Columbus Public Schools

Lunch Program update: Beginning today CPS will also be delivering Grab & Go Lunches/Breakfasts out to Carriage House Estates.The pick up will be from 1pm-2pm Monday - Thursday and will be located at the park on 7th ave & 27th street.

At the recommendation of ECDHD, Columbus Public School Buildings will remain closed, and we will begin extended learning on March 30th through April 30th. For more information and details visit https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/218236?org=district-administration

Grab & Go bags will be available Monday-Thursday. Thursday's Bags will also include meals for Friday. Also, anyone can pick up meals, children do not have to be present. Duncan Village Hall is now a location from 11 am -1pm Monday - Thursday.

UPDATE: Lunch Program begins tomorrow!Your student can pick up their grab and go bag from 10am - 1pm each weekday at each of the following locations: CN: front door EM: front door LC: SE Kdg. door NP: door by Kdg.entrance WP: front door CMS: activity entrance CHS: front door

Beginning Thursday, March 19th students may pick up grab and go bags at the front door of their school between 10am-1pm each week day. Bags will include that day's lunch and tomorrow's breakfast. Due to federal guidelines, only students may pick up the grab and go bags.

Beginning Thursday, March 19th students may pick up grab and go bags at the front door of their school between 10am-1pm each week day. Bags will include that day's lunch and tomorrow's breakfast. Due to federal guidelines, only students may pick up the grab and go bags.

Follow these links to read Dr. Loeffelholz's statement at today's City of Columbus press conference. English - https://5il.co/duqr Spanish - https://5il.co/duqt French - https://5il.co/duqs

Update: All school buildings are closed to the general public except for deliveries at this time. Kindergarten registration is suspended as well at this time. Lunch for students will begin on Thursday. More details will be released soon.

We continue to monitor COVID-19. An administrator conference call is at 2pm with State/Local officials. We will finalize planning & additional messaging will be sent this evening. We encourage parents to begin thinking about childcare if we should close or told to shut down.

To be proactive and limit exposure with regards to COVID-19, Columbus Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, March 20th. For more information visit: English: https://go.aws/2QguNcI Spanish: https://go.aws/3aYLktO French: https://go.aws/2TS7MiJ

CPS Community, please follow this link to the CPS parent letter that was sent out via remind this evening. This situation is ever changing and we will continue to provide updates as we have more information. https://5il.co/dpw2

CPS parents and students- Join a remind group run by Dr. Loeffelholz that will send important community updates and notifications regarding Covid-19 straight to your phone. To Join: Text number 81010 Message @cpsschools

CHS is postponing its Second Annual Statewide Spanish Competition that was to be held on Monday, March 16th. This decision has been made due to health concerns of large group gatherings and recommendations by ECDHD. A new date has yet to be determined.

ECDHD press release provided below. CPS understands the Special Olympics event discussed may have been attended by families in our district, as it was by other school districts. We ask that you follow the advice of medical professionals if it pertains to you or your family.

The 2020 Nebraska Open State Robotics Tournament will be at Lakeview High School tomorrow, 2/29/20, from 10:30am to 5:30 pm. Live stream at: https://striv.tv/channel/lakeview/# Also find stream on twitter @Striv.TV with link: https://bit.ly/2wjwpv9

Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021 school year has been announced. Visit https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/193399?org=district-administration for all of the details.

Dr. Loeffelholz & Mr. Luebbe have accepted the Random Acts of Kindness challenge from Dr. Alder. Share your kindness photos and videos on our facebook page! Watch Friday night's challenge at the link below! https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/videos/191333925399113/

We are a GO for school today! Translation, "Yes, we do have school". Been out early and things are slushy, warm temps helped us over night. Still slick underneath from last storm. "REMINDER" - Drive Slowly!

Due to the weather, Friday's (Jan. 17) Varsity and JV basketball games scheduled against Lexington on have been postponed. Games have been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13. JV Boys/Girls will start at 3:30; Varsity Girls at 5, and Varsity Boys at 6:30; all at Lexington HS.

We were happy to serve the staff at Lost Creek Elementary yesterday during its Christmas Social! It was "arm day" for our servers as they scoped and plated food for dozens of guests. We'll put our elbows on ice and be ready to celebrate next week! Thanks to those who came out!