
Please check your child's backpack.
Picture packages are coming home!!!
Picture packages are coming home!!!




Sep. 26 -- 12:00 dismissal




Book Fair next week at West Park!
September 29, 4:00-7:30
October 2, 1:00-7:30
During Parent Teacher Conferences
September 29, 4:00-7:30
October 2, 1:00-7:30
During Parent Teacher Conferences




Last week, 13 fourth graders campaigned for Student Council. They made a poster and gave a speech to their class. They were selected by a scoring system by their classmates. We are so proud of everyone who campaigned. Check out their great posters!





Parent / Teacher Conferences are next week! Please help us out by signing up to bring something for the Conference Day meals. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A45ABA82FABFA7-58901658-west
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A45ABA82FABFA7-58901658-west


Student Council Smencil Sale
(scented pencils)
3rd & 4th grade
Tuesday, September 23rd
$1 each
(scented pencils)
3rd & 4th grade
Tuesday, September 23rd
$1 each

CPS Families,
The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.
The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.


CPS Families,
Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.
Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff
Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.
Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff


1st Grade is learning about the human body in our Knowledge curriculum.
We have learned about the skeletal system, digestive system, circulatory system, muscular system and nervous system!!
To help us dive into our bodies we looked at real x rays and then we made our own!!
We have learned about the skeletal system, digestive system, circulatory system, muscular system and nervous system!!
To help us dive into our bodies we looked at real x rays and then we made our own!!











Today is National Register to Vote Day!
Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.
The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!
For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .
Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.
The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!
For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .


Runza Night for West Park!
Tuesday, Sep. 16th -- 4:00-8:00 pm
10% of sales will be donated to West Park Elementary
Tuesday, Sep. 16th -- 4:00-8:00 pm
10% of sales will be donated to West Park Elementary




Picture Day is TOMORROW!
Friday, September 12th
Friday, September 12th




One more week until Picture Day!
Friday, September 12
Friday, September 12




Our 3rd graders finished reading the classic tale, The Wind in the Willows. They put their creativity to work and made these awesome dioramas that display the characters, setting, and plot!











Mark Your Calendars!
West Park Picture Day
Friday, September 12, 2025
Order code: 0094HWF
West Park Picture Day
Friday, September 12, 2025
Order code: 0094HWF




Hope to see you at the 1st PTO Meeting!




CPS will host 3 upcoming meeting to discuss CPS' Response to Growth. Topics will include process, solution and timeline. The first meeting will be a Facebook Live session on August 27th at 6:30pm. We will then host a Facebook Live session on September 3rd at 12:00pm followed by an in-person opportunity at CHS at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Interpretation will be available.


The first full week back to school brought many smiles & new friendships to West Park. Our kids love to do Morning Walk when they first arrive each day. Welcome Back! We're glad you're here!






A big first impression! 🎨🤳📝
Our second graders in Ms. Grossnicklaus' class got the chance to introduce themselves by creating an autobiography that included pictures and artwork!
Our second graders in Ms. Grossnicklaus' class got the chance to introduce themselves by creating an autobiography that included pictures and artwork!






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


