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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >