
October 15, 2025
Emerson Families: on 10/16/25, morning drop off will continue as normal tomorrow morning, however, there will be a change to the noon pick-up location. Following morning drop-...

October 9, 2025
Yesterday, October 8th (2025), Columbus Public Schools was notified by local law enforcement of police activity in the area of the Kramer Education Center and Emerson Elementary S...

October 6, 2025
A school building configuration that includes only grades 4 and 5 offers several advantages, especially related to a narrower developmental focus and an easier transition for stud...

October 1, 2025
Due to a water main break, today's morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up will look different today. Water has been restored to Emerson. There will be no parking or use of the d...

September 30, 2025
Emerson Parents: Parent teacher conferences for tonight are being moved to the Kramer Education Center conference rooms located at 2410 16th St from 4-8pm. You must enter thru t...

September 30, 2025
Due to a water main break, after-school pick-up will look different today, and possibly drop-off tomorrow morning while the city works to resolve the issue. There will be no park...

September 30, 2025
Columbus, NE — Columbus Public Schools is pleased to announce that continued efforts to secure the most favorable rates for our community have resulted in a significant reduction ...

September 26, 2025
We’re excited to share that we are adopting a new communication platform called ParentSquare to help us keep you better informed and more connected with your school community. ...

September 17, 2025
For all community members who would like to participate in the November 4th special election you must be registered to vote. The last day to register via agency (SOS, DMV or HHS)...

September 4, 2025
The August, 27, 2025 community presentation is now available for community members in English, Spanish and French. Watch the video below in English Watch the video below i...

August 12, 2025
Registration for the CPS Foundation annual Discoverer Dash event is now open. This year's event will be held on Friday, August 29th prior to the CHS vs Norfolk home football game...

July 28, 2025
August 11, 2025 Open House All K-4 students are invited. 5:30-6:30 pm August 12, 2025 First Day of Kindergarten (Students with last names beginning A-K) 8:00 am - 2:15 pm A...

May 27, 2025
The Columbus Public Schools summer food services program will begin on June 2, 2025 and end on July 25, 2025. This program will take place from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm monday thro...

May 8, 2025
Columbus Public Schools would like to thank families for their continued patience and understanding as we transition to the MySchoolBucks system for school meal payments. We know ...

April 30, 2025
CPS Parents and Guardians, On May 6, 2025 Columbus Public Schools will be making the transition from EduTrack to MySchoolBucks for student lunch accounts. All current funds at t...

April 22, 2025
Over the past month Dr. Kay, Superintendent of Columbus Public Schools has been hosting community meetings to discuss the growth of CPS and the community of Columbus. We would lov...

March 27, 2025
Growth is inevitable. Over the last 8 months there has been a lot of work gathering information about community growth, working with the City of Columbus, meeting with develope...
March 19, 2025
Columbus Public Schools will have a two-hour late start with regular dismissal on Thursday 3.20.25 Elementary 10:00 am CMS 10:00 am CHS 10:10 am PM Preschool will begin at the reg...

March 18, 2025
CPS Families: There will be NO School tomorrow, 3/19/25 due to the forecasted blizzard conditions. Scheduled events for tonight 3/18/25 may continue as scheduled.

March 5, 2025
Columbus Public Schools elementary counselors recently joined KLIR 101.1’s Riley Scott to discuss an exciting annual event— Fourth Grade Career Day . Each year, all CPS fourth...