Flathead Education-Workforce Roadmap
Connecting Businesses & Local K-12 Schools
Local school systems are growing relationships with businesses and community organizations to help bring work-based learning experiences to students. Businesses are looking for ways to engage with our local schools to support career development exposure and programs. This roadmap is a tool to help you know who to contact, the programs offered at our schools, and more. Not sure where to start? Contact Jenn Cronk, Workforce & Special Initiatives Director, at the Kalispell Chamber (j.cronk@kalispellchamber.com); Jenn will help connect you to the right person.
Kalispell Public Schools - 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools plus Linderman Education Center
Home - Kalispell Public School District 5
2025 K-8 enrollment: 3028 // 9-12 enrollment: 2957
Work-based learning directors:
Bryce Wilson: Glacier High School and Rising Wolf Charter School, Adult Education: bryce.wilson@sd5.k12.mt.us // 406.471.0039
Mike Kelley: Flathead High School and Pace Charter School: mike.kelly@sd5.k12.mt.us // 406.751.3500 ext 3503
K-8 Community Involvement Coordinator:
Cara Rathke: cara.rathke@sd5.k12.mt.us // 406-.751.3400 ext 3405
Programs of note: H.E. Robinson Ag Center, Project Lead the Way Engineering (GHS), International Baccalaureate (FHS), HOSA (FHS), DECA (FHS & GHS), BPA (FHS & GHS), Student Built House Program (FHS & GHS), TSA (GHS), Biomedical (FHS), AP courses (GHS), dual enrollment with FVCC (FHS, GHS, LEC)
Columbia Falls School District - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school
Home - Columbia Falls Public Schools
2025 K-8 enrollment: 1431 // 9-12 enrollment: 658
Internship coordinator & student advisor:
Tamara Sundberg: t_sundberg@cfmtschools.net
Programs of note: Career Clusters program, AP courses, School to Park, Career & Technical education, student internships, dual enrollment with FVCC
Whitefish School District - 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school
K-8 enrollment: 1291 // 9-12 enrollment: 669
Hospitality & Tourism Teacher / Work-based Learning Coordinator:
Kari Baxter: baxterk@whitefishschools.org
Programs of note: Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, AP courses, dual enrollment with FVCC
Bigfork School District- 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school
Welcome to Bigfork School District 38 - Bigfork School District 38
2025 K-8 enrollment: 580 // 9-12 enrollment: 330
Internship coordinator & guidance counselor:
Solveigh Munson: smunson@bigfork.k12.mt.us // 406-837-7420
Programs of note: Montana Career Fields & Clusters concentrations, Career & Technical Education program, dual enrollment with FVCC