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

  • 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…

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  • October Grant Awards

    The Monforton School Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards. Major Grant Awards $880 for replacement of damaged in-road yield signs at the crosswalks of the elementary and middle schools and replacement of an outdoor storage bin for crossing guard equipment. Experiential Learning Awards $459 to supplement bus fees for the sixth grade…

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  • Simplify transportation with Schoolpool

    Monforton School has teamed up with GoGallatin to offer Schoolpool, a safe carpool matching service. Schoolpool connects neighboring families who may be a good fit for driving, walking or biking to school together.  For more information contact Jennifer.macfarlane@montana.edu. Monforton School se ha asociado con GoGallatin para ofrecer Schoolpool, un servicio seguro de emparejamiento de viajes compartidos. Schoolpool conecta a las…

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  • Monforton School Foundation Needs You!

    The Monforton School Foundation Board is looking for new members for the 2024/2025 school year! The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that seeks to enhance and support the school’s educational heritage and reputation for excellence through individual donations and community partnerships. The Foundation serves as the funding mechanism to develop, foster and encourage excellence in…

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  • September Grant Awards

    The Monforton School Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards. Major Grant Awards N/A Minor Grant Awards $328 Minor grant for Heggerty decodable books for the third grade reading level to reinforce phonemic awareness and phonic skills $114.97 Minor grant for corded mice for 8th grade graphic design class $129 Minor grant award…

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  • August Grant Awards

    The Monforton School Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards. Major Grant Awards $685 Major grant award for elementary lobby office furniture. Minor Grant Awards $200 Minor grant award for second grade experiential learning trip to Drinking Horse Mountain and Bridger Nature Center $239.70 Minor grant award for 7th and 8th grade class…

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  • Playground Restoration Project Update Webinar

    Inviting all Wildcat families and supporters Join us on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 @ 6pm for an update on the Monforton Playground Restoration Project. We just completed our initial Phase 1 effort thanks the generous donations of time, money, and materials from so many families and community businesses. Join us for a Google Meet webinar…

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