JHS would use grant to boost graduation, college-bound rates

Jefferson High School has applied for one of 10 to 15 new state educational grants to help students prepare for college and careers.

The iGraduate Montana grant program will provide up to $10,000 to support “workforce development activities, such as connecting students to high-demand career pathways, and/or post-high school education opportunities,” according to a program summary.

Jefferson High would use part of the grant to expand its dual-credit course program, according to the application Principal Mike Moodry prepared.