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As we wrap up the school year, we want to leave you with one important focus: our kids and their relationship with technology.

Montana Governor Gianforte recently highlighted in his State of the State address the importance of taking a closer look at how early cell phone use is impacting children. It is a conversation worth having.

Research continues to show that delaying smartphones and social media can have a powerful impact on a child’s mental health, focus, and overall development.

If you are looking to learn more, two resources we recommend:

The Anxious Generation
This book explores how the rise of smartphones and social media has changed childhood, linking increased screen time to anxiety, depression, and decreased independence in kids.

The Social Dilemma
This documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at how social media platforms are designed to keep users engaged, and the impact that has on behavior, attention, and mental health.

This is not about fear. It is about being informed and making thoughtful choices for our kids.

Click the links to learn more.
https://www.anxiousgeneration.com
https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation
https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Governor_Gianforte_Outlines_Vision_To_Secure_Montanas_Future

about 20 hours ago, Heather Dunn
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Regular School Board Notice for Monday June 8 at 6:00 in the LCHS Library.
1 day ago, Wade VanNess
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Free Summer Meals for Kids! Eureka Public Schools will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch for anyone 18 years old and under from June 15, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
Meal Pick-Up Days & Times
• Mondays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 days of breakfast and lunch)
• Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (4 days of breakfast and lunch)
Anyone interested in signing up for meals, please email Anita at awebb@teameureka.net.Thank you!
1 day ago, Wade VanNess
free meal pickups
Join us as we celebrate the Graduation of our Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 31 at 1:00pm in the LCHS Gymnasium. The ceremony will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network for family and friends who are unable to attend in person. Click this link to join the livestream, https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lincoln-county-high-school-eureka-mt/evt1d8e998332
You will need to create an account on NFHS to watch the stream, but there is no charge to view the event. Congratulations to all the graduates.! We look forward to celebrating this special day with you all. Doors open at 11:00am!
6 days ago, Wade VanNess
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Eureka Public Schools is hiring for next school year. We are looking to hire a part-time Physical Therapist to work 4 hours a week. The application is on our website, www.lchigh.net, and click on the Employment button. If you have questions about the position please contact Mrs. Shelby Damaskos with questions. Eureka Public School District #13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come Join Our Team!
6 days ago, Wade VanNess
Hiring Physical Therapist
The Lincoln County High School Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 31 at 1:00pm. Due to the forecasted rain, the graduation has been moved indoors to the LCHS Gymnasium. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 with family, friends, school staff, and the community. Congratulations to all 50 of our graduates!
7 days ago, Wade VanNess
LCHS GRADUATION

Issue 9 - Lion Bytes

Click the link to learn more.
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/

8 days ago, Heather Dunn
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As part of the community service portion of Teen Day , some of Mrs. Pacella's high school students planned a fun, hands-on lesson with Mr. DeShazer's 5th-grade students. They taught a lesson about the water cycle by making bracelets! It was a great opportunity for our younger students to learn from older peers while creating something memorable. Thank you to the high school students for sharing their knowledge and making science come to life!
14 days ago, Wade VanNess
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Issue 8 - Lion Bytes

Click the link to learn more.
https://micheleborba.com/books/thrivers/

15 days ago, Heather Dunn
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Eureka Lions Sports is looking for head coaches for the upcoming school year! We are currently seeking Head Coaches for Boys Wrestling and Softball. Do you have a passion for mentoring students and making a positive impact in the lives of young athletes? We would love to hear from you! Interested applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and coaching experience to Athletic Director Chad Dunn at cdunn@teameureka.net. Eureka Public School District #13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GO LIONS!
15 days ago, Wade VanNess
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Thank you to our own Katie A, for your incredible work you do each day to support communication, learning, and student success. Your patience, creativity, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, teams, and families.
17 days ago, Wade VanNess
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The LCHS Spring is this Tuesday May 19 from 5-8:00pm. Come check out projects our students have been working on all year. We will be showcasing work from Art, Music, Wood Shop, Welding, Biology, Fiber Arts, Culinary, Robotics, Native Agriculture, and Spanish. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase, and music starts at 5:30. Hope to see you there!
18 days ago, Wade VanNess
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Our LCHS welding students have been working and practicing on their welding skills, and we are proud to say that we have had multiple students earned welding qualifications from FVCC. Congrats to Wyatt W-Flat, Hunter G-Flat, Brandon C-Flat, Gabi W-Flat, and Joe S-Vertical Up. Keep up the great work!
21 days ago, Wade VanNess
eureka welders

The 7th Grade CTE class is hosting a community event on Wednesday, May 27 from 3-4 pm outside the Eureka Middle School Gym

21 days ago, Michelle Brandon
7th CTE Community Event

Issue 7 - Lion Bytes

Click the link to learn more.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature

22 days ago, Heather Dunn
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Bicycle Safety Rodeo TODAY after school!
23 days ago, Heather Dunn
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Eureka Elementary is planning to offer a HALF DAY Early Learning Classroom for qualifying 4 yr old students for the 26-27 school year. This program is designed to strengthen early literacy, math readiness, language development, and social-emotional skills to better prepare students for Kindergarten.

We are running another Roundup this Friday, May 15th from 1-3pm. Scan the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/EarlyLearnEureka
24 days ago, Heather Dunn
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29 days ago, Heather Dunn
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To the Team Eureka Community,
While we are certainly disappointed in the outcome of the bond election, I want to sincerely thank every person who took the time to become informed, ask questions, attend meetings, volunteer, advocate, and ultimately participate in the process. Regardless of how individuals voted, community engagement matters, and I deeply appreciate the respectful conversations and involvement we have seen throughout this effort.
I especially want to recognize the many staff members, parents, board members, and community supporters who worked tirelessly over the past several months. From organizing meetings and sharing information to simply having conversations with neighbors and friends, your commitment to our students and schools was evident every step of the way. Public education is strongest when people care enough to be involved, and this community showed that in abundance.
Although this result was not what we had hoped for, our mission does not change. Eureka Public Schools will continue to serve our students and community to the very best of our ability each and every day. We will continue providing meaningful opportunities for students through programs like Career and Technical Education, helping students gain valuable skills for the workforce and future careers. We will continue investing in opportunities for our youngest learners as we expand services through our new early learning program for four-year-olds. And we will continue focusing on the academic, social, and emotional growth of every student who walks through our doors.
The challenges facing our facilities do not disappear today, but neither does our commitment to finding solutions and doing what is best for kids. Team Eureka has always been resilient, hardworking, and student-centered, and that will continue moving forward.
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this process and for your continued support of our schools, staff, and students.
29 days ago, Wade VanNess
superintendent message

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Click the link to learn more.
https://bit.ly/4s4nQun

about 1 month ago, Heather Dunn
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