Columbus High School

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.

The 2020 Nebraska Open State Robotics Tournament will be at Lakeview High School tomorrow, 2/29/20, from 10:30am to 5:30 pm. Live stream at: https://striv.tv/channel/lakeview/# Also find stream on twitter @Striv.TV with link: https://bit.ly/2wjwpv9

The 2020 Nebraska Open State Robotics Tournament will be held at Lakeview High School on February 29, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be streamed live at: https://striv.tv/channel/lakeview/# You can also find the stream on twitter @Striv.TV at the following link: https://bit.ly/2wjwpv9

CHS Theatre will run three performances of Quiet Summer, this year's Winter Play. Performances will be Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Nantkes Auditorium at Columbus Middle School. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students, and a C-Stamp will get you in for free. Come enjoy the show!

Please join us as the CHS Vocal Music presents a Night of A Cappella 2020, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbus High School Concert Hall.

The NFHS Network will be streaming the CHS girls A-6 District Tournament Basketball game tonight, February 25, on as they take on Papillion-LaVista. Stream time is 6:15 p.m. Click the link to be taken to the site. https://bit.ly/380RLus

KLIR – 101.1 FM will be broadcasting the CHS girls A-6 District Tournament basketball game tonight, February 25, on as they take on Papillion-LaVista at 6:00 p.m.