We are thankful for our dedicated, student focused board of education members. Thank you for your service to our students, staff, families and community!
At tonight's Board of Education meeting the BOE recognized Mrs. Joni Ebel on receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Congratulations, Mrs. Ebel we couldn't be more proud!
Reminder: CHS Juniors and Seniors
CPS Foundation dual credit scholarship applications are due January 31, 2025 at 4:00pm. Separate scholarships are available for general classes as well as STEM or Career & Technical Education Classes. Here is a to where you can find both applications:
https://www.cpsanchor.com/what-we-do/scholarships/
Contact Nicole Anderson andersonn@discoverers.org with any questions.
On Thursday, students in the Columbus Public Schools Family Literacy Program toured the Columbus City offices, Columbus Children's Museum and library to better understand what services are available to all residents. Check out this story --> t.ly/pdt8r for more on the program.
Important reminders for students and parents:
12/19/24 - No Preschool, 12:00 pm (noon dismissal) K-12.
12/20/24- Holiday break begins. No school for preK-12.
1/7/25- First day of 3rd quarter or 2nd semester.
The CHS Winter Fine Arts Festival will take place on Monday, December 16th!
The Waffleman will be serving from 5:00-8:00pm
Students and Adults - $10
Senior Citizen & Military Members - $8
Children 6 and under - FREE
Music provided by CHS Music Department.
CHS Art Show will be located in the IMC. This year's featured artists are: Allison Arevalo, Janice Chen, Kimberlin Reyes, Jacquelynne Sindelar and Anna Ware.
The CHS Art Club will be selling cookies! $1 per cookie or $5 per 1/2 dozen.
The CHS Band Concert will take place in the concert hall at 7:30 pm.
At the 11/18/2024 Board of Education meeting the CPS board recognized CHS vocal music and band members who have earned all-state recognition. Join in the celebration by commenting below with a congratulations!
#godiscoverers #proudtobe CPS #wearyourmaroonprouldy
Join us at CMS on Friday, December 6 & 7, 2024 as they present A Christmas Carol.
When: December 6th at 7:00 pm and December 7th at 2:00 pm
Where: Columbus Middle School - Nantkes
Cost: $5 for Adults, $3 for students K-12 (C-stamps will be accepted)
Check out Part 2 of Jay Martin's Parent Academy Series: Digital Wisdom Framework Synthetic Media. https://youtu.be/GX1eF78DvlA?si=F7gYWA0CVBIEEQ1S
Today is world kindness day. Spread kindness like confetti. It costs nothing and mean everything. Happy World Kindness Day!
Thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2024.
Last Tuesday Jay Martin the DIrector of School Safety & Security for NDE was here in Columbus talking to students and parents about building a better digital culture. He has put together an online 4 part Digital Parent Academy. Follow this link to view Part 1 Digital Wisdom Framework - Platform Pressures. https://youtu.be/rnxR8NF1JNE?si=2o04-kKVDCFK05wT
Thank you to those who joined us to hear Jay Martin present on "Building a Better Digital Culture." Over the next two months be on the lookout as we release links to his parent academy videos.
Columbus High School will present Cinderella on November 8, 2024 at 7:00pm and on November 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center located at the Columbus Middle School. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students, C-stamp gets you in for free!
Please join us for an insightful presentation by Jay Martin, Nebraska Department of Education's School Safety & Security Director! Jay will share his expertise on the challenges that digital platforms, apps, and social media bring to schools and homes. With a wealth of experience - from national presentations and publications to real world insights from his time in law enforcement - Jay offers valuable guidance on how parents and students can cultivate digital wisdom for better mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Let's come together to create a safer, more positive digital environment in our school community!
Phone lines are now back up and all buildings can receive phone calls again. Thank you for your patience while this issue was being resolved. Thank you to our district technology department for getting us back up and running!
Columbus Public Schools is currently experiencing phone issues and cannot receive incoming calls. The technology department is working with the carrier to get this issue resolved.
Dr. Kay joined Riley Scott this morning at KLIR 101.1FM! Click the link to listen! https://5il.co/2wwf2
Join CHS at Memorial Stadium on September 21st as the Discoverer Football team takes on the Fremont Tigers.
Discoverer guests will be able to purchase tickets at the ticket booth near Gate 22 on the day of the event. Tickets for adults will cost $7 and students k-12 $5. All Discoverer fans will enter Memorial Stadium at Gate 22. Kickoff is at 12:00pm (Noon). parking lots will open at 10:00am.
The CPS Foundation will be hosting a community pep rally from 10:30-11:30 in UNL's Lot 12 (horseshoe lot) located on the east side of the stadium. This event is free to the public and free food will be available for the first 1,000 attendees. Centro Hispano will be hosting spirit sign making and you can get your face painted by our CHS Art Club. The CHS Band, Cheer Team and Diamond Dancers will be on site to lead us in the fight song!
Thank you to the Columbus Area Chamber, Allo, HyVee, Pillen Family Farms, Big 10 Sports Grill and Centro Hispano for helping us to make this event a success!
More information will be continued to be communicated such as parking maps and the possibility of online ticket purchasing.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Columbus Public Schools Board of Education member, Mark Brown. Mark passed away on Saturday, August 31, with his family by his side. He was elected to serve as a board of education member in 2021. Funeral arrangements are available online at McKown Funeral Home. Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends during this difficult time.
https://www.mckownfuneralhome.com/obituary/mark-brown
