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Dr. Craig Pierson’s hobbies are extensive and eclectic to say the least. With a keen sense of discovery paired with a sharp mind, Craig’s interests encompass passions in sciences, music, sports, nature and journalism. As a former chemist with ExxonMobil, Craig became the chemistry teacher at Billings Central in 2001 after earning his M.Ed. in

To be even be a candidate for a Lumen Christi (Latin for the Light of Christ) award is an honor for a Senior Billings Central student. To win the award is an lifetime accomplishment. The Lumen Christi award winners consistently demonstrate the example of Christ in service, leadership, generosity, compassion, and integrity. One male and

Andrew McDonald Named President of Billings Catholic Schools Billings Catholic Schools (BCS) is pleased to name Andrew McDonald as President. McDonald replaces Shaun Harrington who retired in January. McDonald brings more than 20 years’ experience in Catholic education as a teacher and administrator. Most recently, he served as principal of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic

Meet Your Mayfair Chairs of 2022! Meet Jim and Christine Harris – your next Mayfair Chairs of 2022. They love their Billings Catholic Schools. Whether helping the kindergartners during the lunch hour or attending the big games, Jim and Christine are usually somewhere to be found around our schools. As parents, they’ve lived the changes

Futures Built Here Mayfair Special Project to Address BCS Science Needs By this time next year, our Billings Catholic School’s students will ask questions, form hypotheses, observe and experiment, collect data, and draw conclusions with the latest STEM curriculum. As an institution dedicated to academic excellence, teaching the scientific method forms our students in the

What’s Mayfair? For new families in our Billings Catholic Schools, the first question I’m often asked is, “What’s Mayfair?” I usually retort, “WHAT! You haven’t heard of Mayfair!” I usually have their attention after that. As I tell every Catholic school parent that will suffer with me, Mayfair is our BCS Parents’ event – not

How Do I Support Mayfair 2022? First, will you help volunteer? Mayfair needs your time! Does seeking out sponsorships or asking for charitable items appeal to you? Will you help us at the event itself? Contact the Foundation to ask about volunteer opportunities through Mayfair. Second, will you, your business, your employer sponsor Mayfair? Many

Cayden Merchant: Basketball, But So Much More! If you follow Billings Central Ram’s basketball, you know Cayden Merchant. Cayden is leader and senior on this year’s Men’s Rams squad. Speaking of one of his fellow seniors, “Brock is terrible, he was supposed to help me!” Cayden says with a twinkle in his eye and a

Our BCS Students Say, "Thank You!" You met three students the week of Mayfair: Camden Capser, Chae Lee, and Halzey Ryan. All three are extraordinary students who at one point or another needed a lift and were left without. Because of you and your gifts to Mayfair’s special project, the students of Billings Central will

  With the Beginning of the School Year Here, YOU Make it Possible! Summer is coming to an end and many Billings Catholic Schools students are transitioning from vacation mode to the new routines that come with the start of school. Our exceptional students have shown resilience through extremely difficult and uncertain times. Through your