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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 …
Students asked to self-report COVID-19 symptoms
To reduce the chance of a coronavirus outbreak, Libby Middle High School administrators have instituted a daily wellness check for students.
Speech and drama flourishes amid restrictions
Hampered by restrictions and quarantines, many sports teams and performative artists this year are left wondering if they'll have a chance to compete. For the …
American Covenant angling to speed up Asa Wood sale
Libby Public School District officials are exploring a new avenue for repurposing the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School.
Superintendent outlines testing plans for Libby schools
In hopes of mitigating the spread of the coronavirus within school buildings, Libby Public Schools administrators plan to roll out a rapid testing program by t…
Konzen remembered as tireless educator, elected official
After nearly 50 years of public service in Lincoln County, John Konzen, 77, died Nov. 3.
Elementary school closed again
Libby Elementary School moved to a fully remote learning schedule Nov. 17 and will remain that way for most of the rest of the month.
Teaching from quarantine
Headed back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic in late summer, Wally Winslow, a teacher at Libby Middle High School, knew there was a good chance he would have to instruct students in quarantine from his class…
Libby Elementary School to move to a remote schedule
Libby Elementary School will move to a fully remote learning schedule on Nov. 17 for most of the rest of the month.
Libby school board reviews draft goals
In an effort to solidify their educational and outreach goals, members of the Libby Public School Board reviewed a draft strategic plan aimed at helping guide the district for the next three years during a Nov. 2 m…
Retired Ranger challenges local students to become heroes for a day
When he joined the Army, retired Lt. Colonel Dr. Robert Sanchez found that many people misconstrued his reasons for signing up.
Libby Middle High School switches to remote learning
The Libby Middle High School will move to a fully remote schedule on Nov. 12 for most of the month.
Libby Middle High School switches to remote learning
The Libby Middle High School will be moving to a fully remote schedule on Nov. 12 for much of the rest of the month, according to a press release from Superintendent Ron Goodman.
New measures in place after Libby schools reopen
Following a two-week closure owing to concerns that the coronavirus was spreading within the Libby Elementary School, officials have instituted more precaution…
Reopening planned for Libby schools temporarily closed for pandemic
Libby Middle High School is set to reopen for in-person learning on Oct. 26 after a weeklong remote learning stint. The city’s elementary school remains scheduled to reopen classrooms on Oct. 28.
Libby Middle High School switches to remote learning starting Oct. 19
Administrators closed the doors of both Libby Middle High School and the Libby Elementary School after health officials confirmed more coronavirus cases within…