At this morning’s special school board meeting, the board approved setting the technology levy amounts at $200,000 each for both the elementary district and the high school.
Voters will see two separate technology levies on the school election ballot. This will be a mail-in ballot election, with ballots scheduled to be mailed in April.
Additional details about the school election will be shared in the coming weeks to ensure all stakeholders have the information they need to participate and vote.
Voters will see two separate technology levies on the school election ballot. This will be a mail-in ballot election, with ballots scheduled to be mailed in April.
Additional details about the school election will be shared in the coming weeks to ensure all stakeholders have the information they need to participate and vote.
There will be a special school board meeting on Thursday, February 19 at 7:30am in the middle school admin office.
The school board will consider setting the technology amounts for the elementary and high school technology levies that will be on the school election ballot for May 5, 2026.
The last item the school board will consider a resolution between Columbus School and Yellowstone Bank for financing for the bus barn project.
The school board will consider setting the technology amounts for the elementary and high school technology levies that will be on the school election ballot for May 5, 2026.
The last item the school board will consider a resolution between Columbus School and Yellowstone Bank for financing for the bus barn project.
We had a student that contracted bacterial Haemophilus influenzae meningitis over the weekend. The student is now hospitalized and undergoing treatment for the condition.
Read the guidance document we received from County Health: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15NWhUQuYXf6npWzcG76EuGNsyfbwNI81/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=102770218494721624186&rtpof=true&sd=true
These bacteria can live in the nose or throat and spread through close or prolonged contact, such as coughing, kissing, sharing drinks, or living in close quarters. At this time, please remind children to cover their mouth when coughing, to not share drinks, and to wash their hands regularly.
Students and families are urged to seek immediate care from qualified medical professionals if their child complains of severe headaches with a fever, symptoms which worsen quickly, or if the child seems unusually confused, difficult to wake, or very ill.
The Stillwater-Billings Clinic is aware of the incident and is ready to answer calls about specific questions you may have. The Clinic can be reached at 406-322-1000.
Read the guidance document we received from County Health: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15NWhUQuYXf6npWzcG76EuGNsyfbwNI81/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=102770218494721624186&rtpof=true&sd=true
These bacteria can live in the nose or throat and spread through close or prolonged contact, such as coughing, kissing, sharing drinks, or living in close quarters. At this time, please remind children to cover their mouth when coughing, to not share drinks, and to wash their hands regularly.
Students and families are urged to seek immediate care from qualified medical professionals if their child complains of severe headaches with a fever, symptoms which worsen quickly, or if the child seems unusually confused, difficult to wake, or very ill.
The Stillwater-Billings Clinic is aware of the incident and is ready to answer calls about specific questions you may have. The Clinic can be reached at 406-322-1000.
Columbus High School is hosting the district tournaments Feb. 25-28 and the Booster Club is looking for people interested in providing food for the hospitality room, as well as ticket takers. If you're interested, please contact Tiffaney Teske at 406-671-4452.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Columbus Schools! It's everything Columbus Schools, in your pocket.
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Download for Android https://aptg.co/DZMchL
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/Rvb_0q
Any girls interested in playing volleyball next season, please attend the meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 2:15pm in the HS gym.
The Columbus Cougar Volleyball team is offering babysitting for a parents night out on Valentine's Day! They'll provide child care, dinner, crafts and a movie for your kids, ages 0-10, from 5-9PM on Saturday, February 14 at Cougar Cubs Child Care (325 E 1st Ave N). The cost is $20 per child, which goes towards the team. Call 406-321-0178 to reserve your child(ren)'s spot.
There was a medical event at the Columbus High School today at 3:18PM. Everyone involved is okay. The hold has been lifted and the school has returned to normal operations. Thank you for your patience.
Please join us for the next school board meeting on February 9, 2026 at 6PM in the High School Library. Click here to see the meeting agenda: https://aptg.co/ChNTBZ
TOMORROW is the last day to purchase Singing Valentines from the CHS Cheer Team. Please see a cheerleader or visit a school office to purchase! Singing Valentines will be delivered February 13. Song choices are "My girl/My guy", "Hey Mickey", "L.O.V.E.", "Count on Me ", "You Are My Sunshine" and "Amazed".
Please take a look at the high school schedule for the week at this link.
January 28, 2026
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE
The Columbus Public School District is seeking a candidate to fill a School Board Trustee position for the 2025-2026 term which expires May 5, 2026. If you are interested in this short-term position, please submit a letter of interest to Columbus Public Schools Board of Trustees. Any person who is qualified to vote in the district under the provisions of MCA 20-20-301 is eligible for the office of trustee.
The deadline for letters is 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026. For further information please contact:
Karena Econom, Business Manager/District Clerk
(406) 322-5373
keconom@columbus.k12.mt.us
Columbus Public Schools
433 North 3rd Street
Columbus, MT 59019
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE
The Columbus Public School District is seeking a candidate to fill a School Board Trustee position for the 2025-2026 term which expires May 5, 2026. If you are interested in this short-term position, please submit a letter of interest to Columbus Public Schools Board of Trustees. Any person who is qualified to vote in the district under the provisions of MCA 20-20-301 is eligible for the office of trustee.
The deadline for letters is 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026. For further information please contact:
Karena Econom, Business Manager/District Clerk
(406) 322-5373
keconom@columbus.k12.mt.us
Columbus Public Schools
433 North 3rd Street
Columbus, MT 59019
Our district has seen quite a few SPAM email messages filter through in recent weeks. The latest one was sent out to our parents as well. If you have received a message from Mark Ranstrom, either from his personal account or school account, with the subject: ITEMS FOR SALE; please do not respond, click on any link, or send money! Mark it as SPAM and delete it afterward.
Please be wary of messages such as these. If you know the sender personally, call or text to ask questions! This will protect yourself and your information. If it seems strange or “too good to be true”, it probably is.
Support the '26 Senior Class at their Bake Sale Fundraiser on Jan 31 from 1PM until halftime of the last varsity basketball game. Located in the gym lobby.
Join us to make your athlete or friend a poster to support them at their event! Pep Club is sponsoring a Poster Party on Wednesday, January 28 at 4:30PM in the HS Home Ec. Room. Students and Parents are welcome. We’ll provide the supplies you need: poster board, markers, and vinyl (for Cricut users).
CES is gauging interest in a program/class for 4-5 year olds that will prepare students for kindergarten. If you have a child that will be four years old by September 10, 2026, we need your feedback.
Singing Valentines are now for sale! Purchase from any school office or a CHS cheerleader from now until 2/6/26, for delivery on 2/13/26. (This funds raised support the CHS cheer team)
As a reminder, there is no school Monday, January 19th.
Just a reminder that school is dismissed at 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 14th!