U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opens investigations in Kalispell, Whitefish and Polson
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating discrimination complaints in Kalispell Public Schools, Whitefish School District and Polson School District.
FVCC's Festival of Flavors tickets available Aug. 1
Flavor is the focus at Flathead Valley Community College Sept. 13-28.
Free summer meals available for children and teens
Free meals are available to youths 18 and under in Flathead County over the summer months when school is not in session.
Whitefish 2nd at Class A speech and debate tournament
State runner-up Whitefish High School earned 148 points at the Jan. 26 and 27 tournament in Columbia Falls. Laurel placed third with 88 points.
Donors have limited window to support schools and get dollar-for-dollar tax credits
Montana schools are seeking to secure a slice of $5 million in donations — and for donors, to get dollar-for-dollar tax credits — for supporting innovative education or scholarships.
Public school enrollment is up over the past decade
Public schools in Flathead County overall saw a negligible -1% decrease in enrollment compared to 2022 with a total enrollment of 15,173 kindergarten through 12-graders.
Whitefish speech and debate takes top spot at invitational
Whitefish High School speech and debate captured first place at the Polson Invitational over the weekend.
Whitefish bond issue aims to accommodate ballooning enrollment
Whitefish School District has mailed 12,230 ballots to voters who will decide the fate of a $33.7 million bond issue to address enrollment growth by expanding the high school’s academic and athletic facilities.
U.S. News ranks Whitefish third among Montana high schools
Whitefish High School ranked third among Montana public high schools for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best High Schools.
U.S. News ranks Whitefish third among Montana high schools
Whitefish High School ranked third among Montana public high schools for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best High Schools.
Whitefish students head back to class
Most schools around the valley start the 2023-24 school year this week, including the Whitefish School District and Whitefish Christin Academy.
Injured trooper faces long recovery process; rally held in his honor
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson made a brief public appearance to thank supporters and well-wishers at Logan Health Medical Center on Sunday, 10 days after he suffered critical injuries while pursuing a vehicle in Lincoln County.
Community members to participate in Soles of the Flathead fundraiser
Local law enforcement and legal professionals will be kept on their toes at the inaugural Soles of the Flathead Dancing with the Stars gala and competition on Sept. 23 to benefit the Flathead Warming Center.
U.S. News ranks Whitefish in top three Montana high schools
Whitefish High School ranked third among its peers in the state this year, according to a U.S. News & World report.
Olney-Bissell teacher honored with prestigious presidential award
When President Joe Biden named the most recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching — Olney-Bissell School teacher Shianne Schmidt was among them.
Musicians score top ratings
Flathead and Glacier high schools hosted roughly 1,500 student musicians at the 2015 District 1 Music Festival April 16-18.