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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…
Love of music found early lasts for many years to come
For as long as I can remember, music has been in my life beginning with violin lessons that I began at the age of four. As I got older, it seemed natural to me…
Band showcase
Members of the Whitefish High School Percussion Ensemble and Birdland Jazz Combo recently performed for a group of Muldown Elementary students at the high scho…
Speech team grabs gold in Browning
Led by four individual first-place finishes, the Whitefish speech and debate team took home gold in Browning.
School board approves alternative delivery contract for Muldown construction
The search is on for architects and contractors for a new Muldown Elementary School building.
New high school course focuses on hospitality and tourism
Students hoping to someday open up their own cozy mountain lodge will have a new class at Whitefish High School to help them on the way.
Students earn state award for skateboard rack design
When three Whitefish Independent High School students noticed that their school lacked a place to secure skateboards, they knew they could develop a solution.
Honoring our nation's veterans
The simplest of freedoms — the chance for kids to go to school, participate in sports or play outside — were paid for through the sacrifices of America’s veter…
Speech finishes second in Bozeman Invitational
The Whitefish speech and debate team got another strong early-season performance at the Bozeman Hawker Invitational.
Speech earns third in Kalispell
The Whitefish speech and debate team took third overall in Kalispell over the weekend.
School District's sustainability center begins to take shape
Amidst the sounds of bulldozers and pounding hammers, the Whitefish School District’s Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship is coming alive.
Schools readjust calendar after closures
The Whitefish School Board recently voted to deem Sept. 14 an emergency school closure day after cyber-threats made against area schools canceled three school days across the Flathead Valley last month.
Speech opens season with second place finish
The Whitefish speech and debate team had a strong opening performance Saturday in Stevensville.
Schools look to businesses for hands-on learning
Local business gurus are taking their knowledge into the classroom in a new set of programs at Whitefish schools.
Technology director outlines school district's response to threats
A month after cyber-threats to area schools caused three days of cancellations, Whitefish School District Technology Director Chris Deister recently shared the Whitefish district’s response to threats.
Peck reflects on return to Whitefish High as assistant principal
Jeff Peck joined Whitefish High School as assistant principal this fall, reprising a role he served in nearly a decade ago from 2004 to 2008.