Hardin Public Schools

Please join us for the Portrait of a Graduate work next Tuesday! We are actively engaging our community in developing a Portrait of a Graduate, a collective vision that articulates our aspirations for every student in Hardin Public Schools. Our Portrait of a Graduate will serve as North Star for our schools, bringing our community together with a shared vision. What are the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that our community has for our young people? What are the skills and mindsets that our children need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world? What are the implications for the design of the learning experiences—and equitable access to those experiences—we provide in our school systems? Meeting 1: March 12: 5:30 - 8:00 PM in the Middle School Auditorium, Dinner available before.

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During the PIR Day in January, the Crow Agency School Immersion teachers had the opportunity to present on Dual Language. The Apsaalooke language classes has been established with dedicated teachers who spend long hours preparing for their immersion classes. There are 7 Crow Immersion teachers who are certified. The Immersion teachers that presented during the PIR Day include: Nicole Real Bird, Reva Little Owl – Not Afraid, Lavonna Little Owl- Real Bird, Clarena Hugs, and Cindy Bear Cloud. They shared their story of working to expose the children to their indigenous language in their Dual Language Immersion Preschool through 5th Grade Classrooms within a public school setting. Thank you to the admin team, the Crow Agency staff, students and families for their continued support in making the Crow Dual Immersion successful the past 8 years and effort to keep our Crow Apsaalooke language alive. A'ho

Please see the attached file for information on Hardin Schools' partnership with Care Solace to support our students and their families: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGghX7gtBth-FYVG9dm4SE153ImFq6Jo/view?usp=share_link Twitter/Instagram: @CareSolace24_7 Facebook: @CareSolace

This past weekend, selected Hardin High School students had the opportunity to go on a Buffalo Hunt in Gardiner, Montana. We didn’t see any Buffalo during this hunt but we were blessed with a couple of Elk and a great experience. Our shooters were high school teachers Scott Flat Lip and Jonathan Stands. This was a hands-on learning opportunity for students to engage with traditional food systems, encourage healthy active choices, and teach practical skills with an annual buffalo hunt. The students also learned about Crow Tribal Law and Order Codes that were recently passed (Title 12 - June 22, 2022) Travelers include: Korbin Bement, Brock Boyer, Gabriella Kalissa Dawes, Marty Driftwood, Roman StopsAtPrettyPlaces, Anthony Pretty Weasel, Sampson Stands Over Bull Deanna Albert - Hardin High School Principal; Bianka Rock Above - District Indian Education Director; Eleanor Ross - Farm to School Director; Scott Flatlip - Hardin High School Teacher; Tim Kaldahl - Hardin High School Teacher; Jonathan Stands - Hardin High School Teacher Thank you to everyone that supported this learning opportunity for our students. A’ho

This past Friday, March 1, 2024 thru Saturday, March 2, 2024 selected Hardin High School students traveled to Gardiner, Montana. Those students were selected through an application process based on grades, behavior and attendance. This was a hands-on learning opportunity for students to engage with traditional food systems, encourage healthy active choices, and teach practical skills with an annual buffalo hunt. The students also learned about Crow Tribal Law and Order Codes (Title 12 - June 22, 2022) Partners in this event include Hardin School District Indian Education for All Hardin Farm to School Crow Tribal Fish Game & Natural Resources Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Travelers include: Korbin Bement Brock Boyer Gabriella Kalissa Dawes Marty Driftwood Roman StopsAtPrettyPlaces Anthony Pretty Weasel Sampson Stands Over Bull Deanna Albert - Hardin High School Principal Bianka Rock Above - District Indian Education Director Eleanor Ross - Farm to School Director Scott Flatlip - Hardin High School Teacher Tim Kaldahl - Hardin High School Teacher Jonathan Stands - Hardin High School Teacher Thank you to everyone that supported this learning opportunity for our students. A’ho

Packed house for the Big Horn County Spelling Bee. Thank you to everyone involved with putting this together. Good luck participants

We are actively engaging our community in developing a Portrait of a Graduate, a collective vision that articulates our aspirations for every student in Hardin Public Schools. Our Portrait of a Graduate will serve as North Star for our schools, bringing our community together with a shared vision. You are a valued member of our community, and we need your voice and perspective! I invite you to join our Portrait Design Team, and share ongoing input, and together inform our Portrait of a Graduate. Over the next few months, the Portrait Design Team will explore the following questions: What are the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that our community has for our young people? What are the skills and mindsets that our children need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world? What are the implications for the design of the learning experiences—and equitable access to those experiences—we provide in our school systems? Save these dates! Our Portrait Design Team will meet four times to design the Portrait of a Graduate, and each meeting builds upon the other: · Meeting 1: March 12: 5:30 - 8:00 PM in the Middle School Auditorium · Meeting 2: March 14: 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Middle School Auditorium · Meeting 3: April 29: 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Middle School Auditorium · Meeting 4: May 29: 5:30 - 7:30 in the Middle School Auditorium We want our Portrait of a Graduate to be locally developed and globally positioned. I hope that you’ll bring your unique perspective to this collaborative process. Our shared aspiration is that all of our students have an educational experience that prepares them to be lifelong learners and contributors today and tomorrow. Will you join our Portrait Design Team? Please RSVP to Cherlyn Greer at (406) 665-9301 or cherlyn.greer@hardin.k12.mt.us to let us know if you can help lead this exciting work. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to me at (406) 665-9304 or tobin.novasio@hardin.k12.mt.us with any questions or concerns. Thank you, Tobin Novasio, Superintendent

Please see the attached agenda for next week's Board of Trustees meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1icOSqc58QaE20wPDSe12nz-i6ZTZQUjIwf31XwRJWsY/edit?usp=sharing

The Board of Trustees Negotiations Committee will have a work session in order to negotiate with the Hardin Classified Employees Association of the MFPE. Meeting will be in the Board Room at 5:00 on Thursday February 29th.

Excellent halftime performance by the Hardin District Indian Club at Eastern A Divisional tournament at the Metra. Thank you to each of our Indian Club staff from each of our schools, who prepare their dancers for our events. Great job! Verleen Holds - Crow School Tina Pretty on Top - Kindergarten Readiness Center Mary Iron - Hardin Primary Jenna Janssen - Hardin Intermediate Lana Stands - Hardin Middle School Joire Chavez - Hardin High School Autumn Whiteman - Hardin Academy Stacy Redding - Ft Smith Night Hawk Jrz Drum Group - Austin Little Light, CJ Other Medicine, Kymani Little Light, Chauncey Little Light and Tyrel Bright Wings. A’ho Special thanks to Amberly Howe - Federal Programs Director & Amber Link - Accounts Payable in handling our paper work and support. A’ho

2024 Hardin District Indian Club had the opportunity to perform at Eastern A Divisional Tournament at the Metra during halftime. Night Hawk Jrz sang as the dancers from each of our schools danced proudly representing our district. Jaelon Shield, the Hardin Middle School Princess held the Crow Tribal flag proudly. Thank you to everyone who made this possible: from the dancers, Night Hawk Jrz. drum group, family support, admin team, the sponsors, staff and the staff who chaperoned. Special thanks to the Athletic Director Travis Kreiger who fulfilled our special request to make this possible. A'ho Good luck to both the boys and girls basketball teams. Go Bulldogs!!!

Hardin student preform at Eastern A Divisional Tournament at the Metra.

Eastern A Divisional Basketball! Here are the brackets for this weekend's action: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ik2553sQxKBWqHqHAx1aDA_xcPoTnOWQ/view?usp=share_link Boys play at 9:00 AM Thursday and Girls' at 6:30 PM. Go Dawgs!

Hey parents and guardians come and join us at Family Engagement Center on March 13, 2024

Hardin Public Schools 17H & 1 in Montana have been awarded the USDA Local Food for Schools grant, an initiative aimed at bolstering local and regional food systems while supporting historically underserved and small businesses. The grant, distributed based on enrollment, provides $28,000 designated for the procurement of unprocessed or minimally processed foods sourced from Montana. This significant grant will play a vital role in Hardin Public Schools' efforts to establish and strengthen connections with Montana farmers, ranchers, distributors, and small businesses, ultimately enhancing the availability of locally sourced foods for students. The primary objective is to enrich students' meals with high-quality Montana grains, produce, meats and dairy, fostering a healthier and more sustainable dining experience. Having received the grant in November of 2023, Hardin Public Schools wasted no time in putting it to use. The first round of purchases saw a diverse array of Montana-grown foods sourced through a collaborative partnership with Western Montana Growers Cooperative and The Yellowstone Valley Food Hub in Billings. Despite the challenges of winter, Montana's agricultural bounty continues to impress. Among the locally sourced items obtained are watermelon radish and whole cabbage from Amaltheia Farm in Belgrade, field greens from Local Bounti in Hamilton, and apples from Swanson's Mountainview Orchards in Ravalli County. Additionally, fresh organic eggs from Mission Mountain Organic Eggs in Ronan, as well as carrots and beets from Harlequin Produce in Arlee, were procured. Bison from Montrail in Ronan and lentils from Timeless Seeds in Conrad, round out the impressive selection. Hardin Public Schools, located in Crow Agency and Hardin, boast a total of seven schools serving nearly 2,000 students. Recognized as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, they offer free meals to all students under the National School Lunch Act. Under the guidance of Director of Nutrition Marlo Spreng and Farm to School Director Elle Ross, fresh, healthy food remains a top priority in Hardin. Their adept utilization of grant funds underscores their commitment to improving school meals, enhancing meal access, and promoting nutritional education in the classroom.

Indian Education for All stations at Hardin High School last week with 16 presenters from the Crow community to talk about Crow culture, history and modern day life. Thank you to the high school staff and students for your participation in this great event. A'ho Special thanks to: Jana Alden for making 500 frybread for our students to enjoy Marlo Spreng and the kitchen staff in providing the Berry Pudding High school IEFA Committee Timothy Kaldahl Principal Deanna Albert and Assistant Principal Kole Passes for approving this event to take place. A'ho

Hardin High School Indian Education for All stations last Friday was a success. Students enjoyed learning from the different experts in all aspects of the Crow culture, history and the modern day life.

Last Friday, the Hardin High School hosted Indian Education for All presenters from the community to talk to the students in different IEFA stations. Thank you to our presenters and taking time from your busy schedules to make this possible. A'ho Eleanor Ross - Ethnobotany/Smoothie Machine Harry Rock Above - Crow Stories translated in Crow and English Sunny Gardner - Crow Style Horse Parade-beadwork Conrad (CJ) Stewart -Tribal Law/Sovereignty/Dawes Act Cedar Bulltail – Juneberry Pudding & Fry Bread Amy Hanson - Sweet Grass, Cedar, and Sage Angela Howe – Choke Cherry Creek: Indigenous Fashion Designer Entrepreneurship Dr. Lanny Real Bird - Plains Indian Sign Language Debby Schoolcraft with Jr. High Beading Club member - Loom Beading Dr. Jason Cummins – Crow Creation Story & History Alda Goodluck - Crow Tribal Flag C. J. Other Medicine, Chauncey Little Light, Scotty Dawes & Kymani Little Light - Hand Games Sidney Fitzpatrick Sr. - Messenger for Health Wellness Tilton Old Bull -The Clan System Orrin Pickett - Arrow Throwing Jon Elle, Little Big Horn College Archivist & Danetta Half-Holds, Audio/Visual Specialist - LBHC Navigating the Crow Recordings

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