CPS is offering a new way to purchase school supplies for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Now through July 24th you can order your supplies online at www.educationalproducts.com/sh... . For more information or if you have questions please contact your building principal. READ MORE >
A letter from our Superintendent, Dr. Troy Loeffelholz: Over the past three weeks, over 90 Columbus Public School staff members have been engaged in committee work to determine the best plan “blueprint” to open school for the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose of this blueprint is to provide a framework for how Columbus Public Schools will respond to the COVID-19... READ MORE >
CPS Shooting Challenge 2020 has been an unprecedented year. We wish we were in the gym working with the athletes from our community from 3rd-12th grade, but we have been forced to get creative. The best way for us to unite as a basketball community is to learn and compete virtually. Join Swish Hoops, Anchor Hoops and the Columbus High School Boys and Girls... READ MORE >
The Sizzling Summer Enrichment Program (SSEP) is a program designed to provide reading enrichment to students currently in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. This year we are providing book bags to help with summer literacy. This program is funded by the Community and Family Partnership and coordinated by the Columbus Area United Way and Columbus Public... READ MORE >
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases grow in Platte County, Columbus Public Schools will begin additional precautions for the safety of our staff. The lunch program will continue Monday-Thursday 11am-1pm. Staff will no longer place meals in cars. Families must pick up the grab and go bags from designated areas allowing for 6 feet of separation. Please... READ MORE >
4th Grade Students and any students leaving the district. Plan to turn your ipad, charger and cord into your school during the following times. Kindergarten - 3rd Grade students will keep their ipad, charger and cord over the summer and bring them back to school in August. 5/18 at all elementary sites - 11-1 PM 5/19 at all elementary sites - 11-1 PM 5/19 at... READ MORE >
All of us at Centennial miss you! And we want you to return as soon as possible. But in order to get you back on the field, into the classrooms, and on the stage, we’re asking all Discoverers to do their part. READ MORE >
Check out this site prepared by our CPS Curriculum Department. Here you can find Home Enrichment Activities to do with your children while the schools are closed. https://sites.google.com/disco... Visite este sitio preparado por el Departamento de Currículo de las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus. Aquí usted puede encontrar Actividades de Enriquecimiento que usted... READ MORE >
Help recreate one of the best weeks of the entire school year! The Columbus Public School District will celebrate “Virtual Spirit Week” Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24. Since we can’t be together in person, please take photos of each day and either comment with your photo or email them to cps.pr@discoverers.org and we will post them to Facebook. READ MORE >
The CPS school closure lunch program has updated the serving times at the following locations:CMS, Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park, West Park, Duncan Village Hall and Carriage House Estates.April 6th-April 21st; Monday-Thursday 11am-1pm.Beginning April 22nd -end of school year pick-ups will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. and you will pick... READ MORE >
The CPS Distance Learning website is up and running. On this site, you will be able to choose your student's education level, school, grade and then teacher. Here you will find your student's MUST DO's and their MAY DO's each week along with where to find the resources to be able to complete the assignments. Also on this site there are links for parent tips as... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and we will continue with online/packet education through the end of the year. This closure came at the directive of Governor Ricketts to all schools in the state of Nebraska. This is in no way how we wanted this school year to end, but we know we are... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and we will continue with online/packet education through the end of the year. This closure came at the directive of Governor Ricketts to all schools in the state of Nebraska. This is in no way how we wanted this school year to end, but we know we are... READ MORE >
Grab & Go bags will now be available for pick up Monday - Thursday. Thursdays Bags will include not only Friday's breakfast but a lunch for Friday as well. At our lunch program sites, pick-up will work in a drive thru format. Families do not need to leave their vehicles. Meals can be picked up at any location that is convenient for you. Also, anyone can... READ MORE >
East Central District Health Department has set up 3 informational hotlines for those with questions or showing symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).For General Information please call 211.If you have recently traveled to China, South Korea, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Iran or the states of California, Washington, or New York OR If you have the... READ MORE >
Elementary 1. Parents/Guardians, please come to the main entry of your elementary school to collectitems such as iPads and learning packets. With the need to deep clean the facilities,you will not be allowed into the building. Distribution at each elementary building will be available at the dates & times listedbelow. Thursday, March 26th -... READ MORE >
Click here for a link to a pdf version of the 2020-2021 calendar!https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/599636/2020-21_Calendar_Final.pdf READ MORE >
Today, we are joining @NELovesPS to celebrate I Love Public Schools Day 2020! Check out just one of our student videos on why they are #ProudToBeCentennial! #ILovePublicSchools #DiscovererPride READ MORE >
Saturday, February 8th Columbus High School 9:00 -12 CHECK IN STARTS @ 8:30AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $25 includes T-shirt, 2 tickets to the game, snacks & FUN Name:___________School:__________Grade:______ Parent Name:__________Emergency... READ MORE >
CPS Preschool Registration will begin on Monday, January 13th.Child must turn 4 years old by July 31st.You will need to have your child's:State certified birth certificateUpdated immunization recordsOne proof of residency for yourself (electric bill, bank statement, lease agreement, mortgage statement, pay stub, gas/utilities bill)For appointments call Tami Alstadt... READ MORE >
When the next snow storm blows in, be prepared. For school closings, be sure to have an updated cell phone number at the school's office as we will send out text message updates via Remind. Also, our closings are announced on local media outlets including plattevalley.newschannelnebraska.com, KLIR Radio, KETV-7 and Channel 10/11 Lincoln. READ MORE >
Normally a line of monsters, sharks and superheroes in the hall would send us running. But these kids put a smile on our faces during the annual costume parade on Halloween. As creatures and characters go, these kids weren't so bad! Thanks for all those who showed up. Find more from the day on our Facebook page. READ MORE >
Help support the Centennial PAC by submitting Super Saver receipts, boxtops and Godfather's Pizza fedoras. We appreciate your help and support. READ MORE >
Centennial students joined more than 1 million participants in the nationwide event, CASP Lights on Afterschool. The rally for afterschool programs were a collection of nearly 8,000 events across the U.S. Click here for more! READ MORE >
Gather your pillowcases and pumpkin pails, your costumes and characters and join us for the 2019 CPS Trunk or Treat event happening on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31) from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Columbus Middle School (East Side of 2200 26th St.) Costumes are encouraged and come dressed for the weather, as the event will go on rain or shine! A special thanks goes to... READ MORE >
The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences. 9/24 - 4:00-7:30 pm and 9/26 - 4:00-7:00 pm. Online sales will be open all day 9/18-9/30. For more info, please go to the following link: Centennial Book Fair READ MORE >
Students and staff were excited to be back for another school year. READ MORE >
Columbus residents and drivers, please be aware of construction on 3rd Ave and it's closure. The Centennial Elementary parking lot is not a through street and CPS has placed barricades to ensure student and public safety. READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools fourth graders received a glimpse of some of the career opportunities available in various fields. As the students explored six career stations, they were able to be on the Central Community College Columbus campus and also learn about the different jobs in those areas from people who work in them. The six areas are from the Department... READ MORE >
Congratulations to The Bookworms for winning the 2018-19 Centennial Battle of the Books. READ MORE >
The Book Crushers were runners-up of the Centennial 2018-19 Battle of the Books. READ MORE >
Our PAC Fundraiser is underway! Students will be bringing home a fundraiser packet to share with parents on Friday, Jan. 25th. The fundraiser runs through February 4th. Previous items that have been purchased for our school with fundraiser profits include teacher i-pads, Smartboards, individual headphones for students to use with their ipad, and playground... READ MORE >
We are entering the time of year when we see influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses at school. This information is to help you determine when to keep your child at home. ★Signs of the Flu (unlike a cold, Flu symptoms usually start abruptly) ○Fever or feeling feverish/chills. Signs of a fever include chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance or... READ MORE >
The 4th grade students recently took a virtual field trip to Morrill Hall, which is located on the UNL campus. The students participated in their own archeological dig as they dug for fossils and elephant teeth. Our students learned about the types of elephants that lived in Nebraska millions of years ago. READ MORE >