High school graduation ceremonies planned around the valley
HILARY MATHESON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months, 1 week AGO
Graduates file into the gymnasium during Flathead High School's class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 31. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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EDUCATION REPORTER Hilary Matheson covers education for the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on schools, students, and the policies that shape public education across Northwest Montana. Matheson regularly reports on school boards, district decisions and issues affecting teachers and families. Her work examines how funding, enrollment and state policy influence local school systems. She helps readers understand how education decisions affect students and communities throughout the region. IMPACT: Hilary’s work provides transparency and insight into the schools that serve thousands of local families. | May 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Hundreds of students throughout the valley are set to graduate in the coming weeks.
On May 29, about 44 Linderman Education Center students are expected to graduate at 7 p.m. Linderman is located at 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. For more information, call 751-3990.
On May 30, about 280 Flathead High School students are set to graduate at 7 p.m. in the gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The school is located at, 644 Fourth Ave. W. The ceremony will also be livestreamed at https://flathead.sd5.k12.mt.us/.
Glacier High School, Bigfork High School and Stillwater Christian School have scheduled graduation ceremonies May 31.
Glacier's graduation starts at 10 a.m. About 300 Glacier students are expected to graduate. The ceremony will take approximately two hours and will also be livestreamed at https://glacier.sd5.k12.mt.us/. Glacier is located at 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. The school has 874 parking spots and people are encouraged to carpool. People are reminded that roadways will be kept clear of illegally parked cars.
At 11 a.m., Bigfork High School’s graduation starts and will be held in the gym. About 71 students are expected to participate. The school is located at 600 Commerce St. in Bigfork.
At 4 p.m., 19 Stillwater students are set to graduate in the high school gym, 255 FFA Dr., Kalispell.
On June 5, Whitefish Independent High School will hold its graduation ceremony from 1 to 2 p.m. June 5 in Hope Garden located on the high school campus.
June 7 commencement ceremonies are planned at Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools.
Columbia Falls' graduation will start at 11 a.m. in the high school gym. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be no restrictions on seating or attendance. The school is located at 610 13th St. W. in Columbia Falls.
Whitefish High School's graduation is planned at 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. Seating is first come, first serve. Ushers will be available to assist with general and handicapped-designated seating. The school is located a 1143 E. 4th St. in Whitefish.
Reporter Hilary Matheson may be reached at 758-4431 or [email protected].
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