Paul Wages will provide a presentation on the details contained within the 1802 Aaron Arrowsmith Map of North America, which is the same map displayed in the lobby of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. The shape of this 1802 projection of North America is virtually identical to a modern map. The program begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, with
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The Great Falls Public Schools board is working through its annual process to evaluate the superintendent. The board adopted its process in August and trustees were sent their digital and secure evaluation on Jan. 13. They have until Jan. 30 to complete it and they’ll meet with Superintendent Heather Hoyer during the Feb. 9 board meeting to discuss. As part
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Great Falls Public Schools is kicking off a new summer learning program this year using funds raised through the state innovative educational tax credit program. The program is starting small with three programs: American Indian Astronomy and Earth Science, June 8-9 for grades 4-6, limited to 20 registered students: a two-day summer program blending hands-on science with traditional ecological knowledge. Students
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Great Falls Public Schools received $1,008,000 from 30 community members in this year’s innovative educational tax credit program. The state created a tax credit program for education during the 2021 Legislature and the window to claim those credits is coming up. Registration for the dollar-for-dollar tax credit opened Jan. 21, 2026. This year’s statewide cap is $7.2 million and GFPS is
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City Commissioners approved a five-year park lease during their Jan. 20 meeting. The lease with the Boys and Girls Club of Cascade County is for Community Hall Park at 410 16th St. S.W. for $1 annually. The lease includes an option to review at the city’s discretion and both parties have the option to terminate with 60 days written notice.
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Meadowlark Elementary is getting new cafeteria tables and West Elementary is getting new playground equipment thanks to recent donations. During their Jan. 12 meeting, the Great Falls Public Schools board accepted: $32,906.74 from Jim and Debbie Filipowicz for Meadowlark tables $217,614.47 from Roger Duncan and Pam Nommensen for West’s playground The new playground equipment is scheduled to be installed this
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Great Falls Public Schools are encouraging residents to consider making contributions to the district through the Montana innovative educational tax credit program. The state created a tax credit program for education during the 2021 Legislature and the window to claim those credits is coming up. Registration for the dollar-for-dollar tax credit opens Jan. 21, 2026. GFPS launching summer experiential learning
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Middle school students in sixth, seventh and eight grade from public, private, charter and home schools across Montana can apply for the 2026 Montana Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition organized by the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana. The Montana Civics Bee is one of 50 state-level competitions encompassed by the National Civics Bee, created by U.S. Chamber of
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The Great Falls Public Schools board formally accepted the donor funded renovation of the Sunnyside Elementary School library during their Dec. 15 meeting. The Great Falls Public Schools Foundation received estate funds from Nancy Cameron for the completion of library renovations at two elementary schools earlier this year, with some funds left that were put toward the Sunnyside library project.
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Brandon Horrocks has “never not been singing,” and it’s “like a dream” when he can marry the two worlds he occupies: orchestra and choir. On Dec. 7, he’ll be conducting the Great Falls Symphony in their annual Christmas concert, a holiday tradition for many, that’s nearly sold out. Horrocks is the third candidate in the symphony’s search for a new
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