Missoula Parents

Early-learning program · Preschool · Microschool · School

Missoula County Public Schools

Listed under Public pre-K & Head Start · School districts

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About this provider

MCPS Profile of a graduate was created from a community-wide engagement process that asks what skills and competencies students need for future success.

How to join

Completed Kindergarten Registration Packets and supporting documents maybe submitted: In person to the MCPS Enrollment Office, Admin. Bldg. A, 909 South Ave. West. Fax (406)542-4009 Email enroll@mcpsmt.org

Enroll: Missoula County Public Schools

Program type
Early-learning program, Preschool, Microschool, School
Approach
We offer a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum that builds essential skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
Meals
We offer Free & Reduced Price Meals with government support, to help qualifying families cover meal costs. Students have access to a variety of foods and we provide salad bar and grab-and-go options, depending upon the grade level.

Philosophy

The core purpose of MCPS is to engage all students in high quality education that empowers, inspires and prepares each student for their future.

A typical day

Elementary (Grades EL-5) starts at 8:10 AM, dismisses at 2:55 PM, and dismisses early Thursdays at 2:10 PM.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Chief Charlo Elementary; Franklin Elementary; Hawthorne Elementary; Jeannette Rankin Elementary; Lewis and Clark Elementary; Lowell Elementary; Paxson Elementary; Rattlesnake Elementary; Russell Elementary; TEACH Academy Charter School (application process required for placement)

Cost and payment

Published cost
Elementary (Grades K-5): breakfast free, lunch $3.00; Middle School (Grades 6-8): breakfast free, lunch $3.25; High School (Grades 9-12): breakfast $2.25, lunch $3.25.
How families pay
Varies