WE ARE HIRING FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR!
Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. If you are looking for a stable job at an incredible school district, we want to hear from you!
Open Positions:
Custodial Positions – Available at the High School and Middle School. (Part-time applicants welcome!)
Paraprofessional Positions – Includes a 1:1 Elementary Paraprofessional role starting at $3.00 more per hour than the regular wage!
Fantastic Benefits Package Includes:
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) Enrollment
Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation
🔒 Note: All successful applicants must complete a state/federal background check and a pre-employment physical (custodians only and 100% paid for by the district).
How to Apply:
Visit www.columbuscougars.com
Click on "District Information"
Select "Employment Opportunities"
Questions? Reach out directly to Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.
Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. If you are looking for a stable job at an incredible school district, we want to hear from you!
Open Positions:
Custodial Positions – Available at the High School and Middle School. (Part-time applicants welcome!)
Paraprofessional Positions – Includes a 1:1 Elementary Paraprofessional role starting at $3.00 more per hour than the regular wage!
Fantastic Benefits Package Includes:
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) Enrollment
Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation
🔒 Note: All successful applicants must complete a state/federal background check and a pre-employment physical (custodians only and 100% paid for by the district).
How to Apply:
Visit www.columbuscougars.com
Click on "District Information"
Select "Employment Opportunities"
Questions? Reach out directly to Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE
LOCATION - MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMIN OFFICE
433 N. 3RD STREET
COLUMBUS, MT 59019
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
7:15 A.M.
A committee consisting of two Columbus School Board Trustees will meet to assist in conducting interviews of three candidates for assistant facilities manager.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE
LOCATION - MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMIN OFFICE
433 N. 3RD STREET
COLUMBUS, MT 59019
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
7:15 A.M.
A committee consisting of two Columbus School Board Trustees will meet to assist in conducting interviews of three candidates for assistant facilities manager.
HELP WANTED: Assistant Facilities Manager
Columbus Public Schools is seeking a full-time Assistant Facilities Manager to begin July 1, 2026. Key responsibilities of this position will be Building maintenance, HVAC/boiler systems, groundskeeping, snow removal, event setups, and campus safety. Starting wage is $20/hr and benefits include Health insurance, PERS retirement, paid holidays, and accrued sick/vacation leave.
The successful applicant will need to submit to a District-paid background check and pre-employment physical.
Contact: Call Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373 or apply online at www.columbuscougars.com (District Information > Employment Opportunities)
Columbus Public Schools is seeking a full-time Assistant Facilities Manager to begin July 1, 2026. Key responsibilities of this position will be Building maintenance, HVAC/boiler systems, groundskeeping, snow removal, event setups, and campus safety. Starting wage is $20/hr and benefits include Health insurance, PERS retirement, paid holidays, and accrued sick/vacation leave.
The successful applicant will need to submit to a District-paid background check and pre-employment physical.
Contact: Call Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373 or apply online at www.columbuscougars.com (District Information > Employment Opportunities)
WE ARE HIRING!
Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for Custodial positions at our middle school and high school!
If you are looking for a stable job at an incredible school, please look into these positions. We offer competitive wages and a fantastic benefits package, including:
Medical Insurance
PERS (Public Employee Retirement System)
Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, & Vacation
Hours: Day shifts during the summer, and late afternoon/evening shifts during the school year.
All successful applicants will be required to submit a state and federal background check as well as a pre-employment physical (all paid by the district).
Apply Online: Go to www.columbuscougars.com ➔ Click "District Information" ➔ Click "Employment Opportunities."
Questions? Contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.
Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for Custodial positions at our middle school and high school!
If you are looking for a stable job at an incredible school, please look into these positions. We offer competitive wages and a fantastic benefits package, including:
Medical Insurance
PERS (Public Employee Retirement System)
Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, & Vacation
Hours: Day shifts during the summer, and late afternoon/evening shifts during the school year.
All successful applicants will be required to submit a state and federal background check as well as a pre-employment physical (all paid by the district).
Apply Online: Go to www.columbuscougars.com ➔ Click "District Information" ➔ Click "Employment Opportunities."
Questions? Contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 16th at 10:30 AM
📍 Where: Middle School Admin Office
Meeting Agenda
A. Consideration to Ratify the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2026-2027
B. Consideration to Approve Head of Maintenance Contract for 2026-2027 – Dustin Fletcher
C. Consideration to Declare the 2000 Prevost Activity Bus as Obsolete Equipment, Remove it from the District’s Asset Inventory List, and to List it For Sale Pursuant to 20-6-604
D. Consideration to Adopt Resolution to Sell or Otherwise Dispose of District Real or Personal Property Pursuant to MCA 20-6-604
E. Bus Barn Change Order Discussion
There will be a middle school summer series for basketball in the high school gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM - 11 AM for boys and girls in grades 6-8. There will be days devoted to skills as well as days devoted to games. The series will start on Thursday, June 11, and will conclude on Thursday, 9.
Columbus High School Cheer Tryouts for the 2026 Fall Season are happening TOMORROW through June 4 at 4:15PM in the HS Commons!
We’re looking for:
• Cheerleaders
• Stuntmen
• Mascot
Open to all incoming 9th–12th graders!
Questions? Email aubre.hartsock@gmail.com
Bring the energy—see you there!
We’re looking for:
• Cheerleaders
• Stuntmen
• Mascot
Open to all incoming 9th–12th graders!
Questions? Email aubre.hartsock@gmail.com
Bring the energy—see you there!
CUSTODIANS WANTED!!
Immediate Openings: Full-Time Custodial Positions
Columbus Schools is seeking dependable individuals for immediate, full-time custodial positions.
Benefits Include: Health insurance, PERS retirement benefits, paid holidays, and sick and vacation leave
Requirements:
Successful applicants must pass a state and federal background check, as well as a pre-employment physical (district-paid).
How to Apply:
Please visit the "Employment Opportunities" section under the "District Information" tab on our school website. For additional questions, please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.
Immediate Openings: Full-Time Custodial Positions
Columbus Schools is seeking dependable individuals for immediate, full-time custodial positions.
Benefits Include: Health insurance, PERS retirement benefits, paid holidays, and sick and vacation leave
Requirements:
Successful applicants must pass a state and federal background check, as well as a pre-employment physical (district-paid).
How to Apply:
Please visit the "Employment Opportunities" section under the "District Information" tab on our school website. For additional questions, please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.
Here is an updated open gym schedule for the summer. Please note that the Middle School Gym will be closed June 2-5 for lighting instillation, and June 8 for a week or two for painting. All three gyms will be closed July 14-August 9 for floor refinishing.
Please see the school's open gym schedule and sport camp details.
Stillwater Youth Center is hosting camps each moth this summer - check out the details in the flyer.
You can access the supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year here: https://columbusschoolsmt.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/academics/school-supply-lists/21110862
The Columbus FFA still has an array plants for sale! Visit Mr. Miller at the CHS from 8AM-4PM this week to purchase plants.
As a reminder, there is NO EARLY OUT this Wednesday.
What a great last day of School Staff Appreciation! Thank you to Lofing Electric for sponsoring gift cards for the Middle School Staff! Thank you to Montana Outlaw BBQ for the yummy lunch for all the staff. And thank you to the Kamppinen family for the goodies!!
Thank you to our incredible students, families and community for making this week extra special for the school staff! We are so proud to be a part of this incredible town!
Thank you to our incredible students, families and community for making this week extra special for the school staff! We are so proud to be a part of this incredible town!
CHS Cheer Team is putting on a Cheer Camp, June 24-26 for kids in grades K-8. Register by June 5. All proceeds raised go towards the CHS Cheer Team fundraising efforts. To download the flyer/signup sheet, visit https://aptg.co/XqV-lm
Cougars Volleyball Summer Camp, is happening June 16-18 for kids in grades 3-12. Contact Coach Mikala at mikala.osborne.04@gmail.com to register.
CHS Track is putting on a Track & Field Camp, May 26-27 for kids in grades 4-8. Register by May 15. To download the flyer/signup sheet, visit https://aptg.co/HysTP6
The phone system in the middle school is still down. Our IT department is diligently working on fixing it. If you need to contact us, please email bfox@columbus.k12.mt.us , if you need to report an absence visit https://columbus.flowforms.app/form/absence-report
Day four of School Staff Appreciation Week is almost over and we had such an outpouring of gifts and goodies from the community today. We received a big breakfast of fruit and juice from PAWS and Krispy Kreme donuts from Lindsey Mishler with PureWest Real Estate - Thank you! Thank you to Montana Melt for providing free food to our school staff for lunch! The Montana Club kindly provided free drink coupons for each member of the staff! And thank you to the Medich family for the homemade caramels! We are very lucky to live in such a supportive community!
