CPS Families,

The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.
about 1 hour ago, Columbus Public Schools
Phones Issues Resolved
CPS Families,

Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.

Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff
about 4 hours ago, Columbus Public Schools
cell phone showing an emergency icon/issue icon
Today is National Register to Vote Day!

Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.

The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!

For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .
1 day ago, Columbus Public Schools
Register to vote today. last day to register to participate in the november 4th election is October 17th. Navy background, american flag, white writing

CPS will host 3 upcoming meeting to discuss CPS' Response to Growth. Topics will include process, solution and timeline. The first meeting will be a Facebook Live session on August 27th at 6:30pm. We will then host a Facebook Live session on September 3rd at 12:00pm followed by an in-person opportunity at CHS at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Interpretation will be available.

28 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
CPS' Response to Growth Upcoming meetings flyer online and in person options
What a whirlwind first two days for our preschoolers! We've got a lot of great learners ready to go this year!
29 days ago, Kramer Pre-School
A teacher at Kramer preschool places a nametag on a student prior to her first day.
An adult man and preschool student pose for a photo outside of Kramer Preschool during student drop-off.
A Kramer preschool student sits in the hallway awaiting the first day of school. She is smiling, wearing a rainbow shirt and colorful backpack.
A preschool boy smiles close to the camera as he waits for his first day of school in the vestibule at Kramer Preschool
A Kramer preschool student sits in the hallway awaiting her first day of school. Two other students are in the foreground, out of focus.
A boy holds a piece of fruit in his mouth as he smiles with a fellow student during breakfast before their first day at Kramer Preschool.
Three Kremer preschool girls smile while sitting in line outside their classroom.
Kramer Preschool Principal Erin Meyer walks the path outside the entrances during the first morning at the school.
Preschool teacher, Mrs. Settles greets on her students on the first day of classes.
A group of preschool boys waitin the vestibule at Kramer Preschool, for their first day of school.
Congratulations to CHS Wrestling Coach Brian Brownlow who was recognized by the CPS Board of Education for being named 2025 NEUSAW Person of the Year.

#wearyourmaroonproudly #godiscoverers #proudtobeCPS #proudtobeCHS #columbuswrestlig #discovererwrestling
about 1 month ago, Columbus Public Schools
Pictured Mike Jeffryes, Dr. Chip Kay and Coach Brian Brownlow

Congratulations to Ashley De La Cruz Martin who was recognized by the CPS Board of Education for her heroism at the Pawnee Plunge this summer when she used her CPR skills learned in the Healthcare Pathway to save a life.

#proudtobeCPS #CareerPathways #proudtobeCHS #wearyourmaroonproudly #godiscoverers

about 1 month ago, Columbus Public Schools
pictured Mike Jeffreys, Ashley De La Cruze Marin and Dr. Chip Kay
Looking for something fun to do next Friday night? Here's a great opportunity for something fun to do AND support the CHS Band. It's a win - win situation!
about 1 month ago, Columbus High School
Axe in the box band fundraiser flyer august 22 6pm-10pm
Axe in the box band fundraiser flyer august 22 6pm-10pm spanish
Axe in the box band fundraiser flyer august 22 6pm-10pm french
We're checked-in and ready for tomorrow! School starts for all grades at 8:10 a.m. and dismisses at 3:40 p.m.
about 1 month ago, Columbus High School
A pair of sophomore students reach to assist an out of frame student who is evacuating a bus during a drill.
Two CHS teachers help a sophomore confirm her schedule during orientation.
Assistant Principal Michael Ziola reviews the lunchroom etiquette items with a group of freshmen.
A CHS sophomore watches a classmate take his class photo. He is in the foreground and blurry and the student is in the background, in focus and set in front of flashes.
A pair of staff help a freshmen approve his schedule. The student is a table, and has his back to the camera.
Two CHS freshmen prepare for their student pictures. They are sitting on a stool with flashes off camera.
Two students help a third practice evacuating a bus during the sophomore class' drills.
A CHS staff member assists a student during sophomore orientation at Columbus High School.
Two sophomores pose for student pictures. They are on stools in front with a green screen and flashes set around them.

CPS Students K-5 you won't want to miss out on this awesome opportunity with the CHS Cheer Team!

about 1 month ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS Cheer flyer english
CHS cheer flyer in spanish
CHS cheer flyer - french
👋 Welcome Explorers! 👋
We couldn't hold back our smiles as our first batch of kindergartners arrived this morning!
about 1 month ago, North Park Elementary
North Park counselor Trine Gentile gives a high five to a student while in line for the first day of kindergarten.
A North Park kindergarnter smiles as his teacher, Ms. Goening checks his name on a list. It was the first day of school at North Park.
Two students talk to a North Park paraprofessional while in line for the first day of kindergarten.
A paraprofessional works with a North Park Kindergarnter on the first day of school.
A North Park kindergarnter shows a teacher a water bottle as her mom and brother watch. It was the first day of school at North Park.

School starts next week!

about 1 month ago, Columbus Public Schools
Flyer requesting donations of school supplies for CHS and Lakeview
Flyer requesting donations of school supplies for CHS and Lakeview in spanish
Flyer requesting donations of school supplies for CHS and Lakeview in french
Mark your calendars and grab a tasty treat on July 29th and help support the Discoverer Band Boosters!
about 2 months ago, Columbus High School
DQ fundraiser July 29 from 5-8pm to support the chs band boosters
Spanish DQ night flyer july 29th 5-8 pm to support the discoverer band boosters
french DQ night handout july 29 5-8pm to support the band boosters
CPS Community,

We apologize for the calendar error in the Discoveries back-to-school mailer. A printed calendar will be mailed to all homes in the next week. In the meantime please access the calendar online at www.columbuspublicschools.org.
about 2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
This is the last week of the summer lunch program. You won't want to miss lunch this week!

Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk
about 2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
food tray showing oranges, baked beans, pasta, salad and milk

Our CMS supply list is now available!
Follow this link --> Current - CMS - Supply List - English/Spanish/French <-- and find what you need!

2 months ago, Columbus Middle School
A series of backpacks full of school are photographed sitting on brightly colored backgrounds.
Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk
2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
food tray showing pasta, baked beans, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk
Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk
2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
food tray showing oranges, baked beans, pasta, salad and milk
Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed
3 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Lunch tray showing mixed vegetables, pasta, baked beans, fruit cocktail and milk carton
Check out this great summer lunch program menus for the week of June 23-June 27, 2025: Monday - Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Steamed Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - Chicken Ranch Pasta, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Glazed Chicken Over Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.
3 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
lunch food tray showing a turkey sandwich, strawberrites, apples, mashed potatoes and orange juice.