Next Week's Menu
We are proud to recognize Ms. Tiffany Glenn, English teacher at Hardin High School, and her students for their outstanding achievement in qualifying for the State Competition at the National History Day in Montana.
This accomplishment reflects the students’ dedication to in-depth research, critical thinking, and creative expression, as well as Ms. Glenn’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting student success. Through this work, students have engaged deeply with history while building confidence in presenting their learning.
Next month, these students will travel to Bozeman to represent Hardin High School at the state level. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Glenn and her students on this remarkable achievement and wishing them continued success at the State Competition.
This accomplishment reflects the students’ dedication to in-depth research, critical thinking, and creative expression, as well as Ms. Glenn’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting student success. Through this work, students have engaged deeply with history while building confidence in presenting their learning.
Next month, these students will travel to Bozeman to represent Hardin High School at the state level. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Glenn and her students on this remarkable achievement and wishing them continued success at the State Competition.
💙 QPR Gatekeeper Training (FREE) 💙
Join us for a free suicide prevention workshop designed to help you support those around you. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training teaches practical skills you can use to make a real difference.
In this training, you will learn how to:
• Recognize signs that friends, family, or community members may be at risk
• Intervene with confidence and care
• Offer helpful referrals and resources
🎓 Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
Together, we can build a safer, more supportive community.
Join us for a free suicide prevention workshop designed to help you support those around you. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training teaches practical skills you can use to make a real difference.
In this training, you will learn how to:
• Recognize signs that friends, family, or community members may be at risk
• Intervene with confidence and care
• Offer helpful referrals and resources
🎓 Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
Together, we can build a safer, more supportive community.
🎀 Create Your Own Ribbon Bag! 🎀
Join us for a fun and creative class where you’ll design and make your very own beautiful ribbon bag. Whether you’re a beginner or love crafting, this is a great chance to learn something new and express your style.
✨ What to expect:
• Hands-on guidance
• Freedom to create your own design
• A relaxed, fun atmosphere
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
📞 Sign up today: 406-665-9440
Come have fun and make something uniquely yours!
Join us for a fun and creative class where you’ll design and make your very own beautiful ribbon bag. Whether you’re a beginner or love crafting, this is a great chance to learn something new and express your style.
✨ What to expect:
• Hands-on guidance
• Freedom to create your own design
• A relaxed, fun atmosphere
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
📞 Sign up today: 406-665-9440
Come have fun and make something uniquely yours!
Reminder: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Early Release at 1:00 PM for all schools
Please come and attend the Hardin Primary Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2–7 PM (doors open at 2 PM)
Montana's Harvest of the Month is Chickpeas
Softball schedule Change- the games with Laurel have been switch Thursday April 2nd Hardin v Laurel in Hardin and Tuesday May 5th Hardin v Laurel will be in Laurel
Hardin School District was well represented at the 2026 Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Indian Education for All (IEFA) Best Practices Conference held in Helena, Montana. This conference provides strategies and resources for integrating the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians and fostering culturally sustaining pedagogy. Sessions highlight how educators build community connections and embed authentic IEFA content across all grade levels.
We extend our appreciation to the staff who attended:
Primary School – Amy Hanson
Crow Agency Public School – Sunny Gardner and Lavonna Little Owl - Real Bird
Intermediate School – Victoria Chavez
Big Horn Academy – Christy Morse
High School – Timothy Kaldahl and Laurel Hitchborn
Farm to School – Eleanor Ross and Keianna Cachora
Family Engagement Center – Tara Bird and Mary Leda Good Luck
Tara Bird and Mary Leda Good Luck of the Family Engagement Center delivered a presentation highlighting shared activities that support student and family connections. Their work reflects a strong commitment to building meaningful partnerships within the school community.
Lavonna Little Owl Real Bird of Crow Agency Public School served on the Knowledge Keepers panel, where she shared her expertise and contributed to important conversations centered on culturally responsive teaching and Indigenous knowledge.
Bianka Rock Above presented alongside Montana Digital Academy Tribal Relations and Education Fellow Anna East, Ed.D., and Lea Whitford. The presentation highlighted a cross-cultural partnership focused on Indigenous language revitalization through curriculum design and assessment, including the development timeline of the Apsáalooke language assessment created by our Class 7 Crow teachers.
During the conference, staff also visited the Montana Heritage Center, where they engaged in networking and reconnected with former students, further strengthening relationships beyond the classroom. In the evening, they also enjoyed performances by Indigenous musicians and learned a lot about the history of the fiddle and Native American flute.
We extend our appreciation to the staff who attended:
Primary School – Amy Hanson
Crow Agency Public School – Sunny Gardner and Lavonna Little Owl - Real Bird
Intermediate School – Victoria Chavez
Big Horn Academy – Christy Morse
High School – Timothy Kaldahl and Laurel Hitchborn
Farm to School – Eleanor Ross and Keianna Cachora
Family Engagement Center – Tara Bird and Mary Leda Good Luck
Tara Bird and Mary Leda Good Luck of the Family Engagement Center delivered a presentation highlighting shared activities that support student and family connections. Their work reflects a strong commitment to building meaningful partnerships within the school community.
Lavonna Little Owl Real Bird of Crow Agency Public School served on the Knowledge Keepers panel, where she shared her expertise and contributed to important conversations centered on culturally responsive teaching and Indigenous knowledge.
Bianka Rock Above presented alongside Montana Digital Academy Tribal Relations and Education Fellow Anna East, Ed.D., and Lea Whitford. The presentation highlighted a cross-cultural partnership focused on Indigenous language revitalization through curriculum design and assessment, including the development timeline of the Apsáalooke language assessment created by our Class 7 Crow teachers.
During the conference, staff also visited the Montana Heritage Center, where they engaged in networking and reconnected with former students, further strengthening relationships beyond the classroom. In the evening, they also enjoyed performances by Indigenous musicians and learned a lot about the history of the fiddle and Native American flute.
Reminder that there are Parent/Teacher conferences from 2:00-7:00 on Thursday, March 26th. Students will be released at 1:00.
Congratulations to Lavonna Little Owl - Real Bird of Crow Agency Public School on being named a 2026 recipient of the Teresa Veltkamp Advocacy Award for Excellence in Indian Education for All (IEFA).
Lavonna was honored at the 19th Annual Indian Education for All Best Practices Conference in Helena, recognizing her meaningful contributions to Indian Education for All.
Through her work in a dual-immersion preschool classroom, she supports language revitalization and creates early learning environments grounded in identity, culture, and belonging. Her efforts help ensure that Montana’s youngest learners begin their educational journey with a strong sense of who they are.
Presented by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, this award honors educators who demonstrate a deep commitment to IEFA and continue the legacy of Teresa Veltkamp.
We celebrate Lavonna’s achievement and the positive impact she continues to make for students, families, and the community.
Lavonna was honored at the 19th Annual Indian Education for All Best Practices Conference in Helena, recognizing her meaningful contributions to Indian Education for All.
Through her work in a dual-immersion preschool classroom, she supports language revitalization and creates early learning environments grounded in identity, culture, and belonging. Her efforts help ensure that Montana’s youngest learners begin their educational journey with a strong sense of who they are.
Presented by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, this award honors educators who demonstrate a deep commitment to IEFA and continue the legacy of Teresa Veltkamp.
We celebrate Lavonna’s achievement and the positive impact she continues to make for students, families, and the community.
Crow Agency Public School will be having Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 26th from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Your Input is Important!!
Title VI Indian Education Formula Grant Program
The Title VI Indian Education Formula Grants program represents the U.S. Department of Education's largest investment in addressing the unique academic and cultural needs of American Indian and Alaska Native children. The program is aimed at supporting services that (1) are responsive to the unique cultural, language and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students and (2) help these students meet academic standards.
Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts.
Coming: Scholastic Book Fair @ Crow Agency Public School
Ms. Connie Michael, 5th Grade Teacher at Crow Agency Public School, presented at the 2026 Annual Montana Environmental Education Association (MEEA) Conference in Missoula, MT, where she shared innovative place-based environmental education projects that integrate Next Generation Science Standards with Montana’s Indian Education for All (IEFA) framework. Her work highlights how science learning can be strengthened through meaningful connections to the land and Indigenous knowledge systems, beginning with Yellowstone’s extremophiles as students explore energy flow and chemosynthesis while recognizing the cultural and spiritual connections of the Crow and Shoshone people. Through this work, Ms. Michael demonstrates that science is deeply rooted in the history and stewardship of the land, inspiring students to think critically, learn respectfully, and care for our environment.
School Board Agenda
🌟 2025–2026 Hardin School District Royalty! 🌟
These amazing young leaders are ready to shine as ambassadors for our schools during the upcoming spring powwow season. Join us in celebrating their leadership, pride, and dedication!
👑 Kindergarten Readiness Center Princess: Luna Meeks
👑 Crow Agency School Princess: McKenzie Charette
👑 Hardin Primary Princess: Coulee Brown
👑 Hardin Intermediate Princess: Ivory Walks Over Ice
👑 Hardin Middle School Princess: Lilly Robles Diaz
👑 Hardin High School Princess: Rosalee Morrison
👑 Big Horn Academy Princess: Shandi Harjo
These amazing young leaders are ready to shine as ambassadors for our schools during the upcoming spring powwow season. Join us in celebrating their leadership, pride, and dedication!
👑 Kindergarten Readiness Center Princess: Luna Meeks
👑 Crow Agency School Princess: McKenzie Charette
👑 Hardin Primary Princess: Coulee Brown
👑 Hardin Intermediate Princess: Ivory Walks Over Ice
👑 Hardin Middle School Princess: Lilly Robles Diaz
👑 Hardin High School Princess: Rosalee Morrison
👑 Big Horn Academy Princess: Shandi Harjo
All Hardin Intermediate School Parents Welcome
Parent Advisory Meeting March 23 at 5:30 pm.
Students from Big Horn Academy, accompanied by their teacher Mrs. Christy Morse, attended the Vision to Voice Youth Conference hosted by Western Native Voice: Expanding Horizons.
During the conference, students engaged with inspiring speakers, including keynote speaker Mr. Emmette Dustybull of the Blackfeet Nation, gaining valuable insights and perspectives.
This experience provided meaningful opportunities for students to connect with Indigenous leaders, strengthen their cultural identity, and explore pathways for leadership, education, and community engagement.
During the conference, students engaged with inspiring speakers, including keynote speaker Mr. Emmette Dustybull of the Blackfeet Nation, gaining valuable insights and perspectives.
This experience provided meaningful opportunities for students to connect with Indigenous leaders, strengthen their cultural identity, and explore pathways for leadership, education, and community engagement.
We had a fun night at our Cooking Class and ate some delicious food!
Our menu included:
• Bison Tamale Pie
• Pesto Grilled Cheese
• Bison Steak Fajitas
• Whipped Feta with Veggies
• Rainbow Pasta Salad
• Chickpea Peanut Butter Blondies
We have one more cooking class for the school coming up on April 29th at Crow School. Looking forward to ending on another great night! 👩🍳✨ We will have a flyer out so sign up!!
