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The Valley Voice - Voice of Democracy

The Valley Voice - Voice of Democracy

Belt High senior Katy Smith was recently recognized as the district winner of the VFW speech competition known as the Voice of Democracy. The Voice of Democracy is a national-level speech competition that is run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This competition allows the students to express themselves

The Valley Voice – Belt Government

The Valley Voice – Belt Government

The little town of Belt just recently got a new town clerk and mayor. This is a significant change for all the people. The new clerk, Kellen Kirby, replaced Lynn Shilling as clerk/treasurer, and the new mayor, Travis Page, took over the spot held by Jim Olson. Kirby is

New Sign Unveiled for Power Fire Hall

New Sign Unveiled for Power Fire Hall

Power High School FCCLA member, Quaid Callison, in partnership with the Power Volunteer Fire Department and Vision Zero, recently unveiled the first-ever sign identifying the Power fire hall. The sign was formally introduced during a home basketball game, where volunteer firefighters were recognized at center court for their service

Celebrate the New Year with the Annual Jazz Workshop Concert

Celebrate the New Year with the Annual Jazz Workshop Concert

The CMR and GFHS Jazz Bands, along with the Rhapsody and Russell Ayres choirs, will be presenting the Annual Jazz Workshop Concert, January 9, 2026. This event will also feature esteemed guests from the University of Idaho music department, adding a unique flair to the program. The concert will begin

Simms Announces Final Results for Pages for Power Reading Challenge

Simms Announces Final Results for Pages for Power Reading Challenge

The Simms School recently held the Pages for Power Reading Challenge, designed as a school-wide competition culminating in a live bench press event. From November 1st to November 24th, students in grades 6 through 12 tracked the number of pages they read during their study hall sessions. The cumulative

Simms Students Convert Pages into Pounds in Pages for Power Reading Challenge

Simms Students Convert Pages into Pounds in Pages for Power Reading Challenge

Students at Simms School are engaging in a rigorous program known as the Pages for Power Reading Challenge, a school-wide competition that will end with a live bench press event scheduled for November 25th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Simms Gymnasium. From November 1st to November 24th,

Man Charged With Misdemeanor for Making Verbal Threats to Children

Man Charged With Misdemeanor for Making Verbal Threats to Children

On November 4th, around 2:30 PM, reports indicated that an adult male was walking near the West Elementary School playground, making verbal threats toward the children. According to the Great Falls Police Department, the man continued to walk through the neighborhood but left the school premises. As a precautionary