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Students Stage Sit-Down Protest Over Staff Reductions at St. Regis High School [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:21:23 +0000

About 20 students at St. Regis High School staged a ‘sit-down’ protest on the football field on Monday morning over staff reductions and a dispute with Janet Hanson, the St. Regis District One School Superintendent. Student body president Jerren Jennings said about 40 students originally agreed to meet on the field for the protest, although [...]

List of Candidates for Missoula County School Trustees Released

Jon King — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:48:36 +0000

The Missoula County Clerk and Recording and Elections Department has released the names of candidates for school trusteeships.

Lolo Man Charged For Threatening Wyoming School [DOCUMENT] [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:32:40 +0000

19 year-old Erik Sven Wengren of Lolo will appear Thursday in justice court to answer charges that he threatened on Facebook to attack and shoot students at a school in Wyoming. [button href="http://newstalkkgvo.com/files/2012/12/jpcopier@co.missoula.mt_.us_20121226_14_1.pdf" title="Erik Wengren Charging Documents" align="center"] Missoula County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jason Johnson says Wengren was interviewed about the threats and arrested last [...]

Despite Internet Rumors – A Normal High School Day for Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:20:57 +0000

The best thing that happened at Missoula County Public Schools today was…nothing. Executive Regional Director Karen Allen says Friday was a normal day at Missoula Public Schools, despite the fact that internet rumors went viral about various threats, so much so, that Superintendent Dr. Alex Apostle told parents on KGVO radio Friday morning it was [...]

Alex Apostle On Arming Teachers – School Threats [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:05:19 +0000

MCPS Superintendent Dr. Alex Apostle is taking nothing for granted when it comes to school safety. Dr. Apostle commented Thursday that he is very much against the idea of arming teachers in Missoula schools, however, he wants to make sure classrooms are as safe as they can be. Apostle sat down with Missoula police officials [...]

Montana School Superintendent Juneau Wants Older Dropout Age

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:42:03 +0000

More funding for the Montana Digital Academy and a statewide raising of the dropout rate to age 18 from 16. That’s what Denise Juneau, Office of Public Instruction Superintendent, wants to push through the legislature. In an Associated Press story this week, Juneau want more funding for the Digital academy so more students can get [...]

Missoula Schools to Implement School Safety Task Force [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:59:21 +0000

Superintendent of Missoula County Public School District One Alex Apostle is planning to implement a school safety task force for Missoula schools. Monday morning, students, teachers and parents were greeted by uniformed officers of the Missoula Police Department as they arrived at their schools. Missoula Police Chief Mark Muir assured Dr. Apostle over the weekend [...]

Update – Arlee Schools Locked Down Due To Suicidal Man in The Area [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:23:19 +0000

Arlee school lockdown due to a suicidal man in a home near the school.

Graduation Matters Meeting Thursday in Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:55:39 +0000

Graduation Matters Missoula invites area students, teachers, parents and other community members to attend an update on the initiative’s progress. The meeting will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Missoula County Public Schools Business Building, 915 South Avenue West. Graduation Matters Missoula is a school-community initiative focused on improving area graduation rates [...]

Big Sky High School Opens New Health Sciences Academy [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:47:38 +0000

There will be a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the Health Science Academy at Missoula’s Big Sky High School on Tuesday morning. MCPS Public Affairs Director Leslie Brasfield says about 95 freshmen students applied to be part of the inaugural class – in four years, the academy will serve about 400 students in grades 9-12. [...]

How Schools Determine Smoke – Caused Cancellations [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:31:00 +0000

How Missoula schools determine smoke-caused cancellations.

Week of The Young Child

Alan K — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:31:56 +0000

It's the Week of The Young Child...They're our future.

The Best In Speech and Debate

Alan K — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:01:19 +0000

Help send seven of the best in Speech and Debate to the Nationals.

Is Your Child Eating Pink Slime?

Joy Larson — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:28:36 +0000

You might think this is a trick question. (Of course my child is not eating “pink slime.”) But, don’t be so quick to answer no.

Craig and Al's Favorite Children's Books – Their Top 5

The Craig and Al Ghostwriter — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:41:46 +0000

Craig and Al went to Victor School yesterday and Cold Springs Elementary School in Missoula earlier this week to read to some of the young students. This led to the obvious question, “What are Craig and Al's favorite books to read to children?” Even if you don't have a child to read to, as Craig [...]