COMMUNITY & RELOCATION INFORMATION
Education
 University
of Montana
Since it was chartered in 1893, the University of
Montana has provided its students with a high quality,
well-rounded educational opportunity. UM is the center
of liberal arts education in Montana, balancing that
core commitment with intensive programs of professional
preparation.
The university is a major source of research, continuing
education and economic development, as well as fine arts
entertainment. UM also is a driving force in
strengthening Montana’s ties with countries throughout
the world.
More than 13,000 students attend the university, 86
percent of whom are undergraduates. Reflecting UM’s
commitment to continuing education, nearly 20 percent of
undergrads are 25 years old or older. And while about
three-quarters of the students are Montana residents,
foreign students represents some 60 countries from
around the world.
The main UM campus, covering 200 tree-shaded acres and
including 62 buildings, is situated near downtown at the
base of Mount Sentinel. The Clark Fork River runs along
its northern border. Students looking for a quick break
from the books enjoy ample opportunities to hike along
the river or up Mount Sentinel, or to take a bike ride
into the nearby Rattlesnake Recreation Area.
The University of Montana Grizzly sports teams enjoy
some of the most dedicated fans in the country.
Basketball and volleyball are a few of the sports
associated with UM, and the traditionally strong
Division I-AA football team typically fills the
24.000-seat stadium. The Grizzlies won the national
title in 1995 and 2001. Sports fans of all ages are
entertained at the games by Monte, the energetic and
athletic Grizzly mascot, who was named the nations
Capital One Mascot of the Year in 2003.
The university’s south campus is home to student housing
complexes and track facilities. UM’s College of
Technology occupies two sites in central and west
Missoula. Students there earn one- or two-year degrees
or certificates in technical or vocational areas as well
as two-year general transfer degrees.
For more information-
• The University of Montana: (406) 243-0211
www.umt.edu
 College of Technology
The University of Montana – Missoula College of
Technology provides higher education opportunities in 34
different areas including allied healthcare, business,
culinary arts, computers, electronics, professional
trades and industry. The College offers programs and
coursework during the days, evenings, weekends and
through the internet. Students may earn certificates in
one-year programs or Associate of Applied Arts degrees
in two-year programs. Customized training is also
available in several areas for individuals and
companies.
Facilities are divided among three separate campuses,
all within one of Montana’s most beautiful communities,
Missoula. The East Campus at 909 South Avenue West
houses the Admissions and Registrars offices,
administrative departments, career services, financial
aid, outreach program and the Academic Support Center,
as well as the business, computer, culinary arts, and
health programs. A library branch, bookstore, dining
room, and computer center are also located at the East
Campus. The West Campus at 3639 South Avenue West houses
electronics and industrial programs. As University
students, College of Technology students also use
mountain campus facilities, Mansfield Library, residence
halls, recreation facilities, career services and the
student health services.
For more information-
• College of Technology: (406) 243-7811
www.cte.umt.edu
Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS)
 Missoula
is a great place to raise a family and get an education.
Missoula County Public Schools, a unified K-12 district,
is committed to providing a high quality, comprehensive
educational experience for every student in its public
schools.
The school district serves about 8,800 students in
kindergarten through grade 12. The District operates 10
elementary schools, four middle schools and three high
schools in Missoula, and a high school in Seeley Lake,
MT. The District offers preschool services,
comprehensive special education and fine arts programs,
and alternative high school programs for at-risk youth.
MCPS students score above the national and state
averages on most standardized tests, including Montana’s
state achievement test, the ACT and SAT.
Educators place strong emphasis on providing a learning
environment that allows each student to reach his or her
maximum potential and become a lifelong learner.
Students can participate in enrichment programs such as
music, theater, art, sports, after school activities and
other extra-curricular activities. Programs are also
available to assist students who have special needs or
who are at risk, including alternative high school
programs. The District works diligently to ensure that
its curricula are consistent with Montana standards and
benchmarks.
Most recently, MCPS schools have implemented new curriculums in math
and communication arts, and school improvement continues
to be a District priority. The District welcomes
parental and community involvement in all of its
schools. More information about Missoula County Public
Schools, including individual school websites, is
available online at
www.mcps.k12.mt.us. Parents who need to identify
which school their child might attend should call (406)
728-2400 or stop by the District’s Administration
Building at 215 S. Sixth West in Missoula to view an
attendance boundary map. Business hours are 7:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m.
Click on the following links to view MCPS
Attendance Boundary Maps
Elementary
Attendance Boundaries Map
Middle School Attendance
Boundaries Map
High School Attendance
Boundaries Map
For more information-
• Missoula County Public Schools: (406) 728-2400
www.mcps.k12.mt.us
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Loyola Sacred Heart
Loyola Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a
diocesan Catholic, co-educational high school committed
to providing a high quality college preparatory
education in an environment of traditional Catholic
teaching. Since its beginning in 1873, Loyola Sacred
Heart has exhibited academic excellence. The enrollment
has fluctuated from a low of 180 students to a capacity
of approximately 240 students. The enrollment typically
includes an approximate 60 students in each class from
grades 9 – 12, of which 65% are Catholic.
Located in Missoula, Montana, a university community of
around 70,000 in the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana,
LSH provides the only Catholic secondary education in
its region. Loyola Sacred Heart is part of a Catholic
School System that offers quality Catholic education for
Grades K through 12.
LSH is founded on the teaching philosophy of the Jesuit
Fathers and Sisters of Providence. LSH is a Catholic
educational institution that provides a venue where
students can seek, find, comprehend, and apply the
truth.
LSH emphasizes not only the subject matter but also the
process by which one “comes to know”. The process of
learning is the central focus and, rather than passively
receiving information and predefined explanations,
students actively engage in finding out what they want
and need to understand. The art of teaching students
“how to learn” motivates our education. To find our more
information please visit our website at
http://lsh.k12.mt.us/
Valley
Christian
We are an interdenominational K-12 day school located in
Missoula, MT. We have over 40 teachers and administrators
ministering to our students each day and each of them have
been called and prepared by God to minister here. We
consider this work a home mission’s project and a faith
ministry in the true sense of the word. Our teachers receive
paychecks only as the Lord provides gifts and contributions
to this work.
Our student body consists of nearly 500
students here at VCS. We also have a 7-12 grade internet
school named Eagle Christian School. To find out more about
Valley Christian please visit our website at
www.valleychristian.org
Missoula International School
The Missoula International School is a nonprofit,
independent school in Missoula, Montana offering a
unique educational opportunity for Missoula families.
Our mission is to nurture strong minds and open hearts
in children. We achieve our goals by providing an
engaging international curriculum taught primarily in
Spanish for children between the ages of three and
fourteen. To find out more information please visit our
website at
http://www.missoulainternationalschool.org/
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