Schools

ST. IGNATIUS – The high school graduation in St. Ignatius was historic this year for several achievements – along with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The ceremony was held outside on Saturday, June 6, for the first time to support social distancing guidelines. Students created a half circle, separated by about six feet, in front of a podium. Guests sat in a line of six behind each student. After the ceremony, a parade of students in vehicles followed the St. Ignatius Fire Department truck to allow community to give students a proper salute.    During the ceremony, Superintendent Jason Sargent acknowledged the many things the Class of 2020 missed out on after the sc...

Schools across Lake County are celebrating 2020 graduating students with banners displayed near their schools. The banners are a way to show support for students who had their final school year cut short and many activities canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In St. Ignatius, the banners are displayed on ...

News from the Montana University System MONTANA – The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Montana University System Honor Scholarship to Violet Anderson and Mesa McKee, both of Polson High School. The MUS Honor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Boar...

RONAN – Ronan High School honored the class of 2020 with a traditional in-person graduation ceremony on the football field with a few differences due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The graduates and staff were spread out across the field, spaced six feet apart. Yellow caution-tape marked off where family...

News from OPI MONTANA — Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen congratulated Montana’s 2020 class of high school seniors, recognizing the significance of their accomplishments and the hurdles they have overcome to cross the finish line. “You have reached the pinnacle of ...

News from SKC PABLO – A local college student has been recognized for her dedication to serving her community and for her outstanding achievements by being awarded an Achieving the Dream scholarship.  Rachel Matt, a student at Salish Kootenai College, was one of two awarded the third annua...

News from the Montecahto Club  POLSON – The Montecahto Club is now accepting applications for its $500 continuing education scholarship, which is for students pursuing a more non-traditional training program this fall. Recent high school graduation is not required, but a high school diplom...

MONTANA  — Academic Technology and Outreach at Montana State University is partnering with online education provider World Education to provide noncredit online professional development, career training and continuing education programs.  The more than 71 workforce development programs wil...

CHARLO – The seniors at Charlo High School graduated on Sunday afternoon during an in-person ceremony that was held outdoors on the school’s football field with social distancing guidelines. “I want to thank everyone who has gotten us through this crazy year,” said Superintendent S...

ST. IGNATIUS – With students out of the building, construction crews are still working at the St. Ignatius High School to update the facility. “The elementary envelope is complete, and the old gym ceiling is currently being replaced,” said St. Ignatius School District Superintendent Jaso...