The school year is in full swing here at Chrysalis, and girls are busy with the rigors of school. Many seniors are excitedly preparing for college, writing essays and filling out applications. Other students are catching up academically, often realizing how much academic potential they have. Intellect and academics play a large role in a…
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At Chrysalis, recreation is a huge part of healing. Recently, we took eight girls on a fall backpacking trip. On the first day was a short hike to an alpine lake. When we arrived, the girls set up their tents near the small streams that meander through the forest. One girl set up her hammock…
Read MoreFather-Daughter Retreat Each year we venture to the wild and scenic section of the Missouri River to enjoy a 3-day float with our fathers and daughters. It’s a beautiful paddle, complete with golden eagles, bald eagles, fish, canyons, and unique rock formations. Our girls paddle in a canoe with their dads, singing or chatting down…
Read MoreSummer always promises to be a busy and adventurous time at Chrysalis, here in Northwest Montana. This July was no different as our students and staff embarked on a variety of adventures, both on and off campus. Here’s a glance at what we’ve been up to:
Read MoreAfter 11 years as a well-loved member of our Chrysalis community, our campus dog Nikita passed away this morning. Nikita had been battling a tumor for a while and we did not wish her to suffer. It was a sad morning on campus as the decision was made. Girls were given time to say goodbye…
Read MoreApril is a promise that May is bound to keep. ~Hal Borland While many of our girls are at home or off in Spain, there are a handful of lucky ladies who find themselves on campus for Spring Break. I call them lucky because their activities the last week have made most of us staff…
Read More“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill. One of Chrysalis’ core beliefs is that our students benefit from participating in service activities. This is why every international trip we embark on has a service project incorporated into it. Why each summer girls spend time…
Read More“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson On Tuesday, February 26th, several of our students went to Whitefish to volunteer with the 2013 Winter Special Olympics. We have been participating in this service work for the past several years,…
Read More“Skiing is a dance, and the mountain always leads.” ~Author Unknown Skiing and snowboarding season is upon us, with our first scheduled day to hit the slopes on Big Mountain in Whitefish being this Saturday, December 8th. Last Saturday we all went to Big Mountain to purchase our ski passes and get all of our…
Read MoreThe students and staff of the Chrysalis School once again enjoyed a fabulous Halloween party! On Saturday, October 27th the girls were busy on campus preparing for the exciting event. After weeks of excitement over what costumes would be worn, it was finally time to prepare for the party. Some girls were busy decorating cupcakes…
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