Schools

Ennis

Ennis High School is running out of space, Ennis Schools Superintendent Casey Klasna said.

The last COVID-19 stronghold of Madison County School Districts fell, as Ennis Elementary School reported three COVID-19 cases Oct. 18.

Twin Bridges

Twin Bridges Schools were closed last week after both a student and staff member tested positive with the coronavirus.

Sheridan

The Sheridan School Board met for September to discuss the first few weeks of coronavirus changes and the possibility of adding a prekindergarten program to the Sheridan School District.

Madison County K-12 Schools will be in session with in-person instruction by the end of August.

Madison County Sanitarian Van Puckett spoke with each Madison County school superintendent about plans for the upcoming school year.

“They’re all doing a great job working toward the same common goal,” Puckett said. “Each one is looking at the health and wellbeing of the students and staff.”

Two Madison County locals graduated from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy June 27.

Kim Hellwinkel, second grade teacher in the Twin Bridges School District, was recognized as the most inspiring teacher in Montana by the Sanford Programs, established by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford to support teachers around the nation.