Good morning Three Forks!
One frequently asked question that TFSD has received with the current operational levy communication is "why don't you use funds from the recent 2020 bond to address the financial needs?" Here is a short video to help answer this question.
If you would like more information regarding the upcoming spring levy, please access the following link, https://www.tfschools.com/page/levy for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4nAfFvQ7yA
Mrs. Lyndsey Richards is on her 11th year with our district and currently teaches 4th grade. When she moved to Three Forks, we gained an experienced and creative teacher whose family has been very involved in the community!
Mrs. Lisa Malmquist is a staff member with deep roots in our community. Not only are she and her children alumni of Three Forks, but so was her dad! Over her 30 plus years here Lisa has been a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and coached a variety of sports too.
Local Scholarships are due April 26, 2024!
Please have your graduate log on to or visit with Mr. Hessen to learn more about funding available to them for post-secondary education.
Here is the picture form for this weekend's prom. (Don't forget to add the class group photo to your order.) The Grand March starts at 8:00 p.m. in the Main Gym, and the prom is in the Historic Gym from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
A Montana native, Mrs. Jamie Housman has spent four years in Three Forks in the 2nd grade. It's an asset when our teachers have roots in the area and have their families involved in the community!
Local Scholarships are due April 26, 2024!
Please have your graduate log on to or visit with Mr. Hessen to learn more about funding available to them for post-secondary education.
New to our district this year in middle school, Mrs. Ashley Senenfelder, like many of our teachers on that end, does a great job being flexible and experienced with a variety of subjects including math and world history!
Reminder to all basketball parents that the banquet is tonight at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. This is for girls and boys basketball!
Good morning Three Forks!
It is time to start preparing for the 24-25 school year. One component of this is building classroom rosters. The TFES team values parent input and provides an opportunity for parents to share their insight into the placement of their child.
Please check out the following link for more information about the teacher request process at TFES.
https://forms.gle/ggEhpwdit1HDZfTa7
Over the next month Three Forks School District will be sharing some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the May general fund mill levy. In these posts the District will be providing answers to the FAQs in addition to other helpful information to better inform the voting public. If you need further clarification, please access the following link, https://www.tfschools.com/page/levy for more information.
FAQ: What programs are available to assist low-income or fixed income families with their taxes?
Answer: There are programs that offer property tax assistance for taxpayers who qualify. The Montana Department of Revenue provides an application for tax assistance that can reduce taxes up to 80%. Click this link for more information
https://montana.servicenowservices.com/citizen?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0013223
The application form link can be accessed below
https://mtrevenue.gov/publications/property-tax-assistance-program-application-form-ptap/?mdocs-file=58375&mdocs-url=false
There is also a Montana Elderly Homeowner / Renter Credit that provides income tax credit based on a ratio of income and rent or taxes. The link for this information is below
https://montana.servicenowservices.com/citizen?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0013388
The Three Forks Schools internet is still down out of Salt Lake as of 8 am MST. Many schools in the area are experiencing the same issue. We have the secretaries phones operating off of mobile hotspots if you need to communicate with the school. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Local Scholarships are due April 26, 2024!
Please have your graduate log on to or visit with Mr. Hessen to learn more about funding available to them for post-secondary education.
Another kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Victoria Armold, loves how our school community feels like family. She even brings her own "micro wolf" to our daycare on campus each day with her!
We could go on for days about the contributions that have enriched our community due to this next teacher! Mrs. Cathe Felz has spent 38 years as an FCS teacher. In addition, her work with FCCLA has been recognized on both the state and national levels. She's also worked incredibly hard to secure grants for our school and FCCLA projects.
A new face to our district this year, Mr. Dillon Gonglowski has quickly become a valued member of our school community in his role teaching high school social studies and contributions as a coach in football and track!
Prom is April 6, 2024!
This year's planning committee has been preparing for the Vegas-themed event, to be held in the Three Forks Historic Gymnasium from 9:00-midnight.
We invite the public to attend the Grand March, held at 8:00pm in the Main Gymnasium.
Photography will be offered by Katie Sophia Photography while refreshments will be prepared by the Food Service of Three Forks Schools.
Early bird ticket pricing is available still today. Students bringing guests will need to complete a pre-approval form prior to the evening's festivities.
Those needing more information or who have questions are encouraged to reach out to ischilf@threeforks.k12.mt.us or alattimore@threeforks.k12.mt.us.
Good morning Three Forks!
Check out the TFES Spring Monthly Howl.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yoj4dXca4Atcm-N0DEg-MoKq-dTl76eYLoLiOdP7_j8/edit?usp=sharing
Missoula Children's Theatre is coming to Three Forks!! MCT will be at TF Schools for their week-long residency starting Monday, April 15th, preparing for the show, Robin Hood. Please check out the audition notice below for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXv6jMQT-fl-vBr3NAu2xPr_uFWu6-0TcH4dB9HUnpk/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Sydney Houska is our Elementary Title teacher. She, along with many of our staff, values the small town community of Three Forks. Mrs. Houska has also served our students in roles including summer school teacher, middle school volleyball, and speech and debate.
