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
Flathead Valley high school students named National Merit semifinalists
Eleven students from Flathead, Glacier, Whitefish and Stillwater Christian high schools 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.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
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.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
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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Flathead Valley businessman and philanthropist Paul Wachholz dies at 89
Longtime Flathead Valley businessman and philanthropist Paul Wachholz has died at 89.
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Charlie Chaplin's ‘The Great Dictator’ screens Aug. 25
War, discrimination, fear and slapstick? "The Great Dictator," Charlie Chaplin’s box office smash satirizing Adolf Hitler and Nazisim and condemning antisemitism is the Aug. 25 pick for Movie Night at the Museum.
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Flathead Valley businessman and philanthropist Paul Wachholz dies at 89
Longtime Flathead Valley businessman and philanthropist Paul Wachholz has died at 89.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Suspected arsonist arrested in connection with fires at public schools in Kalispell
Authorities have arrested a 25-year-old Kalispell man in connection with two fires allegedly set at public schools in the city on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Veterinarian takes holistic approach to animal care
Dr. Christopher "Chris" Gebhardt starts the session by walking Graciee around and having her step backward to loosen her up and check for any restriction in joint movement, noting her hesitancy to square up a hind leg.
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