Schoolhouse IT

Schoolhouse IT: IT management for schools and businesses in Montana

Schoolhouse IT is a managed technology services company based in Great Falls, Montana. Its work focuses on network management, cloud strategies, continuity and disaster recovery planning, and technical support for educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofits. The company presents itself as a service-oriented provider, with particular attention to personalized service and transparency.

Origins and focus on education

The company was founded in 2011 following an informal conversation about the technology challenges facing rural schools with limited resources. A small Montana school needed technical support but lacked its own IT staff. Since then, Schoolhouse IT has worked with school districts to serve as their in-house technology resource, applying best practices and affordable solutions. Over time, the company has established itself as a leading K-12 education technology provider in Montana, according to its own presentation.

Services for K-12 school districts

The offering for the education sector includes managed IT services for Montana districts, as well as co-managed models. Areas covered include:

• Managed IT for Montana K-12 districts.
• Co-managed IT for Montana K-12 schools.
• Network projects for K-12 schools.
• ERate support.
• ERate-eligible IT services for K-12 districts in Wyoming.
• School phone and PA systems.
• Security systems for K-12 schools.

These services are designed so that technical problems do not interrupt educational activities.

Solutions for businesses and nonprofits

In addition to the school sector, Schoolhouse IT serves small and medium-sized businesses in the Big Sky region. For them, it offers affordable technology platforms covering phone systems, email, server and network infrastructure, and remote office support, among others. For nonprofits, it works with 501(c)(3) organizations to help them control technology costs and achieve their goals.

Service model and customer relationships

The company defines itself as a hands-on provider that prioritizes quick response, honesty, and straightforward communication, avoiding unnecessary jargon and aggressive sales pitches. Its approach includes proactive network and server monitoring, disaster recovery, remote help desk assistance, regular on-site technical service, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Strategic planning and custom solutions

Schoolhouse IT offers strategic technology planning, innovative cloud strategies, continuity and disaster recovery planning, budgeting assistance, and custom solutions. As a technology partner, the company helps manage its clients' IT ecosystem so they can achieve their goals, working with specific technologies such as networks, servers, phones, and email.

Service area

The company is headquartered in Great Falls and serves the Big Sky region, which includes Montana and parts of Wyoming, as reflected in its service offering for districts in both states.

Location and contact

600 Central Plaza, Suite 208, Great Falls, MT 59401 · Phone: (406) 235-7020