Our first grade classes spent Monday celebrating all things "Grinchmas"! They wore green, did crafts, played games, had treats, and watched parts of the movie! Tomorrow is Polar Express Day in first grade!
14 days ago, Jessica Alswager
students in pajamas sit on the floor while a movie is projected
two students lie on the floor wearing coats
students lie on the floor under a blanket
a student holds a cookie that is green with red
a student is eating a cookie
a student smiling while holding a green cookie with a red heart
a student holds a green cookie in front of her
a student is holding a green pudding cup

To celebrate the upcoming holiday, Mrs. Alswager's 1st graders enjoyed a Charlie Brown-style Thanksgiving dinner. They practiced table manners and patience while the "meal" was served!

about 1 month ago, Jessica Alswager
children seated at a long table with snacks on paper plates
Join the CPS community on December 2, 2025 from 6-7pm at Columbus High for the CPS Foundation annual Lighting of the Anchor event. Come and enjoy the holiday cheer and see Santa!

6 p.m. CHS Cheerleaders
6:10 p.m. Diamond Dancers
6:20 p.m. CHS Percussion
6:30 p.m. Elementary Groups
6:50 p.m. CHS Jazz Ensemble

Thank you to our sponsors Columbus Community Hospital and GPS Bank!
about 1 month ago, Columbus Public Schools
Lighting of the anchor promo card
Check out this new opportunity from the CHS Volleyball Team!
about 2 months ago, Columbus High School
Columbus Elementary Intramural volleyball League flyer for k-43 students
Spanish Columbus volleyball intramural league K-4 flyer
French columbus elementary intramural volleyball league flyer
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.
about 2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Ballot Drop Off Locations - Map - 2025 - Final (1)
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.
2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
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As weather continues to change here's a friendly reminder to help keep students warm during drop-off, recess and pick-up each day.
2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Cold weather guidelines laid out by temperatures from 50 degrees and colder
Parents register your child today for the CHS Cheer Clinic to be held on 11/24/25. Check out the flyer for all of the details!
2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS cheer clinic grades k-5 flyer for 11/24
Spanish flyer
french flyer
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/
2 months ago, Columbus High School
playoff football t-shirt design for discoverers.
Mr. Blake from the Platte County Extension Office came to teach 2nd grade about the science behind popcorn.
2 months ago, Emilee Sander
Which is popcorn
Join us at CHS for Trunk or Treat on October 31st from 5-6pm!

2 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Trunk or treat October 31 from 5-6 at CHS plus decorative english
french
spanish
National Honor Society students helped to clean up the Lost Creek playground today! NHS recognizes high school students for excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character.

#godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCHS #nationalhonorsociety #discoverernationalhonorsociety
3 months ago, Columbus High School
Columbus HIgh School National Honor Society members pose for a photo as they get ready to clean up the LC playground.
Any boys 3rd-8th grade that are interested in playing basketball. Sign-up using the QR code or come to the High School Sept. 24th from 5-6:30 to sign-up in person.
3 months ago, Jonathan Tomasevicz
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Spanish
French
This past Tuesday, our third graders practiced their spelling words while playing the headband game. It was such a fun way to bring some excitement to practicing our spelling words!

#proudtobelostcreek #lostcreekeagles #wearyourmaroonproudly #godiscoverers
3 months ago, Lost Creek Elementary
3rd grade working on spelling using the headband game.
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.
3 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Phones Issues Resolved
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
3 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
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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 .
4 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
Register to vote today. last day to register to participate in the november 4th election is October 17th. Navy background, american flag, white writing

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.

4 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
CPS' Response to Growth Upcoming meetings flyer online and in person options

CPS Students K-5 you won't want to miss out on this awesome opportunity with the CHS Cheer Team!

5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
CHS Cheer flyer english
CHS cheer flyer in spanish
CHS cheer flyer - french
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
5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools
food tray showing oranges, baked beans, pasta, salad and milk