Trunk Butte Christian School is located six miles west of Chadron on Highway 20 in the old Trunk Butte Rural Schoolhouse. It was established in 2012 after the closure of Nebraska rural school locations in 2011.
Tuition is $150 per month for grades K-8. School days are Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. Pre-school is something new this year at Trunk Butte Chrisitan School with tuition set at $100 per month for ages 3-5. Pre-school is a half day schedule Monday through Thursday 8am to 12:30pm.
The new Nebraska-certified teacher this year is Ashten McConnell. We spoke with the school’s Public Relations Director Jennifer Wallage about her involvement with the school, the history of the school, fundraisers coming up during Fur Trade Days, Bands on Bordeaux, and more. You can listen to the interview below.