Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will be held at the student center located at 2563 44th Ave the week of March 22nd – 26th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No appointment necessary. your child must be 5 years old by July 31, 2021 in order to enroll. March 22 – Lost Creek March 23 – North park March 24 – Centennial March 25 – Emerson March 26... READ MORE >
Due to continued snowfall there will be No School or Evening Activities for Columbus Public Schools on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. READ MORE >
Due to the unfortunate timing of the storm tomorrow, unknown snow totals, and the potential of impact at dismissal time, CPS will not have school tomorrow, January 25, 2021. READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools will move to Tier 2 “YELLOW,” model beginning January 4th and ending January 29th. We are asking parents, students, and extended family members and friends to continue to use the universal precautions to ensure we remain in school all day every day. January 4th - January 29th (Link to school year calendar & January calendar): Students... READ MORE >
November 17, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will move to a hybrid Tier 2 “YELLOW,” model beginning November 30th and ending December 22nd. 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 November 9th he stated that schools continue to be one of the safest places... READ MORE >
The Columbus Family YMCA in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska are providing FREE Flu Shots regardless of insurance to everyone ages 9 to 64 on Wednesday, November 11th from 4-6pm. Mark your calendars.Must register at NebraskaBlue.com/YMCAFluShot READ MORE >
Football State Playoff apparel is now available to order online until Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00am. Order now to get it in time to wear it on Friday 10/30/2020 and support your Columbus Discoverers as they head to Lincoln to take on Lincoln Southeast in the 2nd round of playoffs. https://2020chsstatefootball2.itemorder.com/sale READ MORE >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
CPS is offering a new way to purchase school supplies for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Now through July 24th you can order your supplies online at www.educationalproducts.com/sh... . For more information or if you have questions please contact your building principal. 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
CPS Preschool Registration will begin on Monday, January 13th.Child must turn 4 years old by July 31st.You will need to have your child's:State certified birth certificateUpdated immunization recordsOne proof of residency for yourself (electric bill, bank statement, lease agreement, mortgage statement, pay stub, gas/utilities bill)For appointments call Tami Alstadt... READ MORE >
Join us tomorrow, December 7th for the Lighting of the Anchor! 3-8pm check out the Discoverer Spirit Shop located in the CHS CafeteriaAdmission: FreeEnjoy shopping and meeting with our sponsors. Columbus Community Hospital, Valencia, HyVee, Berkshire Hathaway Premier Real Estate, Special Tee, Hometown Insurance, Barbara Jeans and STEM on the GO! Alumni don't... 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... READ MORE >