Helmville

Helmville, MT · Education
bigskysunjournal.com
Big Sky welcomes new principal, new policies and programs
A new school year brings new opportunities, new challenges and a new face to the team at Big Sky High School. Dr. Scott Gragg kicked off the 2026-27 school year as the new principal of Big Sky. Gragg is well-known for having played for the University of Montana as a Griz offensive lineman, and later in the National Football League for the Giants, the 49ers and the Jets.
swxlocalsports.com
Defending champion Manhattan rolls Eureka 55-16 in Class B playoff opener
MANHATTAN, Mont. -- The defending Class B state champions will hold on to their title for another week, as South division No. 1 seed Manhattan roared to a big 55-16 victory over West division No. 4 seed Eureka 55-16 on Friday night. In a rematch of last year's state semifinals,...
bigskysunjournal.com
Big Sky to be a part of American Exchange Project this year
As of this 2026-2027 school year, Big Sky High School is participating in its first annual Internal American Exchange event. The exchange will, according to Neil Massey, Big Sky English teacher, take place during the month of July and give seven Big Sky students the opportunity to experience life in a different corner of the country for a week.
parkhighgeyser.org
Top ten things freshamn should know about Ms.Powalisz
By the time freshmen walk through the doors of Park High, they’ve probably heard the name Ms. Powalisz at least once. With high expectations, strong opinions, and a love for black licorice, freshmen should know a few things before walking into her classroom. 1. Don’t be late. “Students should...
skylinesportsmt.com
Bobcats expect Cal Poly’s best as Skipper has Mustangs moving in the right direction
Despite a tough loss to then-winless Utah Tech last week, Cal Poly first-year head coach Tim Skipper appears to have the Mustangs moving in the right direction. After a big opening-day win over Idaho, the Mustangs have been solid as they sit at 3-3 in the Big Sky Conference and 4-5 overall heading into their game at Montana State.
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northernag.net
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...
Fairfield Sun Times
‘Cultivating Connections’: Five speakers to present at sixth annual TEDxMontana State event
On Nov. 4, Montana State University will welcome five speakers to talk about connection for the sixth annual TEDxMontana State University series. TEDx is a community-focused offshoot of the nationally-acclaimed TED Talks series which aims to bring “ideas worth spreading” to stages around the world. Last spring, speakers applied to give a short talk centering the theme “Cultivating Connections,” and were selected by the events team of Associated Students of MSU — the university’s student government — to speak on the TEDx platform.
NBCMontana
MSU warns students after drink-spiking reports circulate on campus
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University Campus Police are warning students about an increase in drink-spiking incidents connected to campus events this school year. Students received a campus-wide email last week, encouraging awareness and prevention. According to MSU police, multiple recent reports have been linked to student-organized gatherings and...
bigskyheadlines.com
Free Speech Expert to Speak at Montana State University Oct. 22
BOZEMAN, Mont.—Erwin Chemerinsky, a nationally recognized constitutional law scholar and expert on free speech, will deliver a public lecture at Montana State University on Thursday, Oct. 22, examining First Amendment rights and the challenges facing American universities. The lecture, titled “The First Amendment and the Modern University: A Conversation...
NBCMontana
MSU-Northern awarded $2.5 million to strengthen student success programs
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana State University-Northern has been selected to receive approximately $2.5 million in federal funding over five years to expand student support services and improve graduation and career readiness. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions Program, with $457,704 awarded for the first...
NBCMontana
Bobcat Career Closet is now open on MSU campus
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University opened a permanent Bobcat Career Closet on campus, offering free professional clothing to students, without any cost. The goal is to help students look their best when pursuing internships or career opportunities. Located in room 134 of the Strand Union Building, just down...