The 8th Grade Physical Science class is back at the drawing board and creating a simple machine project. The students must design and draw a machine that will water a plant. Record how many steps/machines their machine has. Describe how each step functions. Using key terms such as fulcrum, inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, simple machine, wedge, wheel and axle. The projects are a culmination of the class curriculum for semester 1.
A little behind in posting, but the Three Forks Agriculture Program has been very busy the past couple of months. Students have been spending time learning about plumbing and using their knowledge to make roping dummies out of PVC pipe. Students in the Agriculture mechanics course also learned about the concepts of concrete and poured small slabs.
Our awesome school counselor, Andy Hessen, took some time to come in and teach the Wildlife and Recreation class about fly tying. Thank you, Mr. Hessen!
The Principles of Agriculture class learned about wool production, veterinary science tools, and tractor safety and operation. This class got the opportunity to drive and operate a tractor! Students had to complete a driving course and operate the tractor safely to receive a tractor safety and operation certificate.
We would like to thank Chuteside Veterinary Clinic for donating some actual vet tools for students to identify and work with. We would also like to thank the Gallatin Conservation District for coming and talking to our students about the organization and wool production. Finally, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Torgersons of Belgrade and Matt Marx for generously donating a tractor for the students to learn on.
Fun times in the Agriculture Department!!!
Good Morning Three Forks!!
Registration for Adult Education Courses will close on Thursday, February 1 of this week. Please access the link below if you have not signed up yet.
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Our Little Wolves are becoming quite the players as we continue our focus on fundamentals development and what it takes to be a good sport. There are additional ballgames during the JV and Halftime this afternoon. Remember, players wearing their jerseys can come to the High School games for free!
The Three Forks School District is conducting a Comprehensive Needs Survey (CNA) through the Office of Public Instruction (OPI), gathering input from community stakeholders. You may access this survey on the district website or by clicking on the following link: https://montanaopi.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ppbDFMo98Q3aMm
We celebrated our Senior Wrestlers this evening. Thanks to you all for your commitment to the program. #WeAreWolves
Come see how far the Little Wolves have come. Our focus is sportsmanship, skill development and fundamentals.
Good afternoon,
Three Forks FFA wanted to send out a quick warning to the community that someone by the name of Joseph has been calling local businesses regarding a promotion they are doing with Three Forks FFA. The group goes by All American Publishing. They had contacted us about doing this promotion, but we have not formally agreed/decided to do it. Yet, they appear to be calling and gathering information from businesses despite us not giving them any information previously. Please do not give them any information, despite they may say that we have confirmed this promotion.
Thank you!
Congratulations to all the nominated students of the 2nd quarter. High School student nominations: Lucas Killion, Kortney Merritt, Paige Lien, Karin Williams, Sophie Meskimen, Grace Kluin, Jacoby Berg, Kade Gottlob. Winners for this Quarter were Paige Lien, Sophie Meskimen, and Kade Gottlob!!! Thank you and #GoWolves
Three Forks Middle and High School students are invited to a free professional performance of the musical Carousel on January 31. There is room for FIFTY students--students in the high school drama class receive priority. The bus leaves at 5:30 pm (after the ski bus returns) and returns late. We will stop for a snack before the show. Permission forms are due on Thursday 1/25.
Divisional Speech, Drama, and Debate took place this last weekend. The team has worked really hard all season and had an excellent showing in Columbus with 11 of the 15 competitors qualifying for State this coming weekend!
Zoe Pyfer and Taeyana Gesker placed 4th in Humorous Theater.
Lydia Ogeka and Violet Donnelly placed 8th in Humorous Theater.
CJ Duvall placed 2nd in Humorous Solo.
Lance Demaray placed 2nd in SPOI.
Lauren Welch placed 6th in SPOI.
Jordan Berg placed 8th in SPOI.
Newt Neinhuis placed 4th in Impromptu.
Maddie Griffiths and Noah Murphy placed 2nd in Public Forum Debate.
These students have worked so hard all season and will be putting in even more hard work this week as they prepare to represent Three Forks at state. Go wolves!
Check out the TFES Winter Howl!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bmUlQrRXCvncPsRxTsclduKalhClivoe/view?usp=sharing
The Three Forks School District will be conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA), gathering input from students, staff, parents, and stakeholders. A survey link for parents and community will be posted on the district website the week of January 22nd.
Parents may opt out for their student's participation with the link embedded in the informational letter that follows.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fu61W6HFbt1FNo7ZU60iIGISgk6MhaiUWrF8MkdE7d0/edit?usp=sharing
Three Forks tax payers can still receive a dollar for dollar reduction in state taxes for any amount that they donate to our district under the Innovative Educational Program Tax Credit. As you may recall, the portal for donations opened this past Thursday morning with a $5 million cap statewide. Currently there remains over $400,000 in tax credit available to donors. 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. This is a DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR TAX CREDIT THAT GOES DIRECTLY TO YOUR SCHOOL OF CHOICE. Please contact the TFS Business Office for more information @ 406-285-3224, Ext 125
Little Wolves action resumes tomorrow morning. Come watch as we focus on fundamentals, skill development and sportsmanship.
Our Little Wolves program is up and running. Skill development, sportsmanship and fundamentals are a huge focus for these youngsters. Come support the young learners, if able.
Attention wrestling fans!!! Come support the wolves wrestling tomorrow at home. They only have 2 more home events. Start time is 5:00. Hope to see everyone there!
ATTENTION WOLF FANS
Just reminder this Friday the Wolves take on Jefferson.
There will be Little Wolves Cheer halftime performance during both the girls and boys Varsity.
-Grades K-2 during the Girls game.
-Grades 3-5 during the Boys game.
Also, Little Wolves Basketball will be during the JV games.
All proceeds from the 50/50 drawing as well as the donation box will go to Sawyer Ewan’s Medical Expenses.
Thanks for your support! GO WOLVES!
Adult Ed registration is two weeks from closing. Please follow the link to register :
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Attention Families of Seniors!
We invite you to join us Thursday, January 18 at 6:00pm to learn about the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process. We have representatives from MSU Financial Aid as well as Reach Higher Montana coming to assist. Come with questions, concerns and to prepare for the future!
Questions? Contact Mr. Hessen at ahessen@threeforks.k12.mt.us
