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Articles with the Tag: Polson schools

School boards exercise local control School boards exercise local control

    In a strange moment during a usually quiet school board meeting, one board member stands up and proclaims that every class including the kindergarten shall have free soda machines in the name of hydration. “No, nothing like that would  happen,” said Bob Vogel, direc...

New Lake County Superintendent of Schools sworn in New Lake County Superintendent of Schools sworn in

Shaping young minds matters because young minds grow to shape the world, according to new Lake County Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Hall.  Hall jumped into her role Aug. 4 after a long career in education. She said she hopes she can help county schools continue a tradition of excellence.  ...

Hot or cold: healthy meals prepare students for learning Hot or cold: healthy meals prepare students for learning

Tacos, country fried steak, pizza, cinnamon rolls and chef salad are all favorite school lunches, according to the experts: kids who were eating lunch at the Cherry Valley School summer program.  During the school year, lunch is an important part of every school day. It’s easier for kids to con...

Rare cancer sends 2-year-old to Seattle Rare  cancer sends  2-year-old to Seattle

POLSON — Thelma Mae Briney is a 28-month-old blonde sprite whose favorite food is peanut butter and honey sandwiches.  Like most 2-year-olds, she spends her time playing, running, reading books, taking off her shoes and exploring her world — until July 15, when Thelma had a slight fever a...

Performing arts come to valley

LAKE COUNTY — Mission Valley Live will now be your new presenter of quality live performing arts to the Mission Valley. A board of directors has been formed and we have been granted 501 (c)(3) status. Our board consists of Mike Rodrique, President; Mac Swan, Vice President; Brian Campbell, Treasurer; a...

Teen sentenced in school bus DUI case Teen sentenced in school bus DUI case

RONAN — A Bigfork teen sobbed and thanked the judge for giving him a second chance after he was sentenced for hitting a Polson school bus filled with 10 children and one driver in May.  On July 22, Daniel Fellows, 19, after previously pleading guilty to two counts of felony criminal endangermen...

PHS registration to be held

POLSON – Polson High School registration will be Aug. 3-6 in the high school library. Registration for classes will be held on the following days for students in each of the different classes. – Aug. 3: Seniors from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Aug. 4: Juniors from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ...

Teen sentenced in school bus DUI case Teen sentenced in school bus DUI case

RONAN — A Bigfork teen sobbed and thanked the judge for giving him a second chance after he was sentenced for hitting a Polson school bus filled with 10 children and one driver in May. On July 22, Daniel Fellows, 19, after previously pleading guilty to two counts of felony criminal endangerment...

NBC to show Montana Spartan race   NBC to show Montana Spartan race

WESTERN MONTANA — Viewers around the country will be able to experience the intensity of obstacle racing in the Flathead Valley. On Tuesday, July 21, at 9 p.m. NBC Sports Network will broadcast the 2015 Montana Spartan Race, held May 9-10 on the grounds of Averill’s Quarter Circle Ranch south of ...

Polson school board tackles business

POLSON — Following an executive session for a grievance hearing, the Polson School Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on July 13. It was Pamela Clary’s first meeting as the district’s business manager. She was sworn in as school board clerk, too. Clary sugge...


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