BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade Public Schools has received national recognition for its healthy school meals. The district won the Small and/or Rural SFA Lunch Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Action for Healthy Kids. The award honors schools that improve meal quality and offer students nutritious, locally inspired food. Belgrade’s food service…
OREGON – Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-09 in July, prohibiting cell phone use during K-12 school hours across Oregon. The order aims to enhance student learning and mental health by reducing distractions. Districts are required to adopt a policy prohibiting cell phone use by students by October 31, 2025, and those policies must…
HAMILTON, Mont. – Schools across Montana are revisiting their cell phone policies as they prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. The discussions come after Governor Greg Gianforte’s letter last summer asking schools to adopt cell phone-free environments. Hamilton High School is making changes to reduce distractions in the classroom. Principal Marlin Lewis explained, “We really…