Monforton School opened its doors in 1888 to serve the rural families living just west of Bozeman.
Since then, it has become a home away from home to many children while maintaining educational success. Currently, the school provides a rich, well-rounded education to over 680 students in Kindergarten through eighth grade and employs about 80 teachers and staff.
Monforton School Foundation seeks to enhance and support the school’s educational heritage and reputation for excellence through individual donations and community partnerships.
When you give to us, you fund new library books, customized classes, science equipment, and more!
Your support is greatly appreciated
Latest News
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April Grant Awards
Monforton School Foundation is happy to share that the following grant awards were approved this month: Experiential Learning Awards $573 for the kindergarten classes to visit Montana Raptor Center for a live presentation with birds and an activity to wrap up their Oviparous unit. $697.02 for the second grade classes to visit Amaltheia Farm to…
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March Grant Awards
Monforton School Foundation is happy to share that the following grant awards were approved this month: Experiential Learning Awards $256 for the third grade classes to attend the Montana State University Rodeo. This trip will help these students understand how the significance of rodeo culture connects to their Bozeman history unit. Major & Minor Grant…
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2025 Move It! Winter Activity Challenge
The Monforton Moves “Move It!” Winter Activity Challenge is back for another year! Students and staff can participate by logging their physical activity in order to win some great rewards from local businesses. A big thanks to Bozeman Hot Springs and Cottonwood Hills Golf Club for sponsoring our rewards. The program aims to motivate everyone…
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February Grant Awards
Monforton School Foundation is happy to share that the following grant awards were approved this month: Experiential Learning Awards There were no experiential learning funds distributed this month. Major & Minor Grant Awards Minor Grant Awards $330 to Gift Cards (one card per classroom, $15 per card) to Country Book Shelf as classroom prizes for…
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January Grant Awards
Monforton School Foundation is happy to share that the following grant awards were approved this month: Experiential Learning Awards $548 to cover the cost of school buses for the fourth grade field trip to CrossCut for their winter ecology program where students will be venturing out on skis to learn about skeletal advantages of different…
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PAWS “Move It Night”
A PAWS & Monforton Moves Family Fun Event Date: Thursday, Jan 23rd, 2025 – 6pm to 8pm Location: Monforton Middle School Gym Cost: FREE Join us for a free night of family-friendly fitness activities and games presented by local gyms, studios, and trainers that will get you active and moving. Experience a different activity every…
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Looking for another way to help Monforton?
Beginning January 1, 2025, taxpayers can make cash donations directly to Monforton Public Schools and get a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on their 2025 state tax bill. Click on the link below for all the details on how this program works, and if you have any questions reach out to superintendent Laura Axtman via email at laxtman@monfortonschool.org https://monfortonschool.org/innovative-educational-tax-credit…
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Grants at Work: 5th Grade Fidget Bands
It’s awesome to see a Monforton School Foundation grant at work. Ms. Drake received a grant in October to purchase fidget bands for Monforton 5th graders. These simple bands attach to desks/chairs and help students get out a little energy (quietly) while in class. Looks like the students are really enjoying them!
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November Grant Awards
The Monforton School Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards. Experiential Learning Awards $211.60 to cover the cost of school buses for the second grade classrooms to visit the Willson Auditorium to watch the Nutcracker Discover Dance Program. Major Grant Awards $576.00 for the fourth grade classes to visit the field house for…
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Playground Project Update, September 2024
Learn about the Playground Restoration Project’s Phase 1 with before and after pictures. Thank You To These Business Contributors Thank you to these awesome local businesses for supporting Phase 1 of the playground restoration project. Eclipse LandscapingMr Q, our middle school choir/band teacher, who is also an amazing landscaper, donated heavy equipment, material hauling, and…