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Superintendent Arntzen prioritizes school safety

News from the MT Office of Public Instruction HELENA – Superintendent Elsie Arntzen continues to prioritize school safety as a pathway to student success. Incidents of violence and threats cause great distress within Montana schools and the communities. “Family and community support is the beginning of creating a safe learning environment for our students,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “It has been a decade since the tragedy at Sandy Hook in Connecticut and seven months since the horrific event in Uvalde, Texas. We must never forget and continue to focus on the health and well-being of our Montana students.” There are many resources schools can...


Linderman teaches systems of support

News from the Polson School District POLSON — At Linderman Elementary, motivating students using positive systems of supports to reach their greatest potential is a top priority. One program that is happening is the Linderman school store.  Students earn pirate tickets for being responsible, ...


St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 21, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — Merry Christmas to all the readers. May you have family and friends near and enjoy your time together. If you are traveling, take your time and be safe. Menu: —  Wednesday, Dec. 21: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - ham, scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, Watergate salad, rolls, c...


Community, culture, connection celebrated during Native American Heritage Day Community, culture, connection celebrated during Native American Heritage Day

POLSON — Teachers and community members came together at Polson Middle School recently to celebrate Native American heritage. The school’s seventh annual Native American Heritage Day was held the day before Thanksgiving break. Teacher and organizer Amy Williams explained that days before vacat...


RHS students make All-Northwest music program RHS students make All-Northwest music program

News from NAfME MONTANA — Outstanding music students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of our 2023 NAfME All-Northwest performing groups. The students listed below will join over one thousand other outstandi...


RMC announces fall semester dean’s list

BILLINGS — Rocky Mountain College is pleased to announce the undergraduate honor rolls for the 2022 fall semester. The Dean’s List includes the students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.99 for the semester. High Honors students who maintained a 4.0 GPA will be noted with an asterisk ...


PHS Booster Club boosts support for students PHS Booster Club boosts support for students

News and Photos  from the Polson School District POLSON — The Polson High School Booster Club is an organization formed to enhance extracurricular activities and enrich students’ overall school experience. It is comprised of parents, staff members, community members, and local business ...


Dixon honor roll – first trimester 2022-23

Fourth grade : Jett Dusty Bull Fifth grade : Abram Boyd 4.0, Joey Matt 3.75, Alyra Porter 4.0, Rachel Posio 3.67, Madison Vanderburg 3.92  Sixth grade: Denzel Howard 3.5, Delilah Liberty 3.72, Sonny Matt 3.5, Eighth:  Jordan Boye 3.06, Robert Howard 3.06, Dailen Nault 3.56, Bryce Roberts ...


Volunteer art docent program underway

News from Polson Schools POLSON — The Art Docent Program is a volunteer-based art history program that allows students to become immersed in art through classroom instruction. The “backbone” of the program is the art docents. Docent, in this context, means teacher or classroom guide th...


Ronan High School honor roll - 1st quarter 2022/23

9th  grade 4.0: Xander E. Becker, MiQene M. Camel, Tobias R. Cantlon, Olivia A. Cheff, Zoe M. Cross, Owen M. Day, Leona S. Dodson Howe, Carter R. Gainan, Grace S. Heiner, Tryance X. Matt, Sadler L. McCollum, Bayley R. Miller, Rowan R. Parks, Aden N. Smith, Emilia J. Taguchi, Sarah I. Templer, &nb...


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