back to school

Montana has some great Colleges and Universities that rank well across the nation. However it might surprise you which one WalletHub ranks the overall best in Montana.

There's obviously not much we can do about it, so please be courteous to other parents/drivers. The most important thing is that no children get run over.

Overall Montana didn't rank very well in terms of the most equatable schools in the nation. Find out where the schools in your area stand.

40 Kids will get $400 each to spend on clothing at Scheels, a new hair-do, and a Pizza Party!

Teenagers seem to get lost in the shuffle when it comes to back-to-school backpack drives. One Billings woman is trying to change that. If you'd like to contribute, here are the details.

That didn't take long. Three weeks into the school year and the school bullies are back at it. My blood was boiling when I heard that another girl was choking my daughter today.

Eek! Class begins August 22 at School District 2. You've got 30 days to wrap up your summer fun. Here are some top picks for kids in Billings.

I've been researching some back-up plans in case we decide to not participate in the schools online learning and here are a few options (and costs) that I found.

Here comes the old man rant, so get ready.  Yes, it has been 40 years since I graduated from high school.  I also raised five kids and know what they need to go to school.  My oldest daughter is now a third grade teacher.  Here goes the rant...

In the span of a week we've had record hi temps, fires, rain and now fog.

Why are they taking my picture?  How come I'm not home playing with my bike?  What is my dog Buddy going to do all day without me?  Why did mom button my shirt all the way to the top?!!  Does Grandpa know I'm being held hostage in the brick building...

This is a picture of my youngest daughter 7 years ago after graduating from Preschool.  This year she turns 13 and will enter the 7th grade.  It's back to school time.  Oh, I know, it's about a month away, but it got me thinking to back when I was a kid...