Three Forks School District

The Three Forks Education Foundation is proud to help offer the m.air Scholarship, a new opportunity this year. Seniors can find details about all available scholarships hosted by the Education Foundation, as well as apply (by April 30), at threeforkseducationfoundation.org.

Congratulations to the Three Forks FFA Sales team for taking 6th Place at the 2025 Montana FFA State Convention! The team consisted of Savannah Emens (9th), Hadley Fallang (18th), Rylee Smith, and Corbin Lewellen! Great job Three Forks FFA Sales Team!

And with that, the 2025 Montana FFA State Convention comes to a close! Three Forks FFA was not only super competitive but were true examples of the Blue and Gold. These amazing students were respectful and professional and represented their chapter and community in the best way. These young men and women are truly superior FFA members. Award Results: Congratulations to Kortney Merritt, who took 7th Place out of all Montana FFA members in the Montana FFA Sweepstakes! Congratulations to our 2nd place Forestry Team! This team consisted of Corban Lewellen (2nd out of 91), Rylee Smith (7th Place), Colton Schmitt (11th Place), and Hadley Fallang (26th Place). Our Veterinary Science Team took 12th place out of 59 teams! This team consisted of Savannah Emens (22nd Place), Rylee Smith (30th Place), Kortney Merritt, and Payten Vander Voort. Our Livestock Evaluation Team took 22nd out of 59 teams! This team consisted of Kortney Merritt, Heidi Hutchison, Lucas Killion, and Payten Vandervoort. A huge shoutout to all our other teams as well for their hard work! Horse Evaluation - Kortney Merritt (18th out of 174), Payten Vander Voort, Taylor Teske, and Madison Evans. FBM - Savannah Emens, Maddi Evans, Cooper Fallang, and Claire Emens Floriculture - Gracie White (30th out of 171), Kortney Merritt, Ayla Quin, and Prestin Douglas Meats Evaluation - Madison Evans, Sophia Emens, Prestin Douglas, and Griffin Jensen Employment Skills - Hadley Fallang Creed - Sophia Emens The overall results for Sales are not yet known, but congratulations to the team for working so hard! The Agriculture Sales Team consisted of Savannah Emens (9th Place), Hadley Fallang, Rylee Smith, and Corban Lewellen! Great job, Three Forks FFA! We are so proud of you!!!

Over the next month Three Forks School District will be sharing information about the general fund mill levy that will go before voters in the May 6th election. We will be sharing information on Infinite Campus Messenger, the District website, District Facebook page, as well as other school events. Did you know that there are programs available to assist low-income or fixed income families with their taxes? Programs do exist 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 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

Another busy and great day for Three Forks FFA! Today, our floriculture and horse teams competed, finally rounding out all of our competitions! We also found some time to watch the parliamentary procedure finals and may be starting a Parli team soon! Tonight was also a very special night for some of our members. A huge congratulations to Hadley Fallang, Savannah Emens, and Kortney Merritt on receiving their Montana FFA State Degrees! The Montana State FFA Degree is a significant achievement awarded by state FFA associations to recognize members who have excelled in FFA activities, leadership, and community service, and who have completed a supervised agricultural experience program. It is the highest honor a state can bestow on an FFA member! Congratulations to these amazing girls!!! We are so proud of you all! We will learn final results tomorrow on the remainder of our contests!!!

The Three Forks Education Foundation is proud to help offer the GCC Trident Plant Scholarship again this year. Seniors can find details about all available scholarships hosted by the Education Foundation, as well as apply (by April 30), at threeforkseducationfoundation.org.

Due to the cancellation of the Laurel track meet 4/4, the team has found a replacement meet for Saturday, 4/5, where we will be going to Lockwood instead. Any questions on the change please reach out to Coach Gongo!

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The Three Forks Education Foundation is proud to help offer the Steer In Trailer Sales Scholarship again this year. Seniors can find details about all available scholarships hosted by the Education Foundation, as well as apply (by April 30), at threeforkseducationfoundation.org.

What a day for Three Forks FFA!!! Today we competed in Livestock Evaluation, Vet Science, and did our Horse Team Problem! We then went on tours, career success workshops, and even a hypnotist show! Now for some very exciting news! First, we are so happy to announce that our High School Principal, Greg Heys, was recognized as a finalist nominee for Administrator of The Year! And a huge congratulations to the Three Forks FFA Forestry Team for their 2nd Place finish at the Montana FFA State Convention! This hardworking team consisted of Corban Lewellen, who took 2nd place as an individual, Rylee Smith, who took 7th place as an individual, Hadley Fallang, and Colton Schmitt! This amazing team was coached by Corey Lewellen! Thank you Corey! Great job Three Forks FFA!!!

Attention track athletes and parents: the meet at Laurel today has been canceled due to a snow storm they received overnight.

Are you a registered voter? If you are new to the area or have not participated in a recent election, you may need to check your voting status. Access, https://www.voteinmt.org/check-your-status to check your voter registration status. If your status is “inactive”, you need to contact the county elections office to activate/re-active your registration. For those community members that are new to Montana, you will need to complete a registration application which can be found at this link, https://votemt.gov/ . This needs to be done ASAP, 30 days prior to the May 6th election. Late registration can be completed at the County Election’s Office. The District is happy to assist with any questions or required paperwork. Stay connected to the District site and Facebook Page for more general fund mill levy information. Go Wolves!

Over the next month Three Forks School District will be sharing information about the general fund mill levy that will go before voters in the May 6th election. We will be sharing information on Infinite Campus Messenger, the District website, District Facebook page, as well as other school events. Stay connected to learn more about the spring levy.

DG House spent the morning in our 2YK classrooms working with students. DG House is a Native American Artist from Bozeman. She is the artist in residence in Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, IN. Her work has exhibited in the finest Art Museums including the Holter Museum of Art, the Missoula Museum of Art, the Yellowstone Art Museum and the CM Russell Museum in Montana as well the Phippen Museum of Art in Prescott, AZ, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ, the Eiteljorg Museum of Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, IN, the John Clymer Museum in Ellensburg, WA, the Western Art Museum in Kerrville, Texas and the Indian Market at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Attention Three Forks Families: Three Forks Schools is pleased to offer students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to participate in the Rural Behavioral Health Institute Screener during their first period class. 📅 Middle School Testing: May 6th 📅 High School Testing: May 7th This is an Opt-Out Form – all students in grades 6-12 will participate in the screening unless a Parent/Guardian completes and returns this form to the school by May 1st, 2025. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SB9_9zO8TnZKEzsB-Ow69K1ZvAaq3v-p/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114855130787006136849&rtpof=true&sd=true If a student’s screening results indicate a high level of risk, the school counselors will be in touch with their families to provide further support and resources. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: 📧 HS Principal Greg Heys: gheys@threeforks.k12.mt.us 📧 MS Principal Jake Lynch: jlynch@threeforks.k12.mt.us 📧 HS Counselor Andy Hessen: ahessen@threeforks.k12.mt.us 📧MS Counselor April Waltee: awaltee@threeforks.k12.mt.us 📞 Call Andy Hessen at Three Forks Schools, Extension 216 📞 Call April Waltee at Three Forks Schools, Extension 142 Thank you for supporting our students' well-being!

📢 Attention Three Forks Middle School Families! 📢 We’re excited to announce our Incentive Day will take place during the last week of school! This is a great opportunity for students to celebrate their hard work and dedication. ✅ To participate, students must: ✔ Be in good behavioral standing ✔ Have no more than 8 absences in Quarter 4 ✔ Have no more than 4 tardies ✔ Maintain grades of C or above in all classes If a student has any questions or concerns about their eligibility, please have them reach out to Mr. Lynch or Mrs. Waltee for assistance. Quarter 3's Incentive Day Outcomes: 🏆 32 students started with failing grades 🎉 Of those who did participate, all but 3 successfully raised their grades, completed their assignments, and got to enjoy the event! We encourage all students to finish the year strong and take advantage of this opportunity! Let’s make this the best Incentive Day yet! #FinishStrong #IncentiveDay

Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day in the state of Montana. We are SO fortunate at Three Forks Schools to have some amazing individuals that step up to take on a multitude of tasks to support students and staff. The efforts of these staff members do not go unnoticed. If you see a TF para today please extend your gratitude!

Due to the weather, tomorrow’s (4/4) tennis meet at Phillipsburg has been rescheduled. Now scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th at 10 am

The Three Forks Education Foundation is proud to offer their own Worthy Student Scholarships again this year. Seniors can find details about all available scholarships hosted by the Education Foundation, as well as apply (by April 30), at threeforkseducationfoundation.org.

What a day for Three Forks FFA! We went to the Junior Ag. Mechanics Show, Trade Show, and talked with so many cool people! Three Forks networked like no other today! Our FBM and Forestry Team took the field and competed hard! Sophia Emens represented her chapter in Creed Speaking! We are very proud of all their hard work. A few results were given this evening, and we are super proud to announce that Savannah Emens took 9th place as an individual in the Ag. Sales contest. Great job Savannah and all of our other chapter members! We still have two more full days of competing ahead! We are so proud of Three Forks FFA!