Colstrip School District 19 -

March 17 2023 Friday Early Release: Elementary 8:15 AM- 2:30 PM FBMS 8:10 AM - 2:45 PM CHS 8:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Curriculum Director Announcement: Pine Butte Elementary: SCIENCE FAIR VIEWING PARENT/STUDENT NIGHT! WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 WHERE: Pine Butte Elementary Gym WHAT TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm EVERYONE WELCOME!!

CHS INFORMATION: Colstrip High School was put into a modified lockdown just after lunch today. We use modified lockdowns for various purposes which may include health emergencies, canine inspections and/or other situations as needed. All students and staff are safe at CHS!

Colstrip High School Competes at Academic Olympics 2023 Southeastern Montana high school students challenged one another at the Academic Olympics competition on Wednesday, March 9, 2023 at Miles Community College in Miles City. 120 high school students making up 21 teams were at the competition Representing Colstrip High School and competing as three teams were Seniors: Cooper Muccillo, Kaile Grammer, Whitney Gotfredson, Brooke Burnette, Zadeea Graham, Aakyla Redfox Juniors: Tahveya Matt, Luke Smith, Sophia Blanchard, Ottilia Hadaller Sophomores: Devon Verlanic, Slade Toscano, Cady Wilcox, Wally Iglehart Freshman: Ava Stenulson, Paige Bakich, Jenna Batie Our three teams competed against the other teams for the top combined written score. Team C scored 2nd place and received medals. Team members were Zadeea Graham, Luke Smith, Sophia Blanchard, Slade Toscano, and Ava Stenulson. Team B placed 11th–Cooper Mucillo, Ottilia Hadaller, Wally Iglehart, Jenna Batie, Brooke Burnett, Aakylah Redfox, and Cady Wilcox. Team A placed 15th-Kaile Grammer, Tahveya Matt, Devon Verlanic, Paige Bakich, Whitney Gotfredson. On the written test, awards are given for the top 8 scores in each grade level. Individual award winners for the written test were: Senior, Zadeea Graham 5th. Juniors, Luke Smith 2nd, Sophia Blanchard 5th. Sophomores, Slade Toscano 3rd, Cady Wilcox 6th, Devon Verlanic 8th. Freshman, Ava Stenulson 2nd, Jenna Batie 3rd. Team C took 4th in the oral rounds and Team A took 6th place. Special thanks to Miles City Community College, Mid-Rivers Communications, and The South East Montana Association of School Superintendents for supporting Academic Olympics.

Curriculum Director News: Congratulations to the Frank Brattin Middle School Academic Olympics teams! 106 middle school students on 18 different teams competed at the March 7th Academic Olympics competition at Miles Community College. 8th grader Brand Melin had the highest score on the 100-question written test, receiving a medal and a plaque. Peyton Batie scored 7th place in 7th grade, Zaiden Staples scored 8th and Arthur Sweet scored 11th place. Kimberly Areneson was the top scorer in the 6th grade and 6th overall for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. FBMS B team scored 2nd on the written exam as a team and placed 3rd overall in the buzzer rounds. FBMS team B members were Brand Melin, Sienna Gardner, Addy Vincent, Peyton Batie, Arthur Sweet, and Kimberly Arneson. FBMS A team made it through several rounds of the buzzer competition but was unable to place. These members were Nate Sessions, Blake Toscano, Keenan Steere, Zaiden Staples, Maddie Terrett, Amareese Violett, Jaeleah Harris, and Tessa Stroop. Special thanks to Mrs. Cunningham and Miss Briggs for reading and timing and supporting the team. Thank you also to the SE Montana Association of School Superintendents (SEMASS) and Mid-Rivers Communications for supporting this event.

March 10 2023 Friday Early Release: Elementary 8:15 AM- 2:30 PM FBMS 8:10 AM - 2:45 PM CHS 8:05 AM - 2:35 PM

SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: 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 13, 2023 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 Zoom: Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfu-gqj8sHtXEMWK81P4lK3X5l44tCdoi Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86496844641?pwd=dEVFZHR3aldvTFBlaUZDbG5YZXVvUT09 Meeting ID: 864 9684 4641 Passcode: 246639 Main Governing Board

CPS Spring Sports- High School Spring Sports start Monday March 13th. Middle school spring sports start Monday March 20th. Please make sure your athlete has their Physical and dragonfly paperwork done before the athlete starts practice. If they have done a fall or winter sport, that paperwork will cover their spring sport. If you happen to have questions please let us know. Andrew Torgerson, AD andrew.torgerson@colstrip.k12.mt.us 406-740-0862

The FBMS Actors presents THE GENUINE GENIE by Thomas Hischak. It will be on Thursday, March 16th at 7:00 PM in the FBMS Auditorium. Hope to see you all there!

On Tuesday, March 21 at 6:00 PM, FBMS will have a Parent Night for 8th grade Promotion. This will be held in the FBMS Library. Please enter through the main doors. See you then!

CPS Transportation-- There will be NO Activity bus this week 3/6 - 3/11.

NO SCHOOL Friday March 3 2023

CPS Transportation-- There will be no activity bus this week. 2/27 - 3/4. If you have any questions please let us know. Andrew Torgerson, AD/Co-Transportation 406-740-0862

CPS Transportation— Buses are running a little bit behind this morning due to snow. Thank you for you patience.

February 24 2023 Friday Early Release: Elementary 8:15 AM- 2:30 PM FBMS 8:10 AM - 2:45 PM CHS 8:05 AM - 2:35 PM

SUPERINTENDENT ALERT: Due to extreme temperatures and current weather conditions, Colstrip Public Schools will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Thursday, February 23rd to allow temperatures to rise and roads to be cleared. Staff are asked to arrive at their regularly scheduled time, safety permitting. Once again, all buses and classes will run 2 hours behind schedule on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Breakfast will be served accordingly.

CPS Transportation-- There will be no activity bus tonight Wednesday 2/22.

SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: 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 Monday February 27, 2023 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 Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86496844641?pwd=dEVFZHR3aldvTFBlaUZDbG5YZXVvUT09

CHS Band and Cheer-- Congratulations to the Winter Band and Cheer memebers on a great winter season. Way to cheer on the Colts and Fillies all season long. Go Colts! Go Fillies!

CHS Basketball-- Congratulations to the Colts and Fillies Basketball teams finishing their season at the District Basketball tournament this past weekend. Great season! Go Colts! Go Fillies!