Fortine School District data breach

What we know

Fortine School District is a public educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, faculty, and staff. In the course of its operations, the district collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including student identification records, academic performance data, and parent or guardian contact details. This data breach was officially reported to the Montana Attorney General in 2026, triggering a formal notification process for those impacted. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this security incident. This page is intended to help you understand the nature of the event and the types of data that were potentially compromised during the unauthorized access of district systems.

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