




Hello and welcome back to Colstrip Public Schools for another fantastic year!
Attached are the bus rules and the new bus routes for the 2025-2026 School Year. Please only use the stop that your child is assigned, do not transport them to another stop to be able to ride the bus. Our seating is very limited. Students will only be allowed to board the bus at their scheduled stop. Note that routes and schedules are subject to change and you will be notified as early as possible. Thank you for your support of Colstrip Schools and here's to a great school year!






CHS Athletic Notice- The first day for fall practice will be Friday, August 15th.
Football will have practice from 8:00-11:00 AM and 4:30-7:30 PM on Friday and 8:00-11:00 on Saturday.
Volleyball will practice from 9:00-11:30 AM and 4:00-6:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Cross Country will practice from 4:00-6:30 PM on Friday.
Coaches will hand out practice schedules or you can see additional practice times on the CPS Website Calendar.


CHS/FBMS Athletics Notice- Impact Testing must be completed by ALL students participating in athletics in grades 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and any newly enrolled FBMS or CHS student that plans to participate in athletics. Impact Testing will be done at Colstrip High School on Wed, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM **No appointment necessary, check in at CHS Office or call to make an appointment if you won't be able to make it on the scheduled days **At this time, Impact Testing will be completed for ALL students planning to participate in athletics THROUGHOUT the school year, not just fall.


FALL ATHLETIC & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, 8/12--Mandatory CHS Fall Athletic & Activity Coaches Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday, 8/13--Mandatory CHS Fall Athletic & Activity Parent Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 8/13-14-- Impact Testing--6th, 8th, 10th, 12th & New Students, 9am-5pm, no appointment needed, for all students participating during the 25-26 school year, @ CHS Office.
Friday, 8/15--First Day CHS Fall Sport Practice, all paperwork must be turned in or students will not be allowed to practice.


ATHLETICS NOTICE CHS/FBMS** We are two weeks out from fall sports and activities starting at Colstrip Public Schools. CHS Fall Athletics start Friday, August 15th and FBMS Fall Athletics start Thursday, August 21st. All paperwork is available on the school website in Athletics/Documents/Participation Packet. Physicals must be completed by a licensed health care provider. Athletes MAY NOT begin practice without a completed packet and a paid Activity Fee. Impact Testing must be completed by ALL students participating in athletics in grades 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and any newly enrolled FBMS or CHS student that plans to participate in athletics. Impact Testing will be done at Colstrip High School on Wed, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM **No appointment necessary, check in at CHS Office or call to make an appointment if you won't be able to make it on the scheduled days **At this time, Impact Testing will be completed for all students planning to participate in athletics THROUGHOUT the school year, not just fall. Once completed, the packet is good for all sports and activities for the entire school year. Paperwork for CPS sports includes: 1) Student Physical 2)Concussion Statement 3) Permission slip with parent signature 4) Drug Testing Consent Form 5) Activity Fee: $75 CHS $50 FBMS ($200 Maximum Family for enrolled CHS/FBMS students) . If you have questions please contact: the athletic director or terri.bowen@colstrip.k12.mt.us Link to packet: https://www.colstrippublicschools.org/documents/athletics-%26-activities/2025-2026-athletic-participation-packet/808784


Monday, August 11, 2025
Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a Regular Meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday August 11, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting can be attended at Colstrip High School in the Lower Level Commons. Entry through Door 24 from the Lower Parking Lot. The meeting can also be attended electronically through Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mno-vizy-toy
Or dial: (US) +1 585-491-9339 PIN: 240 640 120#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mno-vizy-toy?pin=5157373113051



FALL ATHLETIC & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, 8/12--Mandatory CHS Fall Athletic & Activity Coaches Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday, 8/13--Mandatory CHS Fall Athletic & Activity Parent Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 8/13-14-- Impact Testing--6th, 8th, 10th, 12th & New Students, 9am-5pm, no appointment needed, for all students participating during the 25-26 school year, @ CHS Office.
Friday, 8/15--First Day CHS Fall Sport Practice, all paperwork must be turned in or students will not be allowed to practice.






Many guardians activated their Rooms account already. If you haven't done so yet, you will receive an email or text reminder with instructions on how to register for free.
To use Rooms, simply download the Colstrip 19 app from your mobile device app store. Rooms is a part of the Colstrip mobile app.


CHS/FBMS Athletics Notice- Impact Testing must be completed by ALL students participating in athletics in grades 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and any newly enrolled FBMS or CHS student that plans to participate in athletics. Impact Testing will be done at Colstrip High School on Wed, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM **No appointment necessary, check in at CHS Office or call to make an appointment if you won't be able to make it on the scheduled days **At this time, Impact Testing will be completed for ALL students planning to participate in athletics THROUGHOUT the school year, not just fall.


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a special meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting can be attended at Colstrip High School in the Lower Level Commons. Entry through Door 24 from the Lower Parking Lot. The meeting can also be attended electronically through Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mno-vizy-toy
Or dial: (US) +1 585-491-9339 PIN: 240 640 120#

FALL ATHLETIC & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, 8/12--Mandatory CHS Fall Athletic & Activity Coaches Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday, 8/13--Mandatory CHS Fall Athletic & Activity Parent Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 8/13-14-- Impact Testing--6th, 8th, 10th, 12th & New Students, 9am-5pm, no appointment needed, for all students participating during the 25-26 school year, @ CHS Office.
Friday, 8/15--First Day CHS Fall Sport Practice, all paperwork must be turned in or students will not be allowed to practice.


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ATHLETICS NOTICE CHS/FBMS** We are two weeks out from fall sports and activities starting at Colstrip Public Schools. CHS Fall Athletics start Friday, August 15th and FBMS Fall Athletics start Thursday, August 21st. All paperwork is available on the school website in Athletics/Documents/Participation Packet. Physicals must be completed by a licensed health care provider. Athletes MAY NOT begin practice without a completed packet and a paid Activity Fee. Impact Testing must be completed by ALL students participating in athletics in grades 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and any newly enrolled FBMS or CHS student that plans to participate in athletics. Impact Testing will be done at Colstrip High School on Wed, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM **No appointment necessary, check in at CHS Office or call to make an appointment if you won't be able to make it on the scheduled days **At this time, Impact Testing will be completed for all students planning to participate in athletics THROUGHOUT the school year, not just fall. Once completed, the packet is good for all sports and activities for the entire school year. Paperwork for CPS sports includes: 1) Student Physical 2)Concussion Statement 3) Permission slip with parent signature 4) Drug Testing Consent Form 5) Activity Fee: $75 CHS $50 FBMS ($200 Maximum Family for enrolled CHS/FBMS students) . If you have questions please contact: the athletic director, Richard Slater at Richard.slater@colstrip.k12.mt.us or terri.bowen@colstrip.k12.mt.us Link to packet: https://www.colstrippublicschools.org/documents/athletics-%26-activities/2025-2026-athletic-participation-packet/808784


