Students: Just a reminder you can always see the daily announcements on the high school website under news.
Students: Please check your email and E-hall pass multiple times a day as this is the way you will receive messages from the high school office regarding appointments, items dropped off, etc. along with other school information.
Needing Discoverer merchandise? The CHS Athletics and Activities Department offers Discoverer fans a Sideline Store through BSN Sports. This merchandise website is available any time throughout the year. Please click here to be taken to the link or see the website under news.
Check www.godiscoverers.com for updates on activities and live schedules.
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Seniors: Please remember, senior pictures are due by December 8, 2023. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Kwapnioski or see the high school website for detailed information.
Calling all CHS singers! Auditions for the competitive a cappella singing groups Baker's Dozen and Neptune's Angels will take place on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm in the CHS Choir Room. Audition information can be found in your graduation class Google Classroom. You do not need to be a current member of a choir class to audition. Please email or speak to Mr. Ritter if you have any questions.
There will be a boys basketball meeting in Mr. Sliva's room, D113 on Monday morning, November 6, at 6:45am for anyone interested in trying out for basketball. Right after the meeting there will be conditioning, so be sure to bring athletic clothes and basketball shoes. If you have any questions, you can email Coach Sliva at slivan@discoverers.org.
For anyone interested in playing girls basketball this season, there will be a meeting Wednesday, November 8, right after school in Mr. Bill's classroom, F173. For those girls attending Addi Johnson's college signing, please go directly to Mr. Bill's room right after her signing. Questions, please email Coach Schaefer at schaefers@discoverers.org.
National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, November 8th in the Auxiliary Gym. If you are 17 or older and meet height/weight requirements, you are able to donate. 17 year olds must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. For more information or to obtain a permission slip, email Ms. Soltys or Mrs. Field or talk to an NHS member. For information on teen donation requirements, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/info-for-student-donors.html.
Peru State will be here Monday, November 6, during senior homeroom to visit with anyone interested in hearing about Peru. Please come to the IMC during B lunch if you are interested.
Lunch Menu for October 30-November 3, 2023:
- Monday: Pizza Pasta Bake with Garlic Breadstick
- Tuesday: Soft Shell Beef Tacos
- Wednesday: Made Fresh Chicken & Noodles with Dinner Roll
- Thursday: Corn Dog
- Friday: Made Fresh Tater Hotdish with Dinner Roll
Monday, October 30, 2023
- UNL will be here next Monday, October 30, during junior and senior homeroom to talk about their Honors program and their ACE requirements that can be completed in high school. If you are interested in attending the presentation, please go to the College & Career google classroom to sign up.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- HOBY is a state leadership seminar for current 10th graders. HOBY's purpose is to empower students to develop leadership talents. CHS will sponsor one 10th grade student to attend this year's event. You must attend the seminar in early June. The application is due October 31st. See or email Ms. Seehusan for additional information.
- There will be an informational meeting for girls and boys bowling on Tuesday, October 31, at 3:50pm. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria. If you have questions or unable to attend the meeting, please email Coach Jaster at: jasterrb@discoverers.org
- Students and staff: On Tuesday, October 31, the band parking lot needs to be cleared by 4:00 for the Trunk or Treat event. Thank you for your cooperation.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Attention, CHS students. The annual Ironman Volleyball tournament will be held on November 6 and 7 beginning at 4:00 p.m. If you wish to participate, you need to organize a team with 6 to 8 members. All games will be played in the auxiliary gym. The registration price for each team will be $10. Please send your team's captain with your $10 to the captain's meeting at 2:40 in the IMC on Wednesday, November 1. If you have any questions, please ask Carly Gaedeke or Mrs. Wallin.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
- There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing baseball on Thursday, November 2nd in Coach Nielsen's room, H102. The meeting will start at 4:00. If you are unable to attend the meeting, questions can be directed to: Coach Reidmiller at reidmillerj@discoverers.org
- Parent informational presentation on "Courageous Conversations" at 7:00 pm. See link for information. Parent's Night - Courageous Conversations
- Attention Wrestlers! Any boys interested in wrestling this season, there will be a brief meeting on Thursday, November 2, after school by the Hall of Fame in the cafeteria. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Keiswetter.
- The Ironman volleyball meeting was held last night, Wednesday, November 1, after school. If you have a team who hasn't registered yet, please see Carly Gaedeke or Mrs. Wallin by the end of school today.
- The time has come for Winter Guard auditions! Join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, November 2, after school in the band room. If you cannot attend, but would still like information, please contact Ms. Snyder at snyderjl@discoverers.org or Mr. Peabody at peabodyj@discoverers.org.
- There will be a girls wrestling meeting on Thursday, November 2, after school in the cafeteria. If you cannot make the meeting or have questions, please contact Mr. Bice at: bicee@discoverers.org.
Friday, November 3, 2023
- Columbus High School is excited to announce The Addams Family as this year's musical production.
- Dates & Times: Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
- Venue: Nantkes Performing Arts Center at Columbus Middle School.
- Admission: $7 adults, $4 for students, free admission with C-Stamp
- Attention, CHS students. For the first time in years, Student Council is sponsoring a Powder Puff football tournament this November 8 and 9 beginning at 3:45 p.m to be played on the CHS turf. Ladies, this means that you need to gather teams of 8 players to play flag football! Your team captain must register your team at the captain's meeting at 3:45 in the IMC on Friday, November 3. There is no fee to participate. If you have any questions, please ask Caden Kapels, Kaden Brownlow, or Mrs. Wallin.
- The deadline to register for the December ACT is Friday, November 3rd. When registering, enter the CHS test-site code 196170 to find CHS for a test location.
Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Columbus High School is excited to announce The Addams Family as this year's musical production.
- Dates & Times: Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
- Venue: Nantkes Performing Arts Center at Columbus Middle School.
- Admission: $7 adults, $4 for students, free admission with C-Stamp