On Friday, October 23, 2020 Columbus High School (13) will host Papillion La Vista (20) in their first round Class A football playoff game. This game is scheduled to be played at 3:00 pm at Memorial Stadium located in Pawnee Park. Columbus Public School COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. To enter the game, your name must be on the pass list. All spectators will be required to wear a mask and practice physical distancing. Live streaming will be available for those who cannot attend the game on the New Columbus STRIV channel https://striv.tv/channel/columbus/
If you are wanting to order a 2020 CHS Football Playoff shirt, please click the link. http://2020chsstatefootball.itemorder.com/
Deadline for ordering is: Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00pm.
Tonight's (Oct 15) CHS versus Bellevue West football will be live streamed at 7:00pm with the following link:
https://youtu.be/0kPkXCiKJUo
KLIR 101.1 FM will be broadcasting live the CHS VS Lincoln Pius X football on Friday, October 9, at 7:00 pm. Also, listen online at mycentralnebraska.com
Join us for the live football broadcast of CHS VS Lincoln Pius X beginning at 6:50 pm on Friday, October 9. Follow the link: https://youtu.be/_l0CTDwVJME
Senior night for Football, Girls Golf, Boys/Girls Cross Country, Dance, and Cheer will be 6:00 pm on October 9 at the south end of the stadium.
October 1, 2020: Follow the 2020 HAC Girls Golf Championship at: 2020hac.golfgenius.com
Please click on the following YouTube links to watch CHS volleyball live on Saturday, October 3.
8:50am--Lincoln High - https://youtu.be/6Cp7KwX_Xj8
10:50am--Grand Island - https://youtu.be/MTX_2hRWxkM
2:50pm--Bellevue East - https://youtu.be/K5ItPwyAj7s
Columbus Fans: KLIR will be broadcasting the CHS Friday, September 25, football game live at 7:00pm on 101.1 FM or online at mycentralnebraska.com.
For Juniors Only: This message is to remind you of the PreACT test scheduled at CHS on Wednesday, September 23. The test will begin at 7:45am and students should plan to arrive at 7:25am to be checked into their testing room. Please bring your ID, #2 pencil, and calculator when you report. Please remember to leave your phone off and in your bookbag and do not wear any smart watches. Regular Wednesday dismissal which is 2:35pm. Thank you and good luck Discoverers!
For Seniors Only: This message is to remind you of the ACT test scheduled at CHS on Tuesday, September 22. The test will begin at 7:45am and students should plan to arrive at 7:25am to be checked into their testing room. Please bring your ID, #2 pencil, and calculator when you report. Please remember to leave your phone off and in your bookbag and do not wear any smart watches. Thank you and good luck Discoverers!
Regular school day for Grades 9, 10, & 11.
CHS parent/teacher conferences will be held September 30 and October 1. Please click the link for additional information and schedules. https://5il.co/l782
The following CHS students have been selected to the 2020 Homecoming Court: Jaleigh Adams-Tuls, Emma Brownlow, Regan DeBower, Sadie Evans, Alexis Haynes, Aliya Oceguera, Trinity Tuls, Carmen Westfall, Tyler Badura, Leo De La Rosa, Garrett Esch, CJ Fleeman, Colin Flyer, Ben Janssen, Gage Schmidt, and Blayze Standley. Congratulations! Not pictured: CJ Fleeman
On Friday, September 18 Columbus High School will be having a Senior pep rally to announce the CHS Homecoming Candidates at 10:00am. The pep rally will be streamed live for parents and guardians to view. Go Discoverers!
https://safeYouTube.net/w/cYJdb
Be sure to watch tonight's CHS Football game against LNE on https://www.klkntv.com/lpssports/. Live streaming will begin at 6:55 pm with the game starting at 7pm.
The football game tonight against Lincoln North Star will be livestreamed at the following link beginning at 6:45pm:
https://bit.ly/3hrDHyN
Just a reminder, Senior Night for Volleyball and Tennis will be Thursday, September 10, between the JV and V Volleyball games.
Kevin McNabb, KLIR 101, will be calling the Columbus-Norfolk Football game this Friday, Sept 4. The audio is streamed live at mycentralnebraska.com.
In addition, NCN is making the Columbus-Norfolk game available on TV channel 16.1 in the Columbus area for those that have an antenna.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, Columbus High School is moving the 2020 Homecoming Dance to November 21 pending ECDHD COVID-19 guidelines. The Homecoming Coronation will take place as planned on September 25 following the completion of the Columbus vs Lincoln High football game. Additional details will be shared later.
Don Strecker with KLIR will be calling tonight's CHS volleyball matches against Grand Island and Pius X.
Listen in at www.mycentralnebraska.com
Kevin McNabb, KLIR 101, will be calling the Columbus-Norfolk Football game this Friday, September 4. The audio is streamed live at mycentralnebraska.com.
Friday, August 28: CHS Football vs Scottsbluff at 6:00 p.m. CHS football game on KLIR (101.1 FM) and online at www.mycentralnebraska.com Also, KNEB (radio station) out of Scottsbluff will be broadcasting the game. News Channel Nebraska will also be covering the game for those to watch on the local Columbus News Team channel or through the NCN website
Thursday, August 27: CHS Vollleyball vs Fremont at 6:30 p.m. Go to KLIR at www.mycentralnebraska.com to hear the broadcast.
Friday, August 28: CHS Football vs Scottsbluff at 6:00 p.m. CHS football game on KLIR (101.1 FM) and online at www.mycentralnebraska.com Also, KNEB (radio station) out of Scottsbluff will be broadcasting the game. News Channel Nebraska will also be covering the game for those to watch on the local Columbus News Team channel or through the NCN website
CPS Families:
We have been made aware that some may be receiving duplicate messages from the district and/or school buildings. We are working to get this issue resolved. Please don't disconnect as we work on a fix as this is the main communication method used.
CHS Students,
Student orientation will take place tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 21 at the following times: Gr 12 8:00-9:30am, Gr 11 10:00-11:30am, Gr 10 12:00-1:30pm, and Gr 9 2:00-3:30pm. Masks are required, and please bring the appropriate paperwork.
Please visit inter-state.com/order to view Columbus High's most up-to-date Picture Day information.
Attention 9th Grade and New Students and Parents!
Join us for Orientation Night at Columbus High School
Last Names A-K: Monday, August 17, 2020
Last Names L-Z: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
6:30-8:00pm
• Welcome presentation followed by a guided tour
• ONE adult allowed per CHS student
• Everyone will be screened and masks are required
*If students have CHS sports conflicts, they are to work this out with their coaches.
Click here to view today’s live stream of the CHS graduation ceremonies.
https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/278944?org=district-administration
Today is the last day to register your 3rd-12th grade student for the CPS Basketball Virtual Shooting Challenge. The cost is $25 and you can register online at: https://bit.ly/3hgAYcX
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT
Calling all CHS 2020-21 Juniors & Seniors it is time to apply to be a CHS 101 mentor!
This program is for a select group of juniors and seniors who will participate in different activities to help 9th graders transition to high school successfully.
https://bit.ly/3gPp3m2
CHS summer weights and conditioning information now available at https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/255803?org=columbushighschool
CHS Virtual Honors Night will go live tonight at 6:30pm on youtube and facebook!
https://youtu.be/nckrfEYojlA
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/posts/3929812790423493
Seniors we know that you have been on the edge of your seat wondering about Honors Night, Prom & Graduation. Follow this link to the CHS announcement and plans:
https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/232196?org=columbushighschool
#AlwaysADiscoverer
The Columbus High School counseling department would like to remind parents that class registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year need to be turned into the school as soon as possible. These forms give our counselors guidance on the college and career plan for each student.
The form can be dropped off at the high school Tuesday through Thursday this week from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the drop box located just inside the first set of doors. Forms can also be mailed to the high school. If students or parents have any questions, please contact your school counselor.
2020-21 course registration forms are still being accepted at CHS. Students can drop their registrations off in the drop box in the front entrance of CHS. Please contact your counselor if you have questions.
Senior Parents,
Alpha Media would like you to submit your seniors for their Senior Highlight. You can do so at https://www.mycentralnebraska.com/columbus-high-school-seniors/ .
This is one more way to highlight the hard work of our CHS soon to be graduates.
Today students need to check their email and Google Classroom for communication from CHS regarding classes. The focus will be the completion of 2nd semester content/credits.
If you have questions on classes, contact your teachers through Google Classroom or email.
All Lunch Program Locations are Monday-Thursday. On Thursdays you will receive meals for Friday.
CHS, CMS, Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park & West Park 10am-1pm
Duncan, Village Hall 11am-1pm
Carriage House Estates, Park 7th Ave & 27th St 1pm-2pm
Lunch Program update: Beginning today CPS will also be delivering Grab & Go Lunches/Breakfasts out to Carriage House Estates.The pick up will be from 1pm-2pm Monday - Thursday and will be located at the park on 7th ave & 27th street.
At the recommendation of ECDHD, Columbus Public School Buildings will remain closed, and we will begin extended learning on March 30th through April 30th. For more information and details visit https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/218236?org=district-administration
Reminder that students can pick up items (computers, instruments, etc.) from CHS from 1:00-3:00 & 5:00-7:00 today and 1:00-3:00 on Friday.
UPDATE:
Lunch Program begins tomorrow!Your student can pick up their grab and go bag from 10am - 1pm each weekday at each of the following locations:
CN: front door
EM: front door
LC: SE Kdg. door
NP: door by Kdg.entrance
WP: front door
CMS: activity entrance
CHS: front door
Parents/Guardian/Students,
Reminder that student items (instruments, computers, etc.) can be picked up at CHS during the following times/dates
Wednesday 1-3
Thursday 1-3 & 5-7
Friday 1-3
Please enter through the main entry. Please contact CHS if you have questions. Thanks.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Columbus High School Students Discover Job Opportunities with Behlen Manufacturing https://www.education.ne.gov/goodnews/chs-students-are-discovering-job-opportunities-with-behlen-manufacturing/
If you are unable to attend the boys basketball games against Platteview today, Friday, February 21, they will be streamed live on the NFHS Network. Please click on the links below to view the live stream. Boys JV BB@ 6:00 PM https://bit.ly/2SLpLH0 Boys V BB @ 7:00 PM https://bit.ly/32i8Gr6
The winter pep rally will be held on Wednesday, February 19th from 9:31 a.m. to 9:56 a.m
At the conclusion of period 5, students should go directly to the main gym. Students will sit in their assigned grade levels. At the conclusion of the pep rally, students will go to their sixth period class.
Parents and guests who would like to attend the pep rally, may arrive at 9:15 a.m. and sit on the southeast side of the gym.
Please click on the link for this bell schedule. https://5il.co/d364
The Columbus 2020 Football Schedule has just been released. Below is the schedule.
• Week 1 Omaha Central
• Week 2 Norfolk
• Week 3 @ Lincoln North Star
• Week 4 @ Lincoln Northeast
• Week 5 Lincoln High
• Week 6 @ Kearney
• Week 7 Omaha Northwest
• Week 8 @ Bellevue West
• Week 9 @ North Platte
If you are unable to attend the girls basketball games against Platteview today, it will be streamed live on the NFHS Network. Please click on the updated links below to view the live stream.
Girls JV BB@ 5:30 PM https://5il.co/cw8j
Girls V BB @ 7:00 PM https://5il.co/cw93
Once Upon a Prom Dress will be held February 21st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and February 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2200 25th Street, Columbus. This is a special free event for area high school girls. Each girl attending may bring one adult woman with her and must have a valid student ID.
Each girl attending may take at no cost: one dress, one pair of shoes and one set of accessories/makeup to complete her prom look. Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for either a hair style gift certificate or a corsage/boutonniere set.
Prior to the event, a dress drive will be held from 10:00 am to Noon on the northwest corner of Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 8th. New and gently used dresses, dress shoes, hair accessories, nail polish and handbags will be accepted. (Makeup is donated from independent beauty consultants in the area.)
For questions, or to make other arrangements for donation drop-off, please contact Angie Ramaekers at 402-270-3376 or email onceuponapromdress@yahoo.com.
Needing some Discoverer gear for spring or track season? Click on the link or see the high school website and check out the spring and track offerings. The store will close on February 13 so get your orders today. https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/cbgtrack20
Below please find times for high school parent-teacher conferences and information for our school week.
Wednesday, February 12, we will be using the Monday, Thursday, Friday Bell Schedule, which is a 3:40 p.m. dismissal time.
There is no school for students on Thursday, February 13, and Friday, February 14.
School will resume on Monday, February 17, with a regular day of classes which is a 3:40 p.m. dismissal time
High School parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for the following times. They will be located in the teacher’s classrooms.
• Wednesday, February 12, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 13, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Remember your students are always welcome to attend with you at conferences.
For more high school happenings and information, please see or click on the high school website which is listed below.
https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool
CHS Spirit Signs are now available from the Discoverer Sports Booster Club. Get yours now by clicking the link for the order form. https://5il.co/bm6e
Electricity is back on and all after school activities and games are on as scheduled.
At 3:30pm today the electricity at CHS went out. Students were dismissed at the regular time with no issues.
Please join us for the 2020 CHS Band Booster soup supper. February 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. in the CHS cafeteria. Ticket prices are: $5.00 child and $8.00 adult. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at: www.cpsanchor.com.
KLIR will be broadcasting Monday's Crete-Columbus basketball games, February 3, 2020, on Columbus radio station KLIR (101.1 FM) and online audio at: www.mycentralnebraska.com.
Varsity girls tip-off is 5:45 pm.
Varsity boys tip-off is 7:30 pm.
Dr. Loeffelholz & Mr. Luebbe have accepted the Random Acts of Kindness challenge from Dr. Alder. Share your kindness photos and videos on our facebook page!
Watch Friday night's challenge at the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/videos/191333925399113/
Crete High School has canceled school and activities for Friday, January 24, so Columbus High's basketball games with the Cardinals have been postponed. The teams will now play on Monday, February 3.
Varsity girls and JV boys will play at 5:45 p.m., with Varsity boys and JV girls scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Weather conditions have forced the postponement of today's, January 23, 2020, CHS swimming dual at Hastings. Rescheduled date will be Tuesday, January 28, 2020 @ 4:30 p.m. at Hastings YMCA.
Don Strecker will be broadcasting Friday's Crete-Columbus basketball games, January 24, 2020, on Columbus radio station KLIR (101.1 FM) and online audio at: www.mycentralnebraska.com. Varsity girls tip-off is 5:45 pm. Varsity boys tip-off is 7:30 pm.
Tonight’s, January 21, 2020, boys and girls basketball games against Elkhorn will be streamed live at: https://striv.tv/channel/elkhorn/
The Robotics Tournament scheduled for 1.18.20 in St. Paul for the @DiscovererWay Robotic's team has been moved to 2.22.20.
The Varsity/JV games scheduled between Columbus and Lexington on January 17 have been postponed. Games have been rescheduled to February 13. JV Boys/Girls will start at 3:30, Varsity Girls at 5:00, and Varsity Boys to follow at 6:30. Games will be played at Lexington HS.
Boys & Girls V/JV basketball games versus Lexington have been postponed for Friday, January 17th. Further re-scheduling details to follow.
The Millard North Swim Invite dates and times have been changed. All swimming will take place on Saturday (1/18) beginning at 9:30am.
Friday’s Girls and Boys Basketball vs Lexington game times have been changed due to weather conditions.
JV Boys/Varsity Girls - 4:15
JV Girls/Varsity Boys - 6:00
The CHS Post Prom Committee will be hosting a restaurant night at Dusters tonight, January 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dine at Dusters any time during the time listed above and Dusters will donate money back to the CHS Post Prom event. What a great way to support Post Prom with just a regular night of dining! Feel free to invite and share with friends. There will be a drawing at 8:30 p.m. for those that attended the event. Thank you for your consideration of supporting this event. Your 2020 CHS Post Prom Committee
The CHS Post Prom Committee will be hosting a restaurant night at Dusters on Tuesday, January 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dine at Dusters any time during the time listed above and Dusters will donate money back to the CHS Post Prom event. What a great way to support Post Prom with just a regular night of dining! Feel free to invite and share with friends. There will be a drawing at 8:30 p.m. for those that attended the event. Thank you for your consideration of supporting this event. Your 2020 CHS Post Prom Committee
The CHS Post Prom Committee will be hosting a restaurant night at Dusters on Tuesday, January 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dine at Dusters any time during the time listed above and Dusters will donate money back to the CHS Post Prom event. What a great way to support Post Prom with just a regular night of dining! Feel free to invite and share with friends. There will be a drawing at 8:30 p.m. for those that attended the event. Thank you for your consideration of supporting this event.
Your 2020 CHS Post Prom Committee
CHS Spirit Signs are now available from the Discoverer Sports Booster Club. Get yours now by clicking the link for the order form. https://5il.co/bm6e
BRACKET UPDATE: CHS is looking forward to hosting the Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference basketball tournament. Please note the girls bracket has been updated. Click for the boys bracket link. https://5il.co/c0jz Click for the updated girls bracket link. https://5il.co/c0s8
If you are unable to attend the 2019 Flatwater Fracas on December 20 and 21, it will be streamed live on trackcast. Please click on the link to stream. https://www.trackwrestling.com/Stream.jsp?eventType=T&eventId=520320132&TIM=1576515210376&twSessionId=pvnfruoppx
KLIR – 101.1 FM will be broadcasting the CHS girls and boys basketball games live on December 20, 2019 as they take on the Norfolk Panthers. The girls game begins at 5:45 p.m. and the boys game begins at 7:30 p.m.
GREAT NEWS! The 2018-2019 yearbooks have arrived! We thank everyone for their patience as we dealt with the delay. Distribution to current students during lunch on Thursday. Please call the school or email Mrs. Kwapnioski to make other arrangements for pick up.
If you are unable to attend the 2019 Flatwater Fracas on December 20 and 21, it will be streamed live on trackcast. Please click on the link to stream. https://www.trackwrestling.com/Stream.jsp?eventType=T&eventId=520320132&TIM=1576515210376&twSessionId=pvnfruoppx
CHS Spirit Signs are now available from the Discoverer Sports Booster Club. Get yours now by clicking the link for the order form. https://5il.co/bm6e
CHS Key Club students are doing a sock drive to help those in need. Please consider supporting this project by bringing a pair of new or unworn socks to CHS. Collection continues through, Friday, December 13.
The 2019 Winter Art Show, Instrumental Concert, and Waffleman will take place on December 16. Waffles will be available from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available on-line, at the door, and in the school office. Instrumental concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the concert hall. Art show will be on display from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Click on the link to purchase your tickets: https://www.cpsanchor.com/news-events/2019-winter-arts-show-instrumental-concert-the-waffleman.html
Senior photos are due to Ms. Kwapnioski by Friday, December 6, if you have not turned yours in. Please click the link to be taken to the Senior Picture Information sheet. https://5il.co/bo4k
Pep Rally:
Thursday, December 5, we will be using the Morning Pep Assembly bell schedule with a 3:40 p.m. dismissal to celebrate our fall achievements and winter activities. The pep rally will be from 10:03 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. At the conclusion of second period, students should go directly to the main gym. Students will sit in their assigned grade levels. At the conclusion of the pep rally, students will go to their third period class. Parents and guests who would like to attend the pep rally, may arrive at 9:45 a.m. and sit on the southeast side of the gym. Please clink the link to see this school schedule. http://5il.co/5egk
CHS Spirit Signs are now available from the Discoverer Sports Booster Club. Get yours now by clicking the link for the order form.
https://5il.co/bm6e
The December newsletter is available on the high school website for viewing if you have not already looked at it. The link for the newsletter is: https://5il.co/bm3z
The pep rally scheduled to Tuesday, November 26 has been postponed.
Due to increasing snowfall that is to begin tomorrow afternoon, CHS will have a 2:35 dismissal on Tuesday, November 26. We will run a shortened, 7 period bell schedule. Have a great evening!
Tuesday, November 26, we will be using the Morning Pep Assembly bell schedule with a 3:40 p.m. dismissal to celebrate our fall achievements and winter activities. The pep rally will be from 10:03 a.m. to 10:25 a.m.
At the conclusion of second period, students should go directly to the main gym. Students will sit in their assigned grade levels. At the conclusion of the pep rally, students will go to their third period class.
Parents and guests who would like to attend the pep rally, may arrive at 9:45 a.m. and sit on the southeast side of the gym.
Please clink the link to see this school schedule. http://5il.co/5egk
Congratulations to our Fall 2019 Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference All-Academic Athletes and the GNAC All-Conference Athletes! Please click the link to see the list of athletes. https://5il.co/bjsa
Regular dismissal times for Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26.
There is no school for students beginning Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving Break.
School will resume on Monday, December 2, with a regular day of classes which is a 3:40 p.m. dismissal time.
Enjoy your break and we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Orders will close at noon today, November 15, for the official Columbus Discoverer fan gear. Please go to the online Spiritwear store link to order. The link is: https://store.ideal-images.com/columbus_high_school/shop/home
All proceeds from the sales of merchandise go directly back into helping fund CHS Activities.
All orders placed will be delivered before the holidays.
The online store allows credit card payments only. All sales are final and there are no returns unless a piece is damaged, the wrong size was sent, or there was a misprint. Shipping is calculated at checkout and will be included in the final checkout price. Customers will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation number once their order is placed. For orders shipped, they will be sent to the address provided.
For questions on orders, please contact customer service at (402) 596-1002.
Just a reminder that Columbus High School will host its Winter Sports Parents Night meeting tonight, November 14, at 6 p.m. in the Concert Hall.
All parents who have students want to participate in basketball, swimming, wrestling, or Unified bowling are encouraged to attend. This includes parents of Scotus students who are planning to swim at CHS. Students are welcome to attend, but it is not a requirement.
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.
Please feel free to join us for the 2019 Fall Band Concert on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. It will be held in the Columbus High Concert Hall and admission is free.
Just a reminder that Columbus High School will host its Winter Sports Parents Night meeting November 14 at 6 p.m. in the Concert Hall.
All parents who have students want to participate in basketball, swimming, wrestling, or Unified bowling are encouraged to attend. This includes parents of Scotus students who are planning to swim at CHS. Students are welcome to attend, but it is not a requirement.
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.
The Columbus High Activities Department is excited to offer an online Spiritwear store for official Columbus Discoverer fan gear. All proceeds from the sales of merchandise go directly back into helping fund CHS Activities. Ordering will close at noon this Friday, November 15, 2019. All orders placed will be delivered before the holidays. Please click here at: https://store.ideal-images.com/columbus_high_school/shop/home to place your order.
The online store allows credit card payments only. All sales are final and there are no returns unless a piece is damaged, the wrong size was sent, or there was a misprint. Shipping is calculated at checkout and will be included in the final checkout price. Customers will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation number once their order is placed. For orders shipped, they will be sent to the address provided.
For questions on orders, please contact customer service at (402) 596-1002.
The November newsletter is available on the high school website for viewing if you have not already looked at it. The link for the newsletter is: https://5il.co/ban9
The Columbus High Activities Department is excited to offer an online Spiritwear store for official Columbus Discoverer fan gear. All proceeds from the sales of merchandise go directly back into helping fund CHS Activities. Ordering is available from November 4, 2019 through noon on November 15, 2019. All orders placed will be delivered before the holidays. Please click here at: https://store.ideal-images.com/columbus_high_school/shop/home to place your order.
The online store allows credit card payments only. All sales are final and there are no returns unless a piece is damaged, the wrong size was sent, or there was a misprint. Shipping is calculated at checkout and will be included in the final checkout price. Customers will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation number once their order is placed. For orders shipped, they will be sent to the address provided.
For questions on orders, please contact customer service at (402) 596-1002.
CHS presents Fiddler on the Roof in the Nantkes Auditorium at Columbus Middle School. Showtimes are Friday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Admission is free with a CHS C-Stamp or adult pass. Admission without a C-Stamp or pass is: $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.
Parent Powerlifting Meeting: There will be an informational meeting for any parent of a lifter on Monday, November 11th, in the IMC from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Lifters please make sure your parents attend this meeting.
November 18, 2019 is the first day for winter sports practice. Students need to complete 3 steps before they are allowed to practice.
· Purchase a C-stamp
· Turn in a doctor’s physical taken on or after May 1
· Register online through the FamilyID platform
Please see Mr. Misfeldt at the activities desk if you have any questions.
The Columbus High Activities Department is excited to offer an online Spiritwear store for official Columbus Discoverer fan gear. All proceeds from the sales of merchandise go directly back into helping fund CHS Activities. Ordering is available from November 4, 2019 through noon on November 15, 2019. All orders placed will be delivered before the holidays. Please click here at: https://store.ideal-images.com/columbus_high_school/shop/home to place your order.
The online store allows credit card payments only. All sales are final and there are no returns unless a piece is damaged, the wrong size was sent, or there was a misprint. Shipping is calculated at checkout and will be included in the final checkout price. Customers will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation number once their order is placed. For orders shipped, they will be sent to the address provided.
For questions on orders, please contact customer service at (402) 596-1002.
Columbus High School will host its Winter Sports Parents Night meeting Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Concert Hall.
All parents who have students want to participate in basketball, swimming, wrestling, or Unified bowling are encouraged to attend. This includes parents of Scotus students who are planning to swim at CHS. Students are welcome to attend, but it is not a requirement.
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.
Heartland Athletic Conference Announces Expansion
The Heartland Athletic Conference (HAC) voted unanimously on Monday, Oct. 28 to expand to a 12-team conference beginning with the 2020-2021 fall season. Columbus High School applied for and accepted the invitation to join the HAC as a full-time member. “The current members of the Heartland Athletic Conference are excited to unanimously admit Columbus as they will be a great fit to our outstanding athletic and academic traditions. We look forward to the positive impact that Columbus will make in an already competitive conference.” Zach Limbach, 2019-20 HAC president, athletic director, Lincoln East High School
The conference’s current members are Fremont, Grand Island, Kearney, Norfolk and Lincoln Pius X high schools, along with all six high schools in Lincoln Public Schools: Lincoln High, East, North Star, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest.
The last time the conference expanded was in 2017 with the addition of Lincoln Pius X, Kearney and Norfolk high schools.
Comments
“The current members of the Heartland Athletic Conference are excited to unanimously admit Columbus as they will be a great fit to our outstanding athletic and academic traditions. We look forward to the positive impact that Columbus will make in an already competitive conference.”
Zach Limbach, 2019-20 HAC president, athletic director, Lincoln East High School
“The Heartland Athletic Conference provides Columbus with tremendous opportunities for quality competition and growth in all sports and activities, while renewing some of our historic rivalries. Columbus High School has a rich history of outstanding athletics and academics and we believe this membership will only elevate this profile.”
Tim Kwapnioski, Director of Activities, Columbus High School
The Columbus High Marching Band will be competing at the NSBA State Marching Contest in Kearney on Saturday, October 26. Their performance will take place approximately at 7:45 p.m. at Kearney High School. https://nsbma.org/marching-home
District A-2 volleyball has CHS taking on Kearney on October 29, at 5:30 pm at Elkhorn South High School.
The game time for Friday's Columbus High football game at Omaha Northwest has been changed to an afternoon start. The Discoverers and Huskies will now kick off at 4 p.m. at Northwest's Kinnick Stadium.
CHS fans should plan to park in the southwest lot and enter near the west bleachers.
Burger Bash Tonight
It's Senior Night tonight at the CHS Volleyball Match against Norfolk. Come on out at 6:30 and show your support for our seniors.
Best of luck to our Boys Tennis team at state today!
Good luck to do to the CHS Cross Country Team at Districts!
If you are unable to attend Friday night’s home football game, you can watch it live on mycentralnebraska.com.
Burger Bash
The October newsletter is available on the high school website for viewing if you have not already looked at it. The link for the newsletter is: https://5il.co/ata9
Thursday, October 17th, is a regular day with 3:40 p.m. dismissal time.
There will be no school on Friday, October 18 for students due to teacher professional development.
Monday, October 21, is the start of Term 2. We will be using the normal weekly bell schedules.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Discoverer Chapter of National Honor Society!
Senior parents: See the link regarding graduation supplies. https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/page/senior-information--22
The Burger Bash for tonight's football game against Creighton Prep has been cancelled due to the weather.
@DiscovererWay
@DiscovererWay
Early Childhood Education community discussions will take place October 7 & 8 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Columbus Middle School. We hope that many from the Columbus community will attend to discuss current needs and challenges that our community is facing.
RSVP http://bit.ly/2lmT5pe
The Columbus High School home football game against Omaha Creighton Prep will be aired on KLIR 101 on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Plus, the audio can also be streamed live from www.mycentralnebraska.com. Kick off is at 7:00 p.m. from Memorial Stadium. @DiscovererWay
Just a reminder that there is no school for grade 12 on Tuesday, October 1, due to grades 9, 10, and 11 testing. Please see the link below for the schedule of testing. In addition, lunch is provided to grades 9, 10, and 11. Your student will be dismissed after testing/lunch is complete.
Grades 9 & 10: Please bring your fully charged computer, charger and a book to read when you are finished testing. If you have an unfinished test, you will need to report to the IMC to finish testing.
Grades 11: Please bring your ID, a calculator, and 2 #2 pencils. Leave your cell phone, smartwatch, and backpack at home or in your car. You need to report to your testing room by 8:00 a.m. promptly to begin testing.
If you have questions, please contact the high school at 402-563-7050. Thank you.
https://5il.co/afpe
Columbus Marching Festival-See image for information.
Below please find updated times for parent teacher conferences and information for our school week.
Wednesday, September 25, we will be using the Monday, Thursday, Friday Bell Schedule, which is a 3:40 p.m. dismissal time.
There is no school for students on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27.
School will resume on Monday, September 30, with a regular day of classes which is a 3:40 p.m. dismissal time
Parent teacher conferences times have been changed. Here is the updated scheduled times:
• Wednesday, September 25, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, September 26, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Remember your students are always welcome to attend with you at conferences.
For more high school happenings and information, please see or click on the high school website which is listed below.
https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool
Thank you for your time and wear your maroon proudly.
News Channel Nebraska will be broadcasting tonight's game against Fremont LIVE on TV! Those who aren't able to make it to Fremont, can watch in Columbus on Spectrum Cable channels 98 and 1233. Fans can also watch online with an NFHS subscription. To find out more visit: NewsChannelNebraska.com. In addition, hear the game live on KLIR radio 101.1.
Just a quick recap, the next post-prom meeting will be at Duster’s on October 14th with a meeting time of 7:00 p.m. We would love to have you volunteer, if you have not already done so, for this fun event.
If you have tried to email Tonja, we do have a correction on Tonja’s email. The correct email is: kobzatonja@yahoo.com. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you earlier.
Any questions can be directed to: Tonja at 402-910-3717 or kobztonja@yahoo.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone on October 14th!
Friday Night Varsity Football
There will be a post-prom meeting for junior and senior parents today, Monday, September 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Duster’s board room for anyone who would like to volunteer with this fun event. If you have questions or cannot attend the meeting, please contact Tonja at 402-910-3717 or kobztonya@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Sofia Gomez-Garcia & Blake Edzards, Columbus High School's 2019 Homecoming Queen & King!
A night of volleyball. Go Discoverers!
CHS 2019 homecoming candidates are: Anthony DeAnda, Amanda Czarnick, Porter Discoe, Jaidyn Garrett, Blake Edzards, Sofia Gomez-Garcia, Ian Gibbs, Emily Hall, Kasten Grape, Sophie Kadavy, Sam Nelson, Gracie Luebbe, Noak Stoeckle, Macy O'Connell, Kylie Wisehart & Landon Thompson.
The homecoming pep rally will be held on Friday, September 6th from 10:03 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Parents and guests who would like to attend the pep rally, may arrive at 9:45 a.m. and sit on the southeast side of the gym.
Just a quick reminder that Karen Haase of KSB will be presenting a digital citizenship program for all interested parents and guardians tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4, in the Columbus High School Concert Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Contact the high school with questions.
There will be no school for students on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3.
We will be using the Wednesday dismissal schedule on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, which is a 2:35 p.m. dismissal.
This Friday, August 30, we will have our Hall of Fame Pep Rally. Parents and guests that would like to attend this pep rally may arrive at 3:00 p.m. and sit in the southeast corner of the gym. See the high school website for the bell schedule.
Good luck to the Discoverer Golf Team as they compete in GI! They’re the first program to use the new vans! #GoDiscoverers
Just a reminder that Wednesday, August 21, is an early dismissal day which is 2:35 p.m.
New signage additions to CHS!
The first full day of classes for the high school will begin promptly at 8:10 a.m Wednesday, August 14 with a dismissal time of 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 will be Grade 9 back to school orientation from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Monday, August 12, 2019 will be the following grades back to school orientation times:
Grade 12 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.;
Grade 11 - 10:00 a.m. – noon;
Grade 10 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Columbus High Softball Camp has been rescheduled to July 12.
Due to rain this morning the CHS softball camp scheduled for today has been postponed. A makeup date is TBD.
Shout out to Ms. Velasco and the World Languages students for being featured in the NDE Good Newsletter. http://www.education.ne.gov/goodnews/one-of-a-kind-Spanish-competition/
Congratulations to Peg Ziola for eight outstanding years at Columbus High School managing the financial accounts. Ms. Ziola enters retirement at the close of the work day. Ms. Ziola will be truly missed. All the best to you going forward.
The USDA Summer Lunch Program will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30-July 26 Monday through Friday at CMS, 2200 26 St. There will be no lunch served on July 4 and 5. The meal is free to all children ages 1-18. Adults accompanying a child may eat for $3.75. All meals meet USDA nutrition standards. The USDA Summer Lunch program serves meals with milk, meat, fruit, vegetables & bread. The USDA Food & Nutrition Service prohibits discrimination on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.
Congratulations to Brookelyn who has been named the winner of the ESU 7 Learning Academy Logo Contest!
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!!
Watch the CHS graduation live Sunday at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvgJ3TkibSY. The ceremony starts at 3 p.m.
STATE Tennis: #1 Singles - L Benck falls to Pius. #2 Singles - Jones falls to Kearney.
#1 Dbls - Luebbe/Miksch defeat North Platte.
#2 Dbls - B Benck/Duranski falls to Mil West
#1 Dbls - Luebbe/Miksch fall to LSE.
Congratulations on a great season!
STATE Tennis is underway! Good Luck Discoverers!
Congratulations to Aspen Luebbe and Carson Zwingman on being named CHS Sertoma Athletes of the Year! Congratulations to Sarah Micek on winning the CHS Sertoma Academic Scholarship!
On May 14, 2019, the Concert Choir and Symphonic Band will perform at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbus High concert hall. The public is invited and no admission will be charged.
District Golf: Discoverers place 5th. Shane Hess places 5th with a 77 and qualifies for STATE! Congratulations!
Outstanding performances tonight by the CHS Classmen, Treble Choir and Mixed Choir. Thank you students for your gift of song.
STATE Soccer: Discoverers fall to Skutt in a SO. Way to represent CHS! Great Season!! STATE Runner Up!!
STATE Soccer: Discoverers and Skutt are headed to OT. GO DISCOVERERS!!!
STATE Soccer: Halftime Columbus 0 Skutt 0.
The Academic Signing schedule for Monday, May 13 has been moved to Tuesday, May 14 at 3:45. Parents please follow the instructions provided in the original letter.
Here is the bell schedule for Monday, May 13.
Columbus High School will dismiss at 2:35 on Monday, May 13 to allow students and staff adequate time to safely travel to the NSAA State Soccer Finals in Omaha that begin at 5:00pm. Go Discoverers!!
STATE Soccer: Discoverers defeat Lexington 2-1 and will play for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Monday!! Congratulations!
STATE Soccer: Discoverers up 2-1 at the half over Lexington.
Discoverer Golf Team places 15th at the Norfolk Invite. Hess places 3rd with a 73!
The Spring 2019 Art Show will be held in the IMC on Monday, May 13, 2019. The general public is welcome to attend from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. No admission will be charged.
STATE Soccer: Discoverers defeat Omaha Gross 2-0 in OT!! Congratulations!!
On May 9, 2019, the Concert Band and Percussion will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the Columbus High Concert Hall. The public is invited and no admission will be charged. Please click the link below for the program. https://5il.co/7mn9
Discoverer Tennis Team places 1st at the Waverly Invite! Congrats!
Congratulations to Carter Kucera on signing with Concordia to wrestle!
State Soccer T-shirts are available for pick up in the CHS main office. A large number of the shirts were handed out during today’s lunch periods.
To honor our spring sports/activities and our state qualifiers, we will have a pep rally on Thursday morning, May 9. See the morning pep schedule on the high school website. Parents, if you wish to attend; you may arrive at 9:45 a.m. and sit in the southeast corner of the gym.
Congratulations to Jada Lloyd on signing to run track at Doane!
Congratulations to Aspen Luebbe and Carter Kucera on being named the CHS KLIR Prep Club Athletes of the Year!
The NSAA A-2 District Track meet in Norfolk has been postponed until Friday, May 10.
The CHS tennis dual vs. York has been cancelled because of weather.
Reminder: STATE Soccer T-shirt orders must be placed by noon today. https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/columbus/columbus-state-boys-soccer/
NSAA State Soccer: Discoverer Boys Soccer Team will play Omaha Gross Thursday, May 9 at 8pm. Good Luck!
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to Westside 8-2 in the 1st round of districts.
Discoverer Tennis Team places 2nd at the GNAC Tournament! Congratulations!!
The link for STATE Soccer T-shirts is now live. Orders must be placed by noon on May 6.
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/columbus/columbus-state-boys-soccer/
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats Mt. Michael 2-0 and are DISTRICT CHAMPS - headed to STATE!! Congratulations!!
GNAC Golf: Discoverers place 3rd with Kuhlman placing 2nd with a 76 and Hess placing 7th with an 84!
In concert tonight at the CHS Concert Hall are the amazing Discoverer Jazz Band and New World Singers celebrating the gift of music at their annual spring concert. Kudos to Mr. Peabody and Mr. Ritter for their work influencing these outstanding young musicians. # DiscovererProud
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team will take on Mt. Michael on Saturday at 11:00 at Wilderness in the District Final. Good Luck Discoverers!
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team falls to Scotus 1-0 in OT. They will play Saturday opponent/time TBD.
Discoverer Baseball Team will take on Westside in the 1st Rd of NSAA District Baseball.
Congratulations to all of the students honored at tonight’s Honors Night!
Discoverer Golf Team places 10th at the LSW Invite. Hess places 9th with a 79!
B-5 District Girls Soccer: Discoverers defeat Lakeview 3-0! Congratulations!
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Omaha North 5-4! Congratulations!
B-5 District Boys Soccer: Discoverer Boys defeat Madison 7-0! Congratulations!
Reserve baseball vs Gretna has been cancelled due to rain.
Because of the weather forecast tonight's Varsity Baseball vs. Omaha North game times have been switched. Varsity will start at 4:30 JV will follow.
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to GI in the 2nd game of the DH 4-0.
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Grand Island 6-5 in the 1st game of the DH!
There has been a date change in the band concert from May 10 to May 9. Click the link below to be taken to the newsletters. Follow by clicking the month you wish to read. Sorry for any inconvenience.
https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/page/chs-newsletters
Discoverer Baseball Team goes 1-1 at the Lincoln High Invite defeating Lincoln High 20-9 and falling to Norris 15-4.
Congratulations to Mr. Woodside on being named Region 3 High School Principal of the Year and Mr. Schapmann being named Region 3 Outstanding New Principal!
The CHS Tennis Invite has been cancelled.
JV Baseball at Mt. Michael has been cancelled due to field conditions.
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Pius 4-3! Congratulations!!
The Nebraska A Cappella Championships will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Columbus High School. $5.00 for adults $4.00 for students. School passes will be accepted.
Congratulations to all of the students recognized at today’s Academic Pep Rally! A big THANK YOU goes out to those that helped organize and present the program!
The May Newsletter is now available on the website. You may also click on the link. https://5il.co/7epg
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team falls to Omaha Bryan 2-1.
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to Elkhorn South 8-5.
Discoverer Golf Team places 18th at the Capital City Invite.
The Columbus High JAG program participated in the first JAG Nebraska Legislative Day! Congratulations to these students!
B-5 Boys and Girls District Soccer Schedules
The Academic Celebration will be held on Friday, April 26, at 8:10 a.m. in the Columbus High School main gym. Students, if you have guests that would like to attend this celebration, please have them arrive at 8:00 a.m. and sit in the southeast part of the gym.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats North Platte 4-1! Congratulations!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team falls to North Platte 1-0.
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats LSE 4-1! Congratulations!
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team falls to Lexington 5-1.
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team defeats Lexington 1-0! Congratulations!
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats LNE in both games of the DH - 6-2 and 13-4! Congrats!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team falls to Bellevue West 2-1.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats Bellevue West 2-0! Congrats!
Discoverer Golf Team places 10th at the Columbus Invite today.
Seniors, you may have noticed that the stole was missing from your Jostens' order when you picked up your items. Jostens' accidentally sent us the wrong stoles, so the correct ones will be arriving in time for graduation. We will hand them out at graduation practice.
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to Fremont Bergan 5-3 in extra innings.
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team defeats Hastings 2-1 in a SO! Congratulations!
Discoverer Tennis Team defeats Fremont 7-2! Congratulations!
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats Hastings 5-0! Congrats!
Please click on the link for the 2019 Midland University Volleyball Camp brochure.
https://5il.co/7a5z
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Omaha South 10-0! Congratulations!
There will be no school for students on Friday, April 19 through Monday, April 22 for late spring break. School will resume for students on Tuesday, April 23 using the Tuesday Bell Schedule.
Please click on the link for the 2019 Summer Activity Camps brochure.
https://5il.co/79ex
Congratulations to Shaun Clemens and Aiden Cromwell as they won the 2019 State Mechatronics at the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Contest. They will compete at Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.
Discoverers at District Music Contest! Great Job!
B/G Soccer games at North Platte scheduled for Friday, April 12 have been postponed due to weather conditions.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats North Star 3-2 in a SO! Congrats!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team defeats North Star 2-1! Congrats!
Discoverer Tennis Team defeats Hastings 9-0! Congratulations!
The 9th grade track invite scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to the weather forecast. Make up date TBD.
Seniors: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, April 16 during lunch to hand out caps and gowns.
Discoverer Quiz Bowl Team places 2nd at Districts and earns a trip to State! Congratulations!
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to LSW 3-1.
Reserve/JV Baseball vs. Norfolk scheduled for Thursday has been moved to Tuesday due to the weather forecast.
GNAC Soccer: Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats Hastings 7-0! GNAC CHAMPS! Congrats!!
The final game of today’s baseball Invite vs SSC has been cancelled due to rain.
GNAC Soccer: Discoverer Girls fall to Hastings 2-1 in a SO and place 4th.
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Seward 6-5 in extra innings! Great job!!
GNAC Soccer: Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats North Platte 4-1! Will play for the Championship this afternoon! Congratulations!
GNAC Soccer: Discoverer Girls fall to North Platte 1-0.
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Blair 3-2! Congratulations!
Discoverer Golf Team places 9th at the Kearney Invite today...Kuhlman places 12th with an 81! Congrats!
GNAC Girls Soccer: Discoverers defeat Scottsbluff 2-0 and advance to the semifinals! Congrats!!
Congratulations to all of the students that competed in the Columbus High School Spanish Competition! Special thanks to Mrs. Velasco and the Foreign Language Dept for making this great event happen!!
The CHS Variety Show is this Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Concert Hall. Come see your fellow Discoverers show off their talents. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for students, and a C-Stamp will get you in for free.
Congratulations to the Discoverer Girls Track Team on their 3rd place finish at Bellevue East yesterday!
Discoverer Tennis Team defeats GI 7-2!! Congratulations!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team defeats LHNE/NC 1-0! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to Waverly 8-3.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats LHNE/NC 10-0! Congrats!!
Because of an officials conflict the JV Soccer games vs. Lakeview have been postponed. Make up date TBD.
Discoverer Golf Team falls to Norfolk 183-154.
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to Westside 6-1.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats GI 2-0! Congratulations!
At the conclusion of the JV Boys Soccer game vs GI the JV Boys will also play 1 half vs Hastings.
Congratulations to Mr. Dave Hiebner on being selected as the new Principal of Columbus High School!
The Columbus Boys Track Invite scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Because of forecasted temps today's baseball games vs. Omaha Skutt have been postponed. Make up date TBD.
Discoverer Baseball Team falls to Norris 17-2.
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team falls to LSW 1-0 in OT.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team falls to LSW 3-0.
Columbus Baseball vs. Norris has been moved to Pawnee Park due to field conditions in Norris. JV vs. Norris has been cancelled.
Reserve Baseball vs. Hastings will play only 1 game.
March 28 Schedule at Pawnee Park
4:30 - Reserve vs. Hastings
To Follow - Varsity vs. Norris
The Discoverer Golf Team places 8th at the GI Invite. Hess places 12th in a very competitive field! Congrats!
Discoverer Tennis Team defeats Norfolk 8-1! Congratulations!
Congratulations to the New World Singers, Neptune’s Angels, and Bakers Dozen on receiving Superior Ratings today!
Superior soloist awards for Brooke Benck, Reagan Gausman, Liam Barcel, Jo Villeda, and Fernando Ortiz! Congrats!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team falls to Kearney 3-0.
Reminder that the Varsity Girls Soccer game vs Kearney today will start at 3:00 - JV at 5:00. All games will be played at Wilderness. Good luck!
These students are representing Columbus High at Closeup in Washington DC this week. Enjoy DC and the opportunity to learn more about our democracy!!
There will be an informational CHS Cheer Tryout meeting in the IMC on Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. If you are interested in trying out, you and a parent must attend ONE of the informational meetings. Please e-mail Ms. Joseph at josephv@discoverers.org if you have any questions.
Because of potential rain in both Columbus and Lincoln, today's JV and Varsity baseball games vs. Lincoln East have been postponed.
These games have been rescheduled to April 18 and will be a single Varsity and single JV game to be played in Lincoln.
Discoverer Tennis Team defeats Lincoln Northeast 9-0! Congratulations!
Discoverer Baseball Team falls in the 2nd game of the DH 3-2 to Bellevue West.
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats Fremont 3-1! Congrats!
Discoverer Baseball Team defeats Bellevue West 4-3 in the 1st game of the DH! Congratulations!
Discoverer Girls Track Team places 4th and Boys 5th at Doane. Great effort by both teams!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team defeats Fremont 2-1 in OT! Congratulations!
Discoverers taking on Lincoln Northeast!
John Baylor helping CHS students prepare for the ACT!
Discoverer Golf Team placed 5th at Lincoln High yesterday. Hess places 10th individually! Congratulations!
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team defeats Norfolk in a Shootout! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Boys Soccer Team defeats Norfolk in a Shootout! Congratulations!!
Thursday’s soccer schedule change. B/G JV 3:00 vs Norfolk and B/G Varsity vs Norfolk 5:00. All games will be played at Wilderness Park.
JV Soccer vs. Schuyler has been moved from Wilderness Park to the CHS turf field. Girls JV 4:30 Boys JV to follow.
Discoverer Girls Soccer Team falls to GI 2-1 in OT.
The Columbus High Spanish Competition scheduled for Monday, March 18 has been postponed. A reschedule date is TBD.
CHS Baseball vs. Lincoln Southwest scheduled for Monday, March 18 has been postponed due to field conditions. Make up date TBD.
The Columbus Boys and Girls Track teams will not be attending the Concordia Invite on Saturday, March 16.
CHS Girls Soccer games vs GI scheduled for March 18th have been moved to the CHS Turf Field. Varsity 4:00 JV to follow.
Baseball games vs. Norfolk (3/14) and Baseball games vs. Seward (3/15) have been postponed. Make up dates are TBD.
PowerSchool will be down for about an hour starting at 5 p.m. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Fantastic job by the cast and crew of The Boarding House Reach!! Saturday’s performances are at 2:00 and 7:00.
The CHS Choir Concert scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We will look to reschedule the piano dedication in the near future.
No school for Columbus Public School students today. Required staff are to report.
Reminder to all students and parents that class registration forms for the 2019-2020 school year are due March 7th. Forms need to be signed and turned into your grade level school counselor.
The CHS Vocal Music Department presents the 2019 CHS Spring Concert on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The performance will take place in the CHS Concert Hall featuring the Classmen, Treble Choir, and Mixed Choir. A special performance also by Chuck Godwin. Hope to see you.
Great performances at tonight’s Band Concert!
The Columbus High School Concert Bands and Jazz Band present their 2019 Spring Concert performance on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Concert Hall. We hope to see you there.
The 2019 kindergarten through 6th grade Columbus Youth Track flyer can be found on the link below.
https://5il.co/6sv6
Congratulations to the Discoverer Robotics team alliance earning a #6 seed and went 1 and 1 in the Heartland Region Open Robotics finals.
Congratulations to the Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard teams on their performances today at the HWAA Indoor Contest at CHS! Great Job!
The March Newsletter is now available on the website. You may also click on the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/313752/English_-_March.pdf
The CHS Winter Play, The Boarding House Reach, will be performed, Friday, March 8 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the Nantkes Auditorium at the Columbus Middle School. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students, and a C-Stamp will get you in for free.
One more opportunity to purchase Discoverer gear! The online store closes on March 11.
bsnteamsports.com
Access Code: discovsp19
Thanks to the incoming 9th graders and their parents/guardians for attending tonight’s registration/activity fair! Thanks also to our School Counseling dept for organizing the event!!
The spring sports parents meeting at Columbus High is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 25th 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.
State Swim: Girls 200 Med placed 17th -Miksch placed 18th in the 100 br.
Boys finished 20th in the Med- Kudron finished 24th in the 100 br.
Good Luck to the Discoverer Swimming Team as they compete in the State Championships Friday!
Congratulations to Karissa Gleeson on singing the National Anthem at the NSAA State Diving Championships! Great Job!!
CHS Students and Staff - due to the snow day, here is the adjusted bell schedule for Thursday, Feb. 21. See you Thursday!
On February 20, Columbus Public Schools will not be in session due to inclement weather conditions. School buildings will not be open, breakfast and lunch will not be served, and there will be no After School Program or extracurricular practices or rehearsals. Please go to the Columbus Public Schools District Facebook page for weather-related school closing updates. Spanish-language version: El 20 de febrero, las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus no van a tener clases debido al mal clima. Las escuelas van a estar cerradas, no vamos a dar desayuno ni comida, y no tendremos el Programa Después de Clase ni ensayos o prácticas extracurriculares. Por favor vaya a la página de Facebook del Distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus para ver informes sobre el cierre de clases debido al clima.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Crete 59-47. Thank you Seniors for your hard work over the last 4 years!! Good Luck!!
Discoverers are STATE RUNNER UP!! Congratulations!!
State Champion!
Grape defeats Creighton Prep!! STATE CHAMP!!!! Congratulations!!
McMeekin falls to Omaha Burke in the finals and finishes Runner Up. Congratulations on a great season and career!
Discoverers in 2nd heading into the finals!
Discoverer Wrestling Team is currently in 4th place after day 2...Good Luck Saturday!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Platteview 61-57.
Congratulations to the Diamonds on their Runner Up finish in High Kick and the Cheerleaders on their 4th place finish in Gameday! Great Job!!
Boys basketball games vs Platteview are on as scheduled. Good luck!
Good Luck to the Discoverer Cheerleaders and Diamond Dancers at the State Competition today!!
Discoverer Wrestling in 1st place after day 1! Kobza 2-0, Kucera 2-0, Standley 2-0, McMeekin 2-0, Grape 2-0, Deanda 2-0, Zwingman 2- 0, Stenger 1-1, Cerny 1-1, Fullner 0-1, Korte 0-1, Iwan 0-1, Bloomquist 0-1. Good luck Discoverers!!
Reminder ... Parent -Teacher Conferences today at CHS from 1 to 330pm and 430 to 800pm. Due to the C1-8 girls basketball subdistrict championship game in the competition gym, Thursday’s conferences have been moved to the academic wing. Maps of first and second floor will be provided to help locate teacher rooms.
State Wrestling is underway! Good Luck Discoverers!
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to SSC 62-39. Thanks to the Seniors for their hard work over the last 4 years! Good Luck!
Discoverer Girls BB Team defeats Blair 42-32! They will take on South Sioux City at 6:00 on Wednesday. Good Luck!!
Discoverer Boys BB Team will take on Crete in the 1st round of the B-5 Subdistricts! Good Luck!
Updated B-5 Girls Subdistrict BB bracket
Congratulations to Carson Zwingman on signing to play football at UNK!
Girls Sub District Basketball has been postponed due to weather conditions. 1st round games will take place Tuesday night and 2nd round Wednesday.
The Jazz Band Performance scheduled for today in Grand Island has been cancelled.
Discoverer District Wrestling Results:
106 Stenger 1st
113 Cerny 1st
120 Kobza 1st
126 Bloomquist 4th
132 Kucera 2nd
138 Korte 3rd
145 Iwan 4th
152 Fullner 3rd
160 Mcmeekin 1st
170 Standley 1st
182 Zwingman 1st
195 Deanda 1st
220 Grape 2nd
Congratulations!!
A Big THANK YOU to everyone who helped with A-3 District Wrestling!
Congrats to the Discoverer Boys Swim Team on placing 3rd at GNAC!!
Congratulations to the Discoverer Girls Swim Team on winning the GNAC Championship!!
A-3 District CHAMPS!!
District Wrestling is underway!
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team will take on Blair in the 1st round of the B-5 sub district. Good Luck!!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls in OT to Blair 67-63.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team defeats Blair 43-32! Congratulations!!
The Updated February Newsletter is available on the website. You may also click on the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/299782/English_-_February_updatedopt.pdf
Be sure to check out the updated link regarding information on Parent/Teacher Conferences on February 13th and 14th.
https://5il.co/6h3y
CHS is excited to host A-3 District Wrestling Saturday. Wrestling will start at 9:00. This is an NSAA event no passes will be accepted. $8 for adults. $6 for students.
At approximately 8:35 a.m. CHS experience a fire alarm due to a burst sprinkler head. Students and staff evacuated the building at that time. Water was deposited in two classrooms. Classes are back in session.
There will be no school for students on February 14 and 15. School will resume on Monday, February 18 with a regular day of classes.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Platteview 44-31.
Diamonds performing at half! Great job!
Discoverer Swim Teams fall to Pius - Boys 114-52 Girls 98-68.
Discoverer Swim Teams taking on Pius in their last home meet of the year! Good Luck!
The Winter Activities pep rally will on February 13 from 10:03 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Parents and guests who would like to attend the pep rally, may arrive at 9:45 a.m. and sit on the southeast side of the gym. Please click the link for the schedule. http://5il.co/5egk
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Norris 67-65.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Norris 43-41.
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to GI 30-29 and finishes 6th.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Papio 42-28! Will wrestle for 5th at roughly 3:30.
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to Millard South 39-21.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Omaha Gross 52-39.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Crete 55-50.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Crete 50-22.
Discoverer Swim Teams fall to GI - Boys 88-75 Girls 90-80.
Congratulations to Bella Beltran on signing with CCC to play Soccer!!
There will be no early morning practices/workouts Wednesday.
Discoverer Wrestling Team qualifies for the State Duals! Will take on Millard South in the 1st round.
Norfolk Invite Champs!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Hastings 72-42.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team defeats Hastings 49-33!! Congratulations!!
CHS Choir students performing in Nashville! Fantastic job by all!!
The Winter Formal dance will be this Saturday, January 26, from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Students and their dates will be required to submit to a breathalyzer prior to gaining entrance. You must be present to win the door prizes that will be offered through the evening.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats North Star 61-12...Congrats!
All CHS athletes are required to have physicals and athletic forms completed before spring practices begin on February 25. Forms should be turned in to the activities desk at the CHS office in order to be eligible for practice.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to GI 47-46.
Discoverer Swim Teams fall to Kearney - Girls 104-77 Boys 142-40.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Grand Island 52-33.
All activities scheduled for tonight are on as scheduled.
Early morning practices are cancelled for Tuesday morning. Take your time and drive safe.
G/B JV/Varsity Basketball games at Crete have been rescheduled for January 31
Great performances today at Jam the Gym! Thanks to all who helped make today a success!!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Bennington 71-51.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Bennington 51-47.
Discoverer Wrestling Team is the UNK Duals Runner Up! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to Kearney 45-27.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Chaparral 76-6!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Roosevelt (CO) 56-24 and Cheyenne Central (WY) 59-12! Congrats!
There will be NO practices/activities after school today.
As of now all Saturday activities are on as scheduled.
Columbus Public Schools will remain open today with students being dismissed at the regular time. As in all inclement weather events, parents can choose to check out and pick up their children early. If another adult or sibling is picking up your child, you must please call the school to let them know who that person is.
Boys and Girls Basketball games vs Crete scheduled for tonight have been postponed.
The Bellevue East JV Wrestling Invite scheduled for Friday has been cancelled.
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to Kearney 41-21.
Discoverer Girls Swim Team defeats Hastings 93-75! Congrats!!
Discoverer Boys Swim Team falls to Hastings 99-69.
Congratulations to Alyssa Turner on signing to play Softball at Northeast!!
Congratulations to Macee Trotta on signing with CCC to play Soccer and Softball!
Discoverer Boys and Girls Swim Teams fall to Beatrice Girls 102-68 Boys 108-69.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Elkhorn 62-43.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Elkhorn 50-39.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Aurora 58-38.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Aurora 44-38.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Lexington 52-47.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team defeats Lexington 47-35! Congratulations!
Congratulations to Larisa Rother on signing with CCC to play Softball!
The January Newsletter is available on the website. You may also click the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/283439/English_-_January-j2.pdf
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Norfolk 59-18! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Swim Teams fall to Norfolk Girls 113 - 62 Boys 122 - 61.
Congratulations to the Discoverer Wrestling Team on winning the the High Plains Invite!
Discoverer Swim Teams both defeat SSC! Boys - 96-49 Girls - 136-25!! Congratulations!!
The Columbus Public Schools Crisis Team will be available for staff, students, and anyone needing support from 10 a.m.-noon today and 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the CHS IMC.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Fremont 59-34.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Fremont 72-34.
Discoverer WR Results: Korte, 2-1, Loredo 2-0, Grape, 3-0, DeAnda 2-0, Kobza 3-0, Fullner 3-0, Mcmeekin 2-1, C. Stenger 3-0, A. Stenger 2-1.
Discoverer WR results: Braun 1-2, Bloomquist 2-2, Marking 1-1, B. Cerny2-1, Stanley 3-0, Kucera 4-0, C. Cerny 2-0, Zwingman 5-0, Iburg, 2-2.
It is with great sadness that we report that Columbus High School Sophomore, Trevor Luckey passed away peacefully at Children's Hospital. Please keep the Luckey family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Columbus Public Schools Crisis Team will be available for staff students, and anyone needing support until 3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday and 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the CHS IMC.
Discoverer Boys and Girls Swimming Teams fall to Lincoln High Boys - 87-80 Girls - 103-71.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Millard South 30-27! Congratulations!
GNAC Champs! 1st - Kucera, Korte, Iburg, Fullner, Mcmeekin, Zwingman, Grape, Loredo - 2nd - Cerny, Standley - Congrats!!
Discoverer Boys and Girls Swimming Teams both place 5th at the Hastings Invite.
Due to poor road conditions the GNAC Basketball tournament has been canceled.
The GNAC BB tournament scheduled to begin play on Dec 27 has been postponed due to weather/travel concerns. A decision on continuing play will be made on Dec 27.
Kearney Invite Runner-Up! Congrats!
Members of the CHS Key Club surprise the custodial staff with a holiday greeting, goodies and a heart felt thank you. Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas to all!!
Congratulations to Katie Anderson on signing with the Concordia Dance Team!!
The high school office will be closed on December 24 and 25, 2018 along with January 1, 2019. From the staff at CHS, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday.
New World Singers performing today! Great Job!
CHS will host the GNAC BB tournament Dec 27, 28, 29. $6.00 Adults $4.00 Students No passes will be accepted. Good Luck Discoverers!!
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Omaha Marian 46-35.
Friday, December 21, is the official End of Term 2 and First Semester. We will have a regular day of school with a 3:40 p.m. dismissal.
In addition, there will be no school for students beginning on Monday, December 24, through Friday, January 4, for Winter Break. School begins Monday, January 7, for students with a regular day of school which is a 3:40 p.m. dismissal.
Thank you for your time. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the high school or go to the high school website. From the staff at CHS, we wish you a joyous and safe holiday!
Congratulations to the Columbus Public Schools Skilled and Technical Science programs for receiving the Program of Excellence Award. This is one of the highest honors given to Skilled and Technical Sciences programs and departments in Nebraska and is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession and students. The Program of Excellence Award provides public recognition on a local and state level and is presented at the Annual NCE/NASTSE Conference. In addition, if the recipients meet the criteria to be forwarded to the International Technology & Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), they also receive recognition on a national and international level. They are also formally presented with an engraved plaque and other recognition at ITEEA's Annual Conference.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Seward 59-36.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Seward 55-19.
The outstanding voices of the CHS vocal music program were showcased today at the 2018 Winter Vocal Concert. What a wonderful performance and the sing along with audience participation was a big hit. Merry Christmas to all.
Swim results from the Elkhorn Invite.
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to Burke 56-24.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Hastings 49-18!
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to Manhattan, KS 45-30.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Cheyenne East 45-29!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Norfolk 56-33.
Discoverer Girls Basketball falls to Norfolk 33-18.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Northeast 67-12!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats North Platte 57-15!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Gretna 50-24!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Fairbury 76-12! Congrats!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team defeats GINW 58-43! Congrats!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Elkhorn 75-3!! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to GINW 57-33.
There will be a presentation for all junior students, parents, and guardians regarding PreACT results. Please plan to attend one of the following sessions: Sunday, December 16, at 5:00 p.m. following the vocal concert or Monday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. During the session, parents/guardians will receive their students’ PreACT score report along with learning methods to improve scores.
We look forward to seeing you at one of these important presentations.
The CHS winter vocal music concert will take place Sunday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. in the Columbus High School concert hall. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. for the event.
A number of activities at CHS tonight. A big THANK YOU to the CHS custodial staff for making it happen!!
Winter Fine Arts Show!! Great Job!!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Hastings 54-39.
Columbus Swim Invite results. Thanks to all of those that helped with the meet!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Lakeview 44-19 and are the Nebraska Duals Champion!! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Hastings 45-30.
Discoverer Swim Meet is underway!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Bishop Heelan 56-6!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Tekamah-Herman 84-0!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Twin River 81-0!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team defeats Ralston 64- 56! Congratulations!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team finishes the day with a win over Scotus 67-6! Congrats!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Blue Valley, KS 71-6.
The December Newsletter is available on the website. You may also click on the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/269031/English_-_December_2018.pdf
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Gothenburg 77-0!!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Shelby/Rising City 81-0!
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Elkhorn South 57-6!! Congrats!
Winter Fine Arts Festival presents "Here We Come a' Waffling". Monday, December 10th, from 5-7 p.m.
The Waffleman will be serving during this time for a donation.
Musical Entertainment provided by CHS Music. Art Show in the IMC. CHS Band concert at 7:00 p.m.
The CHS New World Singers will present their Christmas Spectacular Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Federated Church Fellowship Hall, which is located in the basement. All proceeds from this free will donation will be used by the Vocal Music Boosters to support the CHS Vocal music department. Vocal Tech, a group from CMS, will also be performing.
Discoverer Wrestling Team defeats Hastings 51-15!! Congrats!!
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to York 43-25.
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to SSC 72-51.
Discoverer Girls Team falls to SSC 70-30.
CHS vs SCC BB game times tonight - Girls Varsity/Boys JV 4:30 Boys Varsity/Girls JV 6:00. Good Luck!
Discoverer Boys Basketball Team falls to Beatrice 51-39.
Discoverer Girls Basketball Team falls to Beatrice 38-24.
B\G BB vs Beatrice scheduled for tonight will be played as scheduled. Girls 5:45 Boys 7:30. Go Discoverers!!
12/1 Postponements
B/G vs SSC has been postponed to Dec 3 4:30/6:15
Wrestling at Kearney has been postponed to Dec 21
Swimming at Hastings has been postponed make up date TBD
Quiz Bowl at Ralston has been canceled
9th B/G vs Seward has been postponed make up date TBD.
Discoverer Wrestling Team falls to GI 31-30.
Discoverer Swim Teams fall to Fremont 90-73 - Girls and 84-80 - Boys.
Good Luck to the Discoverer Wrestling Team as they take in GI tonight!
Good luck to the Discoverer Swim Team as they open up the season tonight vs Fremont!!
Winter Conditions / Driving Safety Reminder ... as everyone returns to school Monday morning please be very cautious driving as you may encounter slick areas on the streets around the high school in the staff and student parking lots . Your safety is very important to us.
Reminder that for today’s Jamboree Basketball games there are no passes accepted. All proceeds go to the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. $5 for adults and $4 for students.
On behalf of the Columbus High School administration and staff we wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Blaser on receiving the NSAA Believers and Achievers Award at the Class A State Football State Championship!
Congratulations to Aspen Luebbe on signing to play Golf at UNK!!
Congratulations to the CHS Mock Trial Team on their efforts this year!
I want to thank all students and staff for a successful building evacuation drill, this afternoon! We learned a ton of information which we will utilize to make this process even more efficient and effective in the future! #DiscovererProud
Within the next hour, as part of CHS emergency preparedness planning, students and staff will take part in a building-wide evacuation. The steps we take today are to help ensure students and staff know what to do and where to go in the event that we would be ordered to evacuate our building due to an emergency. The safety of our students and staff are the foremost concern of our administration. There is no cause for alarm as today’s activities are a planned exercise.
Fantastic job by the cast and crew of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!! Showtimes for Saturday are 2:00 and 7:00 at the CMS Nantkes Auditorium.
Make sure you take in a showing of the CHS musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this weekend! Friday at 7:00, Saturday at 2:00/7:00. All shows will be at the CMS Nantkes Auditorium
CHS welcomes representatives from Becton Dickinson to LEAD time to share with students career opportunities available to them in medical product manufacturing
The winter sports parent meeting will be held Thursday, November 8 at 6:30pm in the CHS Concert Hall.
Driving Safety Advisory ... concerns have been brought to the high school administration regarding the center turn lane at 38th Street and 38th Avenue being used as a drive lane when turning north toward the high school on 38th Street. For the benefit of everyone’s safety please drive defensively and use the center lane for turning only.
B-2 District Volleyball: Discoverers fall in the 3rd set 26-24. Congratulations on being District Runner Up! Thank you seniors for all of your hard work!!
Great job Concert and Jazz Band!!
What a delight it was today to host the Columbus area retired teacher group for lunch and tour of facilities today at CHS.
Upgrades are now in place to resume automated attendance calls to parents regarding their son or daughter’s absence that has not been excused. Attendance notifications are scheduled for 9:45 am; 1:30pm and 3:30 pm. Feel free to call the high school office if you have questions.
Shout out to Ms. Jamie Rodriquez from the East Central Health District for her presentation to the CHS admin, counselors and nurse on the growing popularity and student health hazards associated with e-cigarettes, vaping and JUUL use among teens
Successful “Apply 2 College Day” at CHS on October 25 in support of college readiness.
Today was a great day for a fall Pep Rally! Congratulations and Thanks to all involved!
