Today is the day! Ballots must be placed in the drop box by 5:00 pm today for your vote to be counted.
The drop box is located outside the North Courthouse 1464 26th Avenue in the drive-thru.
The drop box is located outside the North Courthouse 1464 26th Avenue in the drive-thru.

CPS Parents,
Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.
Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF
Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.
Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.
Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF
Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.

As weather continues to change here's a friendly reminder to help keep students warm during drop-off, recess and pick-up each day.

Discoverer Football Playoff apparel is now available! Get yours today before the online store closes on Monday, October 27th.
https://chsplayoffs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
https://chsplayoffs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Join us at CHS for Trunk or Treat on October 31st from 5-6pm!



Kicking off the day the PreK way at Kramer, with circle time, laughter, and learning together!
CPS Families,
The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.
The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.

CPS Families,
Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.
Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff
Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.
Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff

Today is National Register to Vote Day!
Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.
The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!
For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .
Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.
The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!
For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .

CPS will host 3 upcoming meeting to discuss CPS' Response to Growth. Topics will include process, solution and timeline. The first meeting will be a Facebook Live session on August 27th at 6:30pm. We will then host a Facebook Live session on September 3rd at 12:00pm followed by an in-person opportunity at CHS at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Interpretation will be available.

What a whirlwind first two days for our preschoolers! We've got a lot of great learners ready to go this year!










This is the last week of the summer lunch program. You won't want to miss lunch this week!
Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed

Please give a big welcome to Ms. Erin Meyer! Ms. Meyer will be joining Kramer Preschool as the new principal this fall!
#godiscoverers #proudtobeKramerPreschool #wearyourmaroonproudly



Check out this great summer lunch program menus for the week of June 23-June 27, 2025:
Monday - Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Tuesday - French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Steamed Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Thursday - Chicken Ranch Pasta, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Friday - Glazed Chicken Over Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

Check out the menu for the week of June 16-June 20, 2025:
Monday - Pizza Pasta Bake, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Tuesday - Hot Dog, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Wednesday - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Thursday - Turkey & Cheese Sub, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Friday - Corn Dog, Crinkle Cut Fries, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35 am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20 pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50 pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

The summer lunch program is in full swing!
Menu for the week of June 9-June 13, 2025:
Monday - Spaghetti, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Tuesday - Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Wednesday - Ham & Turkey Sub, Herb Roasted Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Thursday - BBQ Rib Sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Friday - Cheese Pizza, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm.
There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

Summer lunch program starts today!!!



