PEAK apprenticeship program lets kids test drive professions

More than 50 area businesses participated last week in an apprenticeship program, giving students in the PEAK (Promoting Enrichment Activities for Kids) http://www.helena.k12.mt.us/parents/giftedta/index.dhtm Gift and Talented program, two days of hands-on training in the profession of their choice.

Greta Hoffman and Miriam Krainacker spent two days with local veterinarian Dr. Brenda Culver, of Montana Veterinary Specialists.

Hoffman, sixth-grade student at C.R. Anderson Middle School said she would someday like to become a veterinarian.

“I really like animals,” she said, “especially dogs.”

Krainacker, sixth-grader at Helena Middle School, also has a dream to become a veterinarian.

“I like working with animals,” she said. “I think it is really cool when you can help them out and possibly save their lives.”

By ALANA LISTOE – IR Staff Writer

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Helena School District’s PEAK earns Civic Star Award

By the IR staff

Helena School District’s Peak (Promoting Enrichment Activities for Kids) after school and summer enrichment programs was recently honored by the American Association of School Administrators and Sodexho USA for excellence within the district and community partnerships.

The 2006 Civic Star Award is given to districts with programs that enrich student achievement and academics through community ties.

The Helena district is one of 34 school districts nationwide being honored.

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