Pine Creek Elementary School

Pine Creek Elementary School Pine Creek Elementary School is the K-8 school in the Pine Creek community. It is our hope to share our love for education, friendship, and community. and Mrs.

History of Pine Creek School
The original Pine Creek School held its first class in 1893 and was located about 1/8th of a mile north of the present school. The building was made of log and remained at that location until Mr. J.A. Hall bought it and moved it to Deep Creek, where it became a part of their ranch home. In 1904, the electorate of Pine Creek approved a bond issue for approximately $1100

to build a new school house. The community pitched in and bought all ten bonds to ensure the new construction. The new school opened at its present site on Nov. 5, 1904 with a new bell placed in the cupola Dec. 17 of the same year. That was also the date of the first fundraiser, which was well attended and raised $16 or $17 for the purchase of an organ. In 1921, the Deep Creek elementary school was moved to the Pine Creek School to be attached to the North side of the building. (This is now K-2 classrooms)

Up until the ’50’s there was an outhouse, no running water, a wood burning stove, and kerosene lamps for light. With coming of the ’50’s came a well, bathrooms in the basement, electricity, and finally an oil-burning furnace, which was a blessing till it belched and covered the schoolrooms in soot. On April 2, 1960, The Saturday Evening Post printed a copy of John Clymer’s painting of The Pine Creek School. Using a little artistic license, he turned the school around in the painting to allow the Absorkee Mountains to be in the background. He commented that he hoped the people of Pine Creek wouldn’t mind. In 1978, Bandstra Construction built the west classroom, which houses the grades 5-8 classes. The information for this history was taken from a book entitled A History of Park County Rural Schools 1877-1990. It is a collection of letters and notes written by teachers and students of the school.

05/30/2026

Another day in paradise. School starts again August 26. Have a wonderful summer!

Grades 3-5 made raptor friends and then visited the Belgrade library! Such a great day.
05/30/2026

Grades 3-5 made raptor friends and then visited the Belgrade library! Such a great day.

Front Porch Chocolate- from hobby to a business The middle school asked creative questions!
05/30/2026

Front Porch Chocolate- from hobby to a business
The middle school asked creative questions!

Glassybaby was impressive. Grades 6-8 learn about glass blowing .
05/30/2026

Glassybaby was impressive. Grades 6-8 learn about glass blowing .

Annual awards assembly! Successful students and athletes.
05/30/2026

Annual awards assembly! Successful students and athletes.

Bike rodeo! Grades K-2 learning bike skills! Thank you!
05/30/2026

Bike rodeo! Grades K-2 learning bike skills! Thank you!

I might be a fireman when I grow up! Grades 3-5 learn fire safety!
05/30/2026

I might be a fireman when I grow up! Grades 3-5 learn fire safety!

05/29/2026
Our parents spoiled us with a last day of school BBQ and ice cream party!!! Thank you Pine Creek School Advancement!!!
05/29/2026

Our parents spoiled us with a last day of school BBQ and ice cream party!!! Thank you Pine Creek School Advancement!!!

Heading out to Pine Creek Falls - annual last day of school hike
05/29/2026

Heading out to Pine Creek Falls - annual last day of school hike

Address

2575 East River Road
Livingston, MT
59047

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:40pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:40pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:40pm
Thursday 8am - 3:40pm

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+14062220059

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