CHS Notice- FM Creations will be here after school on Monday 9/9 to take photos for volleyball and cross country, and Tuesday 9/10 for football, cheer, Pep Band and Drumline. Make-ups will be on Wednesday 9/11. The order form is attached or your student can pick one up at the office.
FOOTBALL RETURNS TO COLSTRIP!!!!!!
The Colstrip Colts look to tame the Columbus Cougars on Friday night, 9/6. Kickoff is at 7PM.
The theme for the game is Country Western, so wear your biggest, shiniest belt buckle, fanciest cowboy hat, and your Wranglers to cheer our boys on. No livestock please.
CHS Activities Notice- For students interested in joining Drumline, the first practice will be Wednesday, September 4th from 6:30-8:00 at Colstrip High School. Students will need to have their activity fee paid and paperwork filled out prior to attending.
***IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION NOTICE***
ROUTE CHANGE EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, 8/30, AM SPEEDY RUN!
IF YOUR STUDENT RIDES THE IN-TOWN BUS, SPEEDY, ROUTE #3, PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE TO AM PICK UP TIMES EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH.
This change was made to allow students to arrive at PBES earlier while arriving at FBMS at approximately the same time as they are currently dropped off.
Please make sure your children arrive at their assigned bus stop on time. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we adjust the busing system to create a more efficient and safer transportation system that uses your tax dollars in the most effective manner possible.
CHS NOTICE—
We have been made aware of an incident and reported threat between two students yesterday.
We believe our campus, students and staff are safe, but any and all potential threats are taken seriously and will be fully investigated.
We will have increased security measures in place today.
Please contact CHS if you have any questions or concerns.
**District Tech Update** - Internet and phone service has been restored to the District. Phones came back a little after lunch and internet returned around 3:30 PM. There was an issue with the service provider's equipment and the service technician resolved the problem.
**District Internet Outage - Tech Update** This morning, 8/27, the District is experiencing an internet outage at all buildings. This also affects the phones at CHS and PBES. The service provider has been contacted and has escalated the issue. Please note that phone calls to the Central office, CHS, and PBES might not go through until the service is restored.
**CHS Activities Notice** No Drumline practice tonight.
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, August 26, 2024
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 26, 2024 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:
Colstrip Public Schools District 19: Board of Trustees (School Board) Meeting.
Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting in person or using the Google Meet video conference link.
Agenda:
The agenda for the meeting can be viewed at:
https://go.boarddocs.com/mt/cpsd19/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
In Person Attendance:
Location: Colstrip High School, 5000 Pine Butte, Downstairs Common room.
Video Conference Attendance:
NOTE: Beginning July 8, 2024, the video conference will be recorded and posted to the school website within five days after the meeting ends. Everything (and everyone) seen on the conference call will be visible on the recording.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mno-vizy-toy
Or dial: (US) +1 585-491-9339 PIN: 240 640 120#
**CHS/FBMS Athletic Notice** There will be NO practice today due to air quality.
SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE:
A bear was spotted this afternoon around 2:00 pm today in the Pine Butte Elementary School area. Students have been kept indoors. Police and extra personnel will be assisting with dismissal of students at the end of day. Please be aware of your surroundings if you are picking up your student(s) from school or if you are letting them walk home.
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE!!!!!
Please disregard the previous bus schedule with times 10 minutes earlier. The bus schedule published in this message is the correct bus schedule for the 24-25 school year.
Special Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 beginning at 4:15 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:
Google Meet joining info
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
The agenda for the meeting can be viewed at:
https://go.boarddocs.com/mt/cpsd19/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Main Governing Board
***Transportation Alert*** Please note that bus routes, stops and times have CHANGED! Look at the new list carefully to find your stop and time. Please call Tom Dusold with any questions (813)614-7398
Transportation Notice
Hello and welcome back to Colstrip Public Schools for another fantastic year!
Here are the bus rules and the new routes for our buses for the 24-25 School Year. Thank you for your support of Colstrip Schools and here's to a great school year!
Athletic/Activity Meeting Notice
This is a reminder that the Parent Meeting for CHS and FBMS students interested in participating in athletics or activities will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 8/13, 6PM at the high school auditorium.
We will have athletic packets to pass out and go over district expectations for student athletes and overall expectations for participation in activities. I will also attempt to answer any questions you may have and help resolve any issues you may anticipate.
Coaches will have sport specific parent meetings prior to the start of their own season where team expectations will be covered.
I'm looking forward to a great year for Colstrip, thank you all for entrusting us with your children!
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, August 12, 2024
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 12, 2024 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 Conference Attendance:
NOTE: Beginning July 8, 2024, the video conference will be recorded and posted to the school website within five days after the meeting ends. Everything (and everyone) seen on the conference call will be visible on the recording. The video recording will be made available to the general public for viewing.
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=515737311305
CENTRAL OFFICE:
There will be a Meet & Greet with our New Superintendent Scott O'Tremba on Monday August 12, 2024 to officially welcome him to Colstrip Public Schools. This meeting will be held at Colstrip High School in the Central Board Room at 5000 Pine Butte Road. There may be a quorum of the Colstrip Public School Board of Trustees from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm, but no official business will be done during that time. Community members are invited!
Every year, each child needs to have an Annual Health Update Form filled out. Those will be sent home/given out at your child's school.
If your child needs forms for over the counter medication, prescription medication, allergies, asthma, diabetes or seizures, please see https://www.colstrippublicschools.org/page/nurse for the forms you can print off and turn into the building your child attends.
If you have questions, please call Jennifer Arneson, Nurse Supervisor, 406-748-4699 ext. 4043.
***Athletics Notice***
PLEASE DO NOT USE DRAGONFLY FOR PARTICIPATION PACKETS!!!!!
Due to ongoing issues with Dragonfly, we are asking parents and students either stop by the High School Main Office or print out the partition packets for sports and activities. Please bring the completed paperwork to Terri Bowen in the High School Main Office (not the Central Office, the High School Main Office).
Here is the link to the packet on the CPS website if you wish to print it off and bring it in:
https://www.colstrippublicschools.org/documents/athletics-%26-activities/2024-2025-athletic-participation-packet/496523