Columbus Public Schools

Blue - Schools and offices are open. Be watching for important information due to upcoming weather conditions as the district is monitoring the National Weather Service, NOAA We...

On Friday, December 6, 2024, Columbus High School was one of at least eight districts across Nebraska that were part of a "swatting" attempt. Columbus High School was placed in lo...

When a district or school building announces that a building is in a lockdown or secure, what does that mean? A lockdown is when students move away from doors and windows and get...

Columbus, NE- On Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:08 pm the Columbus Police Department responded to a hotline call that made a threat on Columbus High School and responded appropria...

Dear Parents and Guardians of Columbus Public Schools, At Columbus Public Schools, YOU are essential to our district’s success. Your involvement and support not only enhanc...

On November 5, Dr. Chip Kay, superintendent of Columbus Public Schools (CPS), joined KLIR radio host Riley Scott to discuss recent and upcoming CPS initiatives. Listen Now! ...

Columbus, NE – November 5, 2024: Columbus Public Schools (CPS) celebrated the grand opening of its new CASSETTE House with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The facility, designed ...

On Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Kramer Education Center Conference Rooms (171 & 172) the Columbus community is invited to attend a forum discussing the f...

When the district or a school building announces that a building is in a hold, what does that mean? This is when the hallways are cleared, and students remain in their area or...

Kearney, Nebraska - October 17, 2024 — Columbus Middle School (CMS) was awarded the Nebraska School Safety and Security Award at the Nebraska Safety and Security Summit held today...

On October 15, Columbus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chip Kay sat down with KLIR radio host Riley Scott to reflect on his first 100 days in office and discuss upcoming distri...

Parents, Guardians and Community Members: Join us at Columbus HIgh School on October 29th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm for an insightful presentation by Jay Martin, Nebraska Department...

Calling All Trunks! Columbus Public Schools Trunk or Treat event returns this Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31st from 5 to 6 p.m. We're asking community and school groups who...

On October 1st, Dr. Chip Kay, superintendent of Columbus Public Schools, joined KLIR (101.1 FM) radio host Riley Scott for a community spotlight segment. Listen Now! During t...

We're just two days away from the Clash of the Cup at Memorial Stadium! Here is all the information that you need to know, with NEW updated items in BOLD . Join us on Septemb...

Come on out and show your Discoverer Pride! Join us on September 21, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Parking Lots will open at 10:00am . (map below) Pregame Pep Rall...

Come on out and show your Discoverer Pride! Join us on September 21, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Parking Lots will open at 10:00am. Pregame Pep Rally will take pl...

Community of Columbus, NE: Please take time to read through the entire update. It has been determined in collaboration with Columbus Public Schools and the Columbus Police Depa...

At 1:30am Law Enforcement contacted Columbus Public Schools regarding a student who had made a social media post as a "joke" that included a threat. A student has been cited by l...

A message from Dr. Chip Kay, Superintendent of Columbus Public Schools. I want to make you aware of a situation that happened off school grounds that we were made aware of at ...