Students: Just a reminder you can always see the daily announcements on the high school website under news.
Students: Please check your email and E-hall pass multiple times a day as this is the way you will receive messages from the high school office regarding appointments, items dropped off, etc. along with other school information.
Needing Discoverer merchandise? The CHS Athletics and Activities Department offers Discoverer fans a Sideline Store through BSN Sports. This merchandise website is available any time throughout the year. Please click here to be taken to the link or see the website under news.
Check www.godiscoverers.com for updates on activities and live schedules.
Have you checked out AnchorNews lately? We've got sports, InkTober, and Teacher Tuesday! You really should bookmark it! We're at chsanchornews.org and you can also find us on Instagram and X.
STRIVE tutoring will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5PM in the IMC for the semester. If a student wants a one-on-one tutoring session with a specific STRIVE tutor the student must fill out the QR code on the flyers hanging in the hallway and classrooms. Once they fill out the form, a school counselor will contact them to set up an introduction meeting with a STRIVE tutor. Monday, Friday and Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM, and Thursday AM STRIVE sessions are appointment only this semester. Questions? Contact Ms. Seehusen.
Columbus youth softball registration forms can be found in the office. These games are played at Bradshaw park.
Any 9th or 10th grade student interested in Health Sciences, is welcome to attend the field trip on Friday, April 26th to UNMC-Norfolk campus. This field trip will provide lunch, tour of the hospital, along with information about Health Science occupations. Space is limited for this opportunity. See Ms. Seehusen for a permission slip.
Attention, seniors. If you have NOT ordered your graduation items from Jostens yet, please see Mrs. Wallin ASAP. We are reaching a point that it is critical that your order is submitted in order to receive the items in time for the ceremony.
If you are interested in a career in math, science or engineering, come to the field trip on April 17th to Kawasaki in Lincoln. Learn about all the machines they build and what their career opportunities are after graduation. If interested get a permission slip from Mr. Johnson, Ms. Albracht or Ms. Pelc.
Attention, seniors. Jostens will be here Wednesday, April 17, to distribute caps and gowns during your lunch period.
Do you love math? If you want to show what you know, talk to your math teacher about attending the Wayne State College Math Competition on Friday, May 3. It will be a fun-filled day with numbers, problem-solving, and a free lunch!
Students: Columbus High School will be conducting the statewide ACT test for all CHS Juniors on April 9, 2024. On April 10 and 11, all 9th and 10th grade students will take the statewide PreACT test. Please see the schedule below.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Juniors take the ACT at CHS.
9th, 10th and 12th grade students will not be attending school on this date.
Juniors should arrive at 7:30 AM so that testing can begin on time.
Juniors should make sure to keep their cell phones and smart watches at home.
Juniors will be dismissed at the conclusion of the ACT test.
Juniors will have a lunch period that is included in the testing schedule.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
All students will be in attendance.
CHS will have a 2:35 PM dismissal.
10th-grade students will take the PreACT test in the morning. They will attend their afternoon classes as scheduled.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
All students will be in attendance.
CHS will have a 3:40 PM dismissal.
9h grade students will take the PreACT test in the morning. They will attend their afternoon classes as scheduled.
Lunch Menu for April 8-12, 2024
Monday:
Mini Corn Dogs
Tuesday: Tentatively BBQ Ribs--ACT Testing
Wednesday:
Made Fresh Spaghetti with Garlic Breadstick
Thursday:
Beef Taco in a Bag
Friday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Monday, April 8
We are having a tour of 8th grade students from the Middle School on Monday, April 8th in the morning. We are inviting them to have lunch with us at 11:20. Seniors will be finishing lunch and Juniors will be starting. We will be reserving tables for them to eat together, close to the Concert hall. If that is where you typically sit, please be prepared to sit elsewhere. Help us welcome the next class of freshman to CHS.
Students: If you would like to order a post prom T-Shirt, please click on the link listed below. Orders are due online by April 8.
Make sure you receive a confirmation before closing out of the site. You will receive an email when shirts are ready for pickup at Specialtee.
Tuesday, April 9
Juniors take the ACT at CHS.
9th, 10th and 12th grade students will not be attending school on this date.
Juniors should arrive at 7:30 AM so that testing can begin on time.
Juniors should make sure to keep their cell phones and smart watches at home.
Juniors will be dismissed at the conclusion of the ACT test.
Juniors will have a lunch period that is included in the testing schedule.
Wednesday, April 10
All students will be in attendance.
CHS will have a 2:35 PM dismissal.
10th-grade students will take the PreACT test in the morning. They will attend their afternoon classes as scheduled.
If you brought food for the World Language International food day on Monday, April 8, and did not pick up your container/crockpot, there are some containers left on the counter in the IMC. They must be picked up by the end of the day today or they will be thrown away!
Thursday, April 11
All students will be in attendance.
CHS will have a 3:40 PM dismissal.
9h grade students will take the PreACT test in the morning. They will attend their afternoon classes as scheduled.
Friday, April 12
If you are bringing a non CHS student to prom, you will need to complete the guest permission form. These forms are available in the office from Ms. Maass. They are due no later than Friday, April 12. In addition, please remember that fines must be paid and detention time below 180 minutes to attend prom. Questions, please see Ms. Maass.