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Student Art: ‘Covers’ by Margaret Leipzig
The art featured above is called " Covers " and is a watercolor and colored pencil work by Whitefish Middle School…
Matdies earns national education award
Whitefish High School teacher Amanda Matdies is receiving a national award for her contributions to the field of family and consumer science.
Volunteers still needed for Junior Achievement program
Volunteers are still needed to help lead Junior Achievement programming at Whitefish Schools.
Administrators, teachers working to improve student test scores
Student test scores over the past few years have been declining, and Whitefish School District administration is looking for answers.
School district retains wellness policy while looking to still update
After a review of a student wellness policy drew backlash from parents and staff members, the Whitefish School Board last week voted to revert back to an older policy regarding the issue. The district says it inten…
School district seeks approval of technology levy
The Whitefish School Board is looking to increase levies to help offset future increases in technology spending.
WHS course teaches work through agriculture, internship
Whitefish High School this fall is planning to offer a new, hands-on agricultural internship focused on teaching students the skills needed for any job site they’ll encounter.
PHOTOS: Prom 2019
Students walked in the Grand March Saturday evening for the Whitefish High School 2019 Prom outside the O’Shaughnessy Center downtown. The theme was Enchanted …
Art auction benefits Muldown
Muldown Elementary School is holding a silent auction of collaborative art pieces created by every grade level during its annual Mully Night on Thursday, March…
STEM grant benefits science classrooms
Whitefish High School students are already putting to use a $3,000 grant for science research with real world applications.
Writing Coaches program looking for volunteers
Writing Coaches of Montana is looking for community members in Whitefish and Columbia Falls to help local students develop better writing skills.
Two seats up for election on school board
Two Trustee positions on the Whitefish School Board are up for election this spring.
'All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten'
Reading, writing, arithmetic, science, social studies, health: are all examples of content universally taught to students throughout their K-12 careers. But wh…
Whitefish teen receives award from Rep. Gianforte
One Whitefish teenager recently received recognition on the floor of Congress.
Forecast shows school enrollment may increase
An updated look at the Whitefish School District’s enrollment projections predicts an increase of a total of 172 students enrolled in the next five years.
The call to serve
Tyler Dunnagan’s former Tampa, Florida high school has a motto — “men for others.”