Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen a featured speaker at American Legion Boys State 2022

FORT HARRISON, Mont. – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen was a featured speaker at American Legion Boys State 2022 on Tuesday, visiting with students from across the state. “It’s always an honor to visit with the delegates of the American Legion Boys State in Montana,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “These students are our future voters,…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMay 31, 2022

Montana Civics

Belt High School senior collects 2nd-place in US Constitution Contest

BELT, Mont. -- Sarah Dollenger appreciates that poetry is open to interpretation. "My freshman year I took a creative writing class and kind of found a love for poetry," said Dollenger, a senior at Belt High School, "and it's just kind of carried throughout the years. That love for poetry led to Dollenger submitting…

ByMontana Secretary of StateDecember 10, 2021

Montana Civics

Townsend Middle School recognized for participation in US Constitution Contest

TOWNSEND, Mont. -- Townsend Middle School staff and students were recently recognized for their participation in the "What does the US Constitution mean to me" contest constructed by the Montana YouthVote Program. The contest, which was open to all Montana students K - 12, was announced on Friday, September 17, 2021, in honor of Constitution…

ByMontana Secretary of StateDecember 9, 2021

Montana Civics

Song from The Way Christian School student wins US Constitution Contest

LIVINGSTON, Mont. -- Molly Gilbert isn't your typical sixth-grade student. “I’ve been writing songs for a long time; since I was 4 I would write little songs. This is the first time I actually did something with one,” Gilbert said. Gilbert's song, "What the Constitution means to me," was recently named the winning entry in…

ByMontana Secretary of StateDecember 8, 2021

Montana Civics

Sheridan High School students, staff honored for participation in US Constitution Contest

SHERIDAN, Mont. -- Students and staff at Sheridan High School were recently honored for their participation in the "What does the US Constitution mean to me" contest. Sheridan, led by teacher April Wuelfing, boasted the highest percentage of participation of any high school in Montana. "Typically, I do incorporate some sort of lesson around Constitution…

ByMontana Secretary of StateDecember 7, 2021

Montana Civics

Winners announced in 2021 ‘What does the US Constitution mean to me’ contest

SHERIDAN and LIVINGSTON and TOWNSEND, Mont. -- Six Montana students have been recognized for their work in the 2021 'What does the US Constitution mean to me' contest constructed by the Montana YouthVote Program. Students from Sheridan, Livingston, Townsend and Belt were named winners in the contest, which was eligible to all Montana students K-12. Under the…

ByMontana Secretary of StateNovember 16, 2021

Montana Civics

Secretary Jacobsen delivers Constitutions to St. Andrew School, takes questions from students

HELENA, Mont. -- Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen visited Helena's St. Andrew School on Thursday morning, delivering 100 United States and Montana Constitutions to students. "It was wonderful to be back at St. Andrew School," said Secretary Jacobsen. "Students from the younger classes to the seniors were so engaged in learning about our government and our…

ByMontana Secretary of StateOctober 21, 2021

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Red Lodge’s Roosevelt Middle School student council visits Secretary of State’s Office

HELENA, Mont. -- Twelve students from Roosevelt Middle School in Red Lodge visited the Office of the Secretary of State on Tuesday. The students, members of the school's student council, visited with Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen about the responsibilities and roles the office holds in state government. "I was honored to welcome the students from…

ByMontana Secretary of StateOctober 19, 2021

Montana Civics

Secretary Jacobsen delivers 70 Constitutions to Lincoln High School

LINCOLN, Mont. – Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen visited Lincoln High School on Thursday morning, delivering 70 United States and Montana Constitutions to students. “Thursday morning was another wonderful opportunity to meet with students in Montana to discuss the importance of our Constitutions,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “Thank you to the students and staff at Lincoln High…

ByMontana Secretary of StateOctober 14, 2021

Montana Civics

Secretary Jacobsen visits Dutton-Brady Schools, delivers Constitutions

DUTTON, Mont. – Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen traveled to Dutton-Brady High School on Thursday, delivering more United States and Montana Constitutions to students. It was Secretary Jacobsen’s third visit to Montana schools in September as part of her effort to ensure students receive a copy of the US and Montana Constitutions. Secretary Jacobsen previously visited…

ByMontana Secretary of StateSeptember 23, 2021