Company Profile
Hardin Public Schools Districts 17-H & 1
Company Overview
School Districts 17H & 1
Our Districts have strong academic programs utilizing a variety of techniques for our students. There are programs for special education students and vocational students. There are a variety of music, drama, art, and sports opportunities for students of all ages. We are a Class A district, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with approximately 2,000 students. The student body is 80% Native American.
Our Schools:
Crow Agency Public School – Grades Pre K-5
Fort Smith Elementary School – Grades K-5
Hardin Kindergarten Readiness Center – Pre K
Hardin Primary School – Grades K-2
Hardin Intermediate School – Grades 3-5
Hardin Middle School – Grades 6-8
Hardin High School – Grades 9-12
Community:
Big Horn County, Montana is rich in history, culture and time-honored traditions. It Includes the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations. Hardin (county seat) is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River and the edge of the Crow Reservation. The town is surrounded by productive farms and ranches. Coal mining has also contributed greatly to the local economy. Hardin, is located 46 miles southeast of Billings (largest city in the State) by way of Interstate 90. The Big Horn County Museum, Little Big Horn Battlefield and Chief Plenty Coups State Park provide interesting and important history of the area. The scenic Big Horn, Pryor and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the Big Horn County landscape. Yellowtail Dam offers a majestic view of the water below. The spectacular Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is host to water sports. This area of Big Sky Country also offers fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, camping, etc. for the outdoor enthusiast. Annual events in Big Horn County include: Little Big Horn Days, Native Days, PRCA Rodeo & Crow Fair.
Company History
Hardin Public Schools, Districts 17H & 1 was founded in the early 1900's,
Our Districts comprise an area larger than Rhode Island.
Elementary School District 17-H
is comprised of five (5) elementary schools and two (2) preschools in various locations in the district; Fort Smith Elementary School (K-5) is 44 miles south of Hardin near Yellowtail Dam; Crow Agency Public School (Pre-K-5) is 13 miles east of Hardin on the Crow Reservation; and Hardin Kindergarten Readiness Center (Pre-K), Hardin Primary School (K-2), Hardin Intermediate School (3-5), and Hardin Middle School (6-8) are located within the city limits of Hardin.
High School District 1
consists of Hardin High School (9-12) located in Hardin.
Benefits
Benefit package includes: Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant + Children, and Family); HSA or Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses; District Retirement Program; Sick and Vacation Leave; District issued laptop and / or tablet; employee pass for the swimming complex, non-tournament home games; and Paid Professional Development Opportunities.