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Starting Thursday from 9-10 am for breakfast, and 12-1 pm for lunch for students Chinook Schools will provide sack meals for current students to pick up at Meadowlark's front door. This is free of charge for all students. The bag will include both lunch and dinner.... Full story
For the first Sugarbeeter Shoutout of the year, here are some Did You Know Items FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. What this law means is that school systems are required to keep our information private on students. We do not discuss student grades, behaviors and discipline with people other than...
As we wrap up the first quarter at Chinook Public Schools I would like to share several academic adventures our staff has started to embark on Robotics, Coding and Stem Curriculum: At both buildings we are have a strong integration of Science, Technology and Math programs in our classrooms. At the elementary level the gifted and talented program has worked on coding and robotics the last several years. Along with coding Mr. Martin has started a robotics club using lego Mindstorm kits. The group has been very busying designing and building some...
According to the Montana Department of Health and Human services and in line with CPS policy most minor illnesses do not require that you stay home from school. However, for the health and safety of all Sugarbeeters- there are times when staying home is the best option. If you feel you aren’t sure if you should stay home ask yourself these questions: 1. Does this illness prevent me from participating comfortably in activities at school? (example sitting and focusing through entire class periods, participating in PE, playing your band i...
By Darin Hannum, Chinook school superintendent As Chinook Public Schools gears up for the 2018-19 school year, there are several topics I would like to address with everyone: enrollment numbers and fall activities, new activity bus, weight room, and out of district students. Enrollment and Fall Activities We have had an excellent start to the school year. Chinook High School enrollment is 115 students, Chinook Junior High has 53, and Meadowlark Elementary has roughly 200 students. With the numbers at the elementary we have several classes that...
As Chinook Public Schools gears up for the 2018-19 school year, there are several topics I would like to address with everyone: things to do, staff placements and staff needs, weight room, corporate sponsor program and possible activity fee changes. Things to do As we enter the fall there are several items to have ready for students. For students that have attended Chinook Schools and live out of Chinook District, please fill out a Student Attendance Agreement (FP-14). This is a yearly form that needs to be Board approved. Our office has them o...
As Chinook Public Schools concludes the 2017-18 school year and starts preparing our 2018-19 school year, there are several topics I would like to address with everyone: thank yous, staff placements, and gearing up for the fall. Thank You The Board of Trustees, Administration, Staff and students at Chinook Public Schools would like to thank you for taking part in the school elections and passing the levies. We will work to continue to be good stewards of our school funding in order to keep producing a high quality educational system. A special...
As Chinook Public Schools winds down the 2017-18 school year and we start preparing our 2018-19 school year, there are several topics I would like to share with everyone. These topics are school bus purchase, school safety, school election levies, and staffing for the upcoming year. Buses: The first area to discuss is our transportation committee and their hard work to update our activity bus fleet. Some of the first questions that come to the minds of our constituents are why do we need newer buses, and where does that money come from. These...
Chinook Public Schools is off to a great start. Our enrollment numbers are 207 students in the elementary, 62 in the middle school and 107 in the High School. Over the last three years we have witnessed a drop of thirty students in the High School. We have had a small growth in the elementary which at this time is filled close to the maximum per class students that we can accommodate in some grade levels. Our staff turnover was very low from last year as we welcome one new teacher, Marcel Top Sky, in the art program and Krista Drugge in the Kit...
