Colstrip School District 19 -

**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

*CHS Cheer Fundraiser* Come out on August 16th to support our Colstrip High School Cheer Team!

**CHS Back to School News** We are excited to welcome students and staff back to Colstrip High School for the 2024-2025 school year! Please see flyer for more details.

**Updated with link to packet below** 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 16th and FBMS Fall Athletics start Thursday, August 22nd. 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 Wednesday, August 14th and Thursday, August 15th from 9am-5pm **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: thomas.dusold@colstrip.k12.mt.us or terri.bowen@colstrip.k12.mt.us Link to packet: https://www.colstrippublicschools.org/documents/athletics-%26-activities/2024-2025-athletic-participation-packet/496523

**Reminder** CPS New Student Registration Day- August 13, 2024: Please see flyer for details. Everything must be completed and returned to the Central Office located in the basement of Colstrip High School.

**Athletics Notice** Don't forget to schedule your physical if you plan to participate in athletics at Colstrip Public Schools during the 2024-2025 school year. The new MHSA 2024-2025 Pre-Participation Physical Exam Form has been uploaded to the Athletic folder in "Documents" on the CPS website. It is also available from your regular medical provider and on the MHSA website.