
February 26, 2026
Meet Jade Wieglus, a paraeducator at Emerson Elementary, in this episode of our Meet The Team series. A proud Columbus Public Schools graduate, Ms. Wieglus now supports students...

February 20, 2026
Following yesterday's weather all Columbus Public Schools buildings are back open. As per the 2025-2026 calendar there is no school for students today.

February 19, 2026
Due to the anticipated weather conditions Columbus Public Schools will close at 3 PM today, February 19, 2026. Parent-Teacher Conferences will not be held after that time. A...

January 26, 2026
Kindergarten Registration begins Monday, March 2, 2026 and runs through Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Kramer Education Center at 2410 16th St. Suite A (West Doors). No appointments ...

January 23, 2026
Columbus Public Schools will be in session on Friday, January 23, 2026 despite the forecasted cold temperatures. Our schools provide a warm, safe environment for students, and all...

January 16, 2026
Preschool Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled to begin February 2nd! Make your appointment today by calling our registrar, Santiago Vasquez, at 402-563-7000 ex...

January 16, 2026
When making decisions regarding weather, a great deal of monitoring takes place to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Watch this video to learn more about how Columbus ...

October 30, 2025
Should the bond levy pass the impact would be 3.2 cents per $100,000 of valuation. This is equivalent to $32 a year or $2.66 per month. This increase would be seen beginning the 2...

October 29, 2025
Columbus Public Schools has been contacted asking for clarification of the ballot language. Specifically on the portion that reads "for the purpose of providing funds to pay the ...

October 28, 2025
Benesch, the company who performed the 2025 CMS Traffic Study has released both a summary and full report of their findings. In addition, below you can find a short video summari...

October 22, 2025
This is a recording of an October 14th live-streamed presentation on Columbus Public Schools Response To Growth given by superintendent Dr. Chip Kay. Community members will learn...

October 21, 2025
Columbus Public Schools has been fielding this question a lot - "Where Do I Return My Ballot?" Ballots can either be mailed back to the Platte County Election Commission Office o...

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. ...
