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.
The CMS Student Council would like to congratulate our January Navigators of the Month, Ms. Trofholz & Ms. Gardner! Nominate a staff member for Navigator of the Month using the link on our homepage.
Good Evening CMS Families,
Our February Parent Advisory Meeting is on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 in the CMS Media Center. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
No After School Programming on Wednesday, February, 13.
There is no school for students on Thursday and Friday.
Parent Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday from 4:30-8:00 and on Thursday from 1:00-3:30 and 4:30-8:00. Hope to see you there. Thank you!
Thinking like teachers today in Science class.
CMS MathCounts practice for Thursday morning, Feb 7, 2019 is CANCELLED - practice has been rescheduled to TUESDAY Feb 12 at the regular time.
8th Grade Boys Basketball
On Monday the 8th grade boys played Kearney Sunrise. The B team won 24-8 with Tyson, Erid, John and Erick each scoring 8 pts. The A team lost 22-43. High scorers of the game were Liam with 9 pts and Brandon with 8pts.
On Tuesday the 8th grade boys played Scotus. the B team lost 23-37 and the A team lost 26-52.
Congratulations to the CMS MathCounts team for earning 1st Place at their competition this past Saturday and qualifying for the state competition. The MathCounts team is comprised of Elijah, Cooper, Kaden and Braylon. Congratulations also goes to Tanner for earning the #1 overall ranking in the Count Down Round and to Elijah for winning the Count Down Round. Individual members include: Carter and Brenyn.
Good afternoon CMS families. There was a water main break at the entrance our southeast parking lot. The street directly in front of this parking lot is closed along with the entrance to the parking lot. Please plan to use the northeast parking lot or activity entrance tonight due to the southeast lot being closed. Students have been informed as well. Please be extra patient due to the increased volume in one parking lot. Thank you
Buenas tardes familias de CMS:
Unos conductos de agua se reventaron en la entrada de nuestro estacionamiento en la parte sureste. La calle que se encuentra justo enfrente de este estacionamiento está cerrada junto con la entrada al estacionamiento. Por favor, planee usar el estacionamiento noreste o la entrada de actividades esta tarde debido a que el lote sureste está cerrado. Los estudiantes también han sido informados. Por favor, tenga extra paciencia debido al aumento de volumen carros que habrán en un estacionamiento. Gracias
The CMS Student Council would like to congratulate our December Navigators of the Month, Mr. Rose & Ms. Feagin! Nominate a staff member for Navigator of the Month using the link on our homepage.
Congratulations to the CMS MathCounts Team for taking 1st place at the 2019 MathCounts Northeast Chapter Competition held at Central Community College on Saturday, February 2nd. The team qualified for the state competition held on March 16.
8th grade boys basketball suffered 2 losses last night against Lakeview. B team Lost 28-8. A team after fighting back from a tough deficit lost by 6 points with a score of 45-39. Next game is monday Against Kearney.
YFC is not having the CMS after school club today. Busses will NOT be here to transport students after school. The front office of YFC is open, but not open for student use. Their office is closing at 3:00 today. CMS activities and our after school program is scheduled as planned.
The 8th grade boys basketball C team came from behind in the 4th quarter for the win. Columbus's defense hustled in the 4th quarter held Seward to zero points while scoring 9 of their 25 total points. Despite a hard fought game and never giving up Both A and B 8th Grade boys basketball teams were defeated last night. The B team lost 23-29. A team lost 27-44. Next game is this Thursday against Lakeview at 6:30.
Good Luck tonight to our 7th grade and 8th grade boys basketball teams taking on Seward. 7th grade will be traveling to Seward for a 4:15 game and 8th grade will be taking on Seward at home starting at 4:15!!!
7th and 8th grade boys basketball game is postponed until January 28th. Boys will still have practice today after school from 3:45-5:30.
7th grade basketball results from the GI Walnut games - C team lost a close game against GI Walnut. The B and A team both won their game. Good job and good luck on Tuesday taking on Seward at Seward!!
8th grade basketball results from the GI Walnut games - C team battled in a hard game, they came up short losing by 3. The team played very hard through the whole game. B and A team both came out with a win against GI Walnut. The teams have improved a lot. Good job and good luck on Tuesday taking on Seward at CMS!!
Good Afternoon Parents,
7th and 8th grade boys basketball practice and musical are cancelled for tonight.
Buenas Tardes Padres,
Les hablamos para informarles que la práctica de basketball de séptimo y octavo grado para esta noche se han cancelado. También se cancela la práctica del musical para esta noche.
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.
CPS extends their condolences to the Welch family on the death of their daughter and CMS student, Peiton Welch. The crisis team will be available during the visitation and funeral. In addition, students may talk to their school counselor at anytime during the school day.