Community Notices
You Are Invited to Attend an Internet Safety Presenation
Parents and community members are invited to attend an Internet Safety Presentation* offered by the Montana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force on November 24, 2026 from 2 pm - 3 pm in the school gym.
*This community presentation is for adults only - students and other children will NOT be allowed at this presentation.
Students in grades 7th and 8th will be attending an age appropriate presentation from 10 am - 10:30 am, and 5th - 6th grades will attend from 11:15 am - 12 pm.
The ICAC Task Force presentation’s primary purpose is to raise awareness of potential online dangers and help students, families, and community members use the internet more safely.


Register online for the Salvation Army Giving Tree Christmas program beginning October 1, 2026.
- Register online only: Do not apply both online and at the office. Go to SAANGELTREE.ORG; no invitation code is required. Enter your ZIP code to begin an application with the local Salvation Army office.
- Prepare uploads: Take a photo of every required document before applying:
- Photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport
- Proof of address, such as a utility bill or rental agreement
- Income verification for every adult, including employment income, TANF, SNAP, or similar documentation
- Birth certificates or medical cards showing birth dates for children age 12 and under
- Eligibility/service area: The document lists several covered communities, including Great Falls, Malmstrom, Belt, Monarch, Stockett, Sun River, Black Eagle, Cascade, Ulm, Sand Coulee, Vaughn, Fort Shaw, Simms, Neihart, and Lincoln.
- What to expect: Everyone who registers will receive food. Requested gift items are not guaranteed and depend on donations received.
The key requirement is to submit one complete online application with clear uploads of all required documents.

The Sun River Valley Holiday Food Drive is collecting donations and confidential referrals to support local families and older residents during the holiday season.
- Dates: November 9–December 11.
- Needed donations: New children’s clothing and gifts, food, and financial contributions.
- Drop-off locations: Simms Lions Hall and Valley Schools for clothing and gifts; food donation boxes are also available at the Sun River Valley Food Bank and local churches.
- Financial gifts: Mail to Friends of the Sun River Valley Food Drive, P.O. Box 398, Simms, MT 59477.
- Referrals for help: Community members can confidentially refer families or older people who may need holiday assistance.
- Contact: Call or text Lynn at 970-290-7452 or email .
- Organization status: Friends of the Sun River Valley Food Drive is an IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit; EIN 20-3902314.
To sign up for food this holiday season please fill out the following form: Holiday Meal Sign-Up Form