Harlowton Public Schools

Harlowton Public Schools
Location
Wheatland County Harlowton, Montana , Montana United States
District information
Type	Public
Grades	PreK–12
Schools	2
Other information
Website	Official website

Harlowton Public Schools is a public school district headquartered in Harlowton, Montana. It operates two schools: Hillcrest Elementary School and Harlowton High School.

Geography and service area

The district primarily serves students in Harlowton and the surrounding communities of Duncan Ranch Colony, Martinsdale Colony, Shawmut, Springwater Colony, and Twodot. ^[1] The service area covers most of central Wheatland County, a rural region of central Montana.

Schools

• Hillcrest Elementary School — serves students in the elementary grades. ^{[ citation needed ]}
• Harlowton High School — serves secondary students in grades 7–12. Its athletic teams are known as the Engineers. ^[2]

Academics and programs

As a small rural district, Harlowton Public Schools provides a general academic program aligned with Montana state standards. Students have access to core subjects in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Electives in fine arts, music, and vocational education are also available.^{[ citation needed ]} The high school participates in distance-learning initiatives that connect students with courses not otherwise available locally.^{[ citation needed ]}

Athletics

Harlowton High School competes in athletics under the name Engineers. The district is a member of the Montana High School Association (MHSA). ^[3] Sports typically offered include basketball, football, track and field, and volleyball, along with cooperative programs with nearby schools when enrollment numbers require.^{[ citation needed ]}

History

• In 1945, district enrollment was reported at 414 students. ^[4]
• In April 1959, Thomas J. Corbett, formerly superintendent in Townsend, Montana, was appointed superintendent of Harlowton Public Schools. ^[5]
• By 1975, the district had ended the practice of charging out-of-district tuition to families whose children attended Harlowton schools. ^[6]

Demographics

According to the 2020 U.S. Census school district reference map, Harlowton Public Schools serves a small, predominantly rural student population. Enrollment has fluctuated with local economic and population trends.^{[ citation needed ]} As of the 2021–22 academic year, the total district enrollment was fewer than 300 students.^{[ citation needed ]}

See also

• List of school districts in Montana

References

1. "2020 Census — School District Reference Map: Wheatland County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved October 7, 2022.
2. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
3. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
4. "Harlowton Schools Begin Classes With Enrollment of 414". Great Falls Tribune . September 8, 1945. p. 4. – clipping via Newspapers.com.
5. "Corbett Appointed Harlowton Schools Head". The Independent-Record . Helena, Montana. Associated Press. April 6, 1959. p. 3. – clipping via Newspapers.com.
6. "School levies spur debate". The Billings Gazette . March 27, 1975. p. 33. – clipping via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Official website