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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 …
Substitute teachers, seasonal workers will see bump in pay
Libby Public School board members have approved a bump in pay for certain employees.
Local schools consider ending mask mandates
With vaccine rollouts for staff on the horizon and pressure mounting from local activists, schools in southern Lincoln County are considering lifting mask requ…
School officials prepare for mass vaccination of staff
School employees will soon have access to vaccines thanks to a recent federal push to protect educators from the coronavirus.
Students launch anti-mask campaign; school officials encourage civic engagement
Hoping to end masks requirements at Libby Public Schools, a group of students are circulating a petition among community members.
Board narrowly approves school calendars
In a narrow vote, Libby Public School Board members approved academic calendars for the next two years with alternating spring breaks.
Libby school board considers reiterating face mask policy
When Gov. Greg Gianforte lifted the statewide face covering mandate earlier this month, he made sure legislation was in place to protect business owners who ch…
Petition seeks to lift mask requirements at local public schools
Urging community members to stand against a vaguely defined dictatorship, Lincoln County residents began circulating an online petition last week to repeal mas…
Spring break proposal divides school board
A plan to transition to school calendars with spring breaks every other year has sparked division among Libby Public School officials. After debating the issue during a Feb. 8 meeting, school board members decided …
Middle school wrestling expects boost this year
Libby Public School administrators are ramping up their middle school wrestling program to provide students with a chance to compete this year.
When it rains, it pours at Libby Elementary School
While administrators have come a long way in renovating Libby Elementary School’s roofing system, they still have a few leaks to plug.
School board approves Goodman's contract
After nearly 11 months at the helm, Libby Superintendent Ron Goodman is set to continue his service for another two years.
Libby school officials could keep district mask mandate in place
While state and local officials may rescind their mask mandates in a matter of weeks, Libby Public School administrators plan to maintain their face covering p…
Troy Schools' Haggerty earns statewide recognition
In recognition of his exemplary service to his community and school district, Keith Haggerty will represent Montana as the state’s nominee for the U.S. Departm…
Data suggests schools aren't superspreaders
As the number of active coronavirus cases in Lincoln County ebbs and flows, Libby Superintendent Ron Goodman is seeking to dispel what he sees as a misconcepti…
Awash in relief funds, Libby schools set spending priorities
Libby Public Schools administrators have found themselves with a large pot of money they need to spend — and fast. Superintendent Ron Goodman said the distri…