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It's back-to-school for the 2024-25 year
The first day of the 2024-25 school year is here. Get information on the first day, enrollment, open houses and ne…
'We're a home': Sparrow's Nest marks a decade of providing unaccompanied teens a safe haven
Taking the first step up the stairs of Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana’s residential house in Kalispell is symbolic of the upward journey many homeless tee…
Whitefish school district anticipates budget shortfall
The Whitefish School District is reviewing a preliminary general fund budget for the coming school year that is about $300,000 less than last year.
State mandates schools to test drinking water for lead
Montana schools are now mandated to test drinking water for lead, following state rule changes related to school health.
Project moves forward with furniture, playground equipment
The new Muldown Elementary School is coming together, and the Whitefish School Board last week approved bids for furniture and playground equipment for the new…
Chef brings experience to classroom
Chef Jason Sanders is used to taking over kitchens, but his newest workspace is a little different — it’s a classroom.
St. Matthew's students get lessons in life skills
Most people in the business world know the importance of a firm handshake. It’s the opportunity for a first impression, and a powerful communication tool.
Kalispell schools seek input on hiring super
Kalispell Public Schools is requesting the community’s input on hiring a new superintendent through an upcoming community focus group and online survey.
GHS names Honor Society inductees
There are 97 new members of the Glacier High School chapter of the National Honor Society.
Test scores show local students on par with state
Most Flathead Valley high schools are doing better, or comparable to the rest of the state, in the percentage of juniors who are college-ready, according to AC…
Cayuse Prairie receives sports equipment grant
Cayuse Prairie School has received a $2,080 American Heart Association grant for new volleyball equipment.
Linderman school upgrade about half done
A $5.8 million renovation of Linderman Education Center on Third Avenue East in Kalispell is about 45 percent completed.
Flathead senior embraces volunteerism with a big heart
Under the outward appearance of someone who just likes to keep busy all the time, at heart, Payton Hallos is a dedicated volunteer making a difference in the l…
Schools get their own report cards under federal law
Students aren’t the only ones who receive report cards monitoring their performance.
Local schools highlight needs, successes
Flathead Valley Community College and Kalispell Public Schools hit the high points on programs and funding at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Tuesday.