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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers competition opens

News from the Montana Office of Public Instruction   HELENA — Superintendent Elsie Arntzen has announced that under the provisions of the “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),” the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is opening applications for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers competition. Qualifying public and nonpublic schools and community programs will receive federal grant awards between $70,000 and $250,000 a year for five years. These dollars will be allocated through a competitive process to local communities for learning programs before and after school and during the summer months. These programs serve students and families ...


Dixon Schools first trimester honor roll

Fourth grade Aaron Mock (4.0) Sid, Boyd (4.0) HarleyMae Lindquist (3.3)   Fifth grade Liam Howard (3.3)   Sixth grade Abram Boyd (3.2) Joey Matt 6 (3.3) Alyra Porter (3.4) Madison Vanderburg (3.3)   Seventh grade Denzel Howard (3.3) Sonny...


PSD #23 construction projects move forward

News from PHS Principal, Andy Fors POLSON — The Polson School District construction projects are moving forward. The first round of sub-contractor bids for the Site & Shell package was awarded in mid-November. The General Contractor / Construction Manager (Swank) was very happy with the partic...


Montana State researcher envisions living building materials that function like bone Montana State researcher envisions living building materials that function like bone

BOZEMAN — Microbes and bacteria and biofilms – oh my! Though most of us go about our daily business without thinking much of the invisible lifeforms that exist all around us, Montana State University assistant professor Chelsea Heveran is looking for ways to use them to meet sustainability challe...


Polson Middle School gets mountain bikes, helmets from cycling grant

News from Polson Middle School Polson Middle School is off to a fantastic start of the 2023-24 school year. We currently have an enrollment of 492 students in the 5th through 8th grades. This fall we have had some exciting additions to PMS. Thanks to Ms. Jordan Gurgiolo PMS was awarded the “Out...


North Valley Music School hosts ‘A Weekend with Jack Gladstone’

  News from North Valley Music School WHITEFISH — North Valley Music School is hosting “A Weekend with Jack Gladstone” on Friday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4. Two community events will bring music education, performance, and music appreciation to Northwest Montana. An evening co...


MSU to host math competition

From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — High school students can now register for free mathematics contests set for Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Montana State University. Exams are administered in-person on the MSU campus in Bozeman, and results are submitted online and measured against...


Montana State students and faculty organize second annual Climate Week

By MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Montana State University students and faculty will hold the second annual Climate Week from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 with events promoting learning, networking and engagement related to climate change impacts and solutions.  Events will be held on the MSU campus and ...


Fitness icon, Mission students celebrate new equipment with ribbon cutting Fitness icon, Mission students celebrate new equipment with ribbon cutting

News & photos from Bill Bradley, Me Communications ST. IGNATIUS — Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, dignitaries, and students cut the ribbon on Mission Middle School’s new DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. ...


Attendance incentives in effect at Linderman

By Kristin Wilson, Polson Schools POLSON — It has been a great start to the school year for Linderman students. Teachers and staff have worked hard to help students get settled into learning. One of our biggest goals to start the year is to motivate students to get to school, as we know attendance...


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