As we head into the dog days of summer, we all have that little voice in the back of our mind whispering, "Back to school..." Fret naught, our fellow Southwest Montanans, there's plenty of summer left to raft the rivers and support your local farmers' markets before the need to sharpen pencils and dig your backpacks from the back of the closet. When you're ready, we've compiled a list of back-to-school information for all ages that kicks off in less than a month.

Montana State University

Our Bobcats will be heading back to campus August 24th for their first day of school for the fall semester. With a record enrollment for Spring 2023, MSU won't slow down with their students this coming fall. MSU has been titled the #1 college in the US for outdoor sports and recreation as well as the #3 college in the west for top producers after graduation following after Standford and Cal Tech. (Montana State Admissions)

The back-to-school activities for Montana State always keep the calendar full including a food truck rodeo, Catapalooza, and ERA Landmark's personal favorite, downtown Bozeman's Cat Walk. Don't forget to get your tickets for Bobcat Football's first game of the season over Labor Day for the annual Gold Rush! You'll want to go ahead and save our complimentary season schedule below for future reference, and make sure to check out the rest of Montana State Athletics' full schedule to support our Cats!

 

First Day of School Across Southwest Montana

As we transition to the back-to-school mode, let's not forget about our local schools in Gallatin, Park, and Madison Counties. Each community has its own unique start days and calendars, but the unifying theme is the eagerness of students and teachers to embark on a new year of learning and growth. From Manhattan to Ennis, from Arrowhead to Twin Bridges, the halls of knowledge will soon buzz with the energy of curiosity and possibility. Check out our list below for your school's first day of school and the yearly calendar.

Gallatin County

• Manhattan School District #3| August 28th | Calendar
• Bozeman School District #7| August 28th | Calendar | School Supply Lists | Hawks Athletic Schedules | Raptors Athletic Schedules
• Willow Creek School #15 | September 5th | Calendar
• Cottonwood School #22 | August 29th | Calendar
• Three Forks School #24 | August 23rd | Calendar
• Monforton School #27 | August 31st | Calendar
• Gallatin Gateway School #35 | August 28th | Calendar
• Anderson School #41 | August 30th | Calendar
• LaMotte School #43 | September 5th | Calendar
• Belgrade School #44 | August 29th | Calendar | School Supply Lists | Panther Athletic Schedules
• West Yellowstone School #69 | August 31st | Calendar | School Supply List | HS Sports Athletic Schedules
• Big Sky #72 | August 28th | Calendar | Lone Peak HS Athletic Schedule
• Amsterdam School #75 | August 28th | Calendar

Park County Schools

• Arrowhead School | August 23rd | Calendar | School Supply Lists
• Cooke City School | September 5th | Calendar
• Gardiner Schools | August 23rd | Calendar
• Livingston Elementary Schools | August 23rd | Calendar | School Supply Lists
  
• Sleeping Giant Middle School | August 24th | Calendar
• Park High | August 24th | Calendar | Ranger Athletic Schedules
• Pine Creek School | August 30th | Calendar
• Shields Valley Schools | August 16th | Calendar

Madison County Schools

• Ennis Schools | August 23rd | Calendar | Mustangs Athletic Schedules
• Harrison School | August 23rd | Calendar | Wildcats Athletic Schedules
  
• Sheridan Schools | August 22nd | Calendar | Panther Athletic Schedules
• Twin Bridges Schools | August 23rd | Calendar

 

Tools for Schools

Join ERA Landmark to help gather school supplies for families in need. A school supply drive is being organized by Family Promise, Salvation Army, and Love INC now through August 11th!

These fantastic associations "want to make it a little easier for those who can't afford the school supplies needed for their kids." You can contribute towards their efforts by doing a little extra shopping for:

• #2 Pencils
• 3-Ring Binders
• Backpacks
• Pens
• Scissors
• Calculators
• Colored Pencils
• Composition Notebooks
• Construction Paper
• Crayons
• Dividers
• Dry Erase Markers
• Flash Drives
• Highlighters
• Handwriting Tablets
• Index Cards
• Glue Sticks
• Grid Paper
• Loose Leaf Paper
• Pencil Bags
• Plastic Pocket Folders
• Protractors
• Rulers
• Spiral Notebooks
• Washable Markers

Use us for your drop-off location at 1805 W Dickerson Ave, Suite #1 or downtown Bozeman at 8 E Main St! If you would prefer to donate directly to the Tools for Schools fund, you can set up either a one-time or recurring donation to help support the shopping of school supplies.

 

As we wrap up this summer and embrace the approaching school year, let's cherish the memories we've created, the adventures we've had, and the friendships we've nurtured. Let's look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, knowing that change, like the seasons, is a natural and beautiful part of life. ERA Landmark is here for all of your real estate needs, never hesitate to reach out. Here's to a successful and fulfilling back-to-school season for everyone!