Education

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.

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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:

Students of Lewis and Clark School enjoy snowshoe fun, courtesy of Elk’s Club

Every year fifth- and sixth-grade students enjoy their annual snowshoeing adventure at the Elks Club and Pine Meadows golf course. Lewis and Clark School was fortunate enough to purchase about 70 sets of snowshoes a while back. Snowshoeing provides an opportunity for students to get out of the school and enjoy our beautiful Lewistown winter weather. Snowshoeing is easy for all levels of students. The activity is very inexpensive and is a fantastic workout.

Local students named to MSU 2017 fall semester honor rolls

Montana State University announced its undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2017. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s and the Dean’s Honor Roll. Students must complete a minimum of 12 degree-eligible credit hours to be on either list.

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