Columbus Public Schools

Football Game Time Has Changed! 8:00 PM kick off! The Discoverer Football team will take the field against the Norfolk Panthers tomorrow night 8/24/23 at 8 pm in Norfolk. We hope to see you in Norfolk! Go Discoverers!

Summer learning was a great success! Thank you to the Columbus Fire Department for coming and sharing about your career. Also, thank you to the staff of the Columbus Public Library for the tour and helping our students learn more about what the new facility has to offer.

Wow! It's hard to believe that this week is the last week of the Summer Lunch Program. Friday, July 28th will be our last day to serve summer lunch. We will then begin to get ready for the 2023-2024 school year! Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer! This week's menu can be found at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174 . Lunch locations: CMS, CHS and Emerson 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Check out this week's lunch menu for the Free Summer Lunch Program. https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174 This program is open to all youth 0-18 years of age and is located at CHS, CMS and Emerson M-F 11:30am-1:00pm.

This week the Free Summer Lunch Program will not be available on Tuesday, July 4th. Enjoy celebrating the holiday with your friends and family. Lunch will be available at CMS, CHS and Emerson on July 3, July 5, July 6 and July 7 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Check out this month's menu https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174

This week's Summer Lunch Program menu is available online! Just pick the site you prefer Emerson, Columbus Middle School or Columbus High School. https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174 All three locations are open Monday-Friday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. This program is available to all youth 0-18 years of age. Adults meals may be purchased.

The 2023 Columbus United Way Duck Race Kick-Off is TODAY! Stop by the CPS Administration Office to buy your ducks. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays! Ducks are $10 each, and only 10,000 ducks will be sold.

The big day is Thursday! Columbus United Way Duck Race Kick-Off is June 8th! Plan to buy your ducks at the CPS Administration Office. Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays! Ducks are $10 each, and only 10,000 ducks will be sold.

Six more spots have been added to the STEM Robotics Camp! Camp is open to those entering 6th-8th grade in the fall. Register online today! https://www.cpsanchor.com/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2023/06/12/stem-summer-enrichment-robotics-camp-june-12-14-2023/435477

Congratulations to all of those nominated for the 2023 CPS Foundation Operations Employee of the Year Award sponsored by Bob and Chris Markham. The winner will be announced Friday at the staff end of the year recognition. #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCPS

Congratulations to all of those nominated for the 2023 CPS Foundation New Educator of the Year Award sponsored by One United Federal Credit Union. This award is open to teachers who are in their first 3 years as an educator. #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCPS

Congratulations to all of those nominated for the 2023 CPS Foundation Educator of the Year Award sponsored by One United Federal Credit Union. The winner will be announced Friday at the staff end of the year recognition. #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCPS

Lincoln SW defeats the Discoverers in overtime . Final score 1-2. Congratulations on a great season! We couldn't be more proud of our Discoverers.

Five minutes left in overtime and down 1-2. You can do it Discoverers!

We're in OT. Currently 1-1! Let's Go!

Voters be sure to check to see if your ballot was received as well as if it was accepted or rejected. You can check online at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/

Due to the passing of LB 1107 in 2021 you can now claim a percentage of your property tax paid to schools on your state income tax. In 2023, those who pay property tax will be able to claim 30% of their property taxes paid to schools when they file their state income tax. https://www.nefb.org/refundable-income-tax-credit-for-property-taxes-paid-to-schools-guide/

One of the big questions that we are receiving is "What is the breakdown of costs for each project that is included in the bond election"? The projects listed were determined following 18 months of community town hall meetings and surveys.

PRESS RELEASE DATE: APRIL 11, 2023 FROM: PLATTE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RE: Effective April 14th, 38th street will be closed from E. 14th Ave to Lost Creek Parkway for dirt work, culvert replacement and resurfacing for an indefinite period of time. The road will be closed to all through traffic. Any questions, please contact Platte County Highway Department (402) 563-4909 or (402) 246-3255.

Youth track registration is now open! The first practice will be April 17th with the final meet on May 6th.