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Monforton comes together to dedicate Layton’s Playground
After many months of work, and more than a week of construction, Layton’s Playground is now finished and open! On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, the community came together for the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony that marks the end of a long journey. This project represents both the 74th and 75th playgrounds built by Where…
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Layton’s Playground featured on KBZK
Layton’s Playground was featured this AM on KBZK! Check out the video on their website: https://www.kbzk.com/new-monforton-playground-honors-the-life-of-layton-smith Thanks Meghan Elaine from KBZK TV for dropping by and learning about the project. We hope you’ll come see us again for the big construction day on Monday, August 3rd and the Dedication/Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, August 8th at…
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New Monforton School Zone Signs
Something new just sprouted up next to Monforton! The new school zone signs and speed limit are now in place. These flashing signs will go a long ways in improving the safety of our school crossings. This has been a long time in the making. Thank you to Gallatin County for listening to our concerns…
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Project Update: Playground Site Prep Complete and Volunteers Arriving Soon
A lot has been happening with the Layton’s Playground project and we want to share some updates on the progress as well as showcase some amazing local businesses who have stepped forward to make this possible. Back in May, the school and the Foundation set out to raise the projected $55,000 needed to complete the…
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PAWS Sports Booster Volleyball Camp
The PAWs Sports Boosters and the Monforton 8th Grade Volleyball team are putting on a one-day camp for aspiring volleyball players on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Monforton Middle School Gym. It is open to all students entering grades 2 through 7, including non-Monforton students. Grades 2-5 will have camp from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Grades…
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Project Update: Playground Fundraising Goal Achieved!
We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our $55,000 fundraising goal! Over 85 generous donors contributed $27,500 in funds through the recent Gallatin Valley Give Big fundraising drive and follow-up donations, successfully unlocking the full 1:1 match from an anonymous donor. The project is moving forward at an incredible pace with the ribbon…
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Play. Heal. Grow. – Where Angels Play Brings Two New Playgrounds to Monforton School, in honor of Layton Smith
Monforton School is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Where Angels Play Foundation to receive two brand-new playgrounds at its elementary school campus. This extraordinary gift has been made possible by a generous private donor who wished to honor the memory of Layton Smith, a Monforton student who passed away tragically in…
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May 2026 Monforton School Board Candidate Information
Ballots for the May 2026 election have started to arrive. On the ballot for Monforton is one open trustee position. A school trustee is a volunteer position that, along with fellow elected trustees, is responsible for approving budgets, spending, hiring, priorities, and other key policies for the school. There are two candidates on the ballot.…
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2026 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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Introducing the Kathy’s Kids Memorial Fund
“Kathy’s Kids” celebrates the life and legacy of Katherine Ann (Pattee) Foster, adedicated educator who spent 25 years of her career at Monforton as a teacher,principal and the school’s first superintendent. You probably drive by Pattee Trailevery day on the way to school and that street was named after Kathy! The “Kathy’s Kids” Memorial fund…