The Sentinel High School Bitterroot yearbook has been in publication for over 100 years, as it was the original annual of the

Missoula County High School.  

 

The Bitterroot first appeared in 1905 as a 32-page literary magazine but became the school's annual in 1911. It was suspended in 1914-1915, 1917-1918, but returned in 1919. A small Bitterroot was published in 1931 when most of the school was destroyed by a fire. 1934 also saw no yearbook, but by 1937 the Bitterroot had a regular staff. Publication was again suspended from 1942 to 1945 because of World War 2. In 1956, The Bitter Root became one word, Bitterroot, which is the state flower of Montana. When the high school was split, Sentinel High School took the Bitterroot to the new location. This year's staff hopes to carry on the tradition of an award-winning publication.

 

Dates to know: 

THE DEADLINE TO SEND SENIOR PHOTOS IS JANUARY 11TH, 2025. PICTURES SENT AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT BE IN THE BOOK AS WE HAVE A DEADLINE IN ORDER TO HAVE THE BOOK DONE IN TIME.

Please email digital photos with the student's name to 21spartanseniorpics@gmail.com. We will send you a confirmation email when your senior photo is received. (We are checking every Friday, so if you don't hear back right away, please be patient). 

• Photos should be approximately 2.5 x 3.5 vertical photos (portrait orientation (the long side is the vertical and the short is the horizontal edge)

• Photos should be at least 300 resolution, jpg, png, or TIFF format. Please do not send any other types of photos. Also, do not submit screenshots from your phone,the resolution is terrible. 

Senior Baby Ads 

Here is your chance to tell your senior how important they are to you! The deadline for Baby Ads will be Feb.1, 2025

•  Each ad comes with two pictures and a personalized message.
•  For $100, you get a 1/3 page in the yearbook
•  To be prepared, you will need to have two photos ready to upload when purchasing. You will also be asked to type in your personalized message. 
•  All ads must be purchased online here. Purchase here

BOOK PRICES 

Buy Yearbook Here Books will only be sold online this year. If for some reason, you cannot pay with a card, please contact Mr. LaPorte at jdlaporte@mcpsmt.org

Please DO NOT attempt to purchase at the front office. 

Dates:

• August 21  to Oct 21:  $75

•  After Oct. 21, all yearbooks will be $85

 

Please email Mr. LaPorte if you have any questions!