Middle-school students present house system; parent urges stronger safety measures after bullying incidents
March 10, 2026 | Lockwood K-12, School Districts, Montana
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Middle-school student leaders presented the school's house system to trustees, describing house crests, symbols and student-led events intended to build leadership and community.
Addie Rivers, who identified herself as Izabindi house leader, described the house crest and the house's goals of turning quiet students into leaders and strengthening belonging. Maddie Kenny (Altruismo house), Nene (Amistad house) and Bentley (Revert house) each outlined their house values, upcoming house parties and invitations for peers to join.
During correspondence and public comment, Lori Welch (identified by the chair) spoke about safety and bullying concerns at Lockwood Middle School involving her daughter. Welch said her daughter had been targeted with harmful remarks and expressed concern that metal detectors and school-resource officers were not visible; she asked the district to take proactive steps and cited statute (MCA 20-9-209) regarding disciplinary removal of students in some cases.
Administrators acknowledged the complaint and said the county superintendent is reviewing a related complaint and will determine jurisdiction and next steps; the chair said the board will be informed as appropriate while protecting personal information.
Why it matters
Student leadership programs like the house system shape school culture and student engagement. At the same time, public safety and bullying concerns raised by parents can prompt administrative and policy responses; the board asked for updates as the county superintendent and administrators review the reported incidents.
What's next
The district said it will provide updates to the board as the county superintendent's review proceeds and as appropriate given privacy constraints.
Addie Rivers, who identified herself as Izabindi house leader, described the house crest and the house's goals of turning quiet students into leaders and strengthening belonging. Maddie Kenny (Altruismo house), Nene (Amistad house) and Bentley (Revert house) each outlined their house values, upcoming house parties and invitations for peers to join.
During correspondence and public comment, Lori Welch (identified by the chair) spoke about safety and bullying concerns at Lockwood Middle School involving her daughter. Welch said her daughter had been targeted with harmful remarks and expressed concern that metal detectors and school-resource officers were not visible; she asked the district to take proactive steps and cited statute (MCA 20-9-209) regarding disciplinary removal of students in some cases.
Administrators acknowledged the complaint and said the county superintendent is reviewing a related complaint and will determine jurisdiction and next steps; the chair said the board will be informed as appropriate while protecting personal information.
Why it matters
Student leadership programs like the house system shape school culture and student engagement. At the same time, public safety and bullying concerns raised by parents can prompt administrative and policy responses; the board asked for updates as the county superintendent and administrators review the reported incidents.
What's next
The district said it will provide updates to the board as the county superintendent's review proceeds and as appropriate given privacy constraints.
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