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News from the Jeannette Rankin Foundation MISSOULA — The Jeannette Rankin Foundation, the national organization dedicated to transforming futures through education, is launching the Native Woman Program for Montana Indigenous students. In its inaugural year, the program will award up to 60 education grants, called Scholar Grants, to women 25 and older attending Montana Tribal colleges. “We are thrilled to announce the Native Woman Program,” said Michele Ozumba, president of the Rankin Foundation. “Jeannette Rankin, elected by Montanans as the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, was far ahead of her time in so many areas. She was a social advocate and s...

News from Polson Schools POLSON — Polson High School is focusing efforts to build a Computer Science Program to provide exposure and skill development opportunities for students. The new program is in partnership with Project Lead The Way (PLTW). PLTW is a National STEM Curriculum Provider. This y...

News from the Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation POLSON — Scholarships 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; provi...

MONTANA — A Montana Office of Public Instruction report released Friday shows notable decreases in 2022 in the number of newly licensed teachers and those obtaining emergency employment authorizations following significant spikes in 2021. According to OPI’s report, the agency approved 1,207 ne...

News from Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS — Applications are now open for several Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 each. The annual scholarships are offered through MFU as part of the organization’s commitment to education and include the Bud Daniels Memori...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA  – Governor Greg Gianforte traveled to Dillon this weekend to address graduates of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy, a residential academic intervention program run by the Montana National Guard for students at risk of not graduating high s...

News from the MT Office of Public Instruction HELENA – Superintendent Elsie Arntzen continues to prioritize school safety as a pathway to student success. Incidents of violence and threats cause great distress within Montana schools and the communities. “Family and community support is th...

News from the Polson School District POLSON — At Linderman Elementary, motivating students using positive systems of supports to reach their greatest potential is a top priority. One program that is happening is the Linderman school store.  Students earn pirate tickets for being responsible, ...

ST. IGNATIUS — Merry Christmas to all the readers. May you have family and friends near and enjoy your time together. If you are traveling, take your time and be safe. Menu: —  Wednesday, Dec. 21: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - ham, scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, Watergate salad, rolls, c...

POLSON — Teachers and community members came together at Polson Middle School recently to celebrate Native American heritage. The school’s seventh annual Native American Heritage Day was held the day before Thanksgiving break. Teacher and organizer Amy Williams explained that days before vacat...