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Morningside School

PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT, 59403

Top 10% School in MONTANA

Ranked 9 of 154 in MONTANA

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About Morningside School

Morningside School has a calm, friendly feel that many Great Falls families mention when describing their child’s day. The math proficiency usually sits somewhere in the mid-range, shifting a bit depending on the group of students each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher working with a small, comfortable group, which keeps the rooms settled and lets kids ask questions without pressure. Compared with nearby schools like Riverview and Lincoln, Morningside feels slightly quieter during the day, though still organized enough for young learners who rely on routine. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Great Falls usually falls in the low-to-mid two-thousand dollars range, with newer or nicely updated homes costing more. After Morningside, students move on to North Middle School and then C. M. Russell High School. Many alumni later work in fields like healthcare support, digital tech help, early education, construction, military service, and hospitality, jobs that match the rhythm of the city. Parents say Morningside communicates clearly, keeps expectations simple, and provides a steady, safe space where kids grow at a relaxed pace.

Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT, 59403

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Phone

(406) 268-6960

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 70% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
204
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Morningside 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: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 1:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 67.65%
Asian 0.49%
Hispanic 9.31%
Black 0.49%
Two+ Races 14.22%
Native Am. 7.35%
White
67.65%
Asian
0.49%
Hispanic
9.31%
Black
0.49%
Two+ Races
14.22%
Native Am.
7.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 204
50.49%
103 Female
49.51%
101 Male

Student Population

204 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

204 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Morningside School recently introduced new phonics kits for younger grades and added a refreshed math rotation focusing on shapes, measurement, and real-life problem-solving. A weekly reading buddy program began across multiple classrooms.

FAQ

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

Ans. The school introduced upgraded phonics kits and a hands-on math enrichment rotation.

Q2. How does Morningside support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers run small reading and skill-building groups throughout the week.

Q3. Do students get creative or outdoor activities?

Ans. Yes, kids enjoy art, music, STEM tasks, and simple outdoor lessons.

Q4. How does the school stay connected with parents?

Ans. Families receive newsletters, emails, and app notifications.

Q5. What family events does Morningside host?

Ans. The school offers literacy nights, seasonal programs, and 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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