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HB 207 makes hurdle higher for third party candidates
There’s an effort in the Legislature to keep Montana citizens off the ballot.
Ronan council still needs volunteers for study commission
At the Ronan City Council meeting on Dec. 18, City Clerk Kaylene Melton reported on her conversations with other city clerks in Montana regarding a special improvement district such as the one proposed for a development by Mark Drinkwater.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers. This week: The Flathead Courier, Sept. 1, 1949

PHS principal promoted to superintendent July 1
Polson High School principal Andy Fors will be changing jobs July 1 when he steps into the role of superintendent of School District 23. Mike Cutler, who joined the district in 2021, is retiring at the end of the school year.

Polson Class of 1974 gathers for reunion
Polson High School's Class of 1974 celebrated their 50-year anniversary of graduating from high school last weekend.
Polson Schools seek input on grade realignment
The Polson School District is hosting a public meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 to discuss possible grade realignment, beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

New superintendent says “Charlo wants to be true to Charlo”
Since Teresa Weems loves the mountains, the commute from Missoula to Charlo is “a renewed blessing everyday,” she said. While she’s a fan of the countryside, the new superintendent of the Charlo School District says she’s here for the students.
Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation awards 35 scholarships
Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF) awarded 35 scholarships totaling $52,000 to Polson High School seniors and former Polson High School graduates who are currently attending an accredited two-year, four-year program, community college, university or vocational school.

Bill advances to enhance support for school infrastructure
House Bill 515, which hit the House floor April 4, calls for a one-time transfer of $75 million from the General Fund surplus to a special school facilities trust in order to elevate annual interest earnings.
New music room enhances teaching and learning
I would personally like to thank the voters of Lake County, the Superintendent and School Board of Polson School District for their efforts passing the bond.
On the Agenda
Meetings of local governmental bodies
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories harvested from the Stories harvested from the Lake County Leader, June 6, 2016
Polson sophomore organizes summer football camp
A Polson High School student is stepping up to give local athletes a big opportunity — and support a worthy cause. Incoming sophomore Case Cox is organizing the “More Than a Game Football Camp,” set to take place June 30–July 1 at Polson High School. The camp will feature youth and high school sessions led by a roster of experienced coaches and former pros, including Jim McElwain, Greg Peach, Sammy Akem, Mac Mallohan, Mike Cutler, and Tyler Whittier.

Polson School Board approves grade realignment, new classrooms
The Polson School Board tackled some major issues at their meeting Monday, including the vote to realign classes at Cherry Valley and Linderman elementary schools and Polson Middle School in the 2025-’26 school year, and to add three new classrooms at Cherry Valley.
On the Agenda
Upcoming meetings

Mission man accused of threatening local school
A St. Ignatius man is accused of making threats to the St. Ignatius Elementary School on YouTube. Nathan Luke Smith, 42, pled not guilty to felony intimidation in District Court in Polson on Dec. 18.

Mission man receives deferred sentence for threatening school
The imposition of sentencing was deferred for three years in District Court in Polson April 30 for a man accused of making threats to St. Ignatius Elementary School.

Mission man admits threatening local school
A St. Ignatius man, accused of making threats against the St. Ignatius Elementary School on YouTube, admitted to the related charge of felony intimidation.
STARS Act would raise teacher pay without tapping taxes
Some good news out of the Montana Legislature this session is that legislators seem to agree on two things: the need to fund a high-quality education for Montana students and a need to lower property taxes.

Election results posted for schools, library and fire districts
Across Lake County last week, a smattering of mail ballots – 3,665 in all – were cast for school board, library and fire district trustees, as well as in three school levies.