The start of a new school year is an exciting time, but it can also bring added expenses for families. That's why we're grateful to share some great news!
Thanks to a generous grant secured by the Belt Public Schools Education Foundation through the Strand Foundation, the majority of school supplies have been purchased for Belt Public Schools students. Foundation members, along with staff, board trustees, and student volunteers, recently distributed supplies to Belt School classrooms to help ensure students have the tools they need for a successful school year.
This project reflects the incredible support our community continues to show for our students and families. By helping reduce back-to-school costs, we can make the start of the school year a little easier while ensuring our classrooms are ready for learning.
A heartfelt thank you to the Belt Public Schools Education Foundation and the Strand Foundation for investing in our students and our school community!
Thanks to a generous grant secured by the Belt Public Schools Education Foundation through the Strand Foundation, the majority of school supplies have been purchased for Belt Public Schools students. Foundation members, along with staff, board trustees, and student volunteers, recently distributed supplies to Belt School classrooms to help ensure students have the tools they need for a successful school year.
This project reflects the incredible support our community continues to show for our students and families. By helping reduce back-to-school costs, we can make the start of the school year a little easier while ensuring our classrooms are ready for learning.
A heartfelt thank you to the Belt Public Schools Education Foundation and the Strand Foundation for investing in our students and our school community!
The Belt Public Schools Education Foundation will hold a quarterly meeting on November 21, 2025 at 12:00pm in the conference room at the Belt Public School. If you would like more information about the Foundation please contact Joe Gaylord at 406-277-3351 or reach out to one of the other Foundation's Board members.
Board of Director's Spotlight: Susan Marn
Born in Montana, Susan Marn and family moved to Belt in 1966. She began 6th grade in Belt and graduated in 1974. Susan participated in athletics, music, Student Council, Honor Society, FHA , and many other activities. While in Colorado, Susan spent 25 years working in the Boulder Valley School System. She and her husband, Tim, moved back to Belt in 2020.
Board of Director's Spotlight: Tim Marn
Tim Marn was born and raised in the Belt area. He began attending Belt Public School beginning in the 6th grade and graduated from Belt in 1972. Tim participated in both honors society and sports during his term in Belt. Tim and his wife Susan, moved from the Belt area in 1986 to pursue career paths in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado, and moved back to Belt in 2020.
Board of Director's Spotlight: Molly Sweeney Bock
Molly joined the Belt Education Foundation Board in March 2024. A 2002 graduate, she attended school in Belt from Kindergarten through 12 grade. Molly and her husband Ben farm and ranch in the Belt area and have four children ages 7, 8, 12, and 14 enrolled in Belt School.
Board of Director's Spotlight: Kristy Pontet-Stroop - Secretary
Kristy Pontet-Stroop, a proud Belt, Montana native and 1998 graduate, lives with her husband, Chad, on her family’s homestead. Together, they have two sons: Keagan, a 2018 Belt graduate, and Kale, a current student. With a deep love for her community and a passion for serving youth, Kristy sees the Education Foundation as a meaningful way to give back to the school system that has shaped her family and to support future generations in Belt
Board of Director's Spotlight: Joe Gaylord - President
Joe Gaylord was born and raised in Montana and moved to Belt with his family in 2020 to take the position as the Superintendent of Belt Public Schools. Joe’s wife, Krista, teaches at the Belt School and their five children attend school in Belt as well. Joe and Krista were both born and raised in small-town Montana and appreciate the relationships and values that come with living in rural Montana.
