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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 …
Libby officials hold fast to graduation plans
Despite mounting pressure to loosen restrictions surrounding high school graduation, Superintendent Craig Barringer said the Libby Public School District would…
Makeup of school board unchanged
Four members of the Libby Public School Board were sworn back into office May 11.
Libby school board passes on pandemic policy guidelines
The Libby Public School Board opted against adopting a set of policies recommended by the Montana School Boards Association for weathering the COVID-19 pandemic on May 4.
Libby School Board takes first look at possible graduation plan
Members of the Libby Public School Board on May 4 got a first look at a potential plan to use a streaming service, tickets and the high school track and football field to host graduation ceremonies this year.
Troy, Libby plan to continue with remote learning
Students in Libby and Troy will continue doing schoolwork remotely for the remainder of the year.
Administrators pledge to celebrate graduation someway, somehow
Although restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of novel coronavirus are relaxing, local school administrators are still deciding how high school graduation festivities will look this year.
Troy officials report success in keeping students engaged
Prior experience with online tools gave teachers and students at Troy Public Schools a leg up with remote teaching, but the move out of the classroom has presented challenges, said Superintendent Jacob Francom.
Libby teachers adapting to rigors of remote learning
When fifth grade teacher Jessica Theony hosted her first ever Zoom-based check-in with students this week a little less than half of her class logged on to the…
Local educator lauded as ‘Outstanding Teacher’ by UMW
Troy Public Schools use technology to ride out closure
Incorporating technology into the classroom has made the pivot to remote learning easier in Troy, said Superintendent Jacob Francom.
Libby board taps Goodman as next superintendent
After a public questioning lasting more than an hour March 12, the Libby Public School Board offered former principal Ron Goodman the position of superintenden…
Former principal interviews for Libby superintendent job
Community members got their first glimpse this week at a potential candidate to replace outgoing Superintendent Craig Barringer — and it turned out to be a fam…
Libby High School band, choir prepare for competition
Sally Weber, a junior at Libby High School, plays a baritone saxophone, an instrument once described as the lead guitar of soul music.
The writing on the wall
Some graduating seniors used a stencil. Others favored a freehand celebratory scrawl.