Arlee Joint School District

🎉 FCCLA State Leadership Conference Success! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our FCCLA students who recently competed at the annual Montana FCCLA State Leadership Conference at Montana State University in Bozeman! ✨ Trevor Van Maanen & Karma Tibbetts took 6th place in the Focus on Children event with their project, "Pea Pod Pals." Over six weeks, they worked with three elementary classes, teaching students how to plant, care for, and grow their own pea plants. 🌱 🥉 Tyler Conover earned 3rd place in the Leadership event, qualifying him to attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida this summer! 🌟 We are so proud of these students and the entire FCCLA chapter for their hard work, dedication, and leadership! Let's continue to support and celebrate their success! 🎓👏 #FCCLA #Leadership #MontanaState

Families, mark your calendars! 🗓️ On March 31st, from 4:00-6:30 PM, come to the Arlee Elementary School Cafeteria for a fun and engaging opportunity to explore what your kids are learning through our Pathways to Wellness program. ✨ What to Expect: Hands-on activities for families Insight into our wellness curriculum Fun and learning together! Win Prizes Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of your child’s learning journey. We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

🎉 Big Congratulations to our 2 Arlee Junior High Students, Manny Mesteth & Kade DuPuis-Pablo!!! 🎉 We’re so proud to announce that two of our talented Arlee Junior High students recently competed in the Las Vegas Madness Tournament of Champions! They went head-to-head with tribal teams from all over the country, showing incredible skill and determination. ✨ They took 2nd place vs a tough Nevada team! ✨ Their hard work and dedication paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of their performance. Keep up the amazing work, and continue to represent Arlee with pride! 💪🏀 #ArleePride

*Attached is the National Scholarship Newsletter for the week* Also pay close attention to scholarships ending soon! The Blackfoot Communications Scholarship Ends Tomorrow!!! https://givingback.blackfoot.com/submit/123560/scholarship-application The American Indian College Fund Scholarship Portal Opened February 1st! https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/ Reach Higher Design a Sticker Scholarship Ends March 31st https://woorise.com/reachhighermontana/sticker-design-2025 Northwest Montana United Way- Workforce Development Scholarship Ends April 4th https://www.unitedwaycares.org/scholarship Mission Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Ends April 10th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MISSION-VALLEY-MASONIC-SCHOLARSHIP-FUND-APPLICATION.pdf Northwest Montana United Way- Workforce Development Scholarship Ends April 4th https://www.unitedwaycares.org/scholarship

Attention Parents/Guardians The end of Quarter 3 for our junior high and high school students is this Thursday, March 27th during our Go Day. Please encourage your child to advocate for themselves and speak with their teacher about their grades. Take some time to review Infinite Campus and have a conversation with your child about their progress. Our educators have done a tremendous job providing the resources and support necessary for their success, and we appreciate your involvement in helping them stay on track! Thank you for your continued support!

Before we head into the weekend, we want to give a big shout-out to our amazing Arlee Junior High Secretary, Shelby Shourds, for her incredible creativity in decorating this space for our wonderful students! ❤️Shelby's Lil' Gnomes❤️ Your hard work and dedication make our school feel so welcoming. Thank you, Shelby, for all you do! 🌟 #ThankYou #ArleeJuniorHigh #SchoolSpirit”

🏹🏹 Congratulations to Coach Mrs. Carney and the Arlee Archery Team! 🏹 We are thrilled to announce that Coach Mrs. Carney and her amazing Archery team competed in Helena against many schools from across Montana — and they came home victorious! 🏆🎯 Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off in a big way. Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement! 🎉👏 🎯 🌟 Tripp Bick is a STATE CHAMPION, winning both the 3D and Bullseye titles! What an incredible achievement! 🥉 Arron Naugle took 3rd place in Bullseye. 🥉 Brileigh Tanner earned 3rd in 3D. 🏅 The Middle Grade Team finished 2nd in 3D. 🥈 The Elementary Team took 2nd in the 4D Challenge, narrowly missing the championship by just 1 point! 🏆 And the Elementary Team brought home the Bullseye Championship! What an outstanding performance from all our archers. We're so proud of you all! 🎯💥 #ArleeArchery #StateChampions #ArcheryExcellence

📚🦈 Day 2 of Shark Dissections in Mr. Hill’s Science Class! 🦈📚 Students are diving deep into the study of shark anatomy today, exploring the stomach and internal organs in hands-on dissection sessions. Mr. Hill has truly sparked their curiosity, and it's been a fantastic learning experience that will leave them with lifelong memories! 🧑‍🔬🔬 #ScienceClass #SharkDissection #HandsOnLearning #STEM #LifelongMemories #ArleeSchools

*Please be aware that the following local scholarships will be closing soon!* Truman D. Picard Scholarship- For Native American/Alaskan Resource Students. Ends March 21st. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier. https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html IISM Tuition Scholarship Program. Ends March 21st https://lonniemorin.wufoo.com/forms/q1bvcdzo1kvr73h/ Blackfoot Communications Scholarship Ends March 25th The American Indian College Fund Scholarship Portal Opens February 1st! https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/ Reach Higher Design a Sticker Scholarship Ends March 31st https://woorise.com/reachhighermontana/sticker-design-2025 Northwest Montana United Way- Workforce Development Scholarship Ends April 4th https://www.unitedwaycares.org/scholarship Mission Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Ends April 10th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MISSION-VALLEY-MASONIC-SCHOLARSHIP-FUND-APPLICATION.pdf

🚨 Exciting News from Arlee High School Welding! 🚨 Our talented welding students recently traveled to Florence High School to earn their welding certification, opening doors to countless future career opportunities! 💪 Arlee High Welding has consistently been one of the most accomplished programs in Western Montana, and this latest achievement is just another testament to our students' hard work and dedication. 🏆 We are incredibly proud of their achievements and can't wait to see where their skills take them next! 🌟

🏀 Congratulations to Our Arlee High School Student-Athletes! 🏀 A huge shoutout to our talented Warriors and Scarlets who were invited to play in the 2025 Mission Valley All Stars Basketball Game last night in Ronan! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship truly represent the spirit of Arlee High School. We are incredibly proud of you all for showing what it means to be a Warrior and a Scarlet! 🙌 Scarlets Leah Mesteth Kaylee Tanner Warriors Josh Horn Darius Tewawina Aiden Swab #WarriorPride #ScarletPride #MissionValleyAllStars #AHSExcellence #StudentAthletes #ArleeHighSchool

We are thrilled to announce that SB 224 (Establish Indigenous Peoples Day) has passed out of the House Committee and is now heading to the House floor! 🎉 This incredible milestone wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our Arlee High School students, alongside government leaders Shane Morigeau, Marsha Small, Jacinda Morigeau, and Shelly Fyant. Our students made a huge impact with their voices, helping to move this important bill forward. Your efforts are making history, and we couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you! 🙌 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ArleeHighPride #YouthVoicesMatter #CommunityStrength #SB224 #MakingHistory https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=528731060260813&id=100093717716898

Arlee High School Students Advocating for Indigenous People's Day at Helena We are proud to share that our Arlee High School students recently spoke in support of SB 224, a bill sponsored by Shane Morigeau, which aims to create Indigenous People's Day. Their voices were heard as they passionately advocated for this important cause, showcasing their leadership and dedication to Indigenous rights and recognition. Let’s continue to support our students and their efforts to make a meaningful impact in our community! #IndigenousPeoplesDay #SB224 #ArleeHighSchool #IndigenousRights

Our talented Arlee High School students recently had the honor of posing with the Montana Tribal Flags This moment was a true testament to our students’ pride in their heritage and commitment to honoring Indigenous communities. We are so proud of their representation and the meaningful connections they continue to foster! 💙#ArleeHigh #MontanaTribes #IndigenousPride

🚨 Exciting News from Arlee High School🚨 Our amazing juniors and seniors had the incredible opportunity to visit the Montana legislature in Helena this week! As part of their visit, students spoke passionately in support of SB 224, a bill to create Indigenous People's Day, sponsored by Shane Morigeau. Thanks to the powerful testimonies of our students, the committee took the rare step of holding an immediate vote on the bill, which passed with only one opposing vote! 🙌 The students were invited by Shelly Fyant and had the chance to meet with several legislators, including Jacinda Morigeau. They were also introduced during both the Senate and House hearings—a truly unforgettable experience! This is a huge step for our community, and we're so proud of our students for making their voices heard! 💙 #ArleeHigh #IndigenousPeoplesDay #SB224 #MontanaLegislature #StudentLeadership #ArleeSchools

📣 Exciting learning in Mr. Hill’s 8th grade class! 🦈 Students are diving into hands-on science with a shark dissection to explore the fascinating anatomy of Atlantic sharks. Every student has had the opportunity to participate in this incredible learning experience, bringing their studies to life!

*New Scholarship* Lake County Conservation District 2025 Academic Scholarship $1,000 Academic Scholarship for HS Seniors Pursuing Post-Secondary Education– Vo-Tech, Associate's, or Bachelor's Degree Requirements: Must be a high school senior Must be a resident of Lake County Must have a demonstrated interest in Conservation/Natural Resources/Ag Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, satisfactory SAT scores, or possess a GED Preference will be given to students demonstrating: A strong interest in Conservation, Natural Resources, or Agriculture Academic achievement and merit Applicants are not restricted to a certain area of study, but an interest in conservation is required and must be reflected in the intended course of study, e.g. Agriculture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, etc. Application Package Complete Online Form Resume Two letters of reference (not from immediate family members) that include name, relationship and contact information. Personal Essay Deadline and Notification To be considered, all application packages must be completed and submitted by May 5th. The winning applicant will be notified by June 2nd. An acceptance letter to an institution of higher learning, or proof of registration, will be required before scholarship funds will be released. Applicants may contact the Lake County Conservation District at 406.676.2811x102 or LakeCD@macdnet.org with any questions. Follow this link for application and to apply: https://form.jotform.com/250635251648155

Arlee High School is excited to announce the winner of the Blackfoot Communications, (Foundation for Rural Service), June 2-6 2025 Youth Tour: Jack McVicker. This all-expense paid trip is a terrific opportunity for rural high school students (aged 15-17) from across rural America to visit our nation’s Capital and learn more about rural telecommunications. While on the Youth Tour, students will: -Meet with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congressional staff. -Tour famous historical sites and monuments like Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. -Visit Smithsonian Museums. -Attend a play at the Kennedy Center. -Build relationships with peers through a variety of activities. Blackfoot Communications, in proud partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service, is happy to offer this opportunity for a trip of a lifetime to our rural high school students!

CLOSE UP ****Meeting**** We will be having the Pre-Trip Close-Up meeting this Tuesday, March 18th @ 5:30 pm in Mr. Huisman's room, when the seniors are getting back from a field trip in Helena. If possible, please have a parent-guardian there for each student. Please bring with you forms of ID and Health Insurance to be photocopied if you have not done so yet.

*Scholarships ending in the next few weeks*Truman D. Picard Scholarship- For Native American/Alaskan Resource Students. Ends March 21st. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier. https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html IISM Tuition Scholarship Program. Ends March 21st https://lonniemorin.wufoo.com/forms/q1bvcdzo1kvr73h/ Blackfoot Communications Scholarship Ends March 25th The American Indian College Fund Scholarship Portal Opens February 1st! https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/ Northwest Montana United Way- Workforce Development Scholarship Ends April 4th https://www.unitedwaycares.org/scholarship Mission Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Ends April 10th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MISSION-VALLEY-MASONIC-SCHOLARSHIP-FUND-APPLICATION.pdf