Creston School District is located right off of MT Highway 35; Twelve miles out of Kalispell.

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Creston Pride ~ Respect, Integrity, Excellence

Philosophy and Goals

Our school is focused on the individual growth of each student. We value family, relationship, and community. Student independence is celebrated and maximized for success. Our goal is for each student to reach his or her full social, emotional, and academic potential.

Mission Statement

We provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, along with high quality education, that fosters a passion for lifelong learning. We are committed to empowering students to become responsible, engaged communicators who make a positive impact on their community. We work in cooperation with parents and the community for the success of all learners.

Our students

Creston School students are responsible, well-mannered children who are ready for the upper grades and know how to excel. Creston School focuses on student-centered, individualized instruction with small class sizes, a literacy-based curriculum, and high standards for staff and students.

About Our School

Creston School is located below the Swan Mountain range in Creston, just east of Kalispell, Montana. We are a K-6 school focusing on student-centered, individualized instruction with small class sizes, a literacy-based curriculum, and high standards for staff and students.

The main school building was built in 1906 and since then additions have been made to accommodate more classrooms, a library and a gym. Enrollment has increased over the past few years and currently stands at 102 students (2018).

The district has defined the following educational goals
for each student to be provided with an opportunity to:

Develop proficiency in basic academic skills
Obtain necessary skills and knowledge to utilize information from a variety of sources in order to understand, evaluate, and solve real-world problems
Develop and strengthen effective problem-solving skills
Effectively communicate ideas and information to others

Recognize and apply foundations for a healthy mind and body
Develop a feeling of success in the school setting
Relate effectively and positively with others
Understand that a world view includes a variety of political and economic systems.

Core Belief Statements

Our school is focused on the individual growth of each student.
We value family, relationship, and community.
Student independence is encouraged and maximized for success.
Our goal is for each student to reach his or her full social, emotional, and academic potential.
Creston School students are responsible, well-mannered children who are ready for the future and know how to excel.
Creston School focuses on student-centered, individualized instruction with small class sizes, a literacy-based curriculum, and high standards for staff and students.