Supporting Choteau Schools
In the face of declining enrollment in Choteau Public Schools and financial uncertainty facing our school system during 2016, the Choteau Education Foundation (CEF) was formed to help our schools in times of financial need.
CEF’s short to medium-term efforts include fulfilling specific classroom needs, boosting Choteau High School’s Advanced Placement program, providing funding for teacher professional development, scholarships for graduating seniors, and maintaining high standards for distance learning. Over time, the CEF hopes to establish a lasting endowment.
The mission of the Choteau Education Foundation is to support the mission of Choteau Public Schools through financial support.
2020 CEF Highlights
Although the CEF was unable to hold its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser during 2020, the CEF continues to work to provide support to Choteau Public Schools. Areas of focus include fulfilling specific classroom needs, boosting Choteau High School’s Advanced Placement program, providing funding for teacher professional development, scholarships for graduating seniors, and maintaining high standards for distance learning.
Classroom Grants
In partnership with First Bank of Montana, the CEF has been able to award classroom grants to provide additional materials to enhance the learning experiences of children. Classroom Grants have been used for a variety of needs including items such as document cameras, learning tools, and guitar building kits.
Senior Scholarships
Through the support of generous donors, the CEF is able to offer two scholarships to graduating Choteau High School Seniors every calendar year.
The CEF Scholarship for $1,000 was awarded to Bellamy Beadle in 2022.
The Doris Carlson McMurry Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 was awarded to Bellamy Beadle in 2022.
Montana Digital Academy
The CEF has covered the costs of students taking classes through the Montana Digital Academy for the last several years. In 2022, the support reached $4,674 for classes including Health Occupations, German, Criminology, and Entrepreneurship.
Trivia Night
In 2018, CEF started the annual tradition of Trivia Night. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the 2022 Trivia Night raised $17,500.
Join us for Trivia Night
Pre-register your 4-person team!
$120 team entry fee will get you drinks, appetizers and a chance to win prizes!
Scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025
My experiences at Choteau Schools have helped shape who I am as a person
and educator. When you support the Choteau Education Foundation you will be helping us create valuable experiences and a quality education for many children to come.
- Cali (Buck) Salmond, Class of 2006
I am very grateful for my education at Choteau High School. It prepared me to go to college and for success there and beyond. I think one of the strengths of Choteau Public Schools is the personal attention each student receives
- Chris Evensen, Class of 1981
Trivia Night Photo Archive
