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Taxpayers now have option to donate to local schools
Up to $1 million in tax credit donations to local public schools will be available to Montana taxpayers thanks to …
Learning loss program seeing success
Libby Elementary School educators are seeing early success with an after school program designed to address learning loss caused by classroom closures during the coronavirus pandemic.
Supaman visits Libby schools
An award-winning Apsaalooke rapper and hip-hop dancer held performances at Libby Public Schools earlier this week.
CHC staff to aid Libby schools
Administrators with Libby Public Schools approved bringing on a nurse and support staff from a local clinic to buttress mental and physical health earlier this month.
School staff in Libby get suicide prevention training
Following a series of teen suicides in the Flathead Valley, Libby Public Schools staff underwent training designed to help them identify at-risk individuals.
$3.2 million in county funds set aside for education
Lincoln County commissioners have levied just under $3.2 million for countywide education funds this fiscal year.
Troy reconsiders mask policy
With coronavirus outbreaks straining schools throughout the state, Troy Public School Board members reopened a divisive discussion on when or if the district s…
School officials catch flack for communication woes
Libby Public School Board members discussed ways of improving family outreach earlier this week after hearing from at least one parent who was frustrated with …
High engagement in afterschool activities
Libby Public Schools saw a strong turnout among middle and high school students for this year’s fall sports and slate of afterschool activities.
COVID-19 shuts down Eureka elementary school
Eureka Elementary School closed Monday due to a large number of COVID-19 positive or symptomatic staff, Eureka Superintendent of Schools Jim Mepham said in an online post alerting parents throughout the school dist…
Libby schools adjust policies after virus surge
Administrators with Libby Public Schools are strongly recommending that students and staff wear masks while on campus, pointing to a recent coronavirus outbrea…
Jump in coronavirus cases among students as school year gets underway
Within days of opening classrooms, Libby Elementary School saw nearly 20 students and staff members test positive for the coronavirus — almost half the total n…
Libby High School Educational Trust bestows scholarships
Two members of Libby’s class of 2021 have received scholarships from the Libby High School Educational Trust.
Troy schools see bigger budgets
Administrators with Troy Public Schools signed off an increase in the district’s mill levy for next fiscal year, but said that property owners can expect a drop in real estate taxes thanks in part to an influx of n…
Hartley tapped to fill outstanding school board vacancy
Libby Public School Board trustees rounded out their ranks earlier this week, appointing a new member to fill a final vacancy on their panel.
Troy school officials adopt pandemic rules
Troy Public Schools board members narrowly voted to make masks optional when students return to classes after hearing from a handful of parents last week who o…