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Explore Local Scholars' Innovations at FVCC's Annual Research Conference on May 3
Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) will host its annual Honors Student Research Conference on Friday, May 3. This public event is free and includes a range of student presentations in poster and oral formats, with prizes for the best entries. Light refreshments will be available.
Student asks folks to support levies
As our community members know, the time to vote on levies for our school district has come.I am imploring you to vote yes.As a sophomore at the high school, I have no vote, but you do. There are three levies appearing on your ballots: one for our disintegrating roof and two for additional operating funding.Last fall, our roof was temporarily shored up as an emergency measure. We are nearing the end of the school year, and still we are operating under rusting beams and exposed wiring. Simply put, still we lack a safe place to go to school. We pride...
Colors abound for Whitefish Middle School fundraiser
The Whitefish Middle School 2024 Color Run fundraiser raised over $31,000 for teacher appreciation, funding for 8th grade History trips and Kids in Need programs. Sixth graders (left to right) Anna Brooke Mckay, Lola Avalos, Ruby Richards and Lilliana Bowden-Smith participate in the color run (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). Aiden Dodrill, Landon James, Carlos Guzman and Elsie Snipes in full color (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). WMS student River Knudsvig throws her hands around in shock while Evalena Aurand gets doused in the face in blue. Around her, Riley Murphy, Wyatt Gemmill, Garek Bacon, Riley Bridgewater, Aiden Joy and Morgan Jenkins run past (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). Mary Flannigan and Jade Fischer take blue and orange in stride (Kelsey Evans/Pilot). "Watch this! Should I do it again?" Deana Shestak cartwheels, sending puffs of color through the air (Kelsey Evans/Pilot).
Whitefish School District levy to support new staff, staff salaries and expanded programs
The Whitefish School District is asking voters to consider a general fund levy in the amount of $108,337 to support staffing levels for a growing student body and to help fund increases in teacher and staff salaries.Staffing increases will help maintain proper class size ratios and academic offerings, including core classes, career and technical education, and advanced placement.The estimated tax impact of the levy is $5.88 per year for a home with a taxable value of $600,000.Ballots were mailed to all active voters on April 18. They must be received by 8:00 p.m. on May 7, either by return mail or by dropping them off at the Whitefish School District Office located at 600 East 2nd St. For questions, please call (406) 862-8640.
3 Montana School Districts Among Best In The Nation
They say you can't put a price on education. Whether you agree or disagree, most of us can agree that education is certainly important and can often determine someone's future outcome. Of course, education doesn't necessarily have to be a 4-year degree in some specific subject. It can include apprenticeships...
Whitefish High School ranked No. 2 in Montana
Whitefish High School has earned the No. 2 spot in Montana in "2024 Best High Schools,” which U.S. News released in a new report. Rankings are based on areas like college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked nationwide, and 171 high schools across Montana.Bozeman High School was ranked No. 1, with Glacier High School in Kalispell coming in at No. 3.According to the scorecard, Whitefish boasts a graduation rate of 90-94%, a reading proficiency of 62% and a math proficiency of 42%. The AP participation rate was at 40%. “We continue to have...
Rising Piano Star D’Andre Conant to Shine at FVCC Sophomore Recital
Prepare to be serenaded by the harmonious melodies and the ivory-tickling prowess of a rising star at the FVCC Sophomore Recital, featuring the talented D’Andre Conant. This is no ordinary student performance; it’s a culmination of two years of dedication, passion, and musical refinement at Flathead Valley Community College.
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