You to Our 2020 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor - EXXONMOBIL
Principal Sponsors - First Student, Planet 106.7, Q2 KTVQ, Sodexo
Major Sponsors - First Interstate Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Billings
Presenting Sponsor - EXXONMOBIL
Principal Sponsors - First Student, Planet 106.7, Q2 KTVQ, Sodexo
Major Sponsors - First Interstate Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Billings
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Presenting Sponsor: EXXONMOBIL
Principal Sponsors: Desert Mountain Broadcasting- The Planet 106.7, First Student, KTVQ
Major Sponsors: First Interstate Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Billings , Sodexo
Business Sponsors:
Altana Federal Credit Union, Asphalt Paving and Professional Coatings, Bill and Anne Cole, Billings Clinic, Billings Education Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Brewer Dental Center, Buffalo Wild Wings, Builders Exchange of Billings, Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, Crist, Krogh, Alke & Nord Law Firm LLC, Cushing Terrell, Dick Anderson Construction, EBMS, Hulteng Inc., Merrill Lynch-Houghton Group, Montana State University Billings, Opportunity Bank of Montana, Rimrock Pediatric Dental, St. Vincent Healthcare, SCHEELS, Sibayne-Stillwater, Simply Local, UBS Financial Services – Montana Wealth Advisors
Community Sponsors:
360 Office Solutions, A & E Design, American Title and Escrow, Billings Association of Realtors, Billings Parks and Recreation, C & B Operations, Computers Unlimited, First American Title Company, Holland and Hart, HRDC District 7, Huntington Learning Center, Industrial Communications, John and Chris Dorr, Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc., Payne West Insurance, Pediatric Dental Specialists, Pierce Homes & RVs, QBS Safeguard, Rimrock Plumbing and Heating, Rocky Mountain College, St. John’s United, Speare Law Firm P.C., Stewart Title, StoneRock Business Solutions, Wendy’s, Western Ranch Supply, ZooMontana
Family Sponsors:
Alternatives Inc., BillingsWorks, Bright & Beautiful, Century 21 HomeTown Brokers – Julie Tschetter Seedhouse, Central Products, City Brew, Franz Bakery, Jon and Mary Dyre , Earth First Aid, Merrill Lynch - Anderson, Hedge, Wagner & Associates, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Sysco, Treasure State Electric
Principal Sponsors: Desert Mountain Broadcasting- The Planet 106.7, First Student, KTVQ
Major Sponsors: First Interstate Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Billings , Sodexo
Business Sponsors:
Altana Federal Credit Union, Asphalt Paving and Professional Coatings, Bill and Anne Cole, Billings Clinic, Billings Education Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Brewer Dental Center, Buffalo Wild Wings, Builders Exchange of Billings, Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, Crist, Krogh, Alke & Nord Law Firm LLC, Cushing Terrell, Dick Anderson Construction, EBMS, Hulteng Inc., Merrill Lynch-Houghton Group, Montana State University Billings, Opportunity Bank of Montana, Rimrock Pediatric Dental, St. Vincent Healthcare, SCHEELS, Sibayne-Stillwater, Simply Local, UBS Financial Services – Montana Wealth Advisors
Community Sponsors:
360 Office Solutions, A & E Design, American Title and Escrow, Billings Association of Realtors, Billings Parks and Recreation, C & B Operations, Computers Unlimited, First American Title Company, Holland and Hart, HRDC District 7, Huntington Learning Center, Industrial Communications, John and Chris Dorr, Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc., Payne West Insurance, Pediatric Dental Specialists, Pierce Homes & RVs, QBS Safeguard, Rimrock Plumbing and Heating, Rocky Mountain College, St. John’s United, Speare Law Firm P.C., Stewart Title, StoneRock Business Solutions, Wendy’s, Western Ranch Supply, ZooMontana
Family Sponsors:
Alternatives Inc., BillingsWorks, Bright & Beautiful, Century 21 HomeTown Brokers – Julie Tschetter Seedhouse, Central Products, City Brew, Franz Bakery, Jon and Mary Dyre , Earth First Aid, Merrill Lynch - Anderson, Hedge, Wagner & Associates, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Sysco, Treasure State Electric