Good evening and welcome back from a beautiful winter weekend! If you have not ordered the class composite for your child, you still have until February 17th to do so. Just click on the following link on our school website under the news section and complete the form. Our school code is 56616CQ. The composite used to be free a couple of years ago but now they... READ MORE >
Parents, If you have not ordered the class composite for your child, you still have until February 17th to do so. Just click on the following link and complete the form. Our school code is 56616CQ.Class Composite Order link READ MORE >
¡Buenas noches! Un recordatorio de que no hay clases para todos los estudiantes de las Escuela Pública de Columbus mañana, lunes 11 de enero, debido al desarrollo profesional de maestros. Muchas gracias por planificar como corresponde. El miércoles será una salida temprana a las 2:15 para la colaboración de los maestros. Nuestra primera semana completa... READ MORE >
Good evening! A reminder that there is no school for all CPS students tomorrow, Monday, January 11th, due to Teacher Professional Development. Thanks for planning accordingly. Wednesday will be a 2:15 early dismissal for teacher collaboration. Our first full week went very well with kids getting back into our routines and procedures. Please be reminded that... READ MORE >
Mrs. Stadler, our Lost Creek Music Teacher, has formed and started a Ukulele Club. The group of 4th grades met for the first time before our Christmas Break as an introduction to the club, and they will be meeting for 6 more sessions during the spring semester. The Ukulele Club meets after school in our music room. We look forward to seeing our new musicians... READ MORE >
¡Buenas noches y bienvenidos al Año Nuevo! Espero que todos hayan tenido un buen descanso. Un recordatorio de que ahora volvemos a seguir nuestro calendario escolar original. Habrá 5 días de clases esta semana. El miércoles será una salida temprana programada regularmente a las 2:15 para la colaboración de los maestros. El próximo lunes 11 de enero no habrá clases... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to the New Year! I hope everyone had a terrific break. A reminder we are now back to following our original school calendar. There will be 5 days of school this week. Wednesday will be a regularly scheduled 2:15 early dismissal for teacher collaboration. Next Monday, January 11th, there will be no school due to teacher... READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools will move to Tier 2 “YELLOW,” model beginning January 4th and ending January 29th. We are asking parents, students, and extended family members and friends to continue to use the universal precautions to ensure we remain in school all day every day. January 4th - January 29th (Link to school year calendar & January calendar): Students... READ MORE >
¡Buenas tardes y bienvenidos de nuevo a los últimos días escolares de 2020! El lunes y martes serán nuestros únicos días de clases esta semana. Ambos días serán salidas a las 3:25. Nuestras vacaciones de Navidad comienzan el 23 de diciembre y los estudiantes regresan a la escuela el lunes 4 de enero. ¡Disfrute del tiempo con familiares y amigos durante las... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to the last couple of school days of 2020! Monday and Tuesday will be our only days of school this week. They will both be 3:25 dismissals. Our Christmas Vacation then begins December 23rd and students then return to school on Monday, January 4th. Please enjoy the time with family and friends the next couple of weeks! After the... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! This week will again be a 4 day week, Monday through Thursday and no school on Friday. All 4 days will be 3:25 dismissals. A reminder that December 21st and 22nd are now regular school days with 3:25 dismissals. This is a change from our original calendar. Christmas Break will then start December 23rd and school will resume with... READ MORE >
¡Buenas tardes y bienvenidos! Esta semana será nuevamente una semana de 4 días, de lunes a jueves y no habrá clases los viernes. Los 4 días saldrán a las 3:25. Un recordatorio de que el 21 y 22 de diciembre ahora son días escolares regulares con salidas a las 3:25. Este es un cambio de nuestro calendario original. Las vacaciones de Navidad comenzarán el 23 de... READ MORE >
The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors released this update to the quarantine procedures. READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! Again this week we'll be having 4 full days of school with 3:25 dismissals and no school on Friday. Thanks for planning accordingly as we continue to successfully keep our students in school. This Wednesday afternoon, Lost Creek students and staff will be conducting an evacuation drill. Our evacuation site is the Berean Church... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a nice long holiday weekend! A reminder to our change in calendar from now until Christmas Break: All CPS students, including Lost Creek students, attend in person learning Monday through Thursday. These will be full school days with 3:25 dismissal times for all 4 days, including Wednesdays. There will be no 2:15 student... READ MORE >
November 17, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will move to a hybrid Tier 2 “YELLOW,” model beginning November 30th and ending December 22nd. We are well aware that the number of positive COVID results have continued to rise in Platte County. However, during the Governor’s press conference on November 9th he stated that schools continue to be one of the safest places... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, November 16th due to Teacher Professional Development. Thank you for planning accordingly. Wednesday, November 18th is a regularly scheduled 2:15 early dismissal. A special thanks for doing your best to have your kids ready to learn continuing to wear their masks at school and not... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! Tuesday, November 10th, will be our 1st through 3rd Grade Music Concert. The Concert is at the Columbus Middle School Auditorium. Doors open on the east activity side at 6:30. Students are asked to be in their seats at 6:45. The concert will begin at 7:00pm. Due to our local Directed Health Measures, two tickets will be given to... READ MORE >
Lost Creek Student Council members have been voted upon and chosen to represent our school for the 2020-21 school year. Our student council meets with our sponsors, Ms. Augustine and Mrs. Williams monthly to plan and coordinate activities that support the needs of our school and community. The students have completed fundraisers in the past to help purchase... READ MORE >
The Columbus Family YMCA in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska are providing FREE Flu Shots regardless of insurance to everyone ages 9 to 64 on Wednesday, November 11th from 4-6pm. Mark your calendars.Must register at NebraskaBlue.com/YMCAFluShot READ MORE >
Good evening! We have a lot going on this first week of November. A reminder that Daylight Saving Time ended last night, November 1st. Don't forget to set your clock back one hour if you haven't already. Another reminder that with the continued Directed Health Measures, please continue to have your student wear a mask to school. We do have some extras for... READ MORE >
Football State Playoff apparel is now available to order online until Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00am. Order now to get it in time to wear it on Friday 10/30/2020 and support your Columbus Discoverers as they head to Lincoln to take on Lincoln Southeast in the 2nd round of playoffs. https://2020chsstatefootball2.itemorder.com/sale READ MORE >
Good evening! A reminder that tomorrow, October 26th, there is no school for students due to teacher professional development. Thanks for planning accordingly. Wednesday we will be conducting our bus evacuation drills in the event that students are to be directed to exit the bus in a safe and appropriate manner due to an emergency. Each class will go through... READ MORE >
October 20, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW,” from October 26th - November 20th, 2020. We are well aware that the number of positive COVID results have continued to rise in Platte County. However, during the Governor’s press conference on October 16th it was stated that schools are one of the safest places currently with low amounts of... READ MORE >
It is with great sadness to share that Lost Creek student Natasha Lambrecht (1st grade), passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 in a house fire in Columbus. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, at 10:00 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Brandon Foster officiating. Private family interment will be in the St. John's Lutheran... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! As per our superintendent, we will be in the yellow for sure until October 23rd. Please continue to do a terrific job of following our health protocols! We have a pretty standard school week this week. Wednesday will be a 2:15 early dismissal for teacher collaboration. Friday our 1st quarter ends already! We will be getting... READ MORE >
Press Release - October 13, 2020 Re: No in-person School on November 3, 2020 November 3, 2020 is election day across the nation. Columbus Public School sites do host voting precincts. Due to the nature of the public coming in and out of our facilities, all buildings will be closed that day. Students will not report to their school building that day, but will... READ MORE >
Anchor Hoops Boys Youth Basketball Registration Deadline Has Been Extended Fall sports are almost over and winter sports are right around the corner. It is finally time to register for Anchor Hoops! Anchor Hoops is open to all boys in grades 3-8th who are interested in basketball. Cost is $100 and includes uniform and tournament fees. For more details and to... READ MORE >
October 6, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW”, from October 6 - October 23rd, 2020. This coincides with the end of the 1st quarter. We are well aware that the number of positive COVID results have continued to rise in Platte County. We are asking parents, students, and extended family members and friends to continue to use the universal... READ MORE >
Fall sports are almost over and winter sports are right around the corner. It is finally time to register for Anchor Hoops! Anchor Hoops is open to all boys in grades 3-8th who are interested in basketball. Cost is $100 and includes uniform and tournament fees. For more details and to register... READ MORE >
SOAR Tickets are back! It's been a number of years since this reward system for catching students being good has been utilized at Lost Creek. Our staff felt this would be a great opportunity to reimplement the program, especially with the added expectations our current situation has given us. When students choose to follow the school rules, they may be... READ MORE >
Lost Creek's virtual fair runs from September 28th through October 11. Purchase your books today! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lostcreekelementaryschool2 READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to conference week! Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon and evening this week. You should have received a note with your scheduled conference time. All conferences will be held in our gym. Please enter through the west main doors. Due to Directed Health Measures and CPS District procedures on our... READ MORE >
CPS Families,The ParentVUE app issues have been resolved. Student gradebooks are now accessible. If you continue to receive an error message please contact stevensons@discoverers.org. READ MORE >
Don’t let anyone fool you. Singing is a full-body activity. That was the message Sing Around Columbus director Adam Goos delivered more than two dozen singers in the Nantkes Auditorium at the Columbus Middle School on Thursday afternoon. The group will perform in front of friends and family tonight at 6 p.m. in the Nantkes Auditorium. “I want you to punch when... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! A reminder that tomorrow, Monday, September 21st, there will be no school for students. This is a professional development day for all CPS teaching staff. Wednesday, September 23rd is Picture Day at Lost Creek. You can order ahead of time online from the following web address: inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/52128WF . Wednesday is... READ MORE >
Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW”, from September 28 - October 9, 2020. All students will continue to be in school each day under the same protocols, procedures and guidance. Parents and students will continue with home screenings including taking temperature.Masks are still required of all staff and students.Social Distancing will continue... READ MORE >
Knowledge is power, so the adage goes. And in this time of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to be aware of possible symptoms. Today, Columbus Public Schools, along with Nebraska Cooperative Government, is pleased to announce that each CPS student will receive a Kinsa Smart Thermometer for use at home. “Because fever is so often the first indication of... READ MORE >
4th Annual Discoverer Dash Friday, September 25, 20205:30 pmRegistration Begins at 5:00pmMemorial Stadium - Pawnee ParkThere will be four waves of runners, based on age. Future Discoverers (ages 3-5) Parents may run with their children in this division only.Discoverers in Training (ages 6-8)Discoverer Prospects (ages 9-11)Discoverers (ages 12-14)You can register... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! Parents, please remember to return the Parent Teacher Conference letter that went home this week. Complete what times you prefer so we can begin to schedule conference appointments for September 29th and October 1st. This form is due September 16th to your child's teacher. If you choose to zoom conference, please set this option... READ MORE >
Columbus, NEB - (September 10, 2020) Columbus Public Schools will participate in the USDA waiver program and begin permitting every in attendance, onsite, and enrolled student to receive a full breakfast and full lunch meal each day at the cost of $0. This program will begin on Monday, September 14, 2020 and will be offered on regularly scheduled school days thru... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a beautiful holiday weekend! A reminder that even though this is a short week, we'll still be having our 2:15 early dismissal this Wednesday for District Teacher Collaboration. Thanks for planning accordingly to pick you children up at 2:15. We will again have our Friday Favorite Hat Day. With your permission, please allow... READ MORE >
Press Release: September 4, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain in Tier 2 “YELLOW”, from September 8 - September 25, 2020. All students will continue to be in school each day under the same protocols, procedures and guidance. Parents and students will continue with home screenings including taking temperature.Masks are still required of all staff and... READ MORE >
It sure is great to have kids and teachers back in our building. However, 162 days without students and staff did give a chance for many physical changes to the inside of our Lost Creek Elementary School building. A polished concrete floor was installed in our Great Hall. A new door was installed at the end of the hall for greater accessibility in the... READ MORE >
Good evening! I wanted to thank everyone for all of your cooperation in getting our kids back to school. Your children did an amazing job following directions, being safe, responsible and respectful. We're off to a great start! Thank you also for planning accordingly by dropping your children off no earlier than 7:45 unless they are eating breakfast. This... READ MORE >
CPS Families: CPS will be sending out information on our new Parent Food Service portal called Wordware this week. The letter gives instructions on how to activate your account which gives you the ability to apply for free and reduced meals, check your family balance, make payments, and see detailed information on charges. You can also set it up for... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! We have been preparing for weeks for this week and we're excited as ever to get our Eagles back to Lost Creek. Remember that all students and staff will be required to wear masks to be at school. Our kindergartners did an incredible job with this last week! Breakfast is at 7:25, Arrival is at 7:45 (if not eating breakfast),... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! Our Kindergarten assessment days are tomorrow, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th from 8:00 to 3:25. The Kindergarten Parent Meeting will be from 2:15 to 3:15 in our lunchroom. There will be no breakfast or after school program those days. Lunch will be served. Please make sure your child wears a mask to school, as well as... READ MORE >
Information found within this plan is based on the assumption that we continue to be in Tier 2 (Yellow) of the East Central District Health Department Risk Assessment Dial. English CPS anuncia el Plan de Regreso a la Escuela La información que se encuentra en este plan se basa en la suposición de que seguimos estando en el Nivel 2 (Amarillo) del Dial de... READ MORE >
CPS is offering a new way to purchase school supplies for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Now through July 24th you can order your supplies online at www.educationalproducts.com/sh... . For more information or if you have questions please contact your building principal. READ MORE >
A letter from our Superintendent, Dr. Troy Loeffelholz: Over the past three weeks, over 90 Columbus Public School staff members have been engaged in committee work to determine the best plan “blueprint” to open school for the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose of this blueprint is to provide a framework for how Columbus Public Schools will respond to the COVID-19... READ MORE >
CPS Shooting Challenge 2020 has been an unprecedented year. We wish we were in the gym working with the athletes from our community from 3rd-12th grade, but we have been forced to get creative. The best way for us to unite as a basketball community is to learn and compete virtually. Join Swish Hoops, Anchor Hoops and the Columbus High School Boys and Girls... READ MORE >
Good evening! I have just a few announcements as we wrap up our 2019-20 school year. Lunches will be distributed Monday and Tuesday only this week from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will continue with the summer lunch programs at Columbus Middle School starting in the coming weeks. 4th grade students and students moving to another school district will be able to... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to our last virtual week of the school year! This week will be the last week of new assignments. All assignments and activities are due by the end of the day Thursday, May 14th. The front entrance will be open from 8am to 6 pm for drop off. Thanks so much for parents and students for doing your part to help continue the learning... READ MORE >
The Sizzling Summer Enrichment Program (SSEP) is a program designed to provide reading enrichment to students currently in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. This year we are providing book bags to help with summer literacy. This program is funded by the Community and Family Partnership and coordinated by the Columbus Area United Way and Columbus Public... READ MORE >
All of us at Lost Creek miss you! And we want you to return as soon as possible. But in order to get you back on the field, into the classrooms, and on the stage, we’re asking all Discoverers to do their part. READ MORE >
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases grow in Platte County, Columbus Public Schools will begin additional precautions for the safety of our staff. The lunch program will continue Monday-Thursday 11am-1pm. Staff will no longer place meals in cars. Families must pick up the grab and go bags from designated areas allowing for 6 feet of separation. Please... READ MORE >
4th Grade Students and any students leaving the district. Plan to turn your ipad, charger and cord into your school during the following times. Kindergarten - 3rd Grade students will keep their ipad, charger and cord over the summer and bring them back to school in August. 5/18 at all elementary sites - 11-1 PM 5/19 at all elementary sites - 11-1 PM 5/19 at... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome to May! This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of the families that have submitted videos expressing appreciation and thanks for all that our teachers do for our students, families, and our community. Our PTO has done a terrific job putting together a positive message to our staff. Amazon gift cards can also be gifted... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a beautiful spring weekend! Teacher Appreciation Week is the week of May 4th with Teacher Appreciation Day Tuesday, May 5th. We are asking students to submit a short appreciation video to your teacher expressing thanks for all they do for our kids day by day, especially with the challenges we're facing as a community presently. ... READ MORE >
Good evening! I hope everyone is well! This week is our first ever Virtual Spirit Week! You're encouraged to take a photo and comment and email them to cps.pr@discoverers.org and we will post them to our school facebook sites. Monday-Crazy Hair DayTuesday-Favorite Storybook CharacterWednesday-Favorite Sports TeamThursday-Crazy Sock DayFriday-Maroon and White... READ MORE >
Help recreate one of the best weeks of the entire school year! The Columbus Public School District will celebrate “Virtual Spirit Week” Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24. Since we can’t be together in person, please take photos of each day and either comment with your photo or email them to cps.pr@discoverers.org and we will post them to Facebook. READ MORE >
The CPS school closure lunch program has updated the serving times at the following locations:CMS, Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park, West Park, Duncan Village Hall and Carriage House Estates.April 6th-April 21st; Monday-Thursday 11am-1pm.Beginning April 22nd -end of school year pick-ups will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. and you will pick... READ MORE >
The CPS Distance Learning website is up and running. On this site, you will be able to choose your student's education level, school, grade and then teacher. Here you will find your student's MUST DO's and their MAY DO's each week along with where to find the resources to be able to complete the assignments. Also on this site there are links for parent tips as... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and we will continue with online/packet education through the end of the year. This closure came at the directive of Governor Ricketts to all schools in the state of Nebraska. This is in no way how we wanted this school year to end, but we know we are... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Columbus Public Schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and we will continue with online/packet education through the end of the year. This closure came at the directive of Governor Ricketts to all schools in the state of Nebraska. This is in no way how we wanted this school year to end, but we know we are... READ MORE >
Check out this site prepared by our CPS Curriculum Department. Here you can find Home Enrichment Activities to do with your children while the schools are closed. https://sites.google.com/disco... Visite este sitio preparado por el Departamento de Currículo de las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus. Aquí usted puede encontrar Actividades de Enriquecimiento que usted... READ MORE >
Grab & Go bags will now be available for pick up Monday - Thursday. Thursdays Bags will include not only Friday's breakfast but a lunch for Friday as well. At our lunch program sites, pick-up will work in a drive thru format. Families do not need to leave their vehicles. Meals can be picked up at any location that is convenient for you. Also, anyone can... READ MORE >
East Central District Health Department has set up 3 informational hotlines for those with questions or showing symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).For General Information please call 211.If you have recently traveled to China, South Korea, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Iran or the states of California, Washington, or New York OR If you have the... READ MORE >
We want to remind all of our Lost Creek families know that staff will be participating in a Lost Creek Staff Parade tomorrow, Sunday, March 29th starting at 4:00pm. Staff plan to drive the neighborhoods honking and waving at students. Families are encouraged to wave and see their teachers at a safe distance. Due to construction on Mimick Lane, an updated map of the... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! We want to let all of our Lost Creek families know that staff will be participating in a Lost Creek Staff Parade on Sunday, March 29th starting at 4:00pm. Staff plan to drive the neighborhoods honking and waving at students. Families are encouraged to wave and see their teachers at a safe distance. A map of the parade route is published on our... READ MORE >
This week we'll continue serving free grab and go breakfast and lunches from the southeast side of the building. We have different staff members helping pass these out and we look forward to seeing our students, if only for a brief moment. This is from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Thursday this week. Come and see us! READ MORE >
Good evening! I just wanted to wish everyone the best this week as we continue to stay safe and healthy at home. Like my family, we're still adjusting and getting some routines in place as we adapt to our current situation. This week we'll continue serving free grab and go breakfast and lunches from the southeast side of the building. We have different staff... READ MORE >
Elementary 1. Parents/Guardians, please come to the main entry of your elementary school to collectitems such as iPads and learning packets. With the need to deep clean the facilities,you will not be allowed into the building. Distribution at each elementary building will be available at the dates & times listedbelow. Thursday, March 26th -... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to March! Hopefully it continues to roll in like a lamb and stay that way! In celebration of Dr. Suess and Read Across America, we'll have a different fun theme every day this week. Please look for notes coming home about each day or you can check our website. Tomorrow is Mixed Up Monday, wear mismatched or clothes backwards. This... READ MORE >
The Columbus After School Program in collaboration with Beyond Schools is proud to announce its “City Build” project that kicks off March 2nd. After School Program students at CMS and the five elementary schools will be tasked with building a scale model of their school and the surrounding area. The six schools will combine their section of the city into one... READ MORE >
Click here for a link to a pdf version of the 2020-2021 calendar!https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/599636/2020-21_Calendar_Final.pdf READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to our last week of February already! I would like to thank the Lost Creek Student Council and their sponsors, Ms. Kosch and Ms. Augustine, for leading a very successful Pennies for Patients drive. The funds raised goes towards blood cancer research. As of today, the council members and the school have raised over $1000. In past... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a nice long weekend! Our Box Tops contest is underway. Help us earn money for our school by sending in your clipped box tops now through Feb 21st. You can also download the new box top app and scan in your receipts to earn box tops digital all year long. Tomorrow, February 17th, we will be conducting our drawing for our #BeKind... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to a very important week at Lost Creek! This week is Parent Teacher Conference Week. We have conferences on Tuesday, February 11th from 4:00 to 5:30pm and from 6:00 to 7:30pm. There will be no After School Program on Tuesday, February 11th due to Parent Teacher Conferences. Wednesday of this week will be a full day of school with a... READ MORE >
Ms. Franzen's 1st grade class hosted guest readers on February 5th in recognition of Read Aloud Around the World Day. This day was founded in 2010 to encourage everyone the importance of literacy and a love for reading. Guest speakers pictured are Lost Creek Principal Holys and Superintendent of CPS Schools Dr. Loeffelholz. READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to February already! Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00pm in our media center will be our PTO meeting. Hope to see you there as we plan for upcoming events. On Wednesday, January 29, Columbus Public Schools celebrated I Love Public Schools day with all of our Nebraska Public Schools. From now to February 17 we will also be handing out... READ MORE >
Today, we are joining @NELovesPS to celebrate I Love Public Schools Day 2020! Check out just one of our student videos on why they are #ProudToBeLostCreek! #ILovePublicSchools #DiscovererPride 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 >
Good evening! This week we are kicking off of some I Love Public Schools and #BEKIND activities in our schools. These events bring attention and appreciation to our schools mission of "Engaging All Learners To Achieve Success." Our school staff do this daily by dedicating themselves to make sure every child in our care is given the opportunity to grow and... READ MORE >
Saturday, February 8th Columbus High School 9:00 -12 CHECK IN STARTS @ 8:30AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $25 includes T-shirt, 2 tickets to the game, snacks & FUN Name:___________School:__________Grade:______ Parent Name:__________Emergency... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a very wintry weekend! As winter weather has returned, please be reminded to have your child dressed appropriately for the weather. We do try and get our kids outside if at all possible. Also, it is a great help that coats are labeled as our lost and found continues to grow. In the case of inclement weather, we will do an all... READ MORE >
Good evening! Our first week back went well as everyone settled back into the school routine. We have a special message from our health office for all parents: Influenza is in our community and area schools so we ask that you keep your child home if you notice ANY of the following symptoms… Fever or feeling feverish Chills Muscle or Body... READ MORE >
CPS Preschool Registration will begin on Monday, January 13th.Child must turn 4 years old by July 31st.You will need to have your child's:State certified birth certificateUpdated immunization recordsOne proof of residency for yourself (electric bill, bank statement, lease agreement, mortgage statement, pay stub, gas/utilities bill)For appointments call Tami Alstadt... READ MORE >
Welcome to a new year and new decade! I trust everyone had a relaxing and recharging time on break. We are looking forward to everyone getting back into the routine this week as we continue the success we earned during the first half of the school year. Our NWEA Winter MAP Testing Window opens Tuesday, January 7th and closes Wednesday, January 22. These online... READ MORE >
The kindergartners collected the most pennies this year for our annual penny drive. The money collected goes to charity programs to help those in need. Our kindergarten teachers are Mrs. Betz, Mrs. Gascon, and Mrs. Buckner. READ MORE >
The Lost Creek Student Council spent some time caroling to the residents of Meridian Gardens. Lost Creek Student Council sponsors are Ms. Emily Kosch and Ms. Chelsea Augustine. READ MORE >
Please help us to replenish our Columbus Community Food Pantry. READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to the last week of school for 2019! This Tuesday night, December 17th, we have our Dairy Queen Night from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Please stop by and enjoy your favorite holiday sweet treat. A percentage of the proceeds earned that evening go back to helping fund all of the great things our Lost Creek PTO does for our school. Friday,... READ MORE >
Good evening! I hope everyone had a terrific weekend! It was great to see many of you at our Breakfast with Santa event yesterday morning. Thanks to the Lost Creek PTO for organizing this fun event! This Wednesday will be our regularly scheduled 2:15 student dismissal for district collaboration. We are wrapping up our DIBELS Fluency assessments this week and... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a nice long break! Only 3 weeks to Winter Break! This Thursday and Friday we will be administering our Winter DIBELS Benchmark testing. This assessment will test the students in their reading fluency skills so we can check for growth and adjust instruction for each student. Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 to 11:00 am our... READ MORE >
The Lost Creek Eagle Family would like to welcome Ms. Lauren Rogers to our teaching staff. She will be our new 4th grade teacher starting 2nd semester. Ms. Rogers will graduate next month from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She is currently student teaching with Mrs. Grutsch in 1st grade at Lost... READ MORE >
Good evening! Our staff at Lost Creek Elementary would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday! We hope you enjoy time with family and friends and of course time to relax and recharge. We only have school on Monday and Tuesday this week. We'll see everyone back to school on Monday, December 2nd. Have a great week and as always, Go Eagles! READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! Tuesday evening, November 19th, we will be having our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Music Concert. The students need to be in their seats by 6:45 PM and the concerts starts at 7:00 PM. Please enter at the northeast activity entrance and take your program with you at the end of the performance. The theme this year is Wonderful Colors and... READ MORE >
When the next snow storm blows in, be prepared. For school closings, be sure to have an updated cell phone number at the school's office as we will send out text message updates via Remind. Also, our closings are announced on local media outlets including plattevalley.newschannelnebraska.com, KLIR Radio, KETV-7 and Channel 10/11 Lincoln. READ MORE >
Words such as brave, strong and freedom, follow “Dear Veteran,” on letters written by Lost Creek 3rd graders. Most importantly, they all say “Thank you.” For the last several years, students in Ms. Augustine and Ms. Paprocki’s classes have written and drawn pictures to veterans in recognition of Veterans Day. “We talk about what a veteran is and then brainstorm... READ MORE >
Good evening! Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Our classes will be doing some special activities to honor our men and women that have and still do serve our country. Tuesday night at 7:00pm will be our November PTO meeting in our media center. Please come and join us in all that this dedicated group does for our students and teachers! Our Spare... READ MORE >
Halle in Mrs. Paprocki's 3rd grade class was awarded the Fas-Break Achievement Award. She was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Paprocki, for her willingness to always try hard and do her best, as well as Halle's ability to collaborate with her peers. READ MORE >
Good evening! I hope everyone remembered to turn back their clocks one hour this morning! We have a Runza Night this Tuesday night from 5:00 to 8:00pm. This is our only one for the semester. We hope to see you there! As the wintry weather begins to be more consistent, please be reminded that we will go outside when at all possible. If the wind chill is too... READ MORE >
It was more smiles than spooky at Lost Creek today as students dressed in Orange and Black to celebrate Halloween and participate in Red Ribbon Week! See more from this morning here! Remember to keep those colors and costumes coming and attend the Trunk or Treat event at the middle school. Nearly 20 trunks from businesses and organizations will be on hand to pass... READ MORE >
Columbus Police Officers Velazquez and Loontjer spoke to our Lost Creek Eagles about the perils of drug abuse. We would say the highlight of the presentation was being introduced to Eros. Eros is a Belgian Malinois whose police duties include narcotic detection and patrol. Eros showed off his search and locate skills off successfully during the assembly. READ MORE >
Welcome back to a week with a lot going on!This week is Red Ribbon Week sponsored by our Lost Creek Student Council. Each day starting tomorrow, Monday, October 28 will be a theme day for students to participate in. The themes will be as follows: Monday Oct. 28th Teacher favorite colorTuesday Oct. 29th Wear Red-make Ribbon OutsideWednesday Oct. 30th Mismatched... READ MORE >
Lost Creek students and families joined more than 1 million participants in the nationwide event, CASP Lights on Afterschool. The rally for afterschool programs were a collection of nearly 8,000 events across the U.S. A big thank you to the Platte County Sheriff's deputies who were on hand with their patrol cars and interacting with our students! Click here for more. READ MORE >
Gather your pillowcases and pumpkin pails, your costumes and characters and join us for the 2019 CPS Trunk or Treat event happening on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31) from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Columbus Middle School (East Side of 2200 26th St.) Costumes are encouraged and come dressed for the weather, as the event will go on rain or shine! A special thanks goes to... READ MORE >
Good evening! Our Box Tops contest is still underway. Help us earn money for our school by sending in your clipped box tops now through OCT 25th. You can also download the new box top app and scan in your receipts to earn box tops digital all year long. Wednesday is a regular 2:15 student dismissal for building collaboration. Mrs. Johnson's A+ Class will be... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to our last week of the first quarter! We have a lot going on this week! Tuesday, October 15 we will have picture retakes. If you are choosing to have your child's picture retaken, please return your original picture packet. Tuesday night from 5 to 8pm, we are holding our first Lost Creek Amigos Night. We have no Runza or DQ... READ MORE >
Our Box Tops contest is underway. Help us earn money for our school by sending in your clipped box tops now through OCT 25th. You can also download the new box top app and scan in your receipts to earn box tops digital all year long. READ MORE >
Happy Sunday and I hope everyone had a great fall weekend! Tuesday evening at 7:00pm we will have our PTO meeting in the Lost Creek media center. Please join us for about an hour if you can make it! Wednesday will be our regularly scheduled 2:15 student dismissal for teacher collaboration. Friday night please join us for a family fun night hosted by Lost Creek... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! I trust you enjoyed your long weekend and it's time to get back to routine. Thank you for a successful two nights of Parent-Teacher conferences last week and we hope you enjoyed getting into the building and seeing more of the school and classrooms. This Wednesday we'll be back to our 2:15 dismissal for students for building PLC... READ MORE >
On October 11, from 5 to 8pm, Lost Creek is sponsoring a Lost Creek family fun night at Poppy's Pumpkin Patch south of Norfolk. Informational flyer attached. Please come and enjoy a beautiful fall evening event! READ MORE >
This week is Parent Teacher Conference week. Wednesday, September 25th, is one of our few and far between full day Wednesdays. Dismissal time on that day will be 3:25. Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday, conferences are from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. On Thursday, conferences are from 1:00 to 7:30 pm. There is no school for students on... READ MORE >
Visit the Book Fair during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, September 24th and Thursday, September 26th in the Great Hall! Keep an eye out for the flyer coming home with your student this week for a preview of what’s available, or check out our online fair, which is open now until September 28th. Every purchase helps support our school and classroom... READ MORE >
Good evening! Tuesday, 4th grade will be going Ag Park for their Animals Inside and Out field trip. This is an all day field trip sponsored by our Nebraska Extension office. Wednesday will be a 2:15 dismissal for students for district collaboration. Friday is a 11:45 dismissal for elementary students only as teachers and staff prepare for the following week... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to a full week of school! Tuesday evening at 7:00pm we will have our Lost Creek PTO meeting in the media center. We had a great turn out for our last meeting and hope to keep it going. Wednesday will be our 2:15 Early Dismissal for building collaboration. Thursday is Picture Day at Lost Creek. We will get all of our students... READ MORE >
Closer view if the plaque on the new Lost Creek Golden Eagle donated by Dr. Jon Bellum(LC Class of 1983) READ MORE >
Dr. Jon Bellum, 1983 graduate of Lost Creek and 1989 graduate of CHS, donated this beautiful eagle statue in commemoration of the Lost Creek Elementary Class of 1983. Thanks for this incredible addition to our display case in our Great Hall! READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back from a beautiful 3 day weekend! Our district STEM trailer will be here at Lost Creek starting tomorrow until September 13. This is a white trailer that will be parked in the west parking lot. Science and exploration activities will be held with our students while the trailer is here with us. Wednesday will be a 2:15 dismissal for... READ MORE >
Good evening! I trust everyone had a relaxing and cooler weekend! This week we'll be finishing up DIBELS testing with our Kindergartners. This process has gone very efficiently this year! Wednesday will again be a 2:15 Early Dismissal for students. Thanks to all of the parents who remembered last week as we get back into the routine. This weekend is Labor... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back to our first full week of school! The first few days went very well last week as we are getting back into routines and moving forward! This Tuesday night is our first Lost Creek PTO meeting for the year. Please join us in the Lost Creek Media Center from 7:00pm to about 8:00 pm learn and lend a hand in supporting our students! This... READ MORE >
After some planning and photo stitching, we got the whole school in the photo! #ProudtobeLostCreek READ MORE >
This year we are excited to announce that Lost Creek Elementary is partnering with Dairy Queen in Columbus. Our hometown ice cream shop will be hosting 6 Lost Creek nights this year. Some of the proceeds earned will go to our Lost Creek PTO to support our students. Dairy Queen has also donated many incentives that will be awarded to our students this year. Our... READ MORE >
Good evening and welcome back! Please again look for our Sunday late afternoon or evening calls to keep you in the know about things coming up for the week. Monday evening we will have our Lost Creek Open House, so please stop by to say hello to your former teachers and to meet you new teacher. We greatly look forward to seeing you! The Open House will be from... READ MORE >
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 >