
FBMS Athletics Notice: We just received word from Columbus that based on the anticipated temperatures and weather conditions for tomorrow, they have decided to cancel the middle school track meet for 4/3/25.
Per their AD, they will not reschedule the meet.

***Athletics Notice***
Golf practice is cancelled today, Monday, 3/31.

***Transportation Notice***
The wrong 3-Route bus schedule was posted online. I apologize for this error and the confusion it created.
The correct schedule has been posted, and attached is the correct 3-Route schedule.
Also, remember today, 3/31 and tomorrow, 4/1, we will be on a 2-Route schedule for the AFTERNOON ONLY. The remainder of the week we will be on a 3-Route schedule both morning and afternoon.



***Transportation Notice***
Colstrip Schools will be on a 2-Route and 3-Route system for the week of 3/31-4/4. The transportation schedule is as follows:
Mon 3/31 AM: 3-Route PM: 2 Route
Tue 4/01 AM- 3-Route PM: 2-Route
Wed 4/02 AM 3-Route AM & PM
Thu 4 /03 3-Route AM & PM
Fri 4/04 3-Route AM & PM (Early Release- PM is 1 hour earlier)
Thank you to the dedicated team of drivers, monitors, and CPRD staff who kept us on the road the last couple of months. Your efforts are appreciated!!!!



CONGRATULATIONS TO COLSTRIP HIGH SCHOOL'S CHEERLEADERS!!!!
This past weekend, Colstrip's cheerleading squad participated in Montana's Cheerfest competition at Fergus County High School in Lewistown. This competition is the longest running and largest interscholastic cheer and dance competition in Montana.
The Colstrip Cheer Squad competed against 8 other Class B schools and won first place! Class B schools had the largestparticipation group in the competition, with our girls competing against small and large groups.
Congratulations to head coach Tiana Yates, her assistant Bekka Hopkins, and volunteer Maggie Hellyer for their coaching efforts.
Congratulations to the team: Lillie Broderson, Avery Brunmeier, Aubree Goff, Araya Haugen, Oliver Hellyer, Morgan McManus, Hayden Petritz, Kaydence Staples, Madelynn Terret, Avary Vincent, and Ashleigh Zuehlsdorff.
Your hard work and dedication paid off, and we are all proud of you!
Also, thank you to Jen Petritz for the great photos. Way to go, Fillies!!!!!







****TRANSPORTATION NOTICE: ROUTE CHANGE****
I apologize for the late notice, but we will be on a one route system tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, 3/25/25, due to an unforeseen driver absence.
I apologize for the late notice and inconvenience. The bus routes will be as follows for the week of 3/24-3/28:
Mon 3/24 Two Route AM & PM
Tue 3/25 Two Route AM, One Route PM
Wed 3/26 Two Route AM, One Route PM
Thu 3/27 Two Route AM, One Route PM
Fri 3/28 Two Route AM & PM
Please refer to the bus schedules previously posted if you need stops and times.

Regular Board Meeting
Monday, March 24, 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 March 24 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

This week, we will be able to provide route service as follows:
Mon 3/24 - 2-Route AM and PM
Tue 3/25 - 2-Route AM ONLY, 1-Route PM
Wed 3/26 - 2-Route AM ONLY, 1-Route PM
Thu 3/27 - 2-Route AM ONLY, 1-Route PM
Fri 3/28 - 2-Route AM and PM
Please see the attached schedules for stop locations and times for both regular and early release days.





CHS Athletics Notice: Attached is the link to the High School Track team shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/chstf25
Orders close on 3/25.

Due to a driver shortage, we will be utilizing the one-route system for the afternoon runs ONLY this week, 3/17-3/20. Please see the attached bus schedule for route times and stops.


Parents, if your usual stop is Muddy or the Powwow Grounds, please take your students to either BIA or the Boys and Girls Club.
This also includes students normally picked up between the Boys and Girls Club and the Powwow Grounds.
This will help us get kids to school closer to on time. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

The Garfiel bus is running late this morning but will still pick up students at their stops. i apologize for this situation.

***** CHS Activities & Athletics Notice*****
On Thursday, 3/20, Colstrip High School will hold an awards assembly for all students who earned athletic or academic awards during the Fall and Winter seasons.
The awards presentation will begin at 10:40 AM and last approximately 1 hour.
This assembly will be to present letters, pins, or bars as well as All- Conference and All-State honors.
Other awards given by coaches either will be or have been presented at separate events.
Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend.


Due to a driver shortage, we will be utilizing the one-route system for the afternoon runs ONLY this week, 3/17-3/20. Please see the attached bus schedule for route times and stops.


Due to a driver shortage, we will be utilizing the one-route system for the afternoon runs ONLY next week, 3/17-3/20. Please see the attached bus schedule for route times and stops.


***Congtatulations to BPA!!!***
Colstrip's Business Professsionals of America team competed at the BPA State Leadership Conference March 10-11.
The Web Design Team of Gwendolyn Garvin, Ashleigh Zuehlsdorff, Rylee Sims, and Cameron Martinez placed 14th.
Braeden BigMan placed 16th in the Business Law and Ethics category.
Braeden BigMan also placed 7th and won a medal in the open testing for Computer Programming Concepts.
Cameron Martinez took 3rd Place and a medal in Fundamentals of Web Design. He also qualified to compete in the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida May 6th-11th.
Colstrip's BPA Club made the 2nd largest school donation, $750, to the State Special Olympics.
Congratulations to all of our winners and well done by sponsors Brenda Menahan and Chrystal Cox! Your school and community are proud of you all!




***Activities Notice***
Prom will be held Saturday April 26 this year.
All high school classes will be invited to attend, including the Freshman class.
More details are coming soon.

Due to a driver shortage, we will be utilizing the one-route system for the afternoon runs ONLY this week, 3/17-3/20.
Please see the attached bus schedule for route times and stops.


Due to a driver shortage, we will be utilizing the one-route system for the afternoon runs ONLY next week, 3/17-3/20. Please see the attached bus schedule for route times and stops.


PINE BUTTE ELEMENTARY NEWS: Kindergarten Registration DAY! Registration will be held on Friday March 14, 2025 @ Frank Brattin Middle School from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ***Please bring proof of residency and other court documents as applicable and use the Activities Entrance***
