Arlee Joint School District

New Scholarship* Flathead Lakers Scholarship: The Flathead Lakers Scholarship Program is dedicated to fostering the educational pursuits of Lake County's graduating seniors with a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields. As an organization deeply committed to preserving the Flathead Watershed, we recognize the importance of investing in the next generation of environmental stewards and community leaders. Through our $1,000 scholarship, we aim to not only support students in their academic endeavors but also to inspire a sense of responsibility toward our natural surroundings. By engaging with young minds and encouraging their interest in STEM, we strive to cultivate a brighter future for our community and the environment it thrives upon. https://www.flatheadlakers.org/flathead-lakers-scholarship Eligibility requirements Accepted to a Montana school - university or community college Open to graduating Lake County high school seniors: Polson, Ronan and Two Eagle River School, Arlee, St. Ignatius, Charlo, & Mission Valley Christian. Priority given to students who wish to pursue STEM majors Must obtain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.00 Must be seeking a first certificate, or 2-year, or 4-year degree Must be enrolled a minimum of full-time (12+ credits) Must enroll the first fall semester immediately following high school graduation Volunteer at one Flathead Lakers event the first summer following High School graduation (can complete after accepting scholarship) The deadline for 2025 is May 16th

Good Morning, Here are the scholarships ending in March! Montana Food Distributors Association. Ends March 14th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier https://mtcf.org/scholarship/montana-food-distributors-association-scholarship Montana Clerk & Recorder Scholarship- Ends March 14th. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/clerk-and-recorder/scholarship Montana University System Honors Scholarship. Ends March 15th https://www.mus.edu/Prepare/Pay/Scholarships/MUS_Honor_Scholarship.html Montana Stem/ Healthcare Scholarship Program. Ends March 15th https://applymontana.mus.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships/stem-scholarship.html Truman D. Picard Scholarship- For Native American/Alaskan Resource Students. Ends March 21st. Hard Copies with Mr. Cordier. https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html Blackfoot Communications Scholarship Ends March 25th The American Indian College Fund Scholarship Portal Opens February 1st! https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/

MAC Softball & Baseball Meeting TODAY @ Mission High School Commons Softball meeting 6:00 Baseball meeting 6:15

Updated Divisional Bracket

Divisional Bracket

Upcoming dates for MAC Softball: March 2nd-Last open gym 12-2 March 3rd-Parent/Player meeting @6 March 9th-Field clean up day @12 March 10th-First practice @4:30

GAMEDAY Let's rock the Hamilton gym 8:15 Tonight

Arlee Gear for Sale https://www.facebook.com/arleeboosterclub/posts/boosters-has-some-shirt-sweatshirts-and-hoodies-for-sale-if-anyone-is-needing-so/927334752911922/

CLOSE UP UPDATE Hello Parents, Guardians, and Students of this year's Washington DC Close Up Trip. We will have our pre-trip meeting on Tuesday, March 18th, at 4:00 p.m. in Mr. Huisman's room. Everything you need to know will be discussed at this meeting. Thank you and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions

Attention parents and guardians: Please note that school will be in session on March 17th to make up for the Snow Day we had in February. Thanks.

Western B @ Hamilton Arlee Warriors Basketball versus Troy Thursday, 8:15pm PACK THE GYM IN BLACK & RED BE LOUD BE PROUD WARRIOR PRIDE IN HAMILTON

Attention high school baseball and softball players and parents. The parent/athlete meeting for baseball and softball will be Monday, March 3rd, in Mission at the High School Commons, at 6:00 PM.

*New Scholarship* The Montana Association of Conservation District's 2025 Natural Resources Scholarship supports the education of students preparing for a career addressing Montana's natural resource issues. Two $1,000 Scholarships are available for Montana students—high school seniors and current college students are eligible to apply! Key Details: Application period: February 18 - April 18, 2025 Eligibility requirements: Must be a US citizen with Montana residency or attending an educational institution within the state of Montana Minimum grade point average of 3.0 Enrolled in or planning to pursue a course of study related to Montana’s natural resources. Appropriate courses of study include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, etc. How to apply: apply directly here. https://form.jotform.com/250436392129154

The Montana Association of Conservation District's 2025 Natural Resources Scholarship supports the education of students preparing for a career addressing Montana's natural resource issues. https://macdnet.org/programs/scholarships/ Two $1,000 Scholarships are available for Montana students—high school seniors and current college students are eligible to apply! Key Details: · Application period: February 18 - April 18, 2025 · Eligibility requirements: o Must be a US citizen with Montana residency or attending an educational institution within the state of Montana o Minimum grade point average of 3.0 o Enrolled in or planning to pursue a course of study related to Montana’s natural resources. Appropriate courses of study include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, etc. · How to apply: visit the Scholarship page on the MACD website, or apply directly here. https://form.jotform.com/250436392129154

*Scholarships Closing this Week* Reach Higher Scholarship Portal- One Application, Multiple Scholarships. Ends March 1st https://reachhighermontana.org/pay-for-school/scholarships Indian Health Services Scholarship Program. Ends February 28th https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/ Horatio Alger Association- Open for Junior and Seniors. The Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs. Ends March 1st. https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/

Boys Western B Divisional Bracket

We regret to inform you of a recent issue regarding the mismanagement of ticket sales for the AISA raffle, as we are unable to verify that all raffle tickets are accounted for. That being said, we understand the importance of transparency and are providing you with the following options to ensure your participation aligns with your preferences: Request a Refund & Removal from the Drawing Verify Your Entry & Remain in the Drawing All raffle ticket purchasers requesting a refund will need to come to the Arlee Human Resource Building to confirm their choice. If you are unable to come in person, a form with further instructions will be sent to you upon request. Please email cbeckham@arleeschools.org for assistance or call (406)726-3216 ext: 2100. All raffle ticket purchasers seeking to verify their ticket(s), please email cbeckham@arleeschools.org or call (406)726-3216 ext: 2100. The final deadline to request a refund or verify your entry will be 4/16/2025, as the drawing will be held the following day. In the event that not enough people remain in the drawing, all tickets on file will be refunded. We value your involvement and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this matter.

We are excited to congratulate Ms. Shelkey for bringing two filmmakers and the Education Coordinator from the Big Sky Film Institute to our school. They visited as part of the Filmmakers in the Schools program and in conjunction with the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. The film Saints and Warriors (97 min) was screened during 2nd and 3rd periods in the Library, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the filmmakers. A huge thank you to Ms. Shelkey for facilitating this incredible opportunity for our students!

🌟 Shout-out to our incredible cafeteria team! 🌟 A huge thank you to the amazing ladies in our cafeteria who work tirelessly to provide our students with healthy, delicious meals every day. Your dedication to nourishing our minds and bodies doesn't go unnoticed! 🍽️💪 You truly make a difference, and we’re so grateful for all you do to keep everyone fueled and ready to succeed. 💚 #ArleeFood #ThankYou #HealthyEats #SchoolHeroes #CafeteriaCrew

**ATTENTION** *FAFSA Drawing* Our Partners at Higher Pathways have a monthly drawing for all seniors who have completed their FAFSA! To enter the drawing simply email Mr. Cordier a screen capture of your FAFSA Submission page, and I will get you in the upcoming drawing. Students included in the monthly FAFSA reports will receive a College Fund t-shirt and will be included in a monthly drawing for a chance to win a laptop, headphones, gift cards, and prize bundles.