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Individuals at Muldown test positive for COVID-19
Three individuals at Muldown Elementary School have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Whitefish ...
School District’s social-emotional curriculum proving even more critical during pandemic
After an abrupt end to in-person learning last spring and a new normal for school this fall, Whitefish School District’s social-emotional curriculum is playing an important role for students amid the COVID-19 pan...
School district outlines plans for coronavirus relief funds
The Whitefish School District has received $831,000 in coronavirus relief funding as part of money granted to schools across the state by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock.
Schools plan to track COVID-19 indicators
The Whitefish School District plans to monitor several indicators related to COVID-19 throughout the duration of the school year in order to make decisions regarding how schools will continue to operate.
Parents, teachers support hybrid model for back to school
Whitefish School District parents and teachers gave a mostly positive review of the school district’s hybrid in-person and remote learning plan related to COVID-19 during a special school board meeting last week.
Education focus of design for new Muldown
A Bulldog puppy painted into the concrete of floor inside the main hallway of Muldown Elementary School will welcome students when they enter the building th...
School board approves final budget with decrease
The Whitefish School Board last week unanimously approved the school district budget for the 2020-21 school year.
Bulldog sports complex design shows separate track, field
Dedicated to serving multiple sports and purposes, the committee working on designs for a new Bulldog sports stadium project has selected a “separated facili...
Teaching in the field
As a field scientist, Eric Sawtelle appreciates the lessons that come from getting your hands dirty.
Whitefish High senior gets an early start on activism
While political activism can be intimidating for anyone at any age, Luca Welle doesn’t feel the pressure.
School Board welcomes Interim Superintendent
The Whitefish School Board officially welcomed Interim Superintendent Dave Means during its July 14 business meeting.
School district eyes slight dip in preliminary budget
The Whitefish School District is looking at a slight decrease in its general fund budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
Whitefish Schools look to phased reopening plan
The Whitefish School District last week approved a phased reopening plan for Whitefish Schools should students return to the classroom this fall.
Scholarships awarded to graduates
• The Flathead Democratic Women award scholarships yearly to encourage Flathead Valley students to reach their academic goals through higher education.
Bullock releases phased plan for opening schools
Hoping to set in place guidelines for school districts in the fall, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and Lieutenant Gov. Mike Cooney on Thursday released the state’s Plan for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools.