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Students in need of extra help with their homework can rely on the dedicated support of the school’s teachers. Mrs. Vogt, a seasoned educator with years of experience teaching middle school science and 8th grade English Language Arts, spearheads the homework help program. In addition to Mrs. Vogt, other teachers generously lend their time and expertise by opening their classrooms to students seeking assistance. The goal is for students to feel confident and supported in their academic work. The afterschool program is designed to provide m...
There are lots of ways that life in America is different than what I’m used to back home. In France and America, the holidays are very different. Because of wars, death of people, religion or other things, some days are off for almost everyone. In France we have around 11 days off. To know more about those days, in France even if the Republic is secular, it was decided that we keep the days off thanks to the Christian religion, which was the official one, a few centuries ago. November 1st for the “Toussaint”, (the feast of all the saint...
Library trivia that is smart, strange, silly, and spooky. A variety of library facts to expand your mind and impress your friends and family! If you stumble across a forgotten library book that’s been hiding on your shelf for weeks, month, or even years, don’t be afraid to return it. In 2015, a former student at Wakefield High School in Virginia sent back a copy of the ‘The Underside of the Leaf’. It was borrowed in 1981 and accidentally mixed in with the student’s family collection. In 2016, the granddaughter of a man who had taken out ‘The...
HELENA – Starting Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will require Hunter and Bowhunter Education students age 12 to 17 who take the online course to pass an in-person field day. Students in that age group must pass both the online exam and the field day to earn a course completion certificate. For Hunter Education, the in-person field day will require students to practice and demonstrate key safety skills related to firearm handling, the four main rules of firearm safety, and the PROVE p...
Cascade Schools presented the JH/HS Christmas Concert this past Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the North Gym, featuring 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, as well as the Cascade Concert Band. Special guests again this year were the Christmas Tuba Players. Along with Traditional Christmas music, there were also German and English Carols, as well as a Japanese Folk song and a little Salsa duet. One of the highlights of the night was a beautiful flute solo rendition of "Silent Night" by 6th grader Madison Jennin...
Congratulations to Georgia Mortag on graduating from MSU-Bozeman! Georgia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MSU-Bozeman during the Fall Commencement on 15 Dec 2023. She graduated with honors. Prior to commencement, the Nursing Pinning ceremony was held on December 14th....
Just outside Wolf Creek, Montana, a new establishment has emerged. Catering to the needs of the states avid hunters and outdoor enthusiasts; Bob the Butcher, a recently opened wild game processing business, is making waves with its commitment to quality, expertise, and a touch of small-town charm. Nestled against the backdrop of Montana's rugged landscapes, Wolf Creek has long been a haven for those seeking the serenity of the outdoors. With the opening of Bob the Butcher, the town now boasts a...
Have you been guilty of letting the cat out of the bag? Or did you spill the beans? How many have turned a blind eye to something? Well-known phrases baffle some, especially the young who don’t hear them that often anymore. There are fascinating stories behind many ever day phrases. We all know that turning a blind eye means pretending not to see something. Generally, we think of terms of wrongdoing when we turn a blind eye. But where did this phrase come from? Research finds it dates back to 1801. Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed into battle as t...
With the science fair in Belt approaching in mid January students are trying their hardest and best to get their projects done and done well. The science fair is a yearly event that seems to be on all students’ minds around this time of the year. Just last year there were over a grand total of 305 students from 22 different schools participating in the regional science fair. The science fair is important and meets many learning objectives such as finding answers to questions through experimentation, data organization, working on critical t...
Aim Higher is a MHSA sponsored program started in 1989 as a drug and substance abuse prevention program. It has grown over the years to become a forum for young leaders to make a difference in their schools and communities. Participating school send two student leaders from each high school class to attend. On December 6th, Belt students went to Great Falls for the experience and to share ideas with students from a round the region. Seniors Jeremy Nebel and Trinity Tinsen were chosen, juniors Declan Bergstrom and Macy Brigmon were Belt’s u...
Scholarship Details: ABCD will award five, one-time, $2,000 scholarships to students who write a brief essay and come up with a design dedicated to the question: What does "Alcohol Responsibility Matters" mean to you and your community? To qualify, students are required to be in good academic standing with their current institute of learning. The funds will then be deposited with their school/apprentice program/certificate institute of higher learning. How to Apply: Want to secure your scholarship? Simply click the button below for the...
The Cascade Senior/Community Center held its annual "Breakfast With Santa" Saturday morning. Santa and Mrs. Claus came to pose with children (and some adults) as the children told them how nice they had been throughout the year, and shared what they wanted for Christmas. Of course, no one confessed to being naughty!! Breakfast was delicious, as usual, prepared by the ladies of the Center....
The table rent went to the Wolf Creek school library for a total of $425.00. A bake sale was held also and all proceeds from that went to the Wolf Creek food bake! Thank you to all who participated either by being a vendor or a happy shopper. I know I went away with something from every table! It was a wonderful day of shopping and meeting friends old and new!...
Thursday night (November 16th) saw the community turn out for the annual "Turkey Bingo", held at the school's cafeteria. There was lots of turkeys, lots of winners, and lots of fun!...
The Annual Cascade Community Ecumenical Service and Pie Social was hosted this year by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. There was a brief service in the sanctuary featuring speakers, Peggy Strobbe and Father Cory Sticha from the Sacred Heart Church, who shared the story of the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, only one of which returned to show his thankfulness. Other speakers included Pastor Dotti Behling representing the Methodist Church, and BP Mark McKamey from the LDS Church. Music was...
On November 8th the Government Class had Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mortag visit the class to talk about his experience in the Montana Air National Guard, show us equipment, and talk about what is happening overseas. It was a fantastic visit from a local Veteran....
Alison and Aleena Vornholt stand next to the food collected by the Cascade Public Schools student body during the CAT/GRIZ Food Drive held November 13th-16th for the Cascade Food Bank. No winner declared at press time....
On Tuesday the 14th, Cascade School held its annual Family Reading Night. Families walked through the library doors and entered Camp Read-a-lot. Students and their families were able to make bookmarks, play mad libs and word games, use finger flashlights to spot 'sight words in the stars', read together in a cozy teepee, and grab a s'mores treat. Every student went home with an armful of books, a finger flashlight and a 'reading buddy' stuffed animal donated by Scheels Sporting Goods. Parents...
The Ulm Pinochle Club met at Erin Faulkners house last Monday where she and Valerie Fowler hosted. We had so much fun as always and even had a couple of double pinochles to announce. Val and Severin each had one and believe me there's a lot of hooping and hollering when it happens. I ended up having high score for the night and Loretta ended up with low score by only 10 points. It's always a great time to snack and visit and have a fun night out for us ladies. Next month we will be doing a...
Veterans are one of the main reasons for the freedom that the United States has provided to its citizens. Through decades many different veterans have lost their lives through serving the nation. Every battle reaching back to the Revolutionary War involved men who fought for their country. They ensured that future generations were given the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the freedom of assembly and the freedom to petition. Veterans are represented through November 11th (Veterans Day) and May...
As Christmas is rapidly approaching that means that the 4th annual Belt Christmas Stroll is also on the horizon and should be marked on every calendar. The Christmas Stroll is an event put on by the Belt Chamber of Commerce on Saturday December 2nd. It gives local business owners the opportunity to showcase and sell merchandise for the holiday season, all while giving the community a family fun event. A tremendous amount of goods and services will be available for attendees, including Christmas ornaments, food and drink, crafts, and more durabl...
“Our first Thanksgiving Day dinner in the territory in the fall of 1863 was one of the memorable dinners I have ever attended. Henry Plummer, desiring to be on good terms with the Chief Justice, Mr. Edgerton, and my husband... invited [us] to dinner…he sent to Salt Lake City, a distance of five hundred miles, and everything that money could buy was served, delicately cooked and with all the style that would characterize a banquet at “Sherry’s” (a fancy restaurant). I now recall to mind that the turkey cost forty dollars in gold (now equal to...
