Columbus Public Schools

Meet Emily Sheridan, a 4th-grade teacher at West Park Elementary who brings energy, creativity, and heart to everything she does. In this episode of our Meet The Team series, Mr...

Yesterday, October 8th (2025), Columbus Public Schools was notified by local law enforcement of police activity in the area of the Kramer Education Center and Emerson Elementary S...

A school building configuration that includes only grades 4 and 5 offers several advantages, especially related to a narrower developmental focus and an easier transition for stud...

Meet Erin Meyer, Principal at Kramer Education Center, in this inspiring installment of our Meet The Team series. With a passion for early childhood education, Ms. Meyer shares ho...

Due to a water main break, today's morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up will look different today. Water has been restored to Emerson. There will be no parking or use of the d...

Emerson Parents: Parent teacher conferences for tonight are being moved to the Kramer Education Center conference rooms located at 2410 16th St from 4-8pm. You must enter thru t...

Due to a water main break, after-school pick-up will look different today, and possibly drop-off tomorrow morning while the city works to resolve the issue. There will be no park...

Columbus, NE — Columbus Public Schools is pleased to announce that continued efforts to secure the most favorable rates for our community have resulted in a significant reduction ...

We’re excited to share that we are adopting a new communication platform called ParentSquare to help us keep you better informed and more connected with your school community. ...

Year Starts Strong Reflecting on the beginning of the 2025–26 school year, Dr. Kay shared a positive outlook. "It's been a good start," he said. "As always, I'm appreciative of t...

For all community members who would like to participate in the November 4th special election you must be registered to vote. The last day to register via agency (SOS, DMV or HHS)...

COLUMBUS, Neb. — At its meeting on September 8, 2025, the Columbus Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to place a bond question before voters to fund constru...

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 77-1632, that the governing body will meet on the 15th day of September, 2025 at 5:45 p.m...

The August, 27, 2025 community presentation is now available for community members in English, Spanish and French. Watch the video below in English Watch the video below i...

The CPS Board of Education recently approved Benesch, Inc. (Lincoln) to conduct a traffic study around the Columbus Middle School as part of the process for determining if the p...

In his August 12 appearance on KLIR’s Community Spotlight, Columbus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chip Kay reflected on the start of the new school year and shared important u...

Registration for the CPS Foundation annual Discoverer Dash event is now open. This year's event will be held on Friday, August 29th prior to the CHS vs Norfolk home football game...

During the summer the Columbus Public Schools Administration offices moved to the Kramer Education Center located off 17th Street and 25th Avenue. The entrance faces west and the ...

August 6, 2025 9th Grade/New Student Open House 6:30-7:30 pm at CHS August 11, 2025 Open House at ALL Elementaries All K-4 students are invited. 5:30-6:30 pm Middle School ...

As the start of the 2025–26 school year approaches, Columbus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chip Kay joined KLIR’s Community Spotlight to provide an important update on the dis...