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Despite the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, ranchers and farmers worldwide are showing up each and every day to ensure that food is still reaching the dinner table. These agriculturalists do not work a typical 9 to 5 shift, but rather 24 hours, 365 days a year. Their career is not just a job; it is their way of life. Many farmers and ranchers have... READ MORE >

Here in our current predicament in Big Timber, Montana we may be confined to our homes and certain outdoor activities following the Governor’s directives and communal rule of social distancing. Because of all of this I wanted to talk about some of the things that we could do as families and even personally as we go about our day to day lives. First thing is, who... READ MORE >

On Friday, March 13th the Big Timber FFA traveled to Dillion, MT for their second set of District competitions. Members performed exceptionally well in Career Development Events (CDEs) including Mechanics, Agronomy, and Farm and Business Management (FBM) as well as the Star Greenhand contest. The Senior Mechanics team placed 6th overall with individuals... READ MORE >

The Ag. department's metal fabrications class is working on a commission from Brian Engle. Engle, owner of Pioneer Meats, commissioned a BBQ trailer to use for catering portion of his business. The grill is on tracks and can move from the center to the side for cooking vs. driving. It has a folding hitch and many other qualities that make this project unique and... READ MORE >

SGCHS yearbook team is in need for photos to help supplement their current photos. Community members, parents, friends and family who may have photos from various student activities that they would be willing to share with the staff please share them will us. Rosie Hope, year book staff member, stated " Some activities do not have many pictures and we would like... READ MORE >

The Sweet Grass County High School is looking to improve their recycling program in the upcoming months. Currently, students and staff are able to place paper, cardboard, old telephone books and aluminum cans in cardboard boxes throughout the building. Student volunteers then carry these collection boxes across the parking lot to be emptied into the school’s... READ MORE >

Our Herder girls are playing in Divisional Tournaments this Thursday and Friday. Show up and support our girls in Billings, MT. If you can't make it to Billings, be sure to participate in Spirit Days to show your support. Monday: Twin Day Tuesday: Class Colors: Freshman-Blue, Sophomores-white, Juniors-Red, Seniors-Black Wednesday: Neon Day Thursday: Sports... READ MORE >

Our senior profile focus for this week is Madelynn Bakke. Maddy has been involved in the school play for 4 years, 4H for 6 years, and various other activities at SGCHS.Maddy is a talented artist and has pursued those artistic talents while at SGCHS. Most recently as a member of the yearbook staff where she designed the cover page and other pages for our 2020... READ MORE >

Friday, March 6th, the Big Timber FFA will be headed to Conrad for the annual Conrad Crops and Mechanics competition. This competition provides an opportunity for members of all experience levels to attend an event workshop and compete in specific Career Development Events (CDEs). The morning of the competitions, FFA members will attend an educational... READ MORE >

This week for senior profiles we will be featuring Brodee Pederson. Brodee loves golfing, fishing, hunting, and his truck. He is very hands-on and looks forward to his welding and mechanics classes every day. His favorite food is Mexican and he loves Taco Bell. He says, "I think I go to Taco Bell at least once a month. I wouldn't be able to live without... READ MORE >

Introducing another amazing student graduating this year from Sweet Grass County High School,Callan McDonnell. Callan participated in several fun activities throughout her time at SGHS she did 3 years of speech and drama, 3 years of jazz band, 4 years of pep band, 4 years as a Thespian in the school play, and 1 year of SAVY. Besides her school pursuits Callan... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, February 19, local FFA officers traveled to the Big Timber Grade School to talk with the 3rd grade classes about the agricultural organization. Officers explained their roles within the chapter, presented a slideshow of images, played pin the tail on the cow, and answered a variety of questions. The Big Timber FFA officer team participated in... READ MORE >

If you’ve taken the time to look around downtown you might have noticed a new store has popped up. It’s nothing like we any other store we have here in town. It is a formal wear store with party supplies. Now instead of going to Bozeman or Billings for your formal and party needs you can make an easy fast trip right down the road. Kendra Edden saw an absence of... READ MORE >

During the past two weeks, the Ag Science class, taught by Mrs. Standley, was given the challenge of building and designing small, Co2 powered cars, also known as dragsters. The dragsters were put to the test in a race against each other in a bracket-style competition.The project begins with each student deciding the shape and size of their dragsters. Their... READ MORE >

With the goal of reducing the number of sick and stray animals in the community, the mother-daughter team of Laura and Maddie Johnson have teamed up to fight this crisis in Sweet Grass County. Laura and Maddie have a huge soft spot in their heart for animals in need. This is why the mother-daughter team founded the Sweet Grass Animal Coalition, a non-profit... READ MORE >

This week, we are happy to shine the spotlight on more of our seniors at SGCHS. Today, the spotlight is on Maria Tronrud! Maria Tronrud is very excited to be graduating high school, as are most seniors. Graduation coming up fast and a plan for after is crucial. At the moment, Maria is looking forward to going to criminal justice and law enforcement school after... READ MORE >

On Friday, January 31st, Mrs. McCullough took her Fashion Design class to the Billings Fashion Market. There students learned about buying and selling apparel for stores. They also learned about different terms and selling techniques used in the industry. Joining students in Billings was Susan St. Germain, the daughter Virgil Gust, owner of local clothing stores... READ MORE >

High school students during their senior year, sometimes junior year, begin to look at colleges all over the United States and even around the world. Schooling of some sort has become important to proceed in the occupational world. While there is the occasional Mark Zuckerburg or the uncommon Steve Jobs; for most in the workforce college is needed to support a... READ MORE >

Speech and Drama season couldn’t come to an end without at least one horribly long bus ride, and that is exactly how it ended this year. On January 30th, our five qualifying state competitors hit the road and headed to Bigfork, Montana. On day one, the competition got underway, with three preliminary rounds. On day two, there was one more preliminary round,... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, January 28, seven students applied to receive their Greenhand degree. A Greenhand degree is the first degree you can earn in FFA and students must be a freshman or a sophomore. Taylor Standley states, "If students earn this degree, they will receive a pin to put on their jackets, which makes them feel more a part of FFA." To receive the Greenhand... READ MORE >

Walker Hensley, a senior at SGHS has lived in Big Timber his whole life. He isn't involved in any extracurriculars, but he stays active working with computers. Walker is highly skilled at working on computers and fixes them for people. After high school Walker plans on moving to Missoula to live with his brother. In Missoula he plans on going to a trade school... READ MORE >

In Columbus, on January 25, the Sweet Grass Speech and Drama team competed at divisionals working hard to qualify to go to state. To qualify for state the students must perform throughout the day in four rounds each with a different judge. Each round the judges rank the pieces performed. These rankings provide the each performance with a score and these... READ MORE >

Lauren Neibur, a junior at SGCHS, is approaching her second year of beekeeping right here in Big Timber. This incredible project began with a grant for a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) through the local FFA chapter. From a young age, Lauren has shown a strong interest in honeybees: “When I was younger, ironically, my room was bumblebee themed”. As... READ MORE >

This week for our senior profile we are featuring Bella Donald. Bella has been involved in volleyball, track, FFA, 4-H, basketball, SAVY, International Club, Mathletes, and the school play for one year. She is very involved in school and plans to further her education next fall at MSU. Bella plans to study Animal Science and eventually apply to vet school. ... READ MORE >

Monday, January 20th was the freshman ski trip. The weather was perfect, and the turn out was great we had twenty-two kids skiing Bridger Bowel for ski PE. The ski trip is an opportunity for students to get a relaxed and fun day of outdoor education. READ MORE >

The last year for our seniors is wrapping up faster than we can believe and it is flying by for this week's senior spotlight too. Ally Marie Reynolds, is one of our very own SGCHS Journalism Sheepherder members and she is as anxious to leave as anyone else. Over the last four years Ally has been a part of our band and choir. She has also been enjoying trying new... READ MORE >

An Update on Cheer By Ally Reynolds They may lead the crowd at our games, but our SGCHS Cheer Team has a lot going on behind the scenes. Talking to new cheer captain, Madi Wolfe they have been working on new cheers and routines. Open your ears at the upcoming games because we’ll be hearing a lot of new cheers according to Madi. She gave me a preview of one: “Give... READ MORE >

Lynnette Hathaway is our current focus for senior profiles. She has participated in many activities including Pep Club, FFA, International Club, basketball, volleyball, and golf throughout her four years of high school. In fact, Lynnette said her most memorable high school moment was the last basketball game of her junior year. Although she will miss seeing... READ MORE >

With only 115 days left of senior year, graduation is roaring around the corner. Alix Bolinger-Perret is one of the many seniors who have a life full of success ahead. Alix has been involved in volleyball for four years, SAVY for four years, Mathletes for four years, Track & Field for three years, and International club for three years. Alix will be attending the... READ MORE >

Reminder: There is a Rad Grad meeting next Monday, the 27th at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing possible raffle items and concessions. International Club and Rad Grad have shared concessions on Senior Honor Night, February 13th. Everyone who is able to come, please show up:) READ MORE >

Our next focus for senior profiles is Holly Conklin. Throughout high school, Holly has participated in volleyball, yearbook, and FFA. She has also worked for a variety of businesses including McDonald’s, Rib and Chop House and The Grand. Currently, Holly is working as an actress as well as a model. Her job allows her to visit different states and meet many new... READ MORE >

Over the weekend the Sweet Grass Speech and Drama team went to Livingston to participate in their last regular meet of the season; their next meets are divisionals and state. The Team did very well, during sweeps and scored 3rd in speech, as a result of Kailey Forrey placing first in MPA and Meredith Mystrol also placing first in HOI. In drama, the... READ MORE >

Although we are only halfway through the month of January, we are already speeding towards the end of the school year. With this in mind, the staff of the SGHS journalism program decided it was time to give the community a profile piece on each of our seniors. Our first senior under the spotlight is Gracie Fleming. Throughout high school, Gracie has... READ MORE >

The Herder Boys continue fighting this season. Even though they lost their game against Manhattan last night (44-61), they continue to work hard, refusing to give up. Dan Smart, head varsity coach states, “They are a talented team, we just need to clean a few things up and we’ll be fine.” With a little more work and persistent positivity, they can go places. ... READ MORE >

The girls basketball team remains undefeated with nine games under their belt! Last night the Lady Herders took a big win over the Manhattan Tigers with a 60-25 win. The game score invoked the Mercy Rule due to 40+ point difference. The Mercy Rule allows the officials to let the clock run as long as one team remains 40+ points ahead of the other however, the... READ MORE >

This weekend our Herders wrestled through the co-op with Livingston Park County Rangers. They went to Miles City for the 62nd Annual Cowboy Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Our very own Adin Gibson got first according to the Billings Gazette (weight class 152, under individual scores). Our co-op wrestlers are; John Davis, Colter Fleming, Adin Gibson, Alex... READ MORE >

On Thursday, January 16, Maria Tronrud hosted a cake raffle to raise money for the Emergency Services Auxiliary at the SGHS home basketball games. Many community members contributed through donations of a variety of baked goods for the raffle as well as purchasing a number of tickets. The money raised will be put towards providing food, water, and other... READ MORE >

This winter semester we have a new face in the building, student teacher Tracy Zuhoski, otherwise known as Mr. Z. For those who may not know, a student-teacher is a university or graduate student who teaches under the supervision of a certified teacher in order to earn their teaching degree in education. This semester Mr. Z will be working under Mr. Hansen for... READ MORE >

Sweet Grass County High School's Serving and Volunteering Youth (SAVY) food pantry has surpassed expectations. Since its launch during football season this year, the pantry has highlighted the generosity of the Big Timber community through its tremendous success. The SAVY food pantry began with inspiration from the Montana Behavioral Initiative (MBI)... READ MORE >

Sweet Grass County High School has introduced a wrestling team to its winter sports line-up. In an interview with the Activities Director, Barry Snodgrass, about the team and why we added it to the activities list. Snodgrass explained, “We had a handful of students that were interested in one, and we had the opportunity to co-op with the Park County team.” Being in... READ MORE >

The Sweet Grass County High School Speech & Drama team has had a good season so far. With a couple of meets, divisionals and hopefully state left the team can achieve a few more wins before the season ends. This year the team is fairly small with only 8 students involved. The loan senior this year is Meredith Myrstol, doing a Humorous Oral Interpretation... READ MORE >

The girls basketball team is currently 6-0, rolling into this weekends games against Joliet and Boulder, undefeated. I spoke with a few girls about how they felt about the community support. Most of the girls answered explaining how local support brings up the intensity levels, which allows the team to perform at their best. So keep coming and cheering on our... READ MORE >

The boys basketball team is in full swing. Practice started on November 21st. Currently, the Varsity team is 3-3 with two more games this weekend: Friday against Joliet and Saturday against Boulder. Hopes are high to make it out of districts and do well in divisionals this year. Senior Cody Stene’s goal for the regular season is to win the rest of the conference... READ MORE >

Adin Gibson of SGCHS took third at the Tom LeProwse Bozeman Invitational of 2020. SGCHS Herders are wrestling for Park High Rangers through a co-op; however, he will always be a Herder. Gibson lost out in the quarter-final to Seth Horton but took third in the invitational for his class; more details on the Great Falls Tribune. Gibson is in the 152 weight class.... READ MORE >

Sweet Grass County High School students are returning from Christmas break on January 6, 2019. Students studied hard (hopefully) for their semester tests before the break; now, every student starts with a clean slate in the second semester. This was a big change to the previous years. In the past, students have come back from the break to take... READ MORE >

Over Christmas break, the Big Timber FFA Chapter put on their 11th annual Christmas Camp. On December 30th at 8:00 AM, children grades K-4 began arriving with their parents and guardians at the Big Timber Grade School gym. After emergency contact information and allergies were recorded, the attendees began their day of fun and games. The event created in 2009... READ MORE >

We're thrilled to announce Sweet Grass County High School's new app! Its everything Sweet Grass County High School, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android:: http://bit.ly/34Vwkdf or iPhone: https://apple.co/2QdR4ch. READ MORE >

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While Mrs. McCullough was away learning new things at her ACTE conference in California, her students were busy preparing their Food Truck projects. The Culinary Arts I students presented their "Food Trucks- A twist on Macaroni and Cheese" to some lucky staff members. They were amazing! READ MORE >