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Articles with the Tag: Polson schools

Advice abundant at Polson graduation Advice abundant at Polson graduation

POLSON — As graduates headed into post-high school years, a plethora of advice was provided Saturday as 94 Pirates walked the plank to receive their diplomas. For instance, if a graduate becomes uncontrollably angry, “take a breath and repeat, ‘prison orange is not your color,’&rdq...

Track and Field Track and Field

Class B - Ronan, Mission MISSOULA – Ronan and St. Ignatius competed in The Western B Divisional this past weekend.  Ronan Maiden’s’ Lee Camel was the top jumper, winning the long jump with a bound of 16 feet and five inches. Teammates Ashley McCready and Ally Buhr also took hom...

Senator answers tough questions with humor Senator answers tough questions with humor

POLSON – The senator from Montana with the trademark buzz cut stopped at Polson High School to chat with a room full of students on Friday, May 13. Senator Jon Tester said that he was prepared to answer questions about anything. If students wanted to fill the hour with a conversation about football ...

Culture runs deep at River Honoring event Culture runs deep at River Honoring event

FLATHEAD RIVER – Boating, tubing, and swimming just scratches the surface of what the Flathead River has to offer. This flowing bed of water is filled with memories, alive with movement, and a provider of life, according to Tony Incashola, Director of Salish and Pend d’Oreille Culture Committee.&...

Students earn tuition scholarships

LAKE COUNTY — Four local students have earned the Montana University System Honor Scholarship, a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Board of Regents that waives undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters at any campus of the Montana University System or Dawson, Flathead Valley, or Miles ...

Pirates competitive at ABC meet

POLSON — The Polson Pirates boys team combined for 66 points to earn a team bronze at the ABC Invitational Track Meet held at home on Saturday.  Jacob Clairmont earned gold in 110-meter hurdles (15.69), 300-meter hurdles (42.17) and cleared 15 feet in pole vault. Clairmont nearly hit a first pl...

Lost tortoise goes on adventure Lost tortoise goes  on adventure

On a warm Sunday afternoon, Abner escaped. The gate was left open and he saw his chance for an adventure. When a pet disappears, it’s usually a dog, sometimes a cat, but this time, it was a tortoise — not to be confused with a turtle — and police were involved. Wanda Heintz first got ...

Lake County track meet results

Girls Results: 100 – 1, Revis, Ashley, Arlee, 13.43. 2, Bowman, Lydia, Polson, 13.51. 3, Smith, Chadelle, Polson, 13.63. 4, Olson, Faith, Polson, 14.05. 5, Castor, Sydney, St Ignatius, 14.27. 6, Harris, Brianna , Ronan, 14.29. 200 – 1, Revis, Ashley, Arlee, 26.84. 2, Bowman, Lydia, Polson, ...

Talent runs deep in Polson track, field Talent runs deep in Polson track, field

POLSON – A small, young but talented team is how junior Chadelle Smith described the Polson girls and boys track team. The Pirates and Lady Pirates showed just how dominating they are on Tuesday, May 3 at the Lake County Invitational where both teams outscored their opponents by more than 60 points. ...

Lady Pirates continue winning streak, Pirates split

BITTERROOT VALLEY – The Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates tennis team took on Hamilton and Corvallis Friday, April 29. The Lady Pirates dominated the court, beating Hamilton 7-0 and Corvallis 6-1. Polsons’ Mollie Lemm and Marlee Congdon were key factors, both winning their matches.  The Pir...


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