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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 …
Masks optional in Libby schools
Face coverings will be optional for Libby Public School students when they return to classrooms on Aug. 25.
Troy outlines pandemic plan as school year approaches
Administrators with Troy Public Schools expect that masks will be optional when students return to classes later this month.
Stiger steps down as principal
Andrew Stiger has stepped down from his position as Libby Elementary School principal.
Libby schools consider spending plans for over $4 million in federal funds
Administrators with Libby Public Schools are finalizing plans for how best to spend over $4.25 million in federal coronavirus relief funds.
Candidates interviewed for open school board seat
Libby Public School Board members interviewed a slate of five candidates this week in hopes of filling an open seat on the panel.
Officials close to hiring a superintendent of schools for county
Commissioners approved June 2 a resolution to appoint an interim county superintendent of schools.
State gives green light to vaccine incentives
When state Rep. Jennifer Carlson (R-Manhattan) presented House Bill 702 to her fellow lawmakers, she touted it as a straightforward piece of legislation.
Niemi takes over as KVCS administrator
Kootenai Valley Christian School is expecting a changing of the guard by the end of the month.
Public schools prepare to include private, homeschool students in extracurriculars
Libby Public Schools administrators are grappling with the practical implications of a new state law that allows private and homeschool students to participate…
Benson takes reins as school board chair; one vacancy remains
Libby Public Schools Board was left with one vacant seat following this year’s district election.
School officials secure grant to cleanup Asa Wood
For nearly two years, Libby Public School District administrators have struggled to redevelop the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School due to the high cost of mi…
Board votes to lift mask requirement in May
After months of debate, Libby Public School Board members voted in favor of lifting the district’s mask requirement early next month.
End of year traditions return to local schools
After canceling or modifying spring traditions and sports seasons last year, south Lincoln County Schools are ramping end-of-school events back up.
Dozens quarantined after virus resurfaces at schools
Libby Public Schools saw a coronavirus outbreak this week, which put dozens of students and staff members into quarantine.
Schools outline coronavirus relief spending
Lincoln County schools are set to receive an infusion of federal funds thanks to recent coronavirus relief legislation.