Libby Public Schools seek candidates for board trustee opening

27-06-2025

Jun. 27—Libby Public Schools is seeking applications for those interested in filling a vacancy on the school board.
The new appointee will fill the vacancy until the May 2026 election.
Those interested in serving as a board trustee are asked to send a letter of interest to Libby Public Schools, Board of Trustees, 724 Louisiana Ave., Libby, MT 59923.
For more information, call 293-8811, ext. 1005.
The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Thursday, July 3.

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Wales' most diverse school that's oversubscribed and sending kids to Oxbridge

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Wales' most diverse school that's oversubscribed and sending kids to Oxbridge

Anticipation rippled around the school hall as pupils at one of Wales' most diverse and oversubscribed schools arrived to collect the results that will determine their next steps in higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. It was an important milestone for the pupils at Cardiff's Fitzalan High School, and further proved the school's reputation. This year's A-level results in Wales show a slight improvement in overall pass rates, with 97.5% of students achieving grades A*–E, up 0.1 percentage points from 2024. The proportion achieving the top A* grade rose to 10.5%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared with last year. READ MORE: One minute I was playing a gig and the next I had cancer, but now I'm off to university READ MORE: Swansea schools beat Wales average for A-level results Across the UK, more than one in ten results achieved the highest grade, although the total number of A level entries this summer was lower than in previous years. Fitzalan High School is a school that stands out in Wales, it has built a strong reputation for academic achievement and community engagement, offering a broad curriculum that supports its students' further education. The school has approximately 82% of pupils with English as an additional language, but huge efforts are made to make sure the community is involved and recent inspection reports have praised its high standards, inclusive environment, and commitment to preparing students for a range of future opportunities. It speaks volumes that it is the second most popular school in Cardiff with recent figures showing it had to turn down 144 for its 300 places. Head teacher, Adam Lear, spoke to Wales Online about the pride he has in all his pupils. "Their results reflect not only the hard work but also the dedication and ambition and results day is very much a celebration of their individual journeys and collective success," he says. "I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the dedicated and supportive families and communities for helping our young people achieve their goals.' Mr Lear praised all the students at Fitzalan High School for their hard work and stresses the massive role that the supportive community plays in the lives of the pupils. He was also keen to stress how ambitious students at Fitzalan High School are, with many past students attending prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge, and with one former overachieving pupil going on to study computer science and politics at Harvard University. For the students, it was an anxious wait as they gathered with friends and teachers to open their results. For many, the moment brought relief and excitement after months of preparation. After the nerves, came the relief for many. Imeth Bandara, 18, achieved an A* in maths and three A's in chemistry, physics, and biology, and is hoping to study medicine in 2026 after taking a gap year, and he has a strong interest in becoming a biologist in the future to explore viruses and their cures. "When you do something, you need to enjoy it, that's how to get good grades, and I enjoyed doing my A levels. I try to find everything enjoyable, that's how I find it easy to understand." Fellow student Nahid Hossin, 18, from Riverside, received an A* in maths and three As in physics, chemistry, and biology, and has been accepted into University College London to study electrical engineering. His words of advice are: "Never doubt yourself, always keep working hard, and the results will come." Nahid's teachers praised him for always being a top-performing student since his early years in Fitzalan. Paluck Bhandari, 18, from Leckwith, studied Maths, Sociology, and English, and received two A*s and a B in her results, which means a place at Oxford to study law. "I just want to say thank you to all my teachers that I've had since year 7 and to my parents, it was a stressful process, but I'm so glad to be going into university that will give me the tools to make a change in the world,' she says. She originally wanted to study in Edinburgh because of her admiration for the city, but fell in love with Oxford through a summer school she attended two years ago and set her mind on attending Oxford University instead. There were also great results for AS Level students like Khadeejah Abdurahman, 17, who achieved two As and one B in English Literature, sociology, and Health and Childcare. Another top performing student, Kate Mingo, an 18-year-old student from Fitzalan High School, felt proud to open her results as she achieved four A*s in maths, economics, psychology, and sociology. She is going to the University of Leeds to study economics. "Fitzalan is such a supportive school," she says. "And I couldn't ask for any better students, really amazing staff. "I'm very relieved and very happy I don't have to retake A levels. I'm excited but also nervous to move to Leeds. I visited and it seemed very nice." Not all students are continuing their higher education in the UK. Milly Pugh, 18, studied Psychology, Sociology, and Chemistry and achieved A*, A, and C in her results and is planning to study Sociology abroad in the United States at Connecticut College. "I'm a little nervous to fly out, but I'm very excited to meet everyone and get to know America.' What inspired Milly was a former Fitzalan student that has studied in the USA, which inspired her to do the same. Milly has wanted to study in America since her GCSE years and decided to go forward with it with the help of her teachers. Aidah Dawah, 18, from Grangetown, studied in Fitzalan High School from year 7 up until sixth form. She achieved an A and two Bs in Welsh Baccalaureate, Sociology, and Medical Science. She is now going on to study medical genetics at Swansea University. Aidah describes how happy she is to pursue a degree in something she is passionate about. 'Don't let your GCSE results put you in disbelief of what you can achieve in A levels, and I promise resitting is completely fine.' Aidah stresses how difficult A levels were, but describes how supportive teachers made her experience so much easier. "Building connections with your teachers makes such a difference," she says Jo Saxton, UCAS chief executive, said: 'This year's students were just thirteen when the pandemic hit, and their secondary schooling was turned upside down. "It's great to see these applicants securing a university place in record numbers, seeking more education and investing in their futures. I am equally delighted to see how universities across the country have responded to their ambition." The class of 2025 at Fitzalan High School has demonstrated exceptional hard work, resilience, and ambition, reflected in their impressive A-level results this year. These achievements are a testament to the supportive environment at the school and the dedication of both staff and students. For many, these results represent a crucial step, laying the foundation for a bright future.