The Proposal
Livingston Public Schools proposes creating a new school for grades 7–12 that offers a unique public learning environment. This setting would provide personalized learning, flexible pathways to graduation, and real-world experiences.
The Mission
Park Pathways School empowers its rural Montana students to pursue meaningful post-secondary outcomes through individualized learning experiences, filling critical gaps for students who thrive less in traditional school settings.
The Vision
A dynamic learning community where students are invested in work that matters to them – academically, personally, and socially.
With the guidance and mentorship of skilled educators, students receive:
- A flexible learning experience to develop self-reliance
- Set individual learning plans
- Gain academic proficiencies and skills that reflect their unique paths
Through experience-based learning, community partnerships, and family involvement, students are capable and connected citizens prepared to thrive in a diverse world.
The Initial Community Survey with 215 Responses:
83% prefer students learn in flexible, self-directed, collaborative environments
92% believe students need to learn through some amount of project-based/work-based learning.
92% believe students need to learn through some amount of project-based/work-based learning.
The Details
Proposed School Year: 2026-2027
Grades: 7-12
Projected Student Enrollment: 60
Potential Student to Teacher Ratio: 1 to 15
Grades: 7-12
Projected Student Enrollment: 60
Potential Student to Teacher Ratio: 1 to 15
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