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From rural Montana to the ER: Direct entry nursing program helps Montana Tech student pursue nursing dreams
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of saving a life. “When you work in the emergency room, often you’re actively saving someone’s life,” Montana Technological University nursing junior Maren Ness said. “One minute you’re sitting doing paperwork, and the next someone’s coding and you’re jumping in… It’s just crazy, and I love it.” For Ness, moments like those have reinforced a career choice she made years ago. Ness is from the tiny Hi-Line community of Rudyard, and nursing runs in her family. Ness began working as an aide at age 15 and earned her certified nursing assistant license at 16.…
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SWEet Race brings costumes, candy and a cause to Halloween
Halloween festivities kick off a little early in Butte, as Montana Technological University’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE) invites the community to throw on their costumes and lace up their running shoes for a good cause. This year’s SWEet Race returns on Saturday, October 31, and organizers plan to lean into the holiday with a costume contest and a trick-or-treat experience along the one-mile walk for children. “Kids wake up Halloween morning and they just want to be in their costume all day and are so excited,” SWE President Hannah Gingery said. “This race will be nice for them.” Costumes…
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After more than a year, yet somehow in record time, Lincoln School’s playground is open to the public
Those who have driven to or by Lincoln Primary School recently may have noticed something different on Fifth Street. On the other side of the chainlink fence where asphalt used to lay is now a natural play area populated with woodchips, large rocks, greenspace, and playground equipment that is both new and from before the remodel. Lincoln’s playground remodel has been under construction since school let out in June, and was finished within the first month of Lincoln opening its doors back up for the school year. The playground had its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 25, where dozens gathered…
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Homecoming festivities include pep rally, parade
By Evann Johnson AJSHS Student Reporter Anaconda Junior/Senior High School wrapped up another successful homecoming season with the Copperhead football game on Friday, Sept. 18. The week consisted of a variety of events for all students including dress-up days, a bonfire, pep rally, and parade. Each day, students could participate in dressing up for a specific category, with Monday being decades, Tuesday being twin day, Wednesday being soccer mom versus barbecue dad and concluding the competition with bikers versus surfers on Thursday. Ultimately, the Seniors won with around a 46% dress-up rate for their class. The Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo,…
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Homecoming schedule, dress-up days and court announced
The leaves are starting to change, the air is starting to chill, and homecoming week has arrived! Here's the schedule of activities for this week as well as our Copperhead Homecoming Court. Homecoming Schedule Wednesday, September 16 Bonfire/Student BBQ at 6pm at Mitchell Stadium Thursday, September 17 Volleyball Games at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. at the Memorial Gym Friday, September 18 Pep Rally at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Gym Parade at 3 p.m. down Main Street Football Game at 6 p.m. at Mitchell Stadium with Homecoming royalty announced at halftime Homecoming Court This year's 2026 Homecoming…
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High school students invited to Trades and Technology Day at Highlands College
Climb a utility pole. Change a tire. Build a wall. Take an X-ray. Trades and Technology Day at Highlands College of Montana Tech gives Montana high school students a chance to trade the classroom for hands-on career exploration on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. “This is such an exciting opportunity for students, and one of our favorite events to host,” Director of Workforce and K-12 partnerships Kinsley Bennett said. “We love creating opportunities for students to step outside the classroom, explore possibilities they may have never considered, and discover new interests through hands-on experiences. It’s inspiring to see students engage, ask…
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Drive your future forward: Montana Tech’s Highlands College opens enrollment for CDL program
An aspiring driver takes the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) course at Montana Tech's Highlands College. Photo courtesy of Montana Tech. Montana Tech’s Highlands College is inviting aspiring drivers to jumpstart their careers through its comprehensive Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program. With the transportation industry facing a high demand for skilled professionals, Highlands College provides a fast track to high-paying, essential roles in the workforce. The program is designed to equip students with real-world driving skills, rigorous safety training, and thorough exam preparation. Led by experienced instructors, the curriculum balances technical expertise with flexible scheduling to ensure student success. Mandatory…
Read MoreFred Moodry Intermediate School principal Holly Morris’s back-to-school letter to the community
Dear Fred Moodry Intermediate Students, Families, and Community, It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you to a new school year at Fred Moodry Intermediate School! It is an incredible honor to have the opportunity to serve as the principal of this school and to become part of a community that cares deeply about its children, its schools, and its future. As I begin this new role, one thing is already very clear to me: Fred Moodry Intermediate has a lot to be proud of. I have been fortunate to work alongside many members of our staff,…
Read MoreAnaconda Junior/Senior High School Principal Erik Swanson’s back-to-school letter to the community
Welcome back, AJSHS Community! I would like to welcome everyone, returning and new students to the 2026-2027 school year! I hope everyone had a great summer and are ready to get back to school. I am Erik Swanson and I am excited to get back and re-connect with returning students and get to know new students to our school. Mr. Dakota Norris, my Vice-Principal/Activities Director, and I will work diligently to ensure every student at AJSHS receives the best education to ensure his/her success after graduating; whether it is furthering their education or entering the work force or military. We…
Read MoreLincoln Primary School Principal Holly Bjerke’s back-to-school letter to the community
Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Lincoln Elementary! We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for another wonderful year of learning, growing, and making memories together. It is truly a privilege to serve as your child’s principal, and I am looking forward to another great year with our Lincoln school family! At Lincoln, our mission continues to guide everything we do: Our school family is safe, connected, and respectful, so all children can become goal-directed learners and contributing community members. The Copperhead CODE This year, we are excited to continue building…
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