Columbus High School

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.

Freshman Registration Night is canceled for Tuesday, March 17th due to no school. Please have your student watch Google Classroom and their school email for more information on the revised, electronic, registration process.

Effective Monday, March 16 all NSAA activity practices are suspended until Monday, March 30 and all NSAA activity competitions are suspended until Thursday, April 2. These suspensions may be extended should the conditions warrant. Member schools and student-participants are expected to adhere to the NSAA Constitution & Bylaws and activity manuals during this time. As more information becomes available, official updates will be posted on the NSAA website and the NSAA social media platforms. NSAA Facebook https://bit.ly/2UbTdW3 NSAA Twitter (@nsaahome) https://bit.ly/39WUTJE

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 Columbus Indoor Guard and Percussion will host the HWWA competition here at Columbus High School on Saturday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature the Columbus High School Winter Percussion, The Tempest Winds, and The Columbus High School Winter Guard along with 15 other performances from units around the area! Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, children under 5 are free. As a sanctioned show of the HWAA, no CPS passes can be honored.

No school for CHS students beginning Monday, March 9 through Monday, March 16 for spring break and teacher professional development. Students will report on Tuesday, March 17 using the Tuesday bell schedule.

The March 2020 high school newsletter is now available. Please take a few minutes to read the newsletter so you are aware of the current and upcoming events. The direct link to the high school newsletter is: https://5il.co/dh9f If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at 402-563-7050.

The 2nd annual CHS Statewide Spanish competition will be held at Columbus High School on March 16, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thirteen area high schools will be participating in this event. Admission is free and concessions will be offered. Areas of competition will be: poetry, drama, music, and art which are to commence at 9:30 a.m. Dance competition will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Hungry? Please consider supporting the Post Prom community fundraiser event at the Columbus Pizza Ranch on Monday, March 9, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. What a great way to support Post Prom with just a regular night of dining! Feel free to invite and share with friends. Dine any time during the time listed above.

No school for students beginning Monday, March 9 through Monday, March 16 for spring break and teacher professional development. Students will report on Tuesday, March 17 using the Tuesday bell schedule.

The Spring Sports Parents meeting at Columbus High School is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the CHS Concert Hall. All parents who have students participating in track & field, baseball, boys' golf, soccer, and girls' tennis are encouraged to attend. Activities Director Tim Kwapnioski will have a short address, followed by comments from the CHS Booster Club, and Athletic Trainer Rob Marshall. Parents will then go to meetings with their sport-specific coaches. Attendance is not mandatory, but recommended, and student-athletes are welcome to attend.

The Spring Sports Parents meeting at Columbus High School is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the CHS Concert Hall. All parents who have students participating in track & field, baseball, boys' golf, soccer, and girls' tennis are encouraged to attend. Activities Director Tim Kwapnioski will have a short address, followed by comments from the CHS Booster Club, and Athletic Trainer Rob Marshall. Parents will then go to meetings with their sport-specific coaches. Attendance is not mandatory, but recommended, and student-athletes are welcome to attend.

The Spring Sports Parents meeting at Columbus High School is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the CHS Concert Hall. All parents who have students participating in track & field, baseball, boys' golf, soccer, and girls' tennis are encouraged to attend. Activities Director Tim Kwapnioski will have a short address, followed by comments from the CHS Booster Club, and Athletic Trainer Rob Marshall. Parents will then go to meetings with their sport-specific coaches. Attendance is not mandatory, but recommended, and student-athletes are welcome to attend.