Community Volunteer Opportunities

Service-learning is a teaching method that enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to their schools and communities. Young people apply academic skills to solving real-world issues, linking established learning objectives with genuine needs. They lead the process, with adults as partners, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to concerns such as hunger, pollution, beautification, and diversity.

“Service-learning is education in action.” — Sen. John Glenn

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Community Beautification
Kindergarten and 1st grade students recognize the importance of community beautification by learning about their environment in science classes, participating in Big Sky Institute lessons on plants and weeds, recognizing calendar events such as World Forestry Day, Arbor Day, Earth Day, and May Day, and keeping the playground clean and safe .

2nd Grade Historic Preservation
Students in second grade experience the education of early Montana settlers by visiting the Little Bear Museum. Students learn lessons

about their ancestor’s education including teacher requirements, heating a classroom with a wood stove, and using chalk on black boards! In addition, the students learn about preserving one’s heritage through stories passed down through the generations and how museums are created to save artifacts from the past. Students rake, pull weeds, and beautify the area in preparation for the summer visitors to Gallatin Gateway. As a final treat, students play on the merry-go-round.

3rd Grade School and Community Safety
Third graders are always looking for ways to contribute to the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department. Students help the firefighters by washing the fire engines; they assist in fire and emergency drills at school, and promote overall school safety. Keep an eye out for information and posters from the third grade during October – Fire and Earthquake Safety month.

4th Grade Community Library
How do students and adults gain information skills? Fourth graders will tell you that the community library is the key! Books, computers, oral stories, audio books, and adult education are all means of providing knowledge to our community. Students promote diversity by providing books and activities for all ages. Look for their work with librarian Nora Martin in creating a Peace Sanctuary in the Gallatin Gateway School.

5th Grade Flag Education
Who put the flag up each morning at the school? Fifth grade students educate the school body about flag etiquette and respect. Students can be seen distributing flag information, holding ceremonies on the lawn, and contributing to our own school newsletter to educate the community about our nation’s and state’s flags.

6th Grade Beautification on Tunnel and Trail Project
The sixth grade class coordinates activities with the Gateway Youth Group, the Tunnel and Trail Committee, and the state and federal road departments to beautify the community trail and tunnel in Gallatin Gateway. Students can be seen picking up trash and looking for safety hazards along the trail system. The students also engage in community government by learning how organizations in a community work together.

7th Grade Salesville Cemetery
The seventh grade class is developing a community service learning project with the Salesville Cemetery. The students will learn the history of the local cemetery and assist in the cleaning and beautification of this historical landmark of our community.

8th Grade Community Marquee
What is happening in Gateway? Eighth grade students serve the community as they determine the upcoming events and post them on the community marquee at the school. Community members can see at a glance as they drive by what is happening around the area! You can also find community businesses, organizations, and events by exploring this web site.

P.O. Box 265, Gallatin Gateway 59730, (406) 763-4415,