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!
