Student leader helps others in the classroom and on the court
Stillwater Christian School senior Carson Miller is a well-rounded student with a proclivity for math, music and mentoring.
Students canvass for Kalispell Public Schools high school levy
Students from Flathead and Glacier high schools are making sure their voices are heard by voters who will decide a $2.97 high school general fund levy request in May that will impact their education.
West Valley School robotics team dives into preparations for world championship
The West Valley School Gummy Sharks robotics team dives into preparations to compete on the international stage at the FIRST World Championship. Fundraising efforts are underway.
Making change — Edgerton third graders get inspired to help their community and adoptable animals
After reading articles about how children were helping their communities, Edgerton Elementary third graders in Alexis Gilbert’s class were inspired to make a change in their own community.
Kalispell Public Schools puts $2.96 million levy before voters
Voters will decide the fate of a Kalispell Public Schools $2,967,757 high school general fund levy May 6.
Flathead High School speech coach wins Assistant Coach of the Year
Flathead High School's Scott O’Donnell was selected as Montana’s west district National Speech and Debate Association Assistant Coach of the Year.
Auto shop opens in Kalispell with charitable focus on providing affordable repairs
A costly car repair can be the tipping point in a person’s ability to have reliable transportation. Assurance Auto in Kalispell seeks to change that with a charitable mission to offer vehicle repairs to the public at a reduced cost.
Speech and debate students qualify for national tournament
Speech and debate students from Flathead, Glacier, Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools are headed to nationals following the Montana District Qualifying Tournament in Whitefish.
Kalispell Public Schools narrows list of layoffs
On Tuesday, Kalispell Public Schools provided a progress report of where it is on the timeline of notifying staff about eliminated positions to balance a $2.9 million budget shortfall.
Somers-Lakeside School District hires new superintendent
Alexander Ator is set to replace Somers-Lakeside School District Superintendent Joe Price, who retires at the end of the school year.
Everyone’s favorite ogre (and ogress) feature of musical story about acceptance
"Shrek the Musical,” an irreverent storybook tale in two sidesplitting acts will be performed for the first time by Whitefish Theatre Company by a cast of people you might know from around town transformed into the unconventional green hero, spunky redheaded princess, wisecracking donkey and ill-tempered lord.
Kalispell Public Schools officials outline career exploration pathway
Kalispell Public Schools engaged local employers and employees in a discussion about its career development initiatives Tuesday at Flathead Valley Community College, emphasizing programs from elementary through high school and encouraging business partnerships to expand student opportunities.
Cayuse Prairie School business manager earns prestigious designation
Cayuse Prairie School Business Manager and clerk Heather Mumby has earned the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) designation.
Stillwater Christian School gets $1M grant from Gianforte Family Foundation for Early Learning Center project
Stillwater Christian School received a $1 million grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation for its Early Learning Center construction project slated to start in the spring.
Filing deadline approaches to appear on ballots as a school board trustee candidate
School elections are coming in May and people interested in serving on a school board have until March 27 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot.
High school students qualify for international business and leadership competition
Budding entrepreneurs and business leaders from Flathead, Glacier and Whitefish high schools qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 25-30 in Orlando, Florida.
Whitefish student is a positive force among her peers
When Zoey Marzo sees a need she acts. The Whitefish High School senior can make things happen.
Student research showcased at FVCC for National History Day
Middle and high school history research projects will be showcased at Flathead Valley Community College Feb. 8 as part of the National History Day program.
Flathead High School speech and debate finishes second at state, edged out of title by one point
Class AA speech and debate state runner-up, Flathead High School, was edged out of winning the championship title by one point, a bittersweet moment for head coach Shannon O’Donnell, who retires at the end of the school year.
Whitefish High School speech and debate captures state title
Whitefish High School had the last word this season, bringing home that state title by defeating the defending state champion, Columbia Falls High School.
Kalispell Public Schools calls for high school levy election, trustee elections
On Tuesday, the Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees formally voted to run a high school district general fund levy election and trustee elections May 6.
Flathead Valley teams dive into robotics challenge qualifying for state competition
Three West Valley teams and one Smith Valley team will test their robotics skills at the FIRST Lego League State Championship at Montana State University Feb.8.
Columbia Falls speech and debate team earn divisional title after nail-biter
The Class A Western Divisional speech and debate tournament in Polson was another tight race to the finish between Columbia Falls and Whitefish.
Lawsuit alleges Kalispell Public Schools retaliated against parent and wrestling team member for reporting sexual assault
A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Kalispell Public Schools retaliated against a former Glacier High School wrestling parent and team member for reporting sexual assault involving students on the team during the 2021-22 school year.
Flathead High speech and debate victorious in Butte after intense competition
It was a fight to the finish in Butte this weekend with Flathead High School speech and debate team having the last word. Flathead prevailed by a difference of 6.5 points.
Emerging talent: Singer showcases his talent in local, national competitions
The blues and country singer and songwriter from Woods Bay is the first winner of the inaugural Montana’s Got Talent competition held in October, performing an original song, “Lead the Way,” a piece he wrote in the weeks leading up to the show.
Kalispell Public Schools will seek levy as it moves forward with plans to cut staff
Kalispell Public Schools plans to propose a high school levy on the May ballot while addressing a $2.7 million budget deficit by reducing teaching positions.
All the small things: Searching for lichen in the winter world of Glacier National Park
Found on every continent, lichen is an extraordinary organism adapted to survive in every habitat except seawater.
Flathead High School plans Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration
Flathead High School, in collaboration with the Crown of the Continent Choir, Flathead Folk Band, and International Baccalaureate (IB) English and music students, will honor the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through a community celebration featuring music and speeches.
Kalispell Public Schools not affected by software data breach
PowerSchool, a software company with a popular student information platform used by K-12 school districts nationwide, including Kalispell Public Schools, experienced a data breach in December.
Enrollment in Flathead County schools declines year-to-year, but remains up over the last decade
Enrollment in Flathead County schools is down 1% from last year, with 17,250 students attending public and private schools.
Missing Kalispell man found dead near Stillwater River
The body of a missing 58-year-old Kalispell man was found by authorities Saturday morning near Granrud Lane along the Stillwater River.
Director leads meal service for thousands of students
Serving thousands of hungry kindergarten through 12th-grade students is no easy feat, yet it’s done on a daily basis in Kalispell Public Schools, overseen by new Food Service Director, Christine Thelen.
Kalispell FFA does well at nationals
Kalispell FFA attended the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis this year with 36 students making up five teams, the most in the chapter’s history, adviser Brian Bay said.
Students address global issues with diplomacy at Model UN
Success in Model United Nations hinges on negotiating with adversaries and allies alike through effective debates, speeches, caucuses and drafted resolutions.
Judges needed for Kalispell speech and debate tournament
Volunteers are needed to judge the Western Regional Speech and Debate Tournament scheduled Dec. 13 and 14 at Flathead and Glacier high schools in Kalispell.
Returning to the forge — New Agrarian School in Bigfork revives the ancient trade of the blacksmith
The New Agrarian School in Bigfork, a nonprofit, teaches the ancient craft of blacksmithing to a new generation of hobbyists, professionals, and instructors.
Columbia Falls student-athlete recognized for leadership
Columbia Falls High School senior Julia Byrd was recognized as a Winslow Nichols Leadership Award winner for her exceptional work ethic, strong character, leadership skills and collaborative spirit.
Whitefish High School speech and debate takes first in Class A
Whitefish High School speech and debate captured first place in Class A with 150 points last weekend, followed by Columbia Falls High School in second place with 102 points.
Bus transporting Whitefish speech and debate team catches fire
Whitefish High School speech and debate students and coaches made it home safely after the bus transporting the team caught fire at a Saturday tournament in Ronan.
Evergreen School District sees improvements after adding community liaison position
Since introducing a school and health community liaison in January 2023, Evergreen School District has reported improvements in attendance (64%), behavior (55%), and academics (41%), according to Superintendent Laurie Barron.
Kalispell teachers get pay increase with approval of union contact
The Kalispell Education Association has a new contract in place that seeks to move the dial on starting pay for new teachers after nearly 280 days of negotiations that began in February.
Glacier High School speech and debate triumphs at Missoula invitational
Glacier High School’s speech and debate team brought home the hardware in a decisive win over the weekend in Missoula.
Kalispell teachers union considers contract proposal
Following months of negotiations, the Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement Tuesday that will go before the Kalispell Education Association for a vote Friday.
Northwest Montana History Museum features authors during book festival
Readers and writers are invited to attend the first Northwest Montana Book Festival featuring regional authors and books Nov. 17 in Kalispell.
Columbia Falls takes top spot at speech and debate tournament
Columbia Falls High School speech and debate swept up the competition on home turf this weekend.
Civil rights investigation into Kalispell Public Schools involves softball schedules, district officials say
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has sought information about girls' softball schedules from Kalispell Public Schools as part of a Title IX athletics discrimination complaint, according to district officials.
The cellphone: A helpful or harmful school tool?
In today’s connected world, smartphones can be as familiar a sight as laptops and textbooks in schools, yet the devices pose a unique set of challenges within the classroom.
Glacier speech and debate wins first tournament of the season
The Glacier High School speech and debate team earned its first win of the 2024-25 season over the weekend at the Kalispell Kickoff.
Kalispell speech and debate teams ready to talk the talk
Flathead High School is looking to defend its state championship title in speech and debate against top rival and 2024 state runner-up, Bozeman, and fellow Kalispell team, Glacier High School as a new season begins.