"Today I am proud to recognize these schools that have shown that all Montana students can achieve high marks," said Superintendent Linda McCulloch. "Success like this comes only when school boards, teachers, administrators, parents, and the entire community come together to improve student learning."

Pine Butte Elementary School was one of fourteen schools to receive a Title I State Academic Award which included a monetary award of

$2000.00. These schools exited improvement status by making Adequate Yearly Progress for two consecutive years.