Education

The future of social media

Social media is ever changing and the future of it is unclear. First, we started with Myspace, then Facebook and then came Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Although Myspace has died, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube are all alive and thriving. Social media has taken over this whole generation and basically the whole world. According to Statista.com, Facebook currently has 1.2 billion monthly active users, Twitter has 330 million, Instagram has 800 million, Snapchat has 150 million and YouTube has one billion.

Motocross is back in Central Montana

After what seemed like a lifetime for the motocross community of Central Montana, it is now official that Benchland Motorsports Complex of Denton will be holding the final race in the High Country Motocross Association series of Montana. Although this is a great thing for the riders and the community, holding a race comes with hard work, dedication, and a great amount of money. I spoke with Clayton Sturgill, the President of BLMX, for more on what’s to come.

A recipe for a Shakespearean Tragedy

Add one set with a wall covered in vines, And two separated lovers Add one plot which could have been solved already, and Sprinkle in a flawed plan with no communication. After this, put in a murder and someone screaming, “I am slain.” Now mix in a plan that will be easily foiled with a single action. After the plan rises and pops, have one major character mysteriously die off stage. When it cools add one insane character, lady Macbeth, perhaps.

Lewistown public school menu

March 26–30

The Lewistown Public School lunch menu for all school buildings is as follows: Monday – Nachos with whole grain chips, cheesy breadstick, corn, celery and baby carrots, banana, cereal bar

Tuesday – Chicken stirfry, chow mein noodles, rice pilaf, broccoli and cauliflower, grape bunch

Wednesday – Chicken enchiladas, black bean salsa, garden salad, orange wedges, blondie

Come visit Highland Park’s Science Fair, March 20 and 21

Lewistown’s fourth-grade students present the Highland Park Science Fair, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 20 and 21, from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Highland Park school gym. Students in Mrs. Jensen’s and Mrs. Vaughn’s classes will showcase on March 20, and students in Mr. Robins’ and Mrs. Weichel’s classes will showcase on March 21.

Fourth-grade scientists will share their Science Fair experiments. They worked hard on these projects for the last eight weeks and are excited to have an opportunity to display their knowledge of science.

Home school students perform spring music concert

On Tuesday evening, March 13, proud family and friends filled the auditorium at Lewistown’s Central Baptist Church to listen to the annual spring musical concert presented by students from the Central Montana Home School Association.

Divided into three age categories, the approximate 50 student musicians performed a variety of songs learned through the school year under the direction of Mary Kepler and accompanied by MeriEsther Moring on piano.

Stanford’s Lyla Mitchell wins Judith Basin Spelling Bee

 

Fifth grader Lyla Mitchell of Stanford will be headed to the Treasure State Spelling Bee at Rocky Mountain College in Billings on St. Patrick’s Day where she will represent Judith Basin County at the state contest. Her winning word was “android.” Upon being announced winner, Lyla cheerfully went to the audience to hug her family members, including her grandfather (and Mayor of Stanford) Kent Ridgeway, grandmother Janet Ridgeway, parents Jennifer and Lea Mitchell, and her brother Gage. 

“I didn’t think I would win,” said Lyla humbly and happily.

Higher education key to Montana’s Economic Outlook

Higher education is a future-oriented business – educating and preparing the leaders of tomorrow. But what is the future for colleges and universities themselves? In an economy that increasingly rewards

FHS AAA winners for January

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School Lunch Menu

Lewistown School Menu Jan. 22–26

The Lewistown Public School lunch menu for all school buildings is as follows:

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