During the April 14th CPS Board of Education meeting board president Mike Jeffryes recognized the following students and staff for their great accomplishments.
Ayla Janssen was recognized as a recipient of the NSAA Believers and Achievers Award
Boys state wrestling qualifiers and medalists
Swimming and Diving state qualifiers
Girls state wrestling qualifiers
Congratulations to these fine students on all of their success!
Last night at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce banquet Dr. Kay accepted the recognition for Columbus Public Schools as a 100-year member of the chamber. CPS was one of the first members of the chamber.
The CASSETTE House is having their annual garage sale this week! Many different items from clothing to toys to furniture to decor! Come check it out and support the CASSETTE House Program in their new space!
Thursday May 1st and Friday May 2nd
8:30-2:30
3434 Discoverer Drive Suite 200
Just 1 Block West of CHS
During the March CPS Board of Education meeting Allo Communications presented the CPS Foundation and CPS with a check for $3,450. Thank you Allo Communications for your support of our school district.
#wearyourmaroonproudly #godiscoverers #allocommunications #ProudtobeCPS #DiscovererPride
Columbus Community,
Please join us for the May 1st Community Meeting from 7-8 pm at the CHS Concert Hall. Dr. Kay will be providing updated growth data as new information has developed as well as suggestions that have been gathered to date from the community.
Community Members, please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the following community meetings being offered by CPS.
April 15th -7:00-8:00pm Dr. Kay will go LIVE on the CPS facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/
May 1st -7:00-8:00pm will be in person at the CHS Concert Hall.
3434 Discoverer Drive
#communitymeeting #collaborativesolutions
Kids grades K-6 join the CHS Track Team for their upcoming Youth Track Camp!
Tonight the CPS Board of Education recognized the CHS Boys Bowling Team, CHS Diamond Dancers and three students from CMS for their outstanding achievements!
CHS Boys Bowling Team were this year's state champions!
CHS Diamond Dancers finished 3rd in high kick at nationals and 3rd at the state competition, and finished well in jazz.
Three CMS students earned honors at the Scholastic Art Competition in Omaha. Two golden keys were earned as well as two honorable mentions. These students competed against students age 13-18.
Congratulations on your outstanding achievements!
MARCH 4, 2025 CANCELLATIONS
CPS Buildings have determined that the after school program, practices and all evening events will be cancelled tonight. Kindergarten enrollment will continue until 6pm. Please direct any questions to your student's school building.
Reminder of upcoming important dates!
March 6, 2025 - Grades K-8 have a noon dismissal, No Preschool
March 7,2025 - No School for Students
March 10-14,2025 - No School for Students, Spring Break
🎭 Get ready for an unforgettable performance! Columbus High School proudly presents "Midsummer Jersey" . Join us at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center: 📅 March 7, 2025 at 7:00pm 📅 March 8, 2025 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
🎟️ Ticket prices:
$7 for adults
$5 for students
Show your C stamp for FREE entry!
Mark your calendars and spread the word! Don't miss out on this fantastic show! 🎬 #CHSPerformingArts #MidsummerJersey #godiscoverers #ColumbusHighSchoolTheater
All CPS buildings will close at 5:00pm today, 2/18/25. No evening activities will take place including middle school parent-teacher conferences.
IT'S HAPPENING! Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for Monday, March 3rd through Friday, March 7th at the Kramer Education Center --> 2410 16th St. Please enter through the west doors. Each day is open to parents/guardians with students attending any of our elementaries!
Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Nielsen and the FCCLA students who qualified for the State Championship. These students will compete in Lincoln, NE in April.
We are thankful for our dedicated, student focused board of education members. Thank you for your service to our students, staff, families and community!
At tonight's Board of Education meeting the BOE recognized Mrs. Joni Ebel on receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Congratulations, Mrs. Ebel we couldn't be more proud!
Reminder: CHS Juniors and Seniors
CPS Foundation dual credit scholarship applications are due January 31, 2025 at 4:00pm. Separate scholarships are available for general classes as well as STEM or Career & Technical Education Classes. Here is a to where you can find both applications:
https://www.cpsanchor.com/what-we-do/scholarships/
Contact Nicole Anderson andersonn@discoverers.org with any questions.
On Thursday, students in the Columbus Public Schools Family Literacy Program toured the Columbus City offices, Columbus Children's Museum and library to better understand what services are available to all residents. Check out this story --> t.ly/pdt8r for more on the program.
Important reminders for students and parents:
12/19/24 - No Preschool, 12:00 pm (noon dismissal) K-12.
12/20/24- Holiday break begins. No school for preK-12.
1/7/25- First day of 3rd quarter or 2nd semester.
The CHS Winter Fine Arts Festival will take place on Monday, December 16th!
The Waffleman will be serving from 5:00-8:00pm
Students and Adults - $10
Senior Citizen & Military Members - $8
Children 6 and under - FREE
Music provided by CHS Music Department.
CHS Art Show will be located in the IMC. This year's featured artists are: Allison Arevalo, Janice Chen, Kimberlin Reyes, Jacquelynne Sindelar and Anna Ware.
The CHS Art Club will be selling cookies! $1 per cookie or $5 per 1/2 dozen.
The CHS Band Concert will take place in the concert hall at 7:30 pm.
