At approximately 8:35 a.m. CHS experience a fire alarm due to a burst sprinkler head. Students and staff evacuated the building at that time. Water was deposited in two classrooms. Classes are back in session.
The CHS Boys' Basketball team fell to Omaha Gross 52-39.
This week, Feb. 4-8, is National School Counseling week. Let your school counselors know how much you appreciate them!
CHS Incoming Freshmen Registration Night will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Concert Hall. Please enter CHS through the south doors. Parents/ guardians and students are invited to attend. At the meeting, the registration process will be reviewed, and there will be information on school sponsored activities.
Columbus Public Schools will be having school tomorrow. It will be cold, but I our buildings will be warm and ready for students with breakfast and lunch. As always, parents it is your choice as to what time your student gets to school.
Remember to dress appropriately for the cold weather. Just think of the 50 degrees we will be having on Saturday to stay warm.
Centennial fourth graders dissected a cow’s eye. The students had to find the various parts of the eye.
All CHS athletes are required to have physicals and athletic forms completed before spring practices begin on Feb. 25. Forms should be turned in to the activities desk at the CHS office in order to be eligible for practice.
Columbus Public Schools will be open today. Our staff have been out driving in the community. Expect ice on neighborhood roads. Please take your time getting to school this morning. As a parent please remember it is your choice as to what time your student gets to school.
The CHS Diamond Dancers 18th annual Jam the Gym will be Sunday at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for students and $5 for adults and CPS Activity cards are accepted.
Band Booster Soup Supper will be Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at the CHS cafeteria. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The meal includes all you can eat soup, dessert and a drink. The proceeds will go to fund summer band camp scholarships; CHS band color guard and drumline trips and expenses; instrument and equipment repair and replacement.
Columbus Public Schools will remain open today with students being dismissed at the regular time. As in all inclement weather events, parents can choose to check out and pick up their children early. If another adult or sibling is picking up your child, you must please call the school to let them know who that person is.
CPS extends their condolences to the Welch family on the death of their daughter and CMS student, Peiton Welch. The crisis team will be available during the visitation and funeral. In addition, students may talk to their school counselor at anytime during the school day.
The Discoverers lost a close one to Lexington 52-47.
The Girls' Basketball Team defeated Lexington 47-35. Nice Job Discoverers!
The CPS Destination Imagination program will host a blood drive through the Red Cross. The CPS DI program will receive $10 per unit of blood donated. If you are interested in making a donation, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084AA8A92AA1FD0-diblood.
Job openings available in August 2019:
Sixth Grade Teacher
Third Grade Teacher
The Discoverers fell to the Fremont Tigers 59-34.
The Girls Basketball Team falls to Fremont 72-34
The Columbus Public Schools Crisis Team will be available for staff, students, and anyone needing support from 10 a.m.-noon today and 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the CHS IMC.
It is with great sadness that we report that Columbus High School Sophomore, Trevor Luckey passed away peacefully at Children's Hospital. Please keep the Luckey family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Columbus Public Schools Crisis Team will be available for staff students, and anyone needing support until 3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday and 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the CHS IMC.