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Kesa Copps made the Chancellor’s List for the July, 2021 term at Purdue University Global Campus....
By Broadus Schools Counselor Dori Phillips The annual FAFSA Workshop is scheduled for Monday, October 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. If you are in need of financial aid to help pay for postsecondary education, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the place to start. You can use it to apply for federal student aid such as grants, loans and work study. Most states and schools use information from the FAFSA to award non-federal aid and to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships. Even if you don’t think y...
Homecoming activities kicked off last Monday with students from each class dressing up with clothing from a chosen decade – the seniors dressed from the 1950s, the juniors from the 1970s, the sophomores from the 1980s, the freshmen from the 2000s, the 8th graders from the 1960s, and the 7th graders from the 1970s. Coronation for Homecoming King and Queen was held that evening, with contestants including Johnny Richards, Corbin Irish, Wyatt Gee, and Dakota Holbrook for king, and Lacy Wood, R...
With a light agenda for the evening, the school board meeting was short and sweet, last Monday. All members of the board were in attendance, including Chairwoman Amanda Zimmer, Vice-Chairman Patrick Emmons, Lori Fortner, Danny Johnson, Shasta Madsen, Raquel Mader, Rob Jones, and Waylon Billing. The board first heard from a group of elementary teachers who spoke on the decision to lock the elementary during school hours – according to Principal Denise Ternes an incident had occurred where an unknown person was out on the practice field. The f...
PRCDHS will hold its annual Homecoming celebration from September 20th through the 24th, with a theme of “American History and Military”. A number of times were not set as of printing on Tuesday, but here’s what we know. Monday will be “Decades Day”; each class will have a different decade as a theme to dress around, and coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen will be held sometime that day. Tuesday will be “Hero and Villain Day”, with individuals dressing as their favorite hero or villain. The schedule indicates a Nerf class war that day....
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen The last couple years have certainly been my most difficult as a superintendent. Providing education already has its unique issues, but COVID has given all of us a new set of challenges. Trustees updated or adopted 78 board policies last year, most of which were related to COVID. With all these changes it is becoming difficult to recall what all our policies actually are, let alone trying to abide by all of them. The more rules and regulations we have the more difficult it becomes to enforce and...
Hayle Barbero is the new teacher at Biddle School. The two-classroom rural school has a total of four kids this year, composing students in first through fourth grades, as well as four pre-school age children who are taught separately by Holly Rumph. Hayle grew up in Broadus, graduating from PRCDHS in 2015, going on to attain an Associates degree from Miles Community College, where she was the class Valedictorian. She then moved on to attain a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from...
Four teachers have taken on new roles with Broadus Schools this fall, including a JH/HS Math Teacher, a 4th Grade Teacher, a Shop Teacher, and a Title 1/8th Grade English Teacher. Filling those roles are a combination of experienced teachers and others just beginning their education careers. We sat down with the teachers to get to know them. Shauna Schaffer Shauna Schaffer is the new Title 1 and 8th grade English Teacher in Broadus, taking over the duties of Patty Williams, who retired last spri...
Four teachers have taken on new roles with Broadus Schools this fall, including a JH/HS Math Teacher, a 4th Grade Teacher, a Shop Teacher, and a Title 1/8th Grade English Teacher. Filling those roles are a combination of experienced teachers and others just beginning their education careers. We sat down with the teachers to get to know them. Clayton Scott Clayton Scott takes over Shop Teacher duties from Marshall Williams, who retired last spring. Scott is a 2017 Campbell County High School...
Four teachers have taken on new roles with Broadus Schools this fall, including a JH/HS Math Teacher, a 4th Grade Teacher, a Shop Teacher, and a Title 1/8th Grade English Teacher. Filling those roles are a combination of experienced teachers and others just beginning their education careers. We sat down with the teachers to get to know them. Ashley Fleming Ashley Fleming is the new 4th grade teacher in Broadus, taking over the role for Diana Swenson, who is now teaching 1st graders following the...
Broadus Elementary students line the hallways last Thursday, in their first day back from summer break. This year, the Kindergarten class has 14 students, with 104 students total in the elementary, compared to 92 students beginning the year in August of 2020....
The Broadus School Board met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, August 9th, as smoke from fires to the west blanketed the area – the taste of smoke was even evident within the HS auditorium where the meeting was held. Board members present at the meeting included Dan Johnson, Patrick Emmons, Waylon Billing, and Raquel Mader, while Lori Fortner was present via phone. Major points of interest included approval of the school budget for the 21-22 school year, several employee hirings, approval of a mental health assessment, a...
By Sheila Williams Adopt a Teacher Program is an initiative that I have started in hopes of connecting teachers in our Broadus schools and rural area schools with community members, groups, and businesses that would be interested in helping the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year. It is well known that teachers absorb a large amount of the cost associated with stocking their classrooms with supplies, decorations, incentives and more. It is my hope that this will be a way that members of the community can feel that they are welcomed...
By Melissa Sturtz-Haab Dick and Mary Sturtz recently attended the graduation of their granddaughter Amanda Haab in Helena, Montana. Amanda graduated as a valedictorian and BEAR award recipient from Capital High School on June 5th. Amanda is a Montana State University Presidential Scholar and plans to attend the honors program at MSU in the fall to study microbiology and economics. She was recognized by the College Board National Recognition Programs as a rural and small-town scholar. While in...
By Lisa Lynch On June 14-19, members of the Broadus and Colstrip Band and Choir found themselves on the long awaited music trip. This year the group traveled to Idaho. The first day, both the band and choir performed and worked with professors from both M.S.U.- Billings, and Bozeman. The next day they traveled to Coeur d'Alene, ID, they enjoyed the Triple Play Family Fun Park, and a River Boat Dinner Cruise on the Coeur d' Alene River. Wednesday the Band and Choir performed at the Silverwood...
Seven schools from Powder River and Custer County with twenty two "students" got together on June 26 for a brunch at Charles Carter's yard. The oldest attendees were Mary Ann McCullough and Charles Carter who attended the Irion School. The country schools represented were Irion, Divide, Coalwood, Cross S, Kimball, Davidson, and Spring Creek. Pictured standing (L-R): Joyce Benge Strobel, Ken Bird, Bob Janssen, Bonnie Russiff Schott, Scott Carter, Rick Abbott, Lana Kay Minow Smith, Barry Russiff,...
If you know of any local class reunions going on over the 4th or later this summer, please let us know here at the Examiner. We’d love to print a photo of the class, as well as info on who all attended and other such pertinent information....
GETTYSBURG, PA (06/18/ 2021) -- In early June, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society, selected Gettysburg College history major Jaeger Held '22, of Broadus, MT, as one of its 2021 Key into Public Service Scholars. Held is also pursuing minors in civil war era studies, public history, and peace and justice studies. Chosen from more than 800 applicants attending chapter institutions across the nation, Held and 19 other scholars will receive a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship and participate in a virtual...
The Broadus School Board Trustees met Monday evening in the stale air of the PRCDHS auditorium, as the mercury outside hit 98 degrees for the day. Board members present at the meeting included Shasta Madsen, Danny Johnson, Amanda Zimmer, Waylon Billing, Raquel Mader, and Rob Jones. The board heard from Broadus Schools Counselor Dori Phillips regarding an increase in fees for the Montana Digital Academy, an online learning platform used by Broadus Schools to offer a variety of electives and dual-credit classes not found in an in-person...
Laura Harrington, PRCDHS grad and daughter of Troy and Debbie Harrington of Hammond, was recently recognized by Montana State University-Billings for her 4.0 GPA, placing her on the school’s undergrad honor roll....
Tyronne McEuen, Broadus Class of ’83 and son of Becky McEuen of Broadus, is a finalist for the Washington state Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. The nomination recognizes the top K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers in the state, with the winners going on to compete nationally for a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, as well as a certificate signed by the President. McEuen teaches geometry at Chiawana High School in Pasco, a community located in south central W...
Dickinson State University Spring 2021 Graduates DICKINSON, ND (06/04/ 2021) -- Dickinson State University (DSU) celebrated the most recent class of graduates at the institution's 101st spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 15, 2021. Graduates and their families were invited to participate in the ceremony which was held outdoors at the Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson. Local grads include Madison Hansen of Broadus. DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATES ANNOUNCED GLENDIVE, MONT. –– Dawson Community College is proud to announce area stu...
The Broadus Kindergarten Class finished their first year of school last week. During the ceremony, each student received a diploma and gifts, and each student presented their family with a gift they had made during the year. The students then had to pose for pictures before delving into the all important task of chowing down on a cake. Pictured above are back row, L to R: Kindergarten Teacher Paulie Isaak, Ryder Opstedahl, Dolly Randall, Zackary Augare, Denver Kuhbacher, Randen Bilbrey, Gary...
Locals found on college honor rolls, dean’s lists, and students graduating college this spring are listed below. If you know of someone we’ve missed, please contact us and let us know. RMC’s 2021 Spring Semester Dean’s List and High Honors for Academic Achievement Rocky Mountain College is pleased to announce the 2021 spring semester dean’s list which includes students who maintained a 3.60 to 3.99 grade point average (GPA) and high honors students who maintained at 4.0 GPA. Kiarah Coulter, Broadus, MT, High Honors Kesa Copps earned a 4.0 GPA...
The PRCDHS Class of 2021, donned in green and gold gowns, entered the gym last Saturday for their last time as students. The soon to be graduates walked down an aisle surrounded by friends, family, and faculty, as they were serenaded with "Pomp and Circumstance," that standby graduation tune, played by the high school band. As the class sat in front of the stage as the guests of honor for their graduation, the crowd watched the ceremony which would officially transform the class of students...
