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Morning Star School

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT, 59771

Top 10% School in MONTANA

Ranked 5 of 154 in MONTANA

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About Morning Star School

Morning Star Elementary School has a warm, steady feel that families in Bozeman often mention. The math proficiency usually stays somewhere around the mid-range, shifting a bit depending on the mix of students each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small group of kids, which helps the rooms stay calm and gives students plenty of space to ask questions. Compared with nearby Bozeman schools like Longfellow and Hyalite, Morning Star feels a little more structured in day-to-day routines, but still keeps that friendly, outdoorsy tone that fits the neighborhood. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Bozeman usually lands on the higher side of the mid-two-thousand dollars range, especially if the home is newer or close to the trail systems. After Morning Star, most students move on to Sacajawea Middle School and later Bozeman High School. Many former students eventually work in fields like environmental science support, digital tech, healthcare assistance, early education, hospitality, carpentry, and outdoor recreation jobs. Parents say the school communicates clearly and keeps routines predictable. It’s a place where kids grow at a steady pace and feel safe doing so.

Contact Information

Address

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT, 59771

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Phone

(406) 522-6500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 72% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
422
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Morning Star School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:55 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 1:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 91.23%
Asian 0.71%
Hispanic 2.13%
Black 0.24%
Two+ Races 5.45%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
91.23%
Asian
0.71%
Hispanic
2.13%
Black
0.24%
Two+ Races
5.45%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 422
51.66%
218 Female
48.34%
204 Male

Student Population

422 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

422 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Morning Star Elementary recently expanded its phonics-based reading groups and added a new math enrichment rotation focused on geometry, hands-on measurement, and multi-step problem-solving. The school also introduced a monthly outdoor learning activity for younger grades.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic updates were added at Morning Star this year?

Ans. The school expanded phonics groups and introduced a new math enrichment rotation.

Q2. How does Morning Star support students needing extra help?

Ans. Teachers provide small-group reading and math time based on weekly classroom checks.

Q3. Do students get outdoor or creative activities?

Ans. Yes, kids enjoy art, music, simple nature lessons, STEM tasks, and hands-on projects.

Q4. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, email reminders, and app updates regularly.

Q5. What family events does Morning Star host?

Ans. The school organizes literacy nights, seasonal performances, and outdoor community gatherings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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