Whitefish School District to Host Informational Session on School Bonds

Whitefish, MT – August 26, 2024 – The Whitefish School District invites staff, families, and community members to attend an informational session regarding two school bonds that will appear on the ballot in September. This session will provide an opportunity to learn about and ask questions concerning the WHS Academic Expansion and WHS Athletic Improvement proposals.

Next Informational Session:

Date: Thursday, September 5th

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Whitefish High School

Whitefish School District Staff will also be available to answer questions at the Whitefish Farmers Market in the coming weeks. It will also share information and answer questions at the upcoming WSD Back to School Bash on September 12th on the Whitefish Middle School lawn.  

Ballots will be mailed on August 28th and will be due on September 17th.

WHS Academic Expansion Bond:



The WHS Academic Expansion Bond will provide additional classrooms and labs to support increased enrollment and enhance learning spaces. It will also fund renovations to the learning kitchen for an expanded culinary arts program and create a flexible learning environment at Whitefish Independent High School.

The bond will provide more multipurpose space adjacent to the gym for flexible use and add classrooms and facilities for core academic classes and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs. It will grow popular Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Building Trades, Business, Agriculture, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, and Horticulture. Finally, the WHS bond will improve safety and security by reducing student travel to auxiliary buildings and adding secure entrances.

WHS Athletic Improvement Bond:

This bond proposal will enhance athletic facilities to support growing student participation and provide modern, district-owned venues. The proposal has been reduced in scope from the previous bond in response to community feedback. Proposed improvements include a new 10-lane track and field, a district-owned football field, new grandstands with 1,500 seats and room for expansion. In addition, it will include new admissions, concessions, and restroom facilities, additional parking, a new grass practice/multipurpose field, and improved accessibility.

The public is encouraged to attend the informational session so the district can help answer questions. Additional information is available on the district website at www.whitefishschools.org.

Contact: 

Dave Means

Superintendent

Whitefish School District

600 East 2nd Street

Whitefish, MT 59937

406-862-8640