October 20, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW,” from October 26th - November 20th, 2020. We are well aware that the number of positive COVID results have continued to rise in Platte County. However, during the Governor’s press conference on October 16th it was stated that schools are one of the safest places currently with low amounts of... READ MORE >
If you are wanting to order a 2020 CHS Football Playoff shirt, please click the link. http://2020chsstatefootball.it... Deadline for ordering is: Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00pm. READ MORE >
Press Release - October 19, 2020 Re: CHS To Host First Round Football Play Off Game COLUMBUS, NE - 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... READ MORE >
Friday, October 16, 2020 Auditions for this year's musical, Bye Bye Birdie will be held on October 28, 2020, starting at 4pm in the auditorium. An optional audition clinic will be held on October 21st at 4pm in the Band and Choir rooms. A second clinic will be held on October 22nd at 4pm in room D113 and the choir room. If you have any questions, see Mr.... READ MORE >
Picture retake day for the high school is on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. in the IMC. If you are doing retakes, please remember to bring back your original picture packet and give to the photographer. If you are a new student or did not have your photo taken the first time the photographer was here, you will need to have your photo taken at this time. READ MORE >
Press Release - October 13, 2020 Re: No in-person School on November 3, 2020 November 3, 2020 is election day across the nation. Columbus Public School sites do host voting precincts. Due to the nature of the public coming in and out of our facilities, all buildings will be closed that day. Students will not report to their school building that day, but will... READ MORE >
October 6, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW”, from October 6 - October 23rd, 2020. This coincides with the end of the 1st quarter. We are well aware that the number of positive COVID results have continued to rise in Platte County. We are asking parents, students, and extended family members and friends to continue to use the universal... READ MORE >
Check out this article from the columbus telegram regarding the $80,000 grant they are receiving from Education Quest. Click here to read the full story! READ MORE >
CPS Families,The ParentVUE app issues have been resolved. Student gradebooks are now accessible. If you continue to receive an error message please contact stevensons@discoverers.org. READ MORE >
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 Flyr, Ben Janssen, Gage Schmidt, and Blayze Standley. Congratulations! Not pictured: CJ Fleeman READ MORE >
Tune into the CHS 2020 Homecoming football game tonight beginning at 6:50 on YouTube. Follow the link here --> CHS 2020 Homecoming Football Game - vs. Lincoln High or watch on columbuspublicschools.org. READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools will remain at DHM level 3 for all school activities. CPS has determined that they will continue with 75% capacity for football and 50% capacity for volleyball games. “We understand that the Governor has moved the state to DHM level 4, however, our school community requires the old protocols stay in place, '' stated Dr. Loeffelholz. "We... READ MORE >
Check out this article from the Columbus Telegram regarding the new TPMS certification that CHS students who pursue automotive classes can earn.Click here to read the Columbus Telegram article. READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW”, from September 28 - October 9, 2020. All students will continue to be in school each day under the same protocols, procedures and guidance. Parents and students will continue with home screenings including taking temperature.Masks are still required of all staff and students.Social Distancing will continue... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
Knowledge is power, so the adage goes. And in this time of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to be aware of possible symptoms. Today, Columbus Public Schools, along with Nebraska Cooperative Government, is pleased to announce that each CPS student will receive a Kinsa Smart Thermometer for use at home. “Because fever is so often the first indication of... READ MORE >
Dual credit scholarships applications are now available online for Fall Semester to benefit Columbus High School juniors and seniors. The CPS Foundation will be giving up to $2,500 in scholarship funds for General Dual Credit Courses as well as $2,500 for those taking CTE/STS courses. **please note that priority will be given to students taking a dual credit... READ MORE >
Columbus, NEB - (September 10, 2020) Columbus Public Schools will participate in the USDA waiver program and begin permitting every in attendance, onsite, and enrolled student to receive a full breakfast and full lunch meal each day at the cost of $0. This program will begin on Monday, September 14, 2020 and will be offered on regularly scheduled school days thru... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
Press Release: September 4, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW”, from September 8 - September 25, 2020. All students will continue to be in school each day under the same protocols, procedures and guidance. Parents and students will continue with home screenings including taking temperature.Masks are still required of all staff and... READ MORE >
It is exciting to have students back at Columbus HIgh School! Each school year is filled with projects, classes, and opportunities. CHS has a history of partnering with local businesses to offer our students real world experiences. One of the new opportunities offered at Columbus High School this year is within our Advanced Construction class taught by Mr. Marcus... READ MORE >
With the start of the fall sports season, Columbus High School has released their protocol for activities for the fall and precautionary steps that are being taken to ensure the safety of all involved. The current DHM restricts outdoor events to 75% capacity and indoor events to 50% capacity. To meet these requirements, the general public attendance for... READ MORE >
CPS Families: CPS will be sending out information on our new Parent Food Service portal called Wordware this week. The letter gives instructions on how to activate your account which gives you the ability to apply for free and reduced meals, check your family balance, make payments, and see detailed information on charges. You can also set it up for... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
Please visit inter-state.com/order to view Columbus High's most up-to-date Picture Day information. READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools will be live streaming both graduation ceremonies this coming Sunday, August 2.Join us from home on August 2. Students with the last name A-J, 1 p.m.: https://youtu.be/wgN7IQ9R4QQ Students with the last name K-Z, 4 p.m.: https://youtu.be/8N1kK6eEf0M READ MORE >
Information found within this plan is based on the assumption that we continue to be in Tier 2 (Yellow) of the East Central District Health Department Risk Assessment Dial. English CPS anuncia el Plan de Regreso a la Escuela La información que se encuentra en este plan se basa en la suposición de que seguimos estando en el Nivel 2 (Amarillo) del Dial de... READ MORE >
July 17, 2020Dear Columbus High School Juniors and Seniors,Unfortunately, due to the local and state directed health measures from DHHS and the East Central District Health Department, Columbus High School will be canceling the 2020 Prom and Post Prom activities.Sincerely,Mr. David Hiebner, PrincipalColumbus High SchoolOfficial Announcement can be found by clicking... READ MORE >
Our hope has always been that Columbus High School would be able to hold a physical graduation ceremony to recognize this significant milestone for the class of 2020. We are excited to have the class of 2020 and their families back at CHS on August 2nd one more time to provide all graduates closure on their senior year. Click here for all of the 2020 graduation... READ MORE >
Columbus High School is excited to announce the hiring of Brady Vancura as the new head coach for the boy’s golf program. “We are excited to announce Brady Vancura as the head coach for the boys golf program. His experience as a collegiate player coupled with his teaching style make him a great fit for this role, said Tim Kwapnioski, Director of Athletics and... READ MORE >
Activities are returning to CPS! Camps for all ages in many sports and activities are now open for registration. Follow the link to get signed up! Summer Activity Camps - Registration Form READ MORE >
A letter from our Superintendent, Dr. Troy Loeffelholz:Over the past three weeks, over 90 Columbus Public School staff members have been engaged in committee work to determine the best plan “blueprint” to open school for the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose of this blueprint is to provide a framework for how Columbus Public Schools will respond to the COVID-19... READ MORE >
Summer Hours Until July 31, 2020 for All CPS Buildings: Monday thru Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday 7:30am-11:30am Beginning June 15, 2020 our school buildings will be open to the public. All visitors are by APPOINTMENT only. As we start allowing the public to access our buildings, there is some guidance and “MUST” do rules to be followed: When making an... READ MORE >
CPS Shooting Challenge 2020 has been an unprecedented year. We wish we were in the gym working with the athletes from our community from 3rd-12th grade, but we have been forced to get creative. The best way for us to unite as a basketball community is to learn and compete virtually. Join Swish Hoops, Anchor Hoops and the Columbus High School Boys and Girls... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians: On behalf of the entire Discoverers Athletics Department, I hope that you and your loved ones aresafe and healthy. Please allow us to be among the many to encourage you to practice socialdistancing and adhere to all CDC health and safety guidelines.As you probably have heard, Governor Ricketts announced that, beginning June 1, schools... READ MORE >
The CPS Foundation is pleased to announce the 2020 Operations Employee of the Year, Educator of the Year Runner-Up and Educator of the Year. The Operations Employee of the Year Award was created to recognize district employees who excel in their service to the teacher and students of CPS, for the contributions that better the quality and advancement of... READ MORE >
Columbus High School has selected Megan Wemhoff as the Diamond Dancers Head Coach. Megan was recently hired to teach Kindergarten at Centennial Elementary. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln where she earned endorsements in Elementary Education and Special Education. Coach Wemhoff is also a graduate of Columbus High School where she was a... READ MORE >
Jordan Hitchcock has been hired as the new boys basketball coach at Columbus High School. Coach Hitchcock takes over for Jimmy Motz who after five years resigned to take the head boys basketball position at Norris. Hitchcock started his coaching career at the University of Nebraska as a graduate assistant manager. Under Doc Sadler and Tim Miles, Coach Hitchcock... READ MORE >
Dates: Class of 2020 senior check-in will take place on May 13th & 14th. 9th - 11th grade check in will take place on May 18th & 19th. Below you will find details for your specific check in. Class of 2020 Senior Check In on May 13th and 14th. Please follow the guidelines for check in: Students are encouraged to wear masks for their personal... READ MORE >
Columbus High School has named Zack Wayman as its new girls soccer coach. Wayman began his high school coaching career as a volunteer assistant with Millard West while completing his student teaching. In 2018 he took a job with Lexington Public Schools and served as an assistant boys basketball coach, head boys tennis coach and assistant boys soccer coach. ... READ MORE >
All of us at CHS miss you! And we want you to return as soon as possible. But in order to get you back on the field, into the classrooms, and on the stage, we’re asking all Discoverers to do their part. READ MORE >
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases grow in Platte County, Columbus Public Schools will begin additional precautions for the safety of our staff. The lunch program will continue Monday-Thursday 11am-1pm. Staff will no longer place meals in cars. Families must pick up the grab and go bags from designated areas allowing for 6 feet of separation. Please... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Help recreate one of the best weeks of the entire school year! The Columbus Public School District will celebrate “Virtual Spirit Week” Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24. Since we can’t be together in person, please take photos of each day and either comment with your photo or email them to cps.pr@discoverers.org and we will post them to Facebook. READ MORE >
Close of the 2019-2020 School Year 1. Columbus High School Graduation: August 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Graduation will occur on August 2, 2020 in one of three ways: traditional, alternate, or virtual. Please mark your calendars. More details will be shared by Mr. Hiebner. The DHM would have to be lifted prior to July 17, 2020 for a Traditional or Alternative... READ MORE >
Principal Hiebner updates students on the happenings at CHS and Lil' C gives it 💯 and gets physical, trying his hand at spring sports and activities! #DiscovererPride #ProudToBeCHS READ MORE >
Check out this site prepared by our CPS Curriculum Department. Here you can find Home Enrichment Activities to do with your children while the schools are closed. https://sites.google.com/disco... Visite este sitio preparado por el Departamento de Currículo de las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus. Aquí usted puede encontrar Actividades de Enriquecimiento que usted... READ MORE >
The CPS school closure lunch program has updated the serving times at the following locations:CMS, Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park, West Park, Duncan Village Hall and Carriage House Estates.April 6th-April 21st; Monday-Thursday 11am-1pm.Beginning April 22nd -end of school year pick-ups will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. and you will pick... READ MORE >
The CPS Distance Learning website is up and running. On this site, you will be able to choose your student's education level, school, grade and then teacher. Here you will find your student's MUST DO's and their MAY DO's each week along with where to find the resources to be able to complete the assignments. Also on this site there are links for parent tips as... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and we will continue with online/packet education through the end of the year. This closure came at the directive of Governor Ricketts to all schools in the state of Nebraska. This is in no way how we wanted this school year to end, but we know we are... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and we will continue with online/packet education through the end of the year. This closure came at the directive of Governor Ricketts to all schools in the state of Nebraska. This is in no way how we wanted this school year to end, but we know we are... READ MORE >
Grab & Go bags will now be available for pick up Monday - Thursday. Thursdays Bags will include not only Friday's breakfast but a lunch for Friday as well. At our lunch program sites, pick-up will work in a drive thru format. Families do not need to leave their vehicles. Meals can be picked up at any location that is convenient for you. Also, anyone can... READ MORE >
To protect the safety and health of our students, all individuals must use the following guidelines when arriving to collect student materials. Students, please come to the High School main entry to collect items such as a band instrument and/or to pick up personal belongings from lockers. With the need to deep clean the facilities, we need these items to be... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
East Central District Health Department has set up 3 informational hotlines for those with questions or showing symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).For General Information please call 211.If you have recently traveled to China, South Korea, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Iran or the states of California, Washington, or New York OR If you have the... READ MORE >
Click here for a link to a pdf version of the 2020-2021 calendar!https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/599636/2020-21_Calendar_Final.pdf READ MORE >
For Columbus Public Schools, “discover” isn’t just a part of its mascot. It’s a highlight of its curriculum. Regardless of the area, students are encouraged to discover their passions, interests and develop their skills. And for those Columbus High School students in the Behlen apprenticeship, their future. Jefferey Soto, who was the first student to graduate... READ MORE >
Columbus High School senior, Madeline, Hudnall was named today Nebraska's top high school volunteer of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As a State Honoree, Madeline will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in early May to... READ MORE >
Today, we are joining @NELovesPS to celebrate I Love Public Schools Day 2020! Check out just one of our student videos on why they are #ProudToBeCHS! #ILovePublicSchools #DiscovererPride READ MORE >
This story is courtesy of Columbus Community Hospital.Rob Marshall, ATC, program director of Columbus Community Hospital’s athletic training, was recently selected for induction into the 2020 Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame. Induction into the Hall of Fame recognizes MAATA members for their contributions to the profession of athletic... READ MORE >
Six CHS Instructors are "being honored for their work in positively shaping Huskers' high school experiences and preparing them for college." Congratulations and thank you for your continued support of our Discoverers! Patrick Clark, Elizabeth Coop, Amanda Flesner, Ryan Schroeder, Jonathan Shea, Brian TownsendFor the full story visit:... READ MORE >
When the next snow storm blows in, be prepared. For school closings, be sure to have an updated cell phone number at the school's office as we will send out text message updates via Remind. Also, our closings are announced on local media outlets including plattevalley.newschannelnebraska.com, KLIR Radio, KETV-7 and Channel 10/11 Lincoln. READ MORE >
Groups of seniors interested in applying for one or more of the 20 plus CPS Foundation Scholarships got a start on their tasks following two LEAD sessions Wednesday at the high school. “This was a chance for them to review how to download and submit their applications,” CPS Foundation Director Nicole Anderson said. “The deadline is close.” Scholarship applications... READ MORE >
The Discoverer Newspaper is now the CHS Anchor News Team. The team follows the events and going-ons in the school and community. Be sure to follow the Anchor News Team on Twitter @CHSAnchorNews for updates regarding all things CHS! READ MORE >
Order your 2019-2020 yearbook now. Go to www.Jostens.com or click here. READ MORE >
Please click here for today's activities. Please click here to see Nebraska Schools Athletics Association/High School fan and spectator support items. READ MORE >
We are entering the time of year when we see influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses at school. This information is to help you determine when to keep your child at home. ★Signs of the Flu (unlike a cold, Flu symptoms usually start abruptly) ○Fever or feeling feverish/chills. Signs of a fever include chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance or... READ MORE >
School policy requires that students have their school identification on them at all times. If a student does not have their student identification badge, they must be prepared to present their student identification number to the lunch cashier so the proper lunch account can be charged. The reason for this change is that some student lunch accounts have been... READ MORE >
The CHS Activities Department is excited to announce that it is now offering the convenience of online registration through FamilyID (www.familyid.com). For kids going out for Sports: https://www.familyid.com/programs/columbus-high-school-athletics-registration-2019-2020 For kids in non-sport activities: https://www.familyid.com/programs/chs-non-sport-activities READ MORE >