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C.S. Porter Middle School

Listed under Middle schools

A school building exterior under a clear blue sky.
Photo from csporter.mcpsmt.org
  • CS Porter Gym with flags

About this provider

At C.S. Porter Middle School, we empower, engage, and inspire each and every student to reach their potential as life-long learners and respected members of our community.

How to join

Enrollment into an MCPS school is based on the address of your primary residence.

Enroll: C.S. Porter Middle School

Program type
School, Microschool
Approach
High-quality Math & ELA instruction tied to Montana standards; co-teaching between Gen Ed, Special Ed, Title I, and ELL staff; PLC teams use common assessments to guide instruction; ExactPath diagnostics build personalized learning pathways.
Meals
Breakfast is free for all students in Elementary through 8th grade. Elementary schools follow a set menu, while middle schools offer multiple breakfast choices daily. Students are given the opportunity to select the lunch of their choice.

Philosophy

These goals are guided by our district’s Profile of a Graduate and Leader in Me framework, and monitored through MAST, ExactPath, and school climate data all year long.

A typical day

Breakfast (7:45 - 7:55). Breakfast is served in the hallways. At 7:43 AM students line up in their WIN Teacher line; at 7:45 they enter the building and head to WIN class. WIN consists of Learning Paths and student Portfolio Work.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Music: Porteliers, Jazz Band, Musical/Theater Productions. Student Leadership: Student Ambassador, Student Council, Principal Student Advisory Board, School Social Media Assistant, Sports Manager. Clubs & Activities: Robotics, Math Counts, Battle of the Books, Quiz Bowl, Nature Club, Business Professional of America (BPA), Spelling Bee.

Cost and payment

Published cost
The fee is $30.00 per sport with a limit of $90.00 per student and $150.00 per family for the school year.
How families pay
Fee