Three Forks School District

Three Forks Schools is pleased to offer families the opportunity to have their students participate in a suicide prevention program (SOS) during the weeks of February 26th-29th and March 4th-7th, 2024. The SOS program will take place for high school/middle school students during their English classes for one class period. *This is an Opt-Out Form for all students, grades 6-12, that will participate in the SOS program unless a Parent/Guardian completes and returns this form to the school: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aeLgvz9DeMNdgrECrLfkJrCTDDR1A2zBEUwu5Xs3VY/edit?usp=sharing Please email HS principal Greg Heys, MS principal Jake Lynch or HS & MS school counselor Andy Hessen if you have any questions or concerns. Greg Heys---gheys@threeforks.k12.mt.us Jake Lynch---jlynch@threeforks.k12.mt.us Andy Hessen---ahessen@threeforks.k12.mt.us *also, feel welcome to call Andy Hessen at Three Forks Schools Extension 216

Good morning Three Forks! Attached is the lunch menu for the month of March. Have a great Thursday! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dPHBULBuQpbSCvLAabzQTHj355rGpKXN/view?usp=sharing

The Three Forks School District is planning a budget overview and strategic planning session for staff and community stakeholders on Friday, March 15th @ 8-10:30 am. Please see the attached invitation and RSVP @ 406-285-3224 if you plan to join us! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BGR810ygB3CJDF0Ws83hV4klUValwNEB_E2SkU1YMa0/edit?usp=sharing

National FFA Week is a time to celebrate the history of the organization, and the amazing alumni who served in the organization before us. Today, we would like to recognize Mr. Ed Groves (Sheldon). Mr. Ed Groves is a Three Forks FFA Alumni who was a National Contestant in 1963-64 in the Public Speaking Category. The convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri. He was also the Montana State Champion that year, which qualified him to compete at the National Convention. He was in the FFA class of 1966. We would also like to recognize Mr. Jim Bryson. Jim Bryson is another Three Forks FFA Alumni who went to the National Convention that year. Jim Bryson was president of the Three Forks FFA Chapter and was a delegate to the convention. We are honored to have Mr. Ed Groves and Mr. Jim Bryson as distinguished Three Forks FFA Alumni and celebrate them for National FFA Week!

Mr. Clark & the Middle School Adventure Edu class having a great lunch/ field trip to copper city for a short hike and to test their topography mapping skills.Next week they will be diving into fly fishing!

Dear Parents of Three Forks High School Students: We would like to invite you to attend an informational evening about our Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Programs on Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 PM in the High School Library. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18oJRA9jtLsAstxi6QDxuuC5ScqBKeVDWw3c6hviGLZw/edit?usp=sharing

The Three Forks School District February Board meeting has been cancelled for this evening. Unfortunately, we will not have a quorum of Board members available. The meeting is rescheduled for next week Monday, Feb 26th @ 6:30 pm.

Happy National FFA Week Everyone! National FFA Week is a time for alumni, supporters, and members to come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of our organization. National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. We hope that you will participate in our activities this week! Tuesday - PJ Day Wednesday - Country vs. Country Club Thursday - Anything but a Backpack Day (Must be able to fit in a locker) Stay tuned for posts from our members as we celebrate National FFA Week! Our members may outgrow the jacket, but they will never outgrow the experience!

The Three Forks February School Board meeting will be held Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 @ 6:30 pm in the TFS Board Conference Room. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nIGfcrVn8DlTaRt6_vZ80lZSu8ZFxtEHDzJ37wvNjKU/edit?usp=sharing

There is a Little Wolves Bye Week on February 17. The season-ending Jamboree takes place on Saturday, February 24. All teams should report to the school at 1:00pm for rules, bracketing and game times.

Good morning! FFA delivered their rose orders this morning to the Elementary, Middle School, and High School. There were lots of orders and we did our best to make sure all orders were correct and accurate, however, there is always a chance we made an error. Parents and guardians, if you hear that your students are missing roses or their orders are wrong in any way, please let us know and we will make it right! Thank you so much and thank you for supporting Three Forks FFA!

Attention Little Wolves Basketball Fans!! -Just a reminder that due to District HS Basketball tournaments, there is no Little Wolves Basketball this weekend. -The Little Wolves Jamboree will take place on Saturday, February 24 starting at 1 p.m. in the main gym. Admission for the event will be $3.00 per person or $10.00 per family. -We will be selling team pictures throughout the day, $5.00 per picture. -Hope to see you there for some great basketball!!

I am excited to share that the district just received notice of an award from the Rural Reserve Grant in the amount of $5000. This competitive grant was initiated by staff member, Cathe Felz, with support from the entire CTE Team, Jessica Oehmcke, Ian Schlif, and Tyler Noyes. The grant will help fund the development of an extended classroom and outdoor cooking area adjacent to the family and consumer sciences room. This initiative also includes the incorporation of a greenhouse / garden for cultivating produce to be used in the culinary program. Congratulations & Thank You to our Three Forks CTE Program!

As students start preparing for class registrations in the Middle and High School, remember that we do offer several opportunities for those 'Real World' classes. The bonus? Several of them, as well as a handful of English, Math and Science classes also qualify for AP or Dual Enrollment credit. Chat with your student about some of these offerings.

The gymnasium was full of alumni this evening as the 1974 Class B Boys Championship team from Three Forks was recognized. The 1974 trophy was the first of three state titles the Wolfpack has brought home. While not all members of that team were present, plaques were presented to Mark Vandolah, Jack Dorsey, Gary LeTempt, Scott Laird, Mick Durham and Doug Hamilton. Chuck Harden's sisters, Jeri Crowe and Jeanne Bjorndal, accepted his plaque. Once a Wolf, always a Wolf.

A special Senior Night celebration for Senior Cheerleaders this evening! Thank you for your commitment to being a Three Forks Wolf!

Our Lady Wolves celebrated Senior Night this evening. Thank you to your commitment to the program! Go Wolves!

A send-off tonight to our Senior basketball players. Thanks for your commitment to the program. We are Wolves!

Tomorrow morning is the last day of regular season play for the Little Wolves. Swing by and support their efforts.

Three Forks FFA attended the Columbus Ag. Business Seminar today! The team spent the morning learning about economic principals, banking, insurance, and agribusiness management. After the seminar, the team competed in the FBM contest portion and took 1st Place!!! The team consisted of Sophie M., Hadley F., Rylee S., Savannah E., Lucas K., and Jamie V. Sophie M. took 2nd Place as an individual, Hadley F. took 3rd as an individual, and Rylee S. took 5th! Congratulations Three Forks FFA!!!