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 >

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 >

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 >

The sugar rush is over and our celebration was a success! We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. Here are just a few highlights of a spooktacular day at Emerson! READ MORE >

Emerson students and families joined more than 1 million participants in the nationwide event, CASP Lights on Afterschool. The rally for afterschool programs were 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... READ MORE >

Thank you to all of those who rolled their gourds to our PTO Family Night! There were plenty of fun faces on painters and pumpkins alike. Here are just a few of the highlights! READ MORE >

Hola padres/tutores, Durante la semana del 28 de octubre al 1 de noviembre, Emerson va a celebrar la Semana del Listón Rojo. Esta es una semana del año cuando celebramos tener escuelas libres de drogas. Para celebrar, vamos a tener días de vestimenta de ánimo escolar. Los días son los siguientes: Lunes – Día de Piyamas - Usar las piyamas favortias a la escuela.... READ MORE >

Hello parents/guardians, During the week of October 28 - November 1st, Emerson will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. This is a week during the year where we celebrate having a drug free school. To celebrate this, we will be having school spirit dress up days. The days are as follows: Monday - Pajama Day - Wear your favorite sweatpants to school.Tuesday - Twin Day... READ MORE >

Columbus Public Schools fourth graders received a glimpse of some of the career opportunities available in various fields. As the students explored six career stations, they were able to be on the Central Community College Columbus campus and also learn about the different jobs in those areas from people who work in them. The six areas are from the Department of... READ MORE >

Columbus Public Schools is excited to announce that Mrs. Angie Luebbe has been hired as the Principal at Emerson Elementary School. Angie is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master degree in administration, special education and reading specialist endorsement from Doane College. Mrs.... READ MORE >

Nuestro día de eventos de campo de fin de año está programado para el martes, 21 de mayo. Los eventos se realizarán de 8:30 a 11:30 y de 1:00 a 3:00. Necesitamos padres o voluntarios adultos para ayudar a dirigir estaciones y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes. Si puede ser voluntario, comuníquese con la Sra. Valdivia al 402-563-7030 o pase por la oficina de Emerson.... READ MORE >

Family Picnic: Tuesday, May 21st Our end of the year family picnic will also take place on Tuesday, May 21st from 12:00 to 12:30. Families will be served a free lunch (hotdogs, chips and a drink). Families can start checking into the office at 11:40 and will be allowed to join their Crusader in the classroom before joining them for lunch. We will all eat... READ MORE >

Track and Field: Tuesday, May 21st Our end of the year track and field day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st. Events will run from 8:30 - 11:30 and from 1:00 - 3:00. We are in need of parent or adult volunteers to help run stations and support our students. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Mrs. Valdivia at 402-563-7030 or stop by the Emerson Office.... READ MORE >

Don't miss our last newsletter of the year!May Newsletter 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 >

Dear Emerson Parents: All Emerson families are invited to our Emerson Fall Family Festival on Tuesday, October 30th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in our gym. Activities will include a Halloween costume contest, crafts, family photo booth, face painting, games and much more. We will be serving a light supper. Please enter through the East doors. This is a family... READ MORE >