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... READ MORE >
Good evening! This will be our final Sunday Call for the 2018-19 school year. Our next one will be at the beginning of August. Our 1st graders will be travelling to the Lincoln Children's Museum on Monday, May 20. Please make sure your child is here on time as they are departing at 8:00 and will return at 3:15. 3rd grade will be visiting the Platte County... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to the last full week of school! I hope everyone had a very happy Mother's Day! Wednesday our 4th graders will be going to Westbrook Lanes to bowl. That day is also our final 2:15 early dismissal Wednesday of the year. Next Wednesday is a full day with next Thursday letting out at 12:00 for summer vacation. Thursday we will have... READ MORE >
Saturday, May 11th, Lost Creek will be the site of our Daddy Daughter/Daughter Duo Dance. This event is from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and is sponsored by Lost Creek parents Trent and Shelley Stempek. Join us for a night full of dancing, fun, and a dessert bar! Pink Flyers were sent home to RSVP at sstempek@agri-city.com and make a song suggestion. READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome to May! This week is Lost Creek Staff Appreciation Week. Our PTO has planned special activities, events and meals to celebrate our incredible staff! A note came home last week explaining the events each day this week that we're showing our appreciation for our Lost Creek staff. This week is also the Big Give Campaign. We are looking... READ MORE >
Good Evening! Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st, our 4th graders will be going to the Columbus Middle School for the entire school day. This is a full day orientation. Parents are to drop off your 4th grade child at 8:15 at the Columbus Middle School and pick them up at 2:00 from the Columbus Middle School. Lunch is provided, or kids can bring a cold lunch if they... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! We've got a lot to talk about! Tuesday evening we have a couple of big things going on! Our last Runza Night will be Tuesday night from 5:00 to 8:00pm. All proceeds for this night will be part of our Big Give for this Spring. The funds raised will go towards a new headset microphone system for our gym. This is a device we use... READ MORE >
Happy Monday! I trust everyone had a joyful long weekend! This short week we have 4th graders taking NSCAS State Test tomorrow and Wednesday. Please have your test takers get plenty of sleep, have a healthy breakfast, and come to school ready to do their best. Wednesday will be our regularly scheduled 2:15 early dismissal for building collaboration. Friday... READ MORE >
Good evening! We have a lot packed into this upcoming short week! May Day Baggies will again be for sale! Our Lost Creek Student Council is leading this drive and funds will go to our CPS Foundation to assist those in need with flood relief efforts. The drive sales will be April 15th to April 19th. Baggies will be $1.00 and delivered May 1st. Wednesday will... READ MORE >
Good evening! This week our 4th graders will be taking their NSCAS State Test in the area of reading. Please have your 4th grade student get plenty of rest and have a good start to the morning. They'll take the tests on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our April PTO meeting is Tuesday night at 7:00pm in the Lost Creek Media Center. And last but not least for all of... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to April! Monday our 4th graders will be taking a field trip to Lincoln. They will be touring the Osborn Complex & Memorial Stadium, the Capitol Building and the Governor's Mansion. Exciting day! Please make sure your child is here on time as the busses leave right at 8:00am. They will return by 3:25. Tuesday & Wednesday, our 3rd... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a more spring like weekend! It's hard to believe that this is our last week of March already! Our PTO Coffee and Cookies fundraiser will continue this week. Corrected forms should have been sent home with your kiddos last week. If you need a new one please contact our office and we'll be happy to get you one. Kindergarten... READ MORE >
Welcome back from one of the most exciting and stressful spring breaks I can remember! Please keep everyone impacted directly and/or indirectly by the past weeks flooding event in your thoughts and prayers. The resourcefulness and resilience of the Columbus community is amazing. A reminder that tomorrow, March 18th, there is no school for all Columbus Public... READ MORE >
It is March already! It's come in like a lion, hopefully it will leave as a lamb. Our 3rd Quarter officially ends this Friday. Our Spring Break is March 11-15, with a teacher inservice day March 18th. Report cards will go home March 20th. The Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System statewide test, otherwise known as the NSCAS, will be administered... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from another wintry weekend! In honor of Dr. Seuss, we're having a Dr. Seuss Spirit Week to celebrate reading! Each day will have a special theme relating to our favorite Dr. Seuss books. Monday-Cat in the Hat-wear your favorite hatTuesday-Fox in Socks-Wear crazy socksWednesday-Wacky Wednesday-wear clothes backwards, inside out,... READ MORE >
Please refer to the Read Across America Poster for special daily outfits! Just click on the title to make the poster bigger! READ MORE >
Good evening! Thanks so much for the incredible attendance for our winter Parent Teacher Conferences! Let's start with a few of PTO reminders. Super Saver receipts are continuing to be collected until March 2nd. We have some window art showing our progress towards our goal. Our goal is $200,000, currently we're at $129,000, wow! We'll continue collecting Box... READ MORE >
Good evening Eagle Parents! This is conference week. We will have Parent Teacher Conferences Tuesday, February 12th, and Thursday, February 14th. Tuesdays conferences are from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursdays from 1:00 to 8:00pm . Students will not have school Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th that week due to conferences. We will have a full day of... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to February! Our next PTO meeting is set for this Tuesday night, February 5th, at 7:00pm in our Lost Creek media center. Hope to see you there! We will have our regularly scheduled Early Dismissal at 2:15 on this Wednesday, February 6th for Professional Learning Communities with our teaching staff. This Friday, February 8th, all... READ MORE >
Students need to carry a 3.5 GPA or higher with no D's or F's in the 8 core academic areas for 3rd and 4th grades. Congratulations! READ MORE >
Students need to carry a 3.5 GPA or higher with no D's or F's in the 8 core academic areas for 3rd and 4th grades. Congratulations! READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! With February already here at the end of this week, a reminder that conferences are coming up. Please review your scheduled day and time and please let us know if you have any questions. Please also be reminded that when dropping off our picking up your kiddos, to either utilize the drop off lane on the outer ring of the west... READ MORE >
Early Entrance to KindergartenStudents may enter kindergarten if they turn five years of age on or before July 31. However, if a child turns five years of age between August 1 and October 15, he or she is eligible to participate in an assessment conducted by Columbus Public Schools, if they live in the district boundaries, to determine possible early entrance to... READ MORE >
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR Preschool registration is taking place from February 4th to March 8th. Appointments are currently being taken to complete the registration. This is only for children who are 4 years old by July 31, 2019. To register for a possible preschool placement, you will need your child’s original birth certificate, your... READ MORE >
Bryce was nominated by his teacher, Mrs. Paprocki, for working hard and improving his overall academic achievement. Congratulations! READ MORE >
Hello and I hope everyone enjoyed our very wintry weekend! Please join us this week, January 21-25 in celebrating "I Love Public Schools" week. The official I Love Public Schools Celebration day is Wednesday, January 23rd, across the state of Nebraska. Each day we are asking staff and students to participate in the theme of the day. Also look for short video... READ MORE >
Yes! Take your time! We're still on! Tomorrow Night-6:30pm-PTO Movie Night-Smallfoot (great movie for snow!)-Lost Creek Media Center-Candy, Popcorn, Prizes, wear PJ's, bring pillows and blankets! READ MORE >
Please join us next week, January 21-25, in celebrating "I Love Public Schools" week. The official I Love Public Schools Celebration day will be January 23rd statewide. Each day we are asking staff and students to participate in the theme of the day.Monday - Tie Dye ShirtsTuesday - Black OutWednesday - Orange OutThursday - White Out Friday - Maroon Out 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 >
Good evening! Our first week of 2019 was awesome! Our kids were excited to reconnect and continue to learn and progress! We are starting to see influenza and other respiratory viruses this time of year. Signs of the flu, unlike the a cold, are flu symptoms begin abruptly. These signs are:FeverCoughSore ThroatRunny or stuffy noseMuscle or body... READ MORE >
Our next meeting will be February 5th. We will meet on the first Tuesday next month because we have Parent/Teacher Conferences February 12th and 14th. Our next Runza Night will be Wednesday, February 27th. READ MORE >
Jan. 18 @ 6:30pm, Lost Creek PTO will be hosting a Family Movie Night, Lost Creek Media Center, Wear PJ's and bring a blanket! Popcorn, candy, and door prizes included! Classes will be voting on the movie to watch. Hope you see you all there! READ MORE >
Just a short message as we start back into the routine. School Resumes tomorrow, January 7th, and we are all eager to reconnect and start the new year!Monday morning we'll do our Expectation Stations for all grades. This activity gives us a chance to review expectations for students in all settings of the school. Wednesday, we'll have our 2:15 Early PLC... READ MORE >
Friday, December 21st is a 3:25 dismissal READ MORE >
Parents: Reminder--Friday, December 21st is a full day, 3:35 dismissal. Winter Break--No School Dec. 24-Jan 4. School resumes Monday, Jan. 7. READ MORE >
Good evening! This will be our last call for 2018! The CPS Board meeting is Monday evening. Tuesday morning we will be conducting a tornado drill, then Tuesday evening from 5 to 8pm is our Runza Night! Great time for chili and cinnamon rolls! Wednesday is our regularly scheduled 2:15 early dismissal for district collaboration. Thursday morning, 8:30 to 11:15,... READ MORE >
Good evening! This is our Sunday Call for the week of December 10th. We will have our December PTO meeting Tuesday evening, 7:00pm in the Lost Creek media center. Thanks to all that have made all or some of the meetings and the work you've done for our kids and teachers this semester. You are awesome! 3rd and 4th Graders will complete their Middle of the Year... READ MORE >
Happy December! We've got a lot to accomplish in the short time before winter break, it will go fast! On Monday and Tuesday of this week, our Kindergartners through 2nd graders will be completing their Mid Year Benchmark for DIBELS. This assessment tests for reading fluency, speed, and accuracy and we use this information to track growth and drive instruction... READ MORE >
Happy Veterans Day! We are looking forward to our November 19 Patriotic Themed Music Concert at 7:00 pm at the Columbus Middle School Nankes Performance Auditorium. Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 pm, we will meet for our PTO meeting at the Lost Creek Media Center. Wednesday is our regularly scheduled 2:15 dismissal time for district teacher collaboration. Thanks... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome to November! A reminder that last evening was Daylight Savings Time--Fall Back -- You should of set clocks back 1 hour. Parents, please be reminded when picking your student up at the end of the day, to briefly stop along the right side curb to quickly pick up your child. We have staff helping in the crosswalks and to assist students... READ MORE >
Hello! Here is our weekly news blast for the week of October 29. Starting Friday, October 26, our new Lost Creek website at CPS will be live. You can upload the free app to your phone for up to date news, information, and photo of all the great things happening everyday at Lost Creek. Just go to the App store and search Columbus Public Schools. Tuesday,... READ MORE >