Columbus High School

CHS participated in the 47th Annual Statewide Language Competition at UNL. This competition is a statewide event open to schools of all classes. Students competed in six categories - Music, Art, Dance, Drama, Poetry and Short Film - across two levels: Heritage Speaker and Level 2 (upperclassmen in advanced language courses). The Discoverers brought home eight of the eleven First Place State Championship awards and earned nine State Runner-up awards. An incredible achievement that speaks to their talent, hard work and dedication. Folkloric Dance All levels 1st Place: Tristan Smith, Emersyn Jaeger, Taley Dittmar, Cade Wurdeman 2nd place: Jayden Gernstein, Lillian Jensen, Samantha Hoscovek Drama Level 2 2nd place : Reece Vasina, John Holys, Conner Braun Drama Heritage Speaker 1st place : Kevin Escobar- Romero, Enrique Leon, Ciclali Madrigal-Mendoza 2nd place: Alyn Estrada Morales, Alejandro Vazquez Mendez Poetry Level 2 1st place: Brianna Jeffryes 2nd place: Janice Chen Poetry Heritage Speaker 2nd place: Itzell Hernandez- Ibarra Music Level 2 1st place: Elizabeth Suiter 2nd: Sydney Miller Music Heritage Speaker 1st place: Sheyla Monteza Gonzalez 2nd: Erandy Tellez -Gomez Art Level 2 1st place: Brianna Jeffryes 2nd: Janice Chen Art HS 2nd place: Darien Gomez Short Film Level 2 1st place: Brianna Jeffryes, Elizabeth Suiter, Ayla Jansen Heritage Speaker 1st place Monserrat Gonzalez Juarez, Mary Mendoza, Allison Cardona Morales, Darien Gomez 2nd place: Erandy Tellez -Gomez, Jocelin Pedraza- Mendez, Itzell Hernandez- Ibarra

On April 10th the CHS Leadership Class was visited by this year's Discoverers of Distinction. The students had the opportunity to learn about their roads to success. Thank you to our inductees for spending time with our students. What an amazing group of alumni to meet and learn from! Michael Floyd, Class of 1968 - New York Times Best Seller, Former CIA Karen Blessen, Class of 1969 - Pulitzer Prize Winner, Artist and Journalist Jill Hoops Seidel, Class of 2003 - West Point Graduate, Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot, Meritorious Service Medal and Bronze Star.

Community Members, please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the following community meetings being offered by CPS. April 15th -7:00-8:00pm Dr. Kay will go LIVE on the CPS facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/ May 1st -7:00-8:00pm will be in person at the CHS Concert Hall. 3434 Discoverer Drive #communitymeeting #collaborativesolutions

Kids grades K-6 join the CHS Track Team for their upcoming Youth Track Camp!

Thanks to John Baylor for meeting with CHS Juniors today to prepare for the ACT!

Tonight the CPS Board of Education recognized the CHS Boys Bowling Team, CHS Diamond Dancers and three students from CMS for their outstanding achievements! CHS Boys Bowling Team were this year's state champions! CHS Diamond Dancers finished 3rd in high kick at nationals and 3rd at the state competition, and finished well in jazz. Three CMS students earned honors at the Scholastic Art Competition in Omaha. Two golden keys were earned as well as two honorable mentions. These students competed against students age 13-18. Congratulations on your outstanding achievements!

MARCH 4, 2025 CANCELLATIONS CPS Buildings have determined that the after school program, practices and all evening events will be cancelled tonight. Kindergarten enrollment will continue until 6pm. Please direct any questions to your student's school building.

Reminder of upcoming important dates! March 6, 2025 - Grades K-8 have a noon dismissal, No Preschool March 7,2025 - No School for Students March 10-14,2025 - No School for Students, Spring Break

Join us on Thursday, March 6th and support our CPS A Cappella groups as they perform in the Nebraska A Cappella Championships! Date: Thursday, March 6th Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: CHS Auditorium Ticket Price: $5 cash or check, children 12 and under are free. C stamps are accepted.

🎭 Get ready for an unforgettable performance! Columbus High School proudly presents "Midsummer Jersey" . Join us at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center: 📅 March 7, 2025 at 7:00pm 📅 March 8, 2025 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm 🎟️ Ticket prices: $7 for adults $5 for students Show your C stamp for FREE entry! Mark your calendars and spread the word! Don't miss out on this fantastic show! 🎬 #CHSPerformingArts #MidsummerJersey #godiscoverers #ColumbusHighSchoolTheater

Celebrating the Diamond Dancers tonight and their 3rd place finish in high kick at nationals before the boys basketball game. Congratulations, Diamond Dancers!!

We're celebrating the 2025 Discoverer Boys Bowling State Champions tonight during the halftime of the basketball game. Go Discoverers!

All CPS buildings will close at 5:00pm today, 2/18/25. No evening activities will take place including middle school parent-teacher conferences.

Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Nielsen and the FCCLA students who qualified for the State Championship. These students will compete in Lincoln, NE in April.

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.

Congratulations to the latest group of CHS students that passed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exam! All of the studying and extra time in the classroom paid off!

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.

Congratulations to the Discoverer Unified Bowling Team! Good luck at the state championship on Monday, December 9th! https://nebraska.tv/sports/nsaa-unified-bowling-district-scores

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.

Congratulations to Nykolys Rutten and Fisher Cyza on being recognized at the NDE Commissioner's Recognition for their SkillsUSA National Championship!