WHS Approves Early Graduation for Two Seniors

At the October meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held Tuesday, October 1, the board approved two applications by seniors for early graduation at semester.

While the students' names were not released, it was noted that one was a female who had already been accepted into MSU and the other a male who desired to work full-time at his job. Whitehall High Principal Jason Slater noted that these were not spur-of-the-moment decisions and thought they were the right next steps for both students.

Whitehall Elementary principal Kurtis Koenig thanked elementary/middle school PE teacher Lindsay Bodda for her work on a recently awarded grant. Bodda acquired a $2500 grant from the Montana State Golf Association to purchase a SNAG setup. This Velcro suit helps students learn to aim, all in a fun way—hitting foam balls at the target!

OTHER NEWS:

Koenig invites the public and anyone interested in Whitehall Elementary to Coffee with Koenig, held the second to last Tuesday of each month.

Whitehall Superintendent Hannah Nieskens detailed that, by eliminating the family passes for activities, home games are now bringing in enough revenue to cover ref fees.

HIRES:

• 21st Century After-school/Friday staff: Lynnsey Moen, Kristen Wirth, Kylie Hansen, Tamara Pullman, Colton Anderson, Tim Schober, Elizabeth Pullman, Cassandra Edsall, Ruger Biege, Liberty Biege, Jarrod Miotke, and Kelsey Schofield.

• Barbara Peck was hired as a kitchen helper.