We want to offer a sincere apology for an important recognition we unfortunately missed in our recent newsletter. Several Lima High School BPA students had outstanding success at the BPA State Leadership Conference, and we want to make sure they receive the congratulations they deserve. All of our students are very important to us!
Please join us in celebrating Rayne Kindberg, who was named State Champion in Fundamentals of Web Design and also placed 10th in Computer Modeling. Rayne, along with Kiersten Bernard, earned the Statesman’s Torch Award, recognizing their leadership, service, and dedication to BPA. Kiersten also placed 6th in Health Administration Procedures.
We are also incredibly proud that the Lima High School BPA Chapter received the Spirit of Professionalism Award. This honor is voted on by other BPA chapters and speaks volumes about the character and professionalism of our students. The traveling trophy is on display in the school lobby, please stop in and take a look.
Rayne Kindberg and Kiersten Bernard will travel to Nashville in early May to represent Lima School at the BPA National Leadership Conference alongside our Junior High team of Audrianna Bernard, Sadie Wendt, and Zoey Cypher, who placed 2nd in Video Production, earning them a seat at the national table. Audrianna also placed 4th in Spreadsheet Applications, with Sadie Wendt finishing 5th.
Congratulations to all of these students! We are incredibly proud of the way you represent Lima School and our community.
Please like and follow the Lima BPA on Facebook to follow more of their adventures!

Our HS & JH BPA Chapters qualified to compete at National Competition in May. The members are creating t-shirts to wear in Nashville. They are looking for community support to help cover travel, lodging, and competition costs. A great way to offer your support and get recognized would be to donate to have your name, logo, or both added to the back of their t-shirts. Every donation makes a difference. Please consider donating & thank you for supporting our students!



Community Potluck in Support of Lima Bears Boys Basketball
We would like to invite the community to attend a Community Potluck celebrating the 2025–2026 Lima Bears Boys Basketball Team on Tuesday, February 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lima School Multi-Purpose Room.
Come enjoy some fellowship and show your support as the team gets ready to go to tournament. In addition to sharing a meal, we hope to create Tournament Spirit Bags for the players, coaches, and bus driver to take with them.
Donations are welcome to help fill the spirit bags and may include snacks, drinks, or notes of encouragement.
Community members are encouraged to wear Maroon and Gold and join in sending the team off with strong community support.
Everyone is WELCOME! .


Montana's Innovative Educational Program Credit
Montana House Bill 279 allows taxpayers to get a dollar-to-dollar tax credit for donations of up to $200,000 to the public school district of their choice to support innovative educational programs. This tax credit applies to individuals, estates or trusts, corporations, partnerships and LLCs.
This dollar-for-dollar tax credit is awarded on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Individuals or corporations can donate up to $200,000 per year for our district's innovative educational programs. The statewide aggregate amount of tax credits that may be claimed for 2026 is $7.2 million. Donated amounts may not exceed the taxpayer’s income tax liability, but may be carried forward for 3 years.
More information is available through the Montana Department of Revenue at:
Innovative Educational Program Credit
Here's How You Can Donate:
• Complete the Innovative Educational Programs Donation Form which can be download from the Documents tab on our school website (scroll to the bottom). You can also call the school to request the donation form. Please deliver this form AND your donation to the Lima Public School Office at: 1 N Harrison, Lima, MT 59739 (Attention: Deb Harrison). No later then January 20th.
• It is IMPORTANT that the district receives the form and donation as soon as possible. We can then make sure we have all the required information to submit your donation.
Please contact Deb Harrison with Questions 406.276.3571


Lima Bears in Live action with the West Yellowstone Wolverines Tonight at 5:00 in Lima!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lima-high-school-lima-mt/gambb6e3ba09e

We are so excited to get to watch the boys play and compete this season!


Concessions will be Available!

Lima Public School District #12
Outlook Committee Community Meeting
You’re Invited!
Join us for an open and positive conversation about the future of our K–12 district.
December 10th, 6:00 PM
Lima Public School – Multipurpose Room


Tuesday at 4:15 Lima Town Hall
Upstairs Meeting Room
Students will be released Early at 2:30 PM
Conferences are from 3 to 7 PM
Just a reminder Picture Day is tomorrow!






