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What Does Shelter in Place Mean?
The Shelter directive is used by buildings when there is a hazard. Hazards could include: tornado, hazmat, earthquake or tsunami. Everyone is brought in from outside and asked to evacuate to the
September 21, 2026

What does a Secure Directive Mean?
Secure is the directive used by buildings when there is something dangerous outside of the building. Students and staff are brought into the building and the outside doors will be locked.
September 18, 2026

What Does a Hold in Place Mean?
The Hold directive is part of Columbus Public School’s standard response protocol. The purpose of this directive is to keep hallways and common areas clear. This dirctive is typically used during
September 17, 2026

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
It's time to show some openness - parenting teenagers is hard! Developing highly capable students is the goal for CPS, and I know it's the goal of every parent in our school district. As we move
September 23, 2026

Screen Time - Fact vs Fiction
Recently, schools using devices to support student learning have heard about a potential legislative push to "ban" device use during school to minimize student screen time. At Columbus Public
September 25, 2026
