Arlee Joint School District

Upcoming dates for MAC Softball: March 2nd-Last open gym 12-2 March 3rd-Parent/Player meeting @6 March 9th-Field clean up day @12 March 10th-First practice @4:30

GAMEDAY Let's rock the Hamilton gym 8:15 Tonight

Arlee Gear for Sale https://www.facebook.com/arleeboosterclub/posts/boosters-has-some-shirt-sweatshirts-and-hoodies-for-sale-if-anyone-is-needing-so/927334752911922/

CLOSE UP UPDATE Hello Parents, Guardians, and Students of this year's Washington DC Close Up Trip. We will have our pre-trip meeting on Tuesday, March 18th, at 4:00 p.m. in Mr. Huisman's room. Everything you need to know will be discussed at this meeting. Thank you and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions

Western B @ Hamilton Arlee Warriors Basketball versus Troy Thursday, 8:15pm PACK THE GYM IN BLACK & RED BE LOUD BE PROUD WARRIOR PRIDE IN HAMILTON

Attention parents and guardians: Please note that school will be in session on March 17th to make up for the Snow Day we had in February. Thanks.

Attention high school baseball and softball players and parents. The parent/athlete meeting for baseball and softball will be Monday, March 3rd, in Mission at the High School Commons, at 6:00 PM.

*New Scholarship* The Montana Association of Conservation District's 2025 Natural Resources Scholarship supports the education of students preparing for a career addressing Montana's natural resource issues. Two $1,000 Scholarships are available for Montana students—high school seniors and current college students are eligible to apply! Key Details: Application period: February 18 - April 18, 2025 Eligibility requirements: Must be a US citizen with Montana residency or attending an educational institution within the state of Montana Minimum grade point average of 3.0 Enrolled in or planning to pursue a course of study related to Montana’s natural resources. Appropriate courses of study include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, etc. How to apply: apply directly here. https://form.jotform.com/250436392129154

The Montana Association of Conservation District's 2025 Natural Resources Scholarship supports the education of students preparing for a career addressing Montana's natural resource issues. https://macdnet.org/programs/scholarships/ Two $1,000 Scholarships are available for Montana students—high school seniors and current college students are eligible to apply! Key Details: · Application period: February 18 - April 18, 2025 · Eligibility requirements: o Must be a US citizen with Montana residency or attending an educational institution within the state of Montana o Minimum grade point average of 3.0 o Enrolled in or planning to pursue a course of study related to Montana’s natural resources. Appropriate courses of study include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, etc. · How to apply: visit the Scholarship page on the MACD website, or apply directly here. https://form.jotform.com/250436392129154

*Scholarships Closing this Week* Reach Higher Scholarship Portal- One Application, Multiple Scholarships. Ends March 1st https://reachhighermontana.org/pay-for-school/scholarships Indian Health Services Scholarship Program. Ends February 28th https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/ Horatio Alger Association- Open for Junior and Seniors. The Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs. Ends March 1st. https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/

Boys Western B Divisional Bracket

We regret to inform you of a recent issue regarding the mismanagement of ticket sales for the AISA raffle, as we are unable to verify that all raffle tickets are accounted for. That being said, we understand the importance of transparency and are providing you with the following options to ensure your participation aligns with your preferences: Request a Refund & Removal from the Drawing Verify Your Entry & Remain in the Drawing All raffle ticket purchasers requesting a refund will need to come to the Arlee Human Resource Building to confirm their choice. If you are unable to come in person, a form with further instructions will be sent to you upon request. Please email cbeckham@arleeschools.org for assistance or call (406)726-3216 ext: 2100. All raffle ticket purchasers seeking to verify their ticket(s), please email cbeckham@arleeschools.org or call (406)726-3216 ext: 2100. The final deadline to request a refund or verify your entry will be 4/16/2025, as the drawing will be held the following day. In the event that not enough people remain in the drawing, all tickets on file will be refunded. We value your involvement and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this matter.

We are excited to congratulate Ms. Shelkey for bringing two filmmakers and the Education Coordinator from the Big Sky Film Institute to our school. They visited as part of the Filmmakers in the Schools program and in conjunction with the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. The film Saints and Warriors (97 min) was screened during 2nd and 3rd periods in the Library, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the filmmakers. A huge thank you to Ms. Shelkey for facilitating this incredible opportunity for our students!

🌟 Shout-out to our incredible cafeteria team! 🌟 A huge thank you to the amazing ladies in our cafeteria who work tirelessly to provide our students with healthy, delicious meals every day. Your dedication to nourishing our minds and bodies doesn't go unnoticed! 🍽️💪 You truly make a difference, and we’re so grateful for all you do to keep everyone fueled and ready to succeed. 💚 #ArleeFood #ThankYou #HealthyEats #SchoolHeroes #CafeteriaCrew

**ATTENTION** *FAFSA Drawing* Our Partners at Higher Pathways have a monthly drawing for all seniors who have completed their FAFSA! To enter the drawing simply email Mr. Cordier a screen capture of your FAFSA Submission page, and I will get you in the upcoming drawing. Students included in the monthly FAFSA reports will receive a College Fund t-shirt and will be included in a monthly drawing for a chance to win a laptop, headphones, gift cards, and prize bundles.

So far only 4 students have started the application for Reach Higher. Please get your applications in by March 1st! Reach Higher Scholarship Portal- One Application, Multiple Scholarships. Ends March 1st https://reachhighermontana.org/pay-for-school/scholarships

Seniors, please ensure you have your Caps and Gowns ordered- Please see the link below to order online! If orders do not get in soon, by March 1st, there may not be enough time to bead/decorate your caps in time! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1059478/ARLEE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2641862101/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2703754565

Arlee Prom Anouncement March 28, 2025 Get your tickets *School Dance/Prom Guest permission forms will be due March 25 to Mr. A

We were honored to have SUPAMAN, the award-winning Indigenous rapper and dancer, visit Arlee! 🙌🏽✨ 🎤 SUPAMAN, MTV Award Winner, brought his powerful message of encouragement and the importance of staying focused on your dreams. His words truly inspired our community to keep pushing forward, embrace our roots, and chase what we believe in! 🌟💪🏽 Huge thank you to SUPAMAN for sharing your talent, wisdom, and energy with our student-body! Let’s keep the momentum going and stay motivated, no matter where life takes us. 🚀💫 #SUPAMAN #IndigenousPower #StayFocused #DreamBig #ArleeWarriors #ArleeScarlets #Motivation #IndigenousRappers #MTVAwardWinner

*Scholarships Ending in the Next Few Weeks* I will also attach the National Scholarship letter for the Week of February 17th Indian Health Services Scholarship Program. Ends February 28th https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/ Horatio Alger Association- Open for Junior and Seniors. The Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs. Ends March 1st. https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/ Reach Higher Scholarship Portal- One Application, Multiple Scholarships. Ends March 1st https://reachhighermontana.org/pay-for-school/scholarships Community Health Alliance- High School Healthcare Scholarships Ends March 13th https://www.communityhealthwmt.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ Montana Food Distributors Association. Ends March 14th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier https://mtcf.org/scholarship/montana-food-distributors-association-scholarship Montana Clerk & Recorder Scholarship- Ends March 14th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/clerk-and-recorder/scholarship