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 >
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 >
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 North Park 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 >
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 >
North Park teachers and staff send well-wishes to their students and families! #ProudToBeNorthPark #DiscovererPride #TheDiscovererWay 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
There is an 11:45 am dismissal this Friday, Feb. 7th for our Elementary Schools. Parents please make arrangements to have your child picked up by 11:45 am Friday morning. Thank you! READ MORE >
High School has challenged North Park students and staff to do 1,000 acts of kindness in the first two weeks of February! CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Click here to see the challenge. READ MORE >
#ilovepublicschoolsClick the link above and see us celebrating teachers! 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 >
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 >
Some North Park students got festive and put on their best Who hairdo. Click here to see who you think has the best hair in Whoville🥰 READ MORE >
The weather outside might be frightful, but inside North Park it's so delightful!!When the weather is cold students come inside to wait for school to start. Recently 3rd and 4th graders who come early have volunteered to read with a 1st grader in the morning in the library. It's delightful to see these students working together! Watch this little video ;) READ MORE >
Ms. Cull's 2nd grade WIN groups have been coming to the library for research time. They have been working hard on book talks. Here is a book your child might want to check-out :)Click here for Mile's book talk. READ MORE >
North Park Elementary Student Council members are surely doing the “Can-Can,” after collecting 1,305 food items for the Columbus Food Pantry. The group of students began the drive on the 18th. It ran for five days, meaning more than 250 items were dropped off each day. “We are very excited to see how much food we are able to collect to help people right here in... 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 >
The sugar rush is over and our celebration was a success! We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. Here are just a few highlights of a spooktacular day at North Park! 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 >
Thank you to all of those who rolled their gourds to our PTO Family Night! There were plenty of fun faces on painters and pumpkins alike. Here are just a few of the highlights! READ MORE >
Thank you PTO for a fun family night! Click here READ MORE >
Jonathan, a Kindergartener at North Park researched the quokka and wanted to let you know what he learned. Click here to find out about the quokka! Cover picture from: quokka sut Rottnest Island Setonix brachyurus, 23 September 2005, Author, Loetifuss. READ MORE >
Congratulations to North Park fourth grader Sadie for being selected as the recipient of the 2018-19 Otto and Gertrude Walter Good Citizenship Award. Sadie has shown great character and is always nice to everybody. She works hard and does the right thing. Sadie has always been a good role model for the other students all 5 years she has attended North... 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 of... READ MORE >
On January 23, join Nebraska Loves Public Schools for the fourth annual I Love Public Schools Day, a day devoted to celebrating our teachers, students, and public school communities. More than three million people participate in support for public education in Nebraska. Mark your calendars and join Nebraska in celebrating our Public Schools! READ MORE >
The North Park PTO will be hosting a family night on Dec. 13, 2018, beginning at 6:00pm-7:30 pm. The event will be held in the North Park gym. We will have Christmas ornaments and other crafty things to decorate for Christmas. Students may also write letters to Santa. Santa may even be there to join in the fun! READ MORE >
For you Facebook users, check out North Park PTO on Facebook and see what activities the PTO have been doing for the families at North Park! READ MORE >