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 >

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 >

No hardhats, no work boots or blueprints. Just two pieces of paper, scissors and some creative thinking. “And NO tape,” stressed West Park teacher, Crystal Halvorsen. That’s all the second graders had on hand to create a bridge Wednesday at West Park Elementary school during a STEM On The Go session. “These are just really great, hands-on things that engage our... READ MORE >

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