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As the summer winds down, Ravalli County Public Health is encouraging parents to be proactive about getting their children immunized to meet school requirements. Vaccination is required against the diseases of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox). Children usually receive boosters prior to entering Kindergarten and 7th grade to be in compliance with school rules. The Public Health department is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m. They will also be offering extended hours on August 10th to 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with one of the Marcus Daly Hospital sports physical nights. People should bring their immunization records with them so they can be updated and to ensure children receive the appropriate vaccines. The health department accepts insured, underinsured and uninsured individuals. Money should not be a barrier. If children are not insured or underinsured they will qualify for the state Vaccine for Children (VFC) program through age 18. Ravalli County Public Health will be offering free back packs to all kindergarteners who receive their school shots there. The Ravalli County Public Health office is open every day, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. For questions, or to schedule an appointment, call the Health Department at (406)375-6672.
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406 961-4211 • 1045 Main St., Corvallis • www.corvallis.k12.mt.us
Corvallis School District
Tim Johnson - Superintendent • Jason Wirt - High School Principal Tyson Tucker - High School Assistant Principal / Athletic Director Rich Durgin - Middle School Principal • Janice Stranahan - Primary School Principal Wendy Ihde - Curriculum and IT Director • Daniel Carrasco - Special Education Director
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Corvallis Schools start Tuesday, Sept. 6, for all students except high school grades, 10, 11 and 12. They start the next day. The district has some new staff, adjustments to schedules and expanded offerings to the community with collaboration with the University Montana and the Bitterroot College. Superintendent Tim Johnson said he is pleased to welcome new teaching staff. “Christian Ackerman will be a big part of the high school, changing from Photography to Media Arts,” Johnson said. “We also welcome Christine Duarte, Connie Allsop, Melinda Warnken, Angela Spoelstra to the primary school and Ann Rupiper as the new Primary Librarian. Jannice Fehr and Lavon Heath will be new to the Title program and Audrey Walker with Transportation.” Johnson said there have also been some changes affecting academics. “Our Primary and Middle Schools have made adjustments to schedules to allow for more flexibility in responding to student needs for core classes,” Johnson said. “Our students will have more access to instruction that is more aligned with their ability and needed challenge to grow.” This summer one of the major maintenance projects has been the improvements to the dugouts and infield of the Girls Softball field that is getting a face-lift. The Corvallis School District Calendar shows 179 days of instruction for Corvallis students. The year starts for educators with alternate Pupil Instruction Related training days August 16-18 and orientation August 29 and 30. Each month students will have one or two early out days with a release time of 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and 20, Feb. 8, March 8 and 24, April 12, May 17 and June 9.
There is no school Oct. 20 and 21 due to MEA days, parent teacher conferences are Nov. 15 and 16 and Dec. 6 and 8. There is no school Nov. 23-25 for Thanksgiving break. The Holiday break is Dec. 22 – Jan. 1 with classes resuming Jan. 2. There are no classes on Presidents Day, Feb. 20, but staff will have a PIR day. Corvallis Schools have a week of spring break March 27-31. There is no school April 17, the Monday after Easter, or May 29, Memorial Day. The last day of classes is June 9 with an early release time of 1:30 p.m. “Corvallis School District continues to press forward with more training in areas of effective assessment, instruction that is relevant in our ever changing world, and ‘fingertip’ research that directly impacts students in the classrooms,” Johnson said. “Corvallis’s Adult Education will be expanding our offerings to the community with increased collaboration with the University Montana and the Bitterroot College.”
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Darby School District
Loyd Rennaker - Superintendent • Lisa Poe - Business Manager/District Clerk Brian Bridges - Information Technology Director • Brian Gartner - Maintenance Director Buck Stanhope - Transportation Director • Dawn Ringer - HR/Payroll Clerk
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Classes begin for the Darby School District on Monday, August 22. The school has a few new staff members, the new internet will be in operation by mid-September and high school students will be able to participate in a personalized learning program. Superintendent Loyd Rennaker said the Darby School District has exciting additions for the new school year. “We have had a couple of delays but we will have the increased internet by mid-September,” he said. “We received a ton of helpful information from people on what to do with the donation funds. We’ve hired an outreach coordinator to help with grant writing and to help the school build a good relationship with community, build an alumni association, help
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coordinate school activities and help put on special e events.” Rennaker said the $2.7 million donated by Archie and Sue Lorentzen is invested in a diversified portfolio. The district is only using the interest this year The outreach coordinator is Shelby Rogala, a Darby graduate in 2008 and a recent graduate of Montana State University. The other big addition for Darby is that high school students will begin a personalized learning program. “These are happening across the country,” Rennaker said. “Thanks to online content students can work at their own pace and teachers will still provide content. Our students will be able to finish their high school requirements in two to three years. We also have 10 dual credit classes so we are really excited. Students could graduate with 30 college credits – at a fraction of the cost. Dual credits give students a boost and it helps them see they can be successful.” “We had so many great ideas from the community so we’re increasing dual credits and offering more variety of classes,” he said. “We’re trying to make school more accessible for each student and are covering a lot of area. Overall, we’ll have a fresh start to a new school year.” Darby has new staff with Deb Johnston teaching 6th grade and as a math specialist and Anna Lisa Shaffer as the new high school math teacher. “We’ll hire a special education teacher but we haven’t done that yet,” Rennaker said. “Our special education teachers proposed a third teacher to share the case-load a little bit better.” At Darby, new student registration is Aug. 15 and the Pupil Instruction Related (PIR) training days for teachers are August 18-19. There is a “Welcome Back” barbeque from 4 -6 p.m. on August 19 for students, families and teachers. The first day of school is Monday, August 22. Darby schools have no school Sept. 1 – 5 and school resumes Sept. 6. There is no school Oct. 20-21 for MEA Days. Oct. 27 has a 1 p.m. release time for parent teacher conferences. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 24-15, Winter break is Dec 23-Jan 3, with classes resuming Jan. 4. There is no school Feb. 16-17, and March 15 has a 1 p.m. release time for parent teacher conferences. Darby School District has a weeklong Spring Break, March 18-26. There is no school on April 17 called “Cabin Fever Day” and no school May 12. Darby High School graduation is May 28 and there are no classes on May 29 for Memorial Day. The last day of classes is June 1, with an early release time for students of 1 p.m. The mission of the district is to “provide a safe, secure, clean academic environment, encompassing a holistic approach to learning, enabling all students to become productive citizens in a multicultural society.” “We’re always excited to start another great school year and it is a joy seeing the students back here to be as successful as possible,” Rennaker said.
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(406) 273-6751 • 5602 Old Hwy 93, Florence • www.florence.k12.mt.us
Florence-Carlton Schools
Superintendent – Edward “Bud” Scully • 6-12 Principal - Audrey Backus; Athletic Director - Scott March • K-5 Principal - Christine Hulla; Administrative Secretary – Louise Warila • Maintenance Supervisor – Dennis Burns Receptionist - Donna Hemphill • Cook/Supervisor - Cindy Jarvie.
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The Florence-Carlton School District has new student registration August 24, an open house from 6 – 8 p.m. on August 31 and school starts Sept. 6. Changes include new staff, schedule changes going back to a seven period day and building projects. Superintendent Bud Scully said the changes are improvements. “We have hired great new teachers, we’re getting new bleachers on the football field, and we have exciting changes to master schedule that we believe will increase rigor and student achievement, higher test scores and are a better use of resources,” Scully said. “We’re improving student and staff safety with a new camera system and increased drug dog inspections throughout the year.” Scully said the administration has been consider-
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ing a move from block scheduling to a seven period day since 2009. He said a committee of middle school teachers and counselor tried to work in an advisory period and classes with staff shared by the high school and middle school. That schedule did not work and had students waiting 10 minutes in the hallways for their next class. This summer the administration decided to change to seven periods a day for grades 6-12. Scully said the change allows for an advisory period on early-out Fridays, 6th grade reading, separate math lab classes for grades 6-8 and separate English and Language Arts lab classes for grades 7-8. He said this schedule allows students in grades 6-8 to take the new elective science, technology, engineering, arts, math and provides increased instructional time by 66 minutes over a two-week period. Scully said the advantages are that students miss less class time per subject if they are absent and receive instruction in all classes every day. The school has the same graduation requirements and seniors can still participate in senior release. “This schedule allows for a better use of resources and equalizes prep time for teachers K-12,” Scully said. “The goal is to increase student engagement, increase academic rigor and ultimately have higher test scores. With these changes and the outstanding teachers and support staff at Florence-Carlton we believe we can meet these goals.” In Florence, school starts Sept. 6. “Starting later gives us more time to prepare for classes and get the summer cleaning done,” Scully said. “We are installing a new boiler which will be more efficient. We started in June, will finish in August and will fire it up in October. We also have new carpet in some of the classes and entryways. We’re trying to make sure we’re maintaining the school and keeping everyone safe.” The first and third Friday of each month has an early out at 2 p.m. Parent teacher conferences for grades 3-12 are Oct. 17 and 18. There is no school Oct. 20 and 21 due to MEA days. Parent teacher conferences for preschool through second grade are Nov. 9 and 10. There is no school Nov. 23 – 25 for Thanksgiving. Winter break is Dec. 23 -30 with school resuming Jan. 2. There is no school Feb. 20 for Presidents Day, additional parent teacher conferences are Feb. 21 and 22 and there is no school for students Feb. 24. Florence students and educators have a full week off for spring break April 10 -14. There is no school May 29 for Memorial Day, high school graduation is June 4, middle school promotion is June 5 and the last day of school, with an early release time of 11:30 a.m. is June 9. Florence-Carlton school district is still looking for head and assistant basketball coaches, additional volleyball staff. Scott Marsh is the half time math teacher and Activities Director.
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Hamilton Christian Academy continues its expansion into high school grades, officially adding class offerings for 11th grade students. It is adding a band program, elementary music and this summer remodeled the stage and replaced 18 classroom windows. The program continues with a four-day school week. Stephanie Beck, administrator and principal, said the school is expanding benefits to students. “Several of our 11th graders will be enrolling in classes at the Bitterroot College this fall,” Beck said. “They will be dually enrolled, but attending classes at the college while fulfilling their high school requirements.” Other program additions include a band program with instruction in woodwinds and brass. “Celeste Pogachar, a long-time music teacher in the valley, is bringing her love for band and her expertise in teaching to create our first ever band program,” Beck said. Benjamin Eckert of Stevensville is the new high school math teacher and Matthew Zwicker is the new teacher for the elementary music program. “Both men bring enthusiasm and expertise in their fields as we continue to offer high quality opportunities to our families who choose to invest in Christian education,” Beck said. “We anticipate another great year participating in the High School Model U.N. Competition this fall after ranking as the top small school last year in our first year. High school students will also be able to join a co-ed volleyball team and our Students Reaching out and Serving Club (SRV).” The Hamilton Christian Academy will have the final visitation of national accreditation process through Association of Christian Schools International and with AdvancEd. The Hamilton Christian Academy was established in 1963 with a mission to provide intellectual, spiritual, physical and vocational
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development in a Christ-centered environment to train up disciples of Christ. Beck reports that the pre-enrollment numbers are slightly higher than last year. She invites all families to join the school in the Ravalli County Fair Parade on August 31. The first day of school is Sept. 6 with conferences on Nov. 10 and March 23. Christmas break will be Dec. 22 - Jan. 1. The annual auction is March 3. Hamilton Christian Academy observes Easter with a weeklong break, April 17-23. Kindergarten and 8th grade promotion ceremonies are scheduled for May 25 and the final day of school is June 1.
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406 363-2280 • 217 Daly Ave, Hamilton • www.hsd3.org
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The Hamilton School District has some new staff, is working to improve its teacher evaluation process and will go through the AdvancED accreditation process in late October. The board is looking to the future with a levy possibility and is considering options for Westview School. Superintendent Tom Korst said the district has five to 10 new teachers. “We have the typical turnover, nothing extreme,” he said. “We have stability in our school leadership, great new teacher hires across the board. Daly had the most turn over, but they have great people coming in. It is exciting to have a stable workforce and really good people. It helps everybody.” Korst said the district is working to improve its teacher evaluation process. “We want it to be more inclusive with the teachers and a better source of information for the teacher in general,” Korst said. “It’s a research-based model that has been used but it is so expansive and extensive. We are looking at simplifying the standards of what good teaching looks like and requiring the teacher to be a bigger part of the process. It is exciting and promising.” The Hamilton School District has been working with AdvancED that will examine the school at all levels in October. “Every year the high school needs to be accredited but this is best for the entire school to find out what we are doing well and celebrate that and find out areas we can improve from an outside perspective,” Korst said. “Sometimes it is difficult to see your own flaws. The review will be a weeklong assessment that we have been working towards.” Korst said the Special Education program, with director Eric Larson, worked well this year and saved $60,000.
Superintendent – Tom Korst • High School Principal – Dan Kimzey Middle School Principal – Marlin Lewis • Daly Elementary Principal - Nate Lant Washington Primary Supervising Teacher - Scott Holland
“Our services are similar to what they have been in the past,” Korst said. “We’re working with the hospital and negotiated physical therapy and occupational therapy services. The hospital has been a great partner to work with. We were able to offer an additional full day of PT and OT services.” Korst said Larson’s position will expand with more federal programs. The Hamilton School District board is in the process of deciding the best course of action when the high school
bond is paid in full in 2018. “We’ve done a facility analysis with an architectural firm, trying to get a long term facilities plan,” Korst said. “We’re trying to plan for the next decade or two then trying to align all our efforts towards that plan rather than having wasted efforts.” Korst said Westview is a big topic of conversation for the school board. “What do we do with Haynes Field? What is the long-term plan? Does the community envision a college there? Should there be options for the college or a football field and track complex?” Korst said. “That’s a big driver in our conversation, what is the long term plan? What is the best option for the community?” Korst said the general fund is strong enough to continue programs already in place at the schools. “We have some great programs and we want to continue to provide for those great programs and do the best the community can provide with the money available,” he said. “We’re excited to continue to work with the college and have had great success at the state level with Dual Enrollment and AP courses. We took a big step with the CNA certification and we hope to continue to expand all those opportunities.” The school year calendar has had some changes.
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“This is the first time we’ve tried a three year calendar and we did not anticipate some dates for tournaments and ACT testing,” Korst said. “Plus, we had parents asking for a full week off around Easter.” Hamilton Schools teachers attend alternative PIR days August 15-19 and orientation and in service August 22 and 23. The first day of school for students in grades 2-12 is August 24. Kindergarten and first grade students start school August 29. Hamilton School District has no school August 31 through Sept. 5 for the Ravalli County Fair and Labor Day. School resumes Sept. 6. Professional Development Days for teachers only are Sept. 30, Nov. 4, Jan. 20, Feb 24, March 24 and May 12. There are no classes Oct. 20 and 21 for MEA days. There are parent teacher conferences Nov. 9 and 10 for the high school and middle school. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23 – 27. Parent teacher conferences for Washington and Daly are Dec. 7 and 8. Winter break is Dec. 22 – Jan. 1, with classes resuming Jan. 2. There are additional parent teacher conferences for Washington and Daly March 15 and 16. Parent teacher conferences for the middle school and high school are March 29 and 30. Spring break is April 8 – 16. On April 26, school is out at 11:30 for the Community Luncheon. High school graduation is May 28 and there is no school May 29 for Memorial Day. June 2 is the last day of school with an early out. “It is exciting times especially with the magnitude of things on the plate,” Korst said.
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Lone Rock School
Interim Superintendent – Mike Williams K-8 Principal - Carrie Kouba Business Manager – Jeannie Morgan Director of Food Services - Michele Brunson
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Lone Rock school has a familiar interim superintendent, a balanced budget and a policy change for out of district students to remain when class sizes change. The new interim superintendent is Mike Williams. He was the superintendent of Lone Rock 2000 to 2006 and will work two days each month. “I monitor the budget and mentor their principal who is taking on a lot of additional tasks this year,” William said. “The budget depends on ANB money and there is a $93,000 revenue short fall.” Williams said the budget is not a deficit or crisis. “I finished out this year’s budget for them and am working on next year’s budget now,” he said. “They had a healthy ending balance this year and the way schools are funded it is based on numbers of kids. Every school in the valley is slowly climbing out of a recession.” Lone Rock is still looking for a music teacher. Principal Carrie Kouba is taking on additional duties and superintendent tasks. She
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Superintendent - Dr. Robert Moore • SHS Principal – Brian Gum Counselor - Steven Coop • Athletic Director – Nate Fry SMS Principal - Tracy Rogstad • Primary School Principal - Jessica Shourd District Clerk – Bill Schiele • Assistants Karen Dozier and Samantha Mewes
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The Stevensville School District has new staff, programs and new high school dual credit opportunities for the 2016-2017 school year. School starts August 29 with better internet connectivity. Superintendent Bob Moore said he is excited to welcome students and families to the Stevensville Public Schools for a new year. “Our returning and new staff members are a strong team of educators that will provide excellence in educational opportunities and programming,” Moore said. New staff include Chyrle Wohlman – high school librarian, Yvette Larson - first
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(406) 642-3221 • 425 Fourth Avenue, Victor • www.victor.k12.mt.us
Victor School District
Superintendent and High School Principal - Lance Pearson K-8 Principal - Dan Johnston • Athletic/Activities Director – Dennis Pings
MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic
Victor schools begin school on Sept. 6, continue a four-day instruction week and have administration changes. They are also expanding Chrome Books to more grades. Superintendent Lance Pearson said it is going to be a great year. “Probably the most newsworthy thing is our secretary of 39 years Tess Bradt has retired,” Pearson said. “She snuck out quietly and for the first time in 40 years we’re starting the school year without her. She is a great gal.” The school’s business manager of 15 years, Luann Bauman, resigned halfway through the school year last year. “So there are new people coming in and that is always exciting,” Pearson said. Dan Johnson will be the K-8 principal and Pearson will be the high school principal. “That should be fun and we’re both excited about the change and bringing new stuff to the school,” Pearson said. “We work well together so that will make nice collaboration.”
Bonnie Taylor is teaching PE for the high school and middle school for the year. “She brings new ideas to us,” Pearson said. “We’ll continue with our implementation of Chrome Books. We are bringing them all the way down to 5th grade. We are amazed by that technology. It is really user-friendly for teachers and limitless as far as what our kids can do. I think our next focus is to be how to get more internet access in our community so kids can have access where ever they are.” The school year for Victor begins with teacher in-service August 29 and 30. Classes start Sept. 6. There are no classes on Fridays again this year. Parent teacher conferences are Oct. 13 and March 2. Thanksgiving vacation is Nov. 23 and 24, Christmas vacation is Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 with classes resuming Jan. 3. There is no school Feb. 16 and 20, April 13 and 17 or May 29. The last day of school is June 8. “We love our little school here in Victor and we have the best kids and the best staff and it’s always exciting to see what unfolds,” Pearson said.
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