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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
Mark your calendars and grab a tasty treat on July 29th and help support the Discoverer Band Boosters!
4 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.
4 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
4 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!

4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
lunch food tray showing a turkey sandwich, strawberrites, apples, mashed potatoes and orange juice.
Check out the menu for the week of June 16-June 20, 2025: Monday - Pizza Pasta Bake, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - Hot Dog, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - Turkey & Cheese Sub, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Corn Dog, Crinkle Cut Fries, 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 11:15-11:35 am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20 pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50 pm. 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.
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
photo of lunch trays that show food that could be served during the summer lunch program such as oranges, apples, chicken, hamburger, corn, green leaf salad
Help support the Columbus Area United Way.... Purchase your ducks from the Administration Office (Kramer Education Center - West Entrance) from June 16 through June 30 for $10 per duck. If all United Way ducks are sold (10,000) Dr. Kay will be dressed in the duck costume at several community events!
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Photo of the united way duck race at pawnee plunge. Duck mascot watching all of the ducks in the lazy rive.
The summer lunch program is in full swing! Menu for the week of June 9-June 13, 2025: Monday - Spaghetti, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - Ham & Turkey Sub, Herb Roasted Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - BBQ Rib Sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Cheese Pizza, Corn, 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.
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
photo showing food summer lunch program possible food options
Summer lunch program starts today!!!
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
summer lunch program flyer english
summer lunch program flyer french
summer lunch program spanish
The Columbus Public Schools summer lunch program begins on Monday, June 2. We hope to see you at one of the following sites: Kramer Education Center - 2410 16th Street, Suite C (east entrance) Columbus High School - 3434 Discoverer Dr Columbus Middle School - 2200 26th St For times of service and grab & go locations please see the attached graphics.
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Summer lunch program flyer english
Summer lunch program flyer spanish
summer lunch program flyer french
At tonight's CPS Board of Education meeting the board recognized the CHS students who finished in 1st place at the 47th annual Statewide Language Competition at UNL.
6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS Finalists of the 47th Annual Statewide Language Competition
At the 5/19/2025 CPS Board of Education meeting the board recognized the CHS Destination Imagination national qualifiers. Congratulations on your success!
6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS destination imagination national qualifiers
At the 5/19/2025 CPS Board of Education meeting the board recognized the middle school Destination Imagination national qualifiers. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Middle School Destination Imagination National Qualifiers
At tonight's board meeting, board president Mike Jeffryes recognized this year's FCCLA national qualifier!
6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
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The CPS Board of Education recognized the CHS Track & Field State Championship Qualifiers at tonight's board meeting. Best of luck as you compete next week!
6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS State Track & Field Qualifiers