Valley Journal
Valley Journal

This Week’s e-Edition

Current Events

Latest Headlines

What's New?

Send us your news items.

NOTE: All submissions are subject to our Submission Guidelines.

Announcement Forms

Use these forms to send us announcements.

Birth Announcement
Obituary

Schools

Ronan students create large murals on display at capitol Ronan students create large  murals on display at capitol

RONAN — During the first half of the school year, K-4 students at K. William Harvey Elementary school finished a series of 19 murals titled: Historic Monochromatic Floor to Ceiling Pixelated Portraits. Eleven of the 19 portraits are currently on display in the rotunda of the capitol building in Helena until May 15 when remaining portraits will be rotated into the display. Using black and white historic photos of children from different Montana Indian tribes, students created huge paint-by-number murals. The 2x3 foot posters for the group project were prepared using yard sticks, rulers, pencils and erasers to create 1, 1.5 and 2-inch square grids. The student paintings are monochromati...


Polson students participate in water safety program

News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Polson Middle School students are working hard and putting in the effort for their state testing. The 5th and 8th grade students have completed the Science SBAC tests. Grades 5– 8 are currently working on the MAST pilot tests in mathematics an...


JSEC announces scholarship winner JSEC announces scholarship winner

News from Lake County Job Service LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) is excited to announce the winner of the 2024 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship: Nathaniel Young. Young is a senior at Ronan High School and has been involved in National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H mentorin...


Jazz Band Dinner/ Dance fundraiser to held in Ronan

News from Alicia Lipscomb Director of Ronan Schools bands 6 - 12 RONAN — The Ronan Jazz Band Dinner/Dance fundraiser will be held on May 9 on the south lawn at KWH under the big tent. Dinner tickets cost $20 and are available on the school website: ronank12.edu or at the high school office. Sea...


PHS welcomes Heather Howell as head girls soccer coach PHS welcomes Heather Howell as head girls soccer coach

News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School is delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Howell as the new head girls soccer coach. A proud alumna of the Polson Lady Pirates, Heather Howell brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring yo...


PHS welcomes Randy Kelley as head boys basketball coach PHS welcomes Randy Kelley as head boys basketball coach

News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School proudly announces the appointment of Randy Kelley as the new head boys basketball coach, pending board approval. A seasoned coach with a storied history at Polson, Randy Kelley returns to the sidelines after a two-year hiat...


Join Polson Schools Summer Activity Expo on May 7

POLSON — Polson School District #23 and Families First present “Family Engagement Night and Summer Activity Expo” on Tuesday, May 7. There will be dinner and fun for the whole family. This event is for K-12 students and their families and includes family cultural activities. You can also le...


Ronan High School winter honor roll

Freshmen 4.0: Sierra E. Blood, Mckenna J. Corley, Nevaeh A. Draper, Hunter A. Luedtke, Kailyn K. Marengo, William M. Normandeau, Siouxpixm Hunter Qualtier, Oliver D. Rowe, Emily G. Skare, Rayna KM. Tonasket, April A. Uhrich, Zeanna R. Webster, Morgan D. Willer  3.99-3.50: Layton R. Burland, ...


Students learn valuable traits through CharacterStrong initiative Students learn valuable traits through CharacterStrong initiative

News from Polson School District No. 23 Polson School District staff and students are coming together this year to “be kind,” “be strong” and “be well.” Through the implementation of the CharacterStrong (grades 6-12) and PurposeFull People (grades PK-5) curricula, our...


SFCC releases honor roll for Winter quarter 2023

News from Spokane Falls Community College SPOKANE, WASHINGTON — Spokane Falls Community College lists 1,500 students on its honor roll for winter quarter 2023, which ended in December. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll. SFCC is one of two co...


Sponsored by: