Students Set an Example to Follow

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Article in the Fairfield Sun Times.

When our students go out on the road to participate as well as to support their school, we expect our students to be on their best behavior. With the varsity football team qualifying to participate in the Montana State Class "B" Playoffs, our kids were on the road quite a bit, traveling to two different communities, at far ends of the State. Being away from parents and their routines, students have the opportunity to do one of two things: good or bad.

Note to the Activity Director from the Hampton Inn in Butte.

In my experience as an administrator, I have seen both good and bad; however, here at Colstrip it has been GREAT! I can't tell you how proud it makes me to read a note from a hotel manager to the activity director as well as an article published in a visiting newspaper about the excellent behavior of our kids.

The Hampton Inn and the Fairfield Sun Times had nothing but great things to say about our football team and our cheerleaders. I can't help but share this with our community. We can all be proud of the children raised here. This is MAKING DUST!

It has been said that the true character of a person is revealed by the little things we do, because it is the little things that make a big difference. It is fair to say our kids are making a positive difference and the folks from neighboring communities are taking notice.

Well done staff, students and parents! Our kids are stirring up a little dust and setting an example to follow. Our children are the ambassadors of our community. Their actions speak volumes about our community values.

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"

Championship Volleyball Run - Congratulations Fillies!

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

A final congratulations to the Fillies on the run at the Class "B" Volleyball State Championship. All of Colstrip is very proud of you and your accomplishments. I also want to commend the band, cheerleaders and students for their excellent representation of our school at all of the volleyball culminating events.

Well done Colts and Fillies!

Superintendent Lewandowski

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"

Pre-Survey Stakeholder Communication

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Colstrip Public School System is engaged in an ongoing continuous improvement process, of which all stakeholders are a part. Colstrip Public Schools will be sending its parents and guardians an invitation via email to participate in an online survey between the dates of November 24, 2015 and December 6, 2015 as one method of reaching all stakeholders.

If you do not receive an email invitation, please send an email to  survey@colstrip.k12.mt.us and an email will be returned with the online address.

Please know that surveys are a means to systematically engage all of our stakeholders in two-way communication. They provide school leaders and teachers a view into the thinking and perceptions of our stakeholders. Careful analysis of the results enriches understanding of areas of strength and effectiveness as well as those areas that possibly need improvement. The survey results will enable our school leaders to measure stakeholders' attitudes and help target improvement strategies focused on student achievement as well as school and system effectiveness. Taking the survey also will help stakeholders understand the AdvancED Standards for Quality at Colstrip Public Schools and provide a means for learning about what a parent, student and staff members should be looking for in a high quality school system.

Your cooperation and support in completing the survey will be greatly appreciated. Please be on the lookout for your survey invitation!

Sincerely,

Superintendent Bob Lewandowski

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"

Colstrip Public Schools Appoints New Board Member

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Lindsey Wertman being sworn in to office.
Also pictured are Joanne Schrupp and Chairman Jose Ortiz.

Colstrip Public School Board #19 appointed Lindsey Wertman as a new trustee on October 26, 2015. Lindsey served as a board member for the first time at the November Regular Board Meeting on November 9, 2015. She will also serve on the following Board Committees: Steering Committee and the Policy Review Committee.

We want to welcome Lindsey to her new position as a Colstrip Public School Trustee. We also want to thank her for her application and interest in the children here at Colstrip Public Schools.

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"