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GFPS board completes Hoyer’s second annual superintendent evaluation

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The Great Falls Public Schools board gave Superintendent Heather Hoyer a positive review earlier this month. This year, the board formally aligned the superintendent’s evaluation standards with the district’s strategic plan in an effort to “strengthen accountability, clarify expectations, and ensure that leadership performance is assessed in direct connection to the goals guiding Great Falls Public Schools,” according to the

GFPS budget committee recommends no levy this year

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The Great Falls Public Schools board budget committee voted during their Feb. 17 meeting to recommend that the district forgo a levy this year. The district is hosting a budget town hall on March 5 and the full board will consider the budget committee’s recommendation at its Feb. 23 meeting. But, the committee members, Paige Turoski, Bill Bronson and Kim

Judges needed for GFCMSU science fairs

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

Judges are needed for the upcoming Great Falls College Regional Science and Engineering fairs, which attract students from all over northcentral Montana on March 10 and March 12. The high school and middle school fair is March 10 and the elementary fair is March 12. Scientific expertise is not needed to be a judge. Judges for the high school and

Symphony conductor candidate hopes music can bring people together

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The world is more connected than ever through the internet, social media and artificial intelligence, but “people are more and more lonely,” Robert Kahn, the fourth candidate in the Great Falls Symphony‘s search for a new conductor this season. “The sense of community that’s missing,” Kahn said. “I think this is where performing arts can bring people together in a meaningful

Wages presents details of 1802 map in Interpretive Center program Feb. 10

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

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

Annual GFPS superintendent review underway

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

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

GFPS launching summer learning programs with innovative tax credit funds

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

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

GFPS claims just over $1 million in innovative tax credit program

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

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

City approves park lease with Boys and Girls Club

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

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.

GFPS accepts playground, cafeteria tables, freezers and paper donations

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

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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