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Middle schoolers to compete in cardboard boat challenge

News from Polson Middle School POLSON — Polson Middle School’s 492 students are sailing into the second semester-literally. Mission Valley Aquatic Center will be hosting the second ever PMS Duck Boat Dynasty Challenge. This fun team-building activity offers students the opportunity to showcase their creativity, engineering and teamwork skills. PMS students spent recent time in their advisory classes building boats out of nothing but cardboard, duct tape, Elmer’s glue and a whole lot of ingenuity. This end-of-the-semester celebratory activity will take place Jan. 24 and 25 at MVAC. Students will race their creations within grade-levels for the ultimate prize – a ...


Polson School District breaks ground on construction projects Polson School District breaks ground on construction projects

News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Dec. 14, 2023 was a big day for the Polson School District. The District is proud of the work that has been done to get us to this stage. The planning has covered nearly five years, and we are finally at a point to realize significant improvements t...


MSU assistant professor Eric Sproles was interviewed on Jan. 2 by CBS News about the “snow drought” in the western U.S. MSU assistant professor Eric Sproles was interviewed on Jan. 2 by CBS News about the “snow drought” in the western U.S.

News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...


SNHU announces Fall 2023 President’s List

News from SNHU MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Traci Couture of Polson and Katelynn Williams of Ronan on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-tim...


MSU receives $26.7 million grant to test, promote quantum technology MSU receives $26.7 million grant to test, promote quantum technology

BOZEMAN — With a new $26.7 million grant from the U.S. Air Force, Montana State University will establish a facility with the mission of moving advanced quantum technology applications in cybersecurity, communications technology and national defense from concept and testing to market. The 20-month g...


Teachers sought for paid STEM experience

News from MSU BOZEMAN — Montana State University is recruiting elementary school teachers for a summer program that offers hands-on research experiences and ideas for bringing science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, into their classrooms. Teachers will also gain skills in developing cu...


‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ Music at Cherry Valley! ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ Music at Cherry Valley!

Cherry Valley recently restarted a music program. It has been since the early 2000s that music has been formally taught to our youngest learners. A staffing reconfiguration provided an opportunity to kick-start the new program. Former first grade Cherry Valley teacher Whitney Buchmann is leading the way in o...


Scholarship applications available for PHS seniors, graduates

News from Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation POLSON — Scholarship applications are currently available for Polson High School graduates. Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provided b...


Linderman School hosts Family Heritage Night

POLSON — On Nov. 30, Linderman Elementary was filled with students and families. Heritage night brought in over 475 people admiring students’ hard work put into creative heritage projects. Every student either interviewed a family member or worked with a family member to complete his/her project....


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 C...


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