Journalism
Journalism is a year-long course that produces eight news magazines each year. The papers include themed issues like the April Fools’ edition, and the Senior Spotlight Edition. Journalism students learn the art of writing for a newspaper and using associated press (AP) style. They are also given a great introduction to layout and design using Adobe Photoshop and Indesign. The students in this class also sell and design the ads that pay for the printing. For their final project they write a proposal to create something in association with the Bigfork Eagle, the local newspaper.
The Norse Code goes regional
Bigfork High School’s student newspaper makes waves beyond campus, with student reporters Lillie Suffia and Madi Shaw contributing articles to Living on the Flathead magazine this Spring. Look for more articles to come from our student reporters in this publication. Way to represent, Valkyries!
UM’s High school Journalism Day – april 17th, 2025
On April 17th, 2025 the Bigfork High School journalism staff traveled to Missoula to participate and compete in UM’s High School Journalism Day. There were over 400 entries from schools all over Montana. Bigfork represented well in the competition with multiple top placements both individually and as a team.
Montana High School Journalist of the Year – Piper Lee!
Additionally, Piper Lee was honored by the Montana Journalism Education Association for her new title – Montana Journalist of the Year. This makes her one of the top-50 high school journalists in the country!
