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Montana middle schooler wins national award for bioplastic invention

A Montana middle schooler recently won a national award for her invention of a new type of bioplastic – a plastic made from renewable materials. Rye Rost is a 13-year-old eighth grader at Baker Junior High in southeastern Montana. She recently won second place in the technology division of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge in Washington D.C. It’s the premiere STEM research competition for middle schoolers around the country.

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Fairfield superintendent named Montana Superintendent of the Year

FAIRFIELD, Mont. — Fairfield School District Superintendent Dustin Gordon has been named the 2026-27 Montana Superintendent of the Year by the Montana Association of School Superintendents. Gordon, a 1997 graduate of the University of Montana Western, has more than 30 years of experience in education, including 20 years with...

Fairfield, MT · 1d
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C. M. Russell High School welcomes new teacher Kayla Hibbert

When Kayla Hibbert arrived at C.M. Russell High School, she discovered her job wasn’t only just teaching science. “College only prepares you for so much,” she said. Hibbert, a first-year teacher at CMR who also graduated from CMR in the class of 2020, said that college only teaches classroom management, curriculum and instruction, and other general education classes that teachers take. She said teaching is difficult and she has to figure out how to accommodate each student for their different needs. It’s not difficult for her because she says she enjoys what she does and likes to hang out with the students in a fun environment.

Great Falls, MT · 4d

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CMR is hosting a quarterfinal for the first time since 2014

GREAT FALLS — The CMR Rustlers are set to host their first AA state quarterfinal since 2014 on Friday night when they welcome the Big Sky Eagles (8-2) to Memorial Stadium in Great Falls. The Rustlers fell to the Eagles in the AA playoffs in 2025, 32-13, in Missoula....

Great Falls, MT · 1d

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Bishops urge religious liberty language in IRS school discrimination rule

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to include stronger language to safeguard the religious missions of private religious schools in a proposed antidiscrimination regulation. The IRS just concluded the public comment period for a rule that would remove the tax-exempt status of...

Great Falls, MT · 3d

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Higher education commissioner flags 8 UM programs in review

The University of Montana’s Japanese, Russian and geosciences programs are among eight “red” programs flagged for review across all Montana universities. For the last two years, the University ran its own academic portfolio review to find inefficiencies and programs that could be cut. Now, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education has started its own annual review pilot for every Montana University System school.

Missoula, MT · 2d

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Four Montana Colleges Are Being Recognized For Supporting Veterans

Montana State University is among four Montana colleges recognized nationally for supporting veterans and military-connected students.

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Montana civil rights panel to examine DEI policies at public universities

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public briefing Nov. 12 to examine potential civil rights violations related to diversity, equity and inclusion policies at Montana's public universities. The meeting is the third in a series examining whether...

Montana · 23h

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Fairfield looking to extend Class B playoff run against Three Forks

For Fairfield senior quarterback Brock Peace and his teammates, Friday night is about more than advancing another round in the Class B playoffs.

Three Forks, MT · 1d

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After Nearly 95 Years, A Great Falls University Is Closing

The University of Providence is closing in 2027. The decision will affect students, employees, alumni and the broader Great Falls community.

Great Falls, MT · 7d

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A Montana University To Shut Its Doors After 95 Years.

After 95 years, the University of Providence in Great Falls is closing its doors in August 2027.

Montana · 9d

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CMR welcomes a “new” choir teacher

Lynn Ryan is a new teacher at C. M. Russell High School this year, yet she knew her way around the school immediately. “It’s great to be back; this has always been my happy place,” Ryan said. Ryan has been teaching for 24 years, and in order to...

Great Falls, MT · 10d

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MUS Working with Providence to Help Affected Students

(Helena) – The University of Providence has announced it will close following the 2026-2027 academic year, prompting state higher education officials to step in. The Montana University System says it is working directly with the university to help affected students find clear pathways to complete their degrees with as little disruption as possible.

Great Falls, MT · 9d

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Students argue dress code in need of improvement

For Zaylia Preite, a freshman at C. M. Russell High School, there’s one major problem with the school’s dress code. For her, it’s not being allowed to wear pajama pants and baggy pants. “I think it’s unfair. For one, you’re losing your comfort,” she said....

Great Falls, MT · 11d

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First year teacher shares details about life in the profession

When it comes to improvements in teaching, C. M. Russell High School teacher Heaven Hilbig said there’s so much more for her to learn in this job. “I’m still learning everything,” the freshman English teacher, a 2022 CMR graduate, said. Hilbig said as a first-year teacher she...

Great Falls, MT · 11d

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University of Providence ceasing operations at end of school year

The University of Providence Board of Trustees voted on Oct. 27 to cease operations at the end of the current school year, “after exhausting all viable paths forward.”. The final day of instruction is Aug. 20, 2027, which is the end of the summer session, according to the university, but some academic and administrative activities will continue beyond that date to ensure students receive their final grades, academic records and other necessary support.

Great Falls, MT · 10d

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Cyndi Johnson Named Outstanding Ag Leader by Montana State University

As Montana State University’s annual Celebrate Ag event approaches, the MSU College of Agriculture has named Cyndi Johnson, a wheat farmer from Conrad and president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, as the recipient of the university’s highest agricultural honor. Johnson is the 2026 recipient of the college’s...

Bozeman, MT · 15d

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Great Falls High's Rivers Herring leads Bison with physicality, positivity

The Bison running back and strong safety prides himself on being one of the most physical players on the field, whether he's carrying the football or coming downhill to make a tackle.

Great Falls, MT · 17d

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Tax credit program benefited Catholic schools that closed

Sign up for the free Great Falls This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. Good Monday morning, Great Falls. My condolences to anyone who suffered serious damage from fallen tree branches after the recent...

Great Falls, MT · 18d

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Fairfield Superintendent Dustin Gordon Named Montana's Top School Leader For 2026-2027

Out in Fairfield, a rural community north of Great Falls, superintendent Dustin Gordon has built something worth celebrating. His 20 years leading the district brought Blue Ribbon honors to both the elementary and high schools.

Fairfield, MT · 17d