Billings Public School District 2

The former English teacher spoke directly to the middle school kids about the importance of language. "Words matter. Words can start wars. Words can end wars. Words can end families."

If you're wondering who to vote for in the upcoming school board elections in Billings, here are the four candidates to look for on the ballot. They are pro-parent, pro-kid, and pro-freedom. They have been speaking out against school closures, mask mandates, sporting events restrictions, and more: Shannon Johnson - Zone 3 - North Billings-Heights Chad Nelson - Zone 4 - Central Billings Kristen Gil

Tailgate rally Thursday night. We're talking about Emily Pennington, the Billings West High cheerleader with Down Syndrome. School District 2 in Billings is trying to deny her the opportunity to attend her senior year of high school, and graduate with her friends.

What a heartless decision from the Billings School District 2 school board and superintendent. First off, they've been dragging this family along since November of last year. Now, they're telling the family that this issue will NOT be on the school board agenda.

We've heard from many employees of the school district who are furious but fear retribution from the district if outspoken.

A lockdown at Billings West High School yesterday caused concern for many parents, but was ultimately found to be a false alarm.

If you thought the teachers union in Billings was going to sit down, shut up, and wear their masks- think again.

Either way you count it, there was a big showing on the Yellowstone County Courthouse lawn of parents, teachers, and kids speaking out against the last-minute decision by School District 2 to force masks on teachers and kids.

Just two days after announcing that students and teachers would not be required to wear masks, Billings School District 2 has changed course.

They don't have the will of the people. That is the bottom line when it comes to a mask mandate in Billings public schools. If a parent wants to mask their kids- go for it. We won't judge you. But don't force these masks on our kids. Stop dividing our community.

They just want to have their voices to be heard and make masks optional for those students who want to wear them at Skyview, West & Senior.

According to the Billings Public Schools Facebook page, a "disruption" in a neighborhood near Bench Elementary, put the school into lockdown this morning.