Rudyard
Rudyard, MT · Education
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GFPS establishes accounts for girls’ flag football, approved for grant funding
The Great Falls Public Schools board voted May 11 to establish student activity accounts for girls’ flag football at both Great Falls and C.M. Russell high schools. All new extracurricular fund accounts much be approved by the board, per board policy. The accounts will hold grant funds from the...
Great Falls Tribune
Big sixth-inning rally lifts Great Falls High softball to crosstown win over CMR
Note: This story was updated to add a photo and a link. The big rally came late for the Great Falls High softball team, but head coach Robb Soltesz saw the fight in his team from the jump. Down 4-0 after a half inning to C.M. Russell High, senior Drew Swingley cracked a double to lead off before Ava Newmack sent one over the fence to deep left centerfield to cut the early deficit in half. More: Belt's Dawson Cook emerging as top Class C sprinter in first year of track More: Choteau's Kesston Thomas proving to be top javelin thrower in Montana While the fireworks would come five innings later for the Bison, Soltesz said the early response was a sign of things to come. “They showed they didn’t have any quit in them from the get-go," Soltesz said. "They just kept chipping away.” The no-quit attitude led to a five-run sixth inning for Great Falls High — pairing nicely with a strong relief pitching performance from Kinslee Reeves — as the Bison rallied to take down the rival Rustlers 9-8 on Friday, May 8, at the Multi-Sports Complex. Ava Newmack clocked a pair of home runs for the
montanarightnow.com
Great Falls Catholic school faces closure after 60 years
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Families and teachers at Saint Patrick’s Academy East said the school is closing after 60 years because of financial hardship. The school, formerly known as Holy Spirit Catholic School, has served students, faculty and staff for generations in Great Falls. Parents said the news came in a letter sent in March.
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North Middle School archery team competes at state, national tournaments
The North Middle School Archery team recently competed at the national tournament after winning the Montana state title. During the March 23 meeting, the Great Falls Public Schools board recognized the team for their state tournament wins. To qualify for national, NMS’ archery team won both the 3D Animals and...
Fairfield Sun Times
Power School FCCLA Chapter Shines at 2026 Montana State Leadership Conference
POWER, MONTANA – 11 from Power School, accompanied by FCCLA Adviser Lauren Vick, attended the Montana FCCLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) held March 19-20, 2026, in Bozeman. The event brought together more than 610 members, advisers, and supporters from across the state for leadership development, competitive events, workshops, and recognition of outstanding chapter achievements.
Montana Sports
Class Act: Great Falls CMR's Eli Crist balances two sports with leading club, 4.0 GPA, national competitions
Eli Crist balances the two sports with serving as president of CMR's Business Professionals of America club, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and competing in national conferences.
Great Falls Tribune
Ruby Dean leading strong senior group for C.M. Russell softball
At C.M. Russell High School, athletes who have been honored as first-team All-State are enshrined on the walls of the fieldhouse. Ruby Dean was close to earning such a distinction last year for Rustler softball, and head coach Alex Hurley said she’s seen her senior third baseman as locked in as ever. “She came out this season and in the offseason working hard as normal,” Hurley said. “I think she had a chip on her shoulder getting second-team All-State, which was a great honor for her. But she really wants to be successful as a team and to get up on that Wall of Fame.” More: ‘Bison Blue Rendezvous’ event for Great Falls High football set for May 1 More: Vote for the Prep Athlete of the Week, April 28-May 1 Dean is on the right track so far in achieving both of those goals as she’s near the top of the Eastern AA in hitting with a .577 average as CMR has started the spring 6-2 (3-1 conference as of April 29). With eight seniors in the lineup, the Rustlers’ experience is showing as they’ve already surpassed last year’s win total of five games — even with a handful
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Great Falls College receives USDA grant to expand vet training
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Great Falls College received a $637,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to grow its veterinary assistant and veterinary technician pathways and reduce costs that can keep students from finishing training, the school announced in a release. The money will cover travel and lodging...
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GFPS board approves fire alarm replacement for Valley View Elementary
The Great Falls Public Schools board unanimously approved a $154,300 contract to AT Klemens during their April 27 meeting to replace the fire alarm system at Valley View Elementary School. Luke Diekhans, GFPS’ business operations manager, said the district has been working in recent years to upgrade emergency alarm systems...
NBCMontana
MSU senior turns research into opportunity at national conference
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Madison Hewitt, a Montana State University senior from Great Falls, is preparing to present research at a national conference, bringing a personal passion for health equity and cultural understanding to a broader audience. Hewitt said she is a student at MSU and is set to graduate...