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Students learn physics principles in cardboard boat challenge Students learn physics principles in cardboard boat challenge

Polson Middle School students paddled boats they made out of cardboard, glue and tape across the pool at the Mission Valley Aquatics Center last week during the annual Duck Boat Dynasty Challenge. Using only duct tape, cardboard, Elmer’s glue, permanent markers and spray paint, PMS students put into practice principles they learned about buoyancy, density, geometry and more to create their boats. They then chose two people to paddle them the length of the pool and back during grade-level competitions Jan. 24 and 25.  PMS teacher Paul Venters, whose class won the fifth-grade contest, said his students put an “amazing amount of work in” on their boat. He described...


Locals named to Spokane Community College honor roll

News from Spokane Falls Community College SPOKANE — Local students named to Spokane Falls Community College honor roll for Fall quarter 2023 are: Xavier Fisher of Ronan and Alexander Muzquiz of Polson. The school lists 1,500 students on its Fall quarter honor roll, which ended in December. Student...


Polson Middle School launches after-school cooking club Polson Middle School launches after-school cooking club

News from Brittany Simonich, Family Education Coordinator in Lake County  POLSON — Polson Middle School has partnered with Families First and the Montana State University (MSU) SNAP Education Program to launch a new after-school cooking club called “Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness...


Middle schoolers to compete in cardboard boat challenge

News from Polson Middle School POLSON — Polson Middle School’s 492 students are sailing into the second semester-literally. Mission Valley Aquatic Center will be hosting the second ever PMS Duck Boat Dynasty Challenge. This fun team-building activity offers students the opportunity to showca...


Polson School District breaks ground on construction projects Polson School District breaks ground on construction projects

News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Dec. 14, 2023 was a big day for the Polson School District. The District is proud of the work that has been done to get us to this stage. The planning has covered nearly five years, and we are finally at a point to realize significant improvements t...


MSU assistant professor Eric Sproles was interviewed on Jan. 2 by CBS News about the “snow drought” in the western U.S. MSU assistant professor Eric Sproles was interviewed on Jan. 2 by CBS News about the “snow drought” in the western U.S.

News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...


SNHU announces Fall 2023 President’s List

News from SNHU MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Traci Couture of Polson and Katelynn Williams of Ronan on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-tim...


MSU receives $26.7 million grant to test, promote quantum technology MSU receives $26.7 million grant to test, promote quantum technology

BOZEMAN — With a new $26.7 million grant from the U.S. Air Force, Montana State University will establish a facility with the mission of moving advanced quantum technology applications in cybersecurity, communications technology and national defense from concept and testing to market. The 20-month g...


Teachers sought for paid STEM experience

News from MSU BOZEMAN — Montana State University is recruiting elementary school teachers for a summer program that offers hands-on research experiences and ideas for bringing science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, into their classrooms. Teachers will also gain skills in developing cu...


‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ Music at Cherry Valley! ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ Music at Cherry Valley!

Cherry Valley recently restarted a music program. It has been since the early 2000s that music has been formally taught to our youngest learners. A staffing reconfiguration provided an opportunity to kick-start the new program. Former first grade Cherry Valley teacher Whitney Buchmann is leading the way in o...


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