Columbus High School

We're checked-in and ready for tomorrow! School starts for all grades - 9th through 12th - at 8:10 a.m. and dismisses at 3:40 p.m.

5 months ago, Columbus High School

A pair of sophomore students reach to assist an out of frame student who is evacuating a bus during a drill.

Two CHS teachers help a sophomore confirm her schedule during orientation.

Assistant Principal Michael Ziola reviews the lunchroom etiquette items with a group of freshmen.

A CHS sophomore watches a classmate take his class photo. He is in the foreground and blurry and the student is in the background, in focus and set in front of flashes.

A pair of staff help a freshmen approve his schedule. The student is a table, and has his back to the camera.

Two CHS freshmen prepare for their student pictures. They are sitting on a stool with flashes off camera.

Two students help a third practice evacuating a bus during the sophomore class' drills.

A CHS staff member assists a student during sophomore orientation at Columbus High School.

Two sophomores pose for student pictures. They are on stools in front with a green screen and flashes set around them.

CHS All-Sports Parent Meeting – Wednesday, August 13

Columbus High School will host the 2025–2026 All-Sports Parent Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium.

The CHS Athletic Department and fall sports coaches will share important information regarding athletic expectations for the upcoming school year.

We’re also pleased to welcome Dr. Heather Kiefer, Athletic Psychologist from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Kiefer will speak to parents and athletes about mental skills training, including:

-Positive self-talk
-Visualization and imagery
-Energy management
-Mindfulness
-Identity development in athletes

We strongly encourage all parents of student-athletes to attend this important and informative event.

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Reminder: CHS All-Sports Parent Meeting – August 13

We are less than one week away from the 2025-2026 Columbus High School All-Sports Parent Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, in the CHS Auditorium. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Heather Kiefer, Athletic Psychologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Kiefer will present on:

-Navigating adversity in athletics
-Mental skill tools for parents
-Supporting your child through competition, success, and failure

In addition, there will be a special session for athletes and coaches at 5:30 PM, also in the CHS Auditorium.

We encourage all parents, athletes, and coaches to attend this valuable evening of insight and preparation for the upcoming sports season.

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Did you know that if you live in the CPS District boundaries AND are 65 years or older that you are eligible for a Complimentary Lifetime Pass to attend activities?

This pass is good for athletic, music and theatre events hosted by Columbus High School. These passes may be obtained at the CPS administration office located at 2410 16th St, Suite A. This door is located on the westside of the Kramer Education Center Building and parking lot entry is located on 17th St. Passes require a signature of the individual wanting the pass. All those requesting a pass must do so individually in person. The non-transferrable pass admits only the person whose name is o the pass. An ID may be requested at the gates. NSAA District and State activities are not included.

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CHS Parents & Students: You can now log in to your MySchoolBucks account to complete the following:

-Purchase your C-Stamp
-Register for Fall, Winter, and Spring Activities

If you already know which activities your student will be participating in throughout the school year, please register for all activities at this time. If registering for multiple activities, you can add them all to your cart and complete the process in one convenient transaction.

Here is a live link: https://shorturl.at/Ypi3w

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back this fall!

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Mark your calendars and grab a tasty treat on July 29th and help support the Discoverer Band Boosters!

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DQ fundraiser July 29 from 5-8pm to support the chs band boosters

Spanish DQ night flyer july 29th 5-8 pm to support the discoverer band boosters

french DQ night handout july 29 5-8pm to support the band boosters

This is the last week of the summer lunch program. You won't want to miss lunch this week!

Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk

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food tray showing oranges, baked beans, pasta, salad and milk

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk

6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

food tray showing pasta, baked beans, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk

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Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed

6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

Lunch tray showing mixed vegetables, pasta, baked beans, fruit cocktail and milk carton

Please give a warm welcome to Mr. Paxton Mohr. Mr. Mohr will be joining our team this fall! #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCHS

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Paxton Mohr - Say Hello To Hire - 2025, graphic shows a picture of Paxton and a quote from him

Paxton Mohr _spanish - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Paxton Mohr_French - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Please welcome Ms. Jessica Foltz! Ms. Foltz will be joining the CHS team as our new nurse. #proudtobeCHS #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #godiscoverers

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Jessica Foltz HR - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Jessica Foltz_French HR - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Jessica Foltz_spanish HR - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Give a big Discoverer welcome to Mr. Tory Gilson. Mr. Gilson will be joining the team at CHS in the fall! #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCHS

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Say hello to Tory Gilson new teacher at Columbus High School. Has photo of Mr. Gilson and discoverer ship as watermark

Tory Gilson_Spanish- Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Tory Gilson_French- Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Check out this great summer lunch program menus for the week of June 23-June 27, 2025: Monday - Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Steamed Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - Chicken Ranch Pasta, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Glazed Chicken Over Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

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lunch food tray showing a turkey sandwich, strawberrites, apples, mashed potatoes and orange juice.

Check out the menu for the week of June 16-June 20, 2025: Monday - Pizza Pasta Bake, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - Hot Dog, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - Turkey & Cheese Sub, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Corn Dog, Crinkle Cut Fries, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35 am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20 pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50 pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

photo of lunch trays that show food that could be served during the summer lunch program such as oranges, apples, chicken, hamburger, corn, green leaf salad

The summer lunch program is in full swing! Menu for the week of June 9-June 13, 2025: Monday - Spaghetti, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - Ham & Turkey Sub, Herb Roasted Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - BBQ Rib Sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Cheese Pizza, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

7 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

photo showing food summer lunch program possible food options

📣 Say hello to Ms. Lauren Rabourn! We’re thrilled to have her joining Columbus High School in the fall.

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👏 Let’s give a big Discoverer shoutout to Ms. Brenda Lara-Romo, who will join the team at CHS this fall!

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Summer lunch program starts today!!!

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The Columbus Public Schools summer lunch program begins on Monday, June 2. We hope to see you at one of the following sites: Kramer Education Center - 2410 16th Street, Suite C (east entrance) Columbus High School - 3434 Discoverer Dr Columbus Middle School - 2200 26th St For times of service and grab & go locations please see the attached graphics.

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