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 >
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 >
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 >
CMS Collection of Materials CMS will NOT be collecting any 5th-8th grade students’ computers and chargers. Students need to keep them in a safe place over the summer and bring them back next fall ready to use them. 8th grade students are required to return their computer bag. The bag must have the student’s name on it. There is a clear pocket to place the... READ MORE >
Hello everyone!CMS wants to invite all current 5th grade students to join 6th grade band next year! Please fill out this form if your student is interested!https://forms.gle/sC8u1C2iMkvpmCSs5 If you would like to learn more about each instrument, please go to this linkbit.ly/2JRdGLa All students who are interested in band need to sign up on this form by... READ MORE >
All of us at CMS 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 >
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 >
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 >
During our school closure, Columbus Public Schools wants to ensure that students are still receiving an education. Beginning March 30, Middle School teachers will begin assigning work for students to complete. All students will receive the contents of his/her locker and fitness locker.All students will receive their school computer (some may already be at home). ... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
From a piece of wood that shaped like a doorstop, to a speeding car powered by CO2 that’s the project 6th grade STEM recently undertook. “This is an exciting project for us,” CMS STEM teacher Shantelle Suiter said. “This group just worked so hard on their projects. They did a great job.” The project seems pretty straight forward on paper. Take a solid piece of... 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 #ProudToBeCMS! #ILovePublicSchools #DiscovererPride READ MORE >
Saturday, February 8th Columbus High School 9:00 -12 CHECK IN STARTS @ 8:30AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $25 includes T-shirt, 2 tickets to the game, snacks & FUN Name:___________School:__________Grade:______ Parent Name:__________Emergency... READ MORE >
Estancias is the term for large cattle ranches in the second-largest country by area in South America. Can you name this country? That’s what nearly a dozen middle schoolers attempted to do Thursday as they competed in the National Geographic GeoBee. Nicholas won the event, and Jon and Camila finished second and third, respectively. “This is fun. Just relax... READ MORE >
So we're not going to lie, we're still pretty stuffed from the Thanksgiving Feast last week. Thank you for our guests. What a great tradition to be a part of!Find more photos here. 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 >
Cards on heads, tennis balls in cups and a story on the Right family. Normally for a fifth-grader, those wouldn’t mean a thing. But on Friday at Columbus Middle School, they were the lesson as CMS played host to the Nebraska Extension leadership summit. “We were really excited and gracious for the middle school to host us,” Extension Associate Jayd Roberts said.... READ MORE >
CMS students and families joined more than 1 million participants in the nationwide event, CASP Lights on Afterschool. The rally for afterschool programs was a collection of nearly 8,000 events across the U.S. Click here for more! READ MORE >
Gather your pillowcases and pumpkin pails, your costumes and characters and join us for the 2019 CPS Trunk or Treat event happening on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31) from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Columbus Middle School (East Side of 2200 26th St.)Costumes are encouraged and come dressed for the weather, as the event will go on rain or shine!A special thanks goes to the... READ MORE >
Do you have box tops laying around at home or wonder what they are for? Well CMS would like your help in collecting them. Collecting Box Tops is easy, purchase items at stores such as baking or bakeware, cereal, food storage, snacks, etc., cut around the box top logo and bring it to the office at CMS. This year CMS purchased a refilling water bottle water fountain... 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 >
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