Daily Inter Lake
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.
ARTICLES BY HILARY MATHESON
Reading between the lines: Flathead High School librarian champions literacy, critical thinking, student choice and the freedom to read
Aarica Phillips went to college intending to become a teacher, earning a bachelor’s degree in K-8 education. Phillips also picked up a library endorsement, giving her more options in the job market at a time when teaching jobs were harder to find in some areas.
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FVCC trustees debate contract for new president
The appointment is contingent on final approval of her contract, which trustees tabled, delaying a final vote for up to 10 business days while an attorney reviews the proposed contract, and trustees can ask questions about its terms.
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Kila School selects architect for proposed building project
Kila School is moving ahead with a plans to connect its school and main office buildings and add a secured vestibule at the main entrance to improve campus safety.
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FVCC offers president position to Florida community college leader
The Flathead Valley Community College board of trustees offered the president position to Deborah Kish Stephan after deliberations concluded Tuesday.
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Meet the finalists for FVCC’s next president
The public is invited to meet the four finalists being considered for the Flathead Valley Community College president position this week.
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Flathead Valley high school students named National Merit semifinalists
Ten students from Flathead, Glacier and Whitefish high schools and one homeschooled student were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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Kalispell mother keeps posting to TikTok until daughter gets liver transplant
In April, Kalispell social worker Stephanie Cymbal committed to posting daily TikTok videos, dancing to popular songs, until her 11-year-old daughter, Hattie Adamcyk, receives a liver transplant.
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Kalispell Public Schools adopts budget, discusses countywide levy
Kalispell Public Schools will operate on a $92.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year with school officials projecting surpluses.
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Go on an adventure through hands-on exhibits, interactive play and crafting stations at the Wildtorium
The Wildtorium is a children’s museum where the rule is — look, but touch everything — explore, imagine, create and learn.
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Fire damage repairs continue at two Kalispell schools
Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Matt Jensen updated the school board Tuesday on the damage caused by fires set in Glacier High School and Edgerton Elementary School on Aug. 10 and the district’s efforts to mitigate it.
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Gov. Greg Gianforte visits Evergreen School District to highlight community partnerships in supporting students
Evergreen School District rolled out the red carpet Wednesday for East Evergreen Elementary students on their first day of school, welcoming them with a special visit from Gov. Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte.
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Back to school dates and information
Back to school information for Bigfork, Cayuse Prairie, Somers-Lakeside, Swan River
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FVCC presidential search narrowed to four finalists, Q&A’s scheduled
Flathead Valley Community College has announced four finalists in the search for its next president.
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Back to school guide 2026-27
The 2026-27 school year starts next week for many schools in the valley. Following is back-to-school information for Flathead County schools.
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