CPS Parents,

Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.

Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF

Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.
2 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
parentsquare logo
Thank you to Amazon for your donation of 10 rolling whiteboards to the CPS Foundation. These whiteboards will be used across the district to help facilitate student and staff learning.
4 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
Mr. Jason Schapmann with representatives from Amazon as he accepts a donation of 10 rolling large whiteboards from Amazon.
Parents register your child today for the CHS Cheer Clinic to be held on 11/24/25. Check out the flyer for all of the details!
9 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS cheer clinic grades k-5 flyer for 11/24
Spanish flyer
french flyer
There has been a lot of questions across social media regarding how many stamps are needed to mail a ballot. Please review this message from the Platte County Election Commission.
You can save a stamp by placing your ballot in the drop box located at 1464 26th Ave.
9 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
letter from platte county election commission that the cost of mailing in a ballot is 1 stamp or .78 cents
Discoverer Football Playoff apparel is now available! Get yours today before the online store closes on Monday, October 27th.
https://chsplayoffs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
9 days ago, Columbus High School
playoff football t-shirt design for discoverers.

The district office has been fielding calls today asking for a copy ballot that was mailed by the Platte County Election office to all registered voters.

10 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
November 4th Sample Ballot for school bond election asking to build a grade 4-5 intermediate building $43.6 million
Join us at CHS for Trunk or Treat on October 31st from 5-6pm!

13 days ago, Columbus Public Schools
Trunk or treat October 31 from 5-6 at CHS plus decorative english
french
spanish
Mark your calendars and join Dr. Kay on Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 14th.
He will discuss the traffic study completed at CMS, proposed project updates and bond information. This is a great time to ask Dr. Kay questions!
about 1 month ago, Columbus Public Schools
CPS facebook live announcement for october 14 from 5:30-6:30
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 2 months 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 2 months 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 .
about 2 months 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.

2 months 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!
2 months 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
3 months 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

3 months 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!
3 months 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.
3 months 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!

3 months 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!
3 months 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!

3 months 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