Staff and Families,
The Three Forks School District is aware of an emailed bomb threat that was sent to numerous school districts across Montana on Tuesday evening. Several TFS district staff and Board members also received this email. We believe at least 75 school districts are affected. We have consulted with law enforcement and can share that this threat is not believed to be credible. The Three Forks School District plans to continue with our regular school schedule at this time.
We recognize that violent threats of this nature can cause serious anxiety and concern for our students and families. Although this is not considered a credible threat, please be reassured that there will be an increased law enforcement presence in place that guides our response in the event of any further threat.
Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Here is the link to the livestream for the Board Meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iifSTnB_x8
Attention Middle School Basketball Fans:
The start time for the basketball game scheduled for January 26th against Manhattan has been changed to 10:00 a.m. start for grade 7, followed by grade 8.
Thank you!
Attention Junior High Boys Basketball Players:
Due to the 8th Grade Ski Trip tomorrow, the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball practice schedule has changed to the following for Tuesday's practice.
7th- 3:45-5:15 p.m. (Old Gym)
8th- 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Flex Gym)
It is hard to believe, but we are at the halfway point to the school year! Order the 2023-2024 yearbook before April and earn free shipping.
For those families of graduates.... Senior project hours are due to be completed by March 7. Class of 2024 should be getting time logs of their required job shadowing submitted to Mrs. Hayder or Mrs. Wooten. Information has been posted to the Senior 2024 Google Classroom, but reach out with questions.
Time is running out for those looking to purchase Raffle Tickets from the Three Forks Education Foundation for their ongoing Winter Raffle. Tickets can be picked up from Mrs. Oehmcke here at the school as well as at Legacy Trading on Main Street. Otherwise, watch for a table at the home ball games where folks can purchase, donate, ask questions and learn more.
Just in time for Mr. Hessen's FAFSA night this Thursday, this is a reminder that there are loads of scholarships available for review in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom. Don't miss those deadlines!
For all the families of this year's graduates, students should be submitting a baby picture, 3-5 senior portraits as well as a quote to Mrs. Oehmcke as they are due in March. Please reach out to joehmcke@threeforks.k12.mt.us with questions.
Parents of the ski trip tomorrow, please check your emails. Bridger bowl sent out a link to update rental information. This update needs to be completed prior to 3 pm today.
Ski trips this week will proceed as planned. Please see the information handouts your kids received last week. Thank you!
The Three Forks School District January Board meeting will be held this Tuesday, January 16, 2024 @ 6:30 in the TFS Board Conference Room.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YP4lY28o_y9wHM45jK21caoPTxQM3jFOzyJ8maTpCkI/edit?usp=sharing
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents,
-the New FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now up and running smoothly----You are all invited to our FAFSA Night on Thursday, January 18th at 6pm at the High School. Representatives from MSU Financial Aid department will be available as well as Jodi Heard from Reach Higher Montana to assist everyone as best they can. Any questions please email School Counselor Andy Hessen at ahessen@threeforks.k12.mt.us---
The high school boys and girls basketball game that was canceled due to freezing temperatures today Jan 12th at Lone Peak has been moved to Jan 26th. The JV game vs Petra Academy on Saturday, Jan 13th @ 3:00 pm is NOT canceled. Thanks
Due to the cold weather and travel conditions, Little Wolves Basketball will be cancelled this Saturday. We will update you on rescheduling team pictures.
Thank you! Stay warm!
Attention Junior High Boys Basketball Fans:
-This Saturday's game scheduled in Manhattan has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule. Friday's practice will also be cancelled. Please check for updates regarding Monday's game as well.
Thank you
Another big weekend for Three Forks Speech, Drama and Debate. They competed against some A and AA schools in a very large, two-day meet at Skyview.
Brooke Crowe and Zaida Bertrand finished 7th in Humorous Theater.
Jordan Berg finished 7th and Lance Demaray finished 3rd in SPOI.
Malia Erikson and Claire Cutler finished 3rd in Policy Debate!!
Noah Murphy and Maddie Griffiths were the best Public Forum debate team bringing home 1st place!!!
We are so proud of how they performed, especially against these larger schools. They represented Class B and Three Forks very well.
The Junior High Boys Basketball game scheduled for today against Ennis has been cancelled due to road conditions. We hope to reschedule the game.
Parents- The 8th grade team will practice afterschool until 5:15 in the old gym. 7th grade will practice from 5:15-6:45.
Thank you.
Good morning Three Forks!
The Little Wolves Basketball Season is off and running. Thank you to the parents and players that attended last Saturday's meeting and practice. It was great to see a full gym. We have another weekend of practices scheduled for Saturday, January 13th starting at 10:30. This is also a big day because players will be receiving team jerseys and team pictures will be taking place. If you were unable to attend the player/parent meeting, please stop by the elementary office for more information.
Attached is a schedule for the season. Again a huge thank you to our coaches and sponsors!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rn1ouD0vAITTWxO4nwELBNkY1hQ9AwWFuKX0eCLFs_4/edit?usp=sharing
Three Forks Parents, Businesses, & Community Members:
Would you like the opportunity to directly determine where your state tax dollars go? Each dollar of your donation to a public school provides a "dollar for dollar" tax credit. This program was initiated by the legislature in 2022 with a cap of $1,000,000 statewide. This cap was reached across the state within minutes of the portal opening. The following year, the cap was increased to $2,000,000 statewide and was also closed within minutes. This year the legislature has increased the limit to $5,000,000 statewide. Once the portal opens on Jan 17th, we expect individual districts to enter donations and reach the cap quickly. If you are interested in designating your state tax dollars to Three Forks Schools, please contact our TFS Business Office @ 406-285-3224 ext 125 before Jan 17th in order to plan for your donation.
From Montana Department of Revenue:
The Innovative Educational Program Tax Credit is available to taxpayers who donate to Montana public school districts (PSD) for the purpose of providing supplemental funding to the school districts for innovative educational programs (IEC).
These tax credits are available to individuals, estates or trusts, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. The amount of each credit is equal to the amount of the donation, up to $200,000 for each credit.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM the Montana Department of Revenue portal will start accepting registrations for preapprovals of "Tax Credits for Qualified Education Contributions".
More information may be found at the following website:
https://mtrevenue.gov/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2023/11/QETC-Guide-2024-final.pdf
VIP Coalition is working to put together a snow brigade. The idea is that when it snows the volunteer group will go out into the community and shovel for community members who could use some help. If you or someone you know needs to be on their route, please email a name and in-town street address to Mr. Noyes. tnoyes@threeforks.k12.mt.us
