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CSKT statement regarding the passing of Missoula Mayor John Engen

News from the CSKT PABLO — On behalf of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the Tribal Council offers the following statement regarding the death of Missoula’s Mayor, John Engen. Missoula, in the heart of the Selis and Qlispe people’s traditional and aboriginal territories, is a place that for many years was led, guided, and shaped by John Engen. As Mayor, John worked tirelessly to help keep Missoula beautiful, accepting, and vibrant. He led with a great sense of humor, wit, kindness, humility, and always with a deep commitment to inclusivity.   The Tribes are grateful to have called Mayor Engen a friend and to have been able ...


Education Department announces college completion fund competition

News from the U.S. Department of Education WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the availability of $5 million in funds to support a new College Completion Fund for Postsecondary Student Success. The funding will support grants to Historically Black Colleges a...


Ronan student represents Montana at American Legion Nationals Ronan student represents Montana at American Legion Nationals

News and Photo from American Legion Auxiliary WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leina Ulutoa, Ronan, is one of 100 young women selected to attend the 75th American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation session July 23-30 in Washington, D.C. As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors ar...


OPI works to minimize the impacts of youth homelessness

News from the Montana Office of Public Instruction HELENA — Superintendent Elsie Arntzen continues to focus on Montana’s homeless youth through federal grant dollars that fund basic needs for families, research, and other learning programs. The American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children Youth (A...


2022 Summer Food Service Program offers free meals

News from the Office of Public Education HELENA — Communities across Montana plan to operate USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and serve free meals to kids. According to the USDA website, summer food programs will be available in Polson, Pablo, Ronan and Arlee. To find a location near you: ...


Afterschool conference highlights need Afterschool conference highlights need

POLSON — Educators from around the state gathered in Polson on June 27 and 28 to learn ways to bolster and support their afterschool programs at the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Summer Training conference.  21st CCLC is a program that provides federally funded five-year grants...


Locals named to Rocky Mountain College dean’s list

BILLINGS — Rocky Mountain College is pleased to announce the 2022 spring semester dean’s list which includes students who maintained a 3.60 to 3.99 grade point average (GPA). High honors students who maintained at 4.0 GPA will be noted with an asterisk (*). Local students are: Shyanne Reum* of...


Glacier Lake School celebrates graduates Glacier Lake School celebrates graduates

News and Photos from Glacier Lake School ST. IGNATIUS — Montana’s first self-directed school celebrated the graduation of two students earlier this month. Kathren Smith and Seven Wolfe were awarded their diplomas at a small ceremony including family members, staff and cake.


Dixon School Term 3 Honor Roll

Grade 4 Abraham Boyd, 3.6 Joey Matt, 3.53 Alyra Porter, 3.54   Grade 5 Frederick Elverud, 3.17 Denzel Howard, 3.84 Delilah Liberty, 4.0 Sonny Matt, 3.67 Sheray Rossbach, 3.42   Grade 6 Alyson Bigcrane, 3.61 Lucy Metcalf, 3.61   Grade 7 ...


Honor Roll for Arlee High School - Quarter 4

Straight A’s:   Grade 12 - Kiya Ironshell.  Grade 11 - Jerny Crawford, Meghan Upton. Grade 10 - Kendall O’Neill.  Grade 9 - Dylan Lovejoy, Bridger Smith. High Honor Roll - 3.7 & Above: Seniors - Noel Johnson Juniors - Rheid Crawford, Brianna Kellmer Freshmen ...


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