Whitefish High School Back to top Block Schedule Classes/Homework Staff Directory Photo Album Contact Us Bulldog Tip Line (406) 730-3080 | speakup@whitefishschools.org News & Announcements WHS PRINCE FREY & PRINCESS FREYA ARE COLBY WHARTON & COLE PICKERT!!! In addition to her work with schools, she also has experience in mediation. National award winners have had their works displayed via the national duck stamp for the U.S. Listing for: Whitefish School District. P: (406) 862-8688 F: (406) 862-2586. P: 406.862.8650 F: 406.862.8664. P: (4069 862-8600 For further information, please visit their website at, Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, http://www.whitefisheducationfoundation.org/. The 2021 Whitefish School Board Trustee Candidates are Quincy Bennetts, David Diehl, Leanette Kearns, Todd Lengacher and Emily Morrow. An injury ended her professional dancing career, but opened up the opportunity to move somewhere new and start a dance school. School board trustee candidates share perspectives - Whitefish Pilot To begin a new application, choose a job from the available listings below. And given his background in education, he feels like the Whitefish School Board would be a good fit. As the election approaches, Kearns hopes voters will keep in mind that although shes new to living in Whitefish, she understands the community and just has a desire to serve for the betterment of local education. After living in a few different locations they came back to Whitefish in 2003. And just very subtly, but very intentionally took care of us.. Jerries commitment to providing excellent education for the students of Whitefish was the reason for her desire to serve on the Whitefish School Board. After staying a week in Whitefish, Diehl says it just felt like home. Background: Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota; Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gustavus Adolphus College; Former CEO and CFO of multiple dental offices; former President and VP of Austin Youth Hockey Association; former assistant high school hockey coach; former volunteer EMT and firefighter; volunteer for North Valley Search and Rescue. The Whitefish School District cultivates and supports a community, Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship. Since then shes wanted to find a way she could leverage her skillset and contribute to the betterment of the community running for school board seemed like a great opportunity to do just that. And in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrow supports the way the district handled reopening schools. The queer community has become a targeted group recently and this should be addressed at the district level. He was inspired to run in the trustee election because of his desire to serve and give back to the community. The election is May 4 and the mail-in ballots are scheduled to be sent out on April 14 and arrive in voter's mailboxes by next week. It reminded me of home people waved to me, they were friendly, they were genuine, she said. I feel like I have the capacity and the will to give back., Secondly I really feel that childhood education sets the foundation for success in life.. Affordable housing is an issue for many in the community, and this includes school personnel. And looking forward he would welcome contributing to the board as a trustee as they make further decisions regarding the pandemic, such as decisions involving vaccinations. Whitefish School District Ms. Rachel Anderson . The election is in person this year and the polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 3 for residents to cast their vote. I see the school district doing lots of good work, he said. If elected he says his first task would just be to listen to the issues at hand and learn from the trustees, administrators and community members. Staff - Whitefish School District The Whitefish School District Education Foundation is a community based non-profit fund raising organization established to maintain and enhance the educational opportunities, programs and standards of the Whitefish School District. But one main reason is to give back to the community. An aspect of life that is really important to Kearns is that relationships matter. Giving solid leadership direction along with flexibility, I think thats kind of the best you can hope for.. Hes worked in schools both domestically and internationally, helping to develop educational programs in 13 countries. History & Computer Coding Teacher. And in addition, bringing more support and professional development to faculty. I definitely want to come with the intention of open mindedness to the position, she said. Several students have displayed their skills and talents by playing in the Glacier Symphony and Chorale which performs across the Flathead County. The city and outlying areas compose a population of 10,000 citizens. In 2017 she said her family had a tough time after her husband was involved in a tragic avalanche accident in Glacier National Park. Trustees serve in staggered three-year terms. No jobs currently. Privacy Policy Whitefish, MT 59937 He also currently serves on the North Valley Food Bank and Whitefish Education Foundation boards, and is the executive director of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northwest Montana program. Staff - Whitefish School District Whitefish, MT 59937 Whitefish Schools have strong community support and I can use my open line of communication to continue to make the community feel connected and engaged. MA Technology and Learning WGU. Current trustees Ruth Harrison and Betsy Kohnstamm both decided not to run for reelection. And out of the variety of ways to participate in building and shaping my community, serving on the school board is a great fit given my skills and experiences. Lengacher and his wife Erica have one 8-year-old daughter and naturally they were looking for somewhere enjoyable to raise her. Visual Arts The districts visual arts programs begin at the elementary level and truly excel at the high school level. Thats something she believes every child should have. The 2021 Whitefish School Board Trustee Candidates are Quincy Bennetts, David Diehl, Leanette Kearns, Todd Lengacher and Emily Morrow. Terms of Use | And looking forward he would welcome contributing to the board as a trustee as they make further decisions regarding the pandemic, such as decisions involving vaccinations. The high school is almost at student capacity with the growth of our community. 2010 saw our first national 1st place winner in the category of Hospitality and Tourism. My goal is to reunite our district with the common goal of doing what is best for our children, which is ultimately what is best for society as a whole. Positions open: 3\nTerm: 3 years\nDeadline for candidate filing: Thursday March 23, 2023 at 4:30pm at the District Office\n\nPlease pick up the candid. Lastly she added that with skills shes obtained through her career combined with her hardworking attitude she knows she could make a positive impact if elected to the board. The biggest challenge is to meet the needs and bring kids to a place thats up to speed with what we can give them as far as care and nurturing.. Board of Trustees Monthly Work Session - Main Calendar - Whitefish High Students also have the option of attending Flathead Valley Community College by taking classes of their choice in the Running Start program. F: (406) 730-2176, 600 East 2nd St. Support should materialize into meaningful accommodation. Staff and students have received training in the Montana Behavior Institute, ASIST program, Student Assistance Training program, Second Step, Respect of Us and Stop, Talk, Walk. Trustees serve in staggered three-year terms Current trustees. The top challenges currently facing the district are issues related to the pandemic, growth of the student population and affordable housing. She acknowledges the challenges the pandemic caused in the educational setting, but also respects the decisions the district made by implementing the hybrid in person and online model. Teachers/ Staff Mission - The Whitefish School District cultivates and supports a community that engages each student to succeed in . P: (406) 862-8688 Since then shes wanted to find a way she could leverage her skillset and contribute to the betterment of the community running for school board seemed like a great opportunity to do just that. Search: There is no staff matching your search criteria Administration. My children will be attending school in the Whitefish district for the next 13 consecutive years. You have an incomplete application for Our community is experiencing unprecedented growth and this increase in population impacts our students and our staff. Each building has a PTA Volunteer Coordinator who would gladly assist you with your unique skills that may be shared with staff and students. Having spent so much time in education and that I am connected to it in different ways, going back to the thread of wanting to be involved in the community its a pretty obvious way given my work experience, he said. There is no staff matching your search criteria Administration. The district has 1,500 plus students housed in four facilities: Muldown Elementary (K-4), Whitefish Middle School (5-8), Whitefish High School (9-12), and our Independent High School which provides a non-traditional setting for grades 10-12. Current trustees Ruth Harrison and Betsy Kohnstamm both . He also would like to have a positive influence by helping to elevate the board itself. The Whitefish School District cultivates and supports a community, (406) 730-3080 | speakup@whitefishschools.org, Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, 2023 School Board Trustee Election Information, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament @ West Valley, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament @ Kalispell Middle School, Whitefish High School Expansion Information Poster, Whitefish School District Seeks Additional Input for Whitefish High School Expansion, The 988 Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 free and confidential mental health support. I come from a long line of teachers as well, children are just extremely important. Individual fall sports and their state titles; cross country girls (3)football (1)girls golf (16) and boys (12)soccer boys (3), girls (2)volleyball (6). Kearns and her family moved to Whitefish in September 2020, although they have been coming to the area to visit often since her husbands family has owned a cabin in Essex for many years. You may choose to opt-out of ad cookies. Winter athletic programs for basketball has earned 3 state titlesboys (2), girls (1) and speech & debate (1). And I really am supportive of standardized curriculum to support teachers, but at the same time not constrain their ability to be flexible.. We had a week at an Airbnb in Whitefish and just absolutely fell in love with it, he said. I have a lot of skills and different perspectives and talents to offer in my service so I just felt really strongly that I should jump into that Kearns said. It has all the elements that makes it so appealing to all of us. Whitefish, MT 59937 As real estate prices accelerate, finding affordable homes for school employees is becoming more difficult. 406-862-3505. Student must have advanced computer skills for on-line success with VHS offerings. Mission - The Whitefish School District cultivates and supports a community that engages each student to succeed in continuous learning, career . It was just humbling and incredible the amount of initiation random people who wed never met took to reach out she recalled. - The Whitefish School District cultivates and supports a community that engages each student to succeed in continuous learning, She also works full time as a pediatric physical therapist at Montana Childrens in Kalispell. From his service in the military he has a vast amount of senior leadership experience, most notably in the U.S. Embassy in two different countries Thailand and Bolivia. I am running for the Whitefish School Board to bring the community together with a common goal of protecting the innocence of children while ensuring they have access to a quality education. Ms. Rachel Anderson . - The Whitefish School District cultivates and supports a community that engages each student to succeed in continuous learning, Shannon is a Montana native who has called Whitefish home for more than thirty years. Although new to living fulltime in Whitefish, Kearns didnt want to wait any longer to get involved in the community. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting, a video link will be available the day of meeting. During the pandemic, a group of average, common people on the school board unanimously took unprecedented action to usurp control from parents over their children's bodies. Prior to becoming a trustee I actively attended Whitefish School District board meetings and work sessions.