C.S. Porter Middle School is named after Clarence Scott Porter, who dedicated many years to Missoula’s schools. Mr. Porter worked in the school district starting in 1929 as a physical education supervisor, teacher, and principal before becoming superintendent of School District 1 from 1944 to 1963.

The school opened in 1967 as an elementary school for grades 1–8. In 1981, it became a junior high for 7th and 8th graders, and 6th grade was added in 1984 to create the middle school we know today.

C.S. Porter is one of three middle schools in Missoula County Public Schools. We welcome students from Franklin, Hawthorne, Jeanette Rankin, and Lowell Elementary Schools. Home of the Cougars, our school serves approximately 600 students each year.