School funding can be a confusing topic, but it’s important to understand, especially with the recent federal assistance that helped schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s […]

The General Operating Fund is the main source of funding for Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS). It covers most of the school district’s budget (about 75%) […]

People sometimes wonder why Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) asks for a school levy instead of using reserve funds. Let’s break it down! What Are Reserve […]

School funding in Montana can be a little confusing, but it’s really important for making sure that every student gets a good education. In this post, […]

During any given year, the Curriculum and Assessment Department of Great Falls Public Schools is tasked with reviewing, aligning, and updating several content areas according to […]

Written by an Anonymous Community Member Meet the dollar that is one of 98 million that the generous people of Great Falls gave to GFPS to […]

By Mary Mo Sheehy When I began teaching in 1972, there were no guaranteed special education programs in Montana’s public schools. Students with severe disabilities were […]

Student internships have been a valued part of the Great Falls School District for many years, and last year the program got a major boost thanks […]