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SKC’s Postsecondary Success Program wins recognition

News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO - The U.S. Department of Education (Department) recently announced the winners of the first-ever Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP). Launched in April 2024 by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the program celebrates institutions of higher education that are enrolling underserved student populations, facilitating successful student transfers and completions, and equipping graduates for careers that lead to economic mobility. “Imagine a world where schools with the most Pell Grant recipients are ranked highest, where ‘prestige’ is defined by preparing graduates well to enter the workforce and lead fulfil...


UM Museum hosts faculty gallery talks UM Museum hosts faculty gallery talks

From UM News Service MISSOULA — The Montana Museum of Art and Culture will host a series of faculty gallery talks January through March at the University of Montana. Titled “Reflections,” the series will focus on conversations with members of the UM faculty reflecting on aspects of ...


MSU Extension receives grants to support caregivers across Montana

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will continue and expand its support programs for unpaid family caregivers across Montana thanks to grants totaling $397,000 from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Montana Lifespan Respite Coalition. A c...


Dillon high senior touts advantages of Auto Tech Sprint Degree Dillon high senior touts advantages of Auto Tech Sprint Degree

News from Montana Technological University When Beaverhead County High School senior Chase Brown crosses the high school graduation stage in May, he’ll be on track to launch a career as an automotive technician in a year. That’s because Brown took advantage of Highlands College of Montana Te...


Success with ‘Sneezy’ Success with ‘Sneezy’

News from Cherry Valley Elementary School This past week approximately 500 family members, friends, and community members joined together for Cherry Valley’s 2nd annual winter music program. Mrs. Buchmann and her incredible students put their hearts and creativity into an event that attendees will...


Montana Tech student pursues nursing dreams with help of Lance Scholars Program Montana Tech student pursues nursing dreams with help of Lance Scholars Program

News from Montana Technological University When Taylor McKinley-Whitcomb of Victor was trying to choose a college, she thoroughly explored her options. “I applied to every college in Montana,” McKinley-Whitcomb said. “My mom and I started touring campuses. When I toured Montana Tech...


Polson High School senior signs with Hilbert College for hockey Polson High School senior signs with Hilbert College for hockey

 News from Chad Newman POLSON - Coach Emma Knoll, Interim Head Coach for the Hilbert College Hawks Women’s Ice Hockey Team (NCAA D-III), is happy to announce the signing of Summer Newman. The Polson High School Senior will major in Biology and roster as a goalie with The Hawks for the 2025-20...


Scholarships available for Polson High School graduates

News from Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation POLSON — 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 by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF). Fifteen different $1,000 schol...


Building a community with character Building a community with character

POLSON — At Cherry Valley Elementary, we are building more than just new classrooms; we are nurturing a strong, kind, and healthy community, one character trait at a time. Our district has proudly adopted a program focused on equipping students with essential skills that pave the way for their success ...


Governor encourages schools to apply for TEACH Act

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today reminded Montana school superintendents of the upcoming Dec. 1 deadline to apply for funds to boost starting teacher pay. “As a son and father of teachers, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication these prof...


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