6th Grade
⭐️Our Silver student of the week does an excellent job staying focused and keeping up with her classwork. She is responsible and always puts in her best effort on assignments. When she is absent, she works hard to get caught up and never falls behind. Her positive attitude and kindness toward her classmates make her a wonderful member of the class. We are so happy to have you on our Silver Team, Cassie
⭐️The Maroon 6 Student of the Week is a hard-working, responsible student. She participates more and more in class every day. She kind person with a "get it done" attitude. Congratulations, Parker, the Maroon 6 Student of the Week.
5th Grade
⭐️The 5 Silver student of the week is Sofia. She always comes to class with a friendly smile and a Hello! Sofia does a fantastic job of following directions, being responsible, and respectful. She is friendly and cooperative with her classmates as well. Sofia is a great helper in the classroom to her teachers and classmates. She does her best on all of her school work. We are lucky to have you on our 5 Silver team. Congrats, Sofia!
⭐️This student is one of the most fantastic writers to ever grace the 5th grade. She is a stellar student who consistently completes her assignments on time and never disrupts a thing—not even a fly. She is a deep thinker and an outstanding problem-solver. For these reasons and more, we are proud to recognize Analia as our Maroon Student of the Week.
Don’t forget—our first week of dress-up fun is kicking off! We can’t wait to see your festive outfits, cozy sweaters, and all the holiday cheer you bring to the halls. Let’s start the countdown to winter break with BIG smiles and bright spirit! ❄️💫
Show up, dress up, and bring the merry! 🎁🎅
We’re bringing extra cheer to CMS as we count down to winter break! ❄️✨ Join us each day in December with a fun dress-up theme to make the halls a little brighter and the days a little merrier. From cozy sweaters to festive colors, we've got something for everyone!
Let’s spread some holiday spirit and celebrate the season together—one outfit at a time! 🎅🎁🎄
We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and winter cheer!
This week, our students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test by using the Engineering & Design Process to disguise their turkeys. From superheroes to pop stars to everyday objects, these turkeys were determined to stay off the Thanksgiving table! 😄🎨
We loved seeing their brainstorming, planning, building, and improving in action—and the results were absolutely hilarious and so impressive!
Wishing all our families a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving! 🧡🍁
Today our 5th and 6th graders went to all the elementary schools to perform their play, Alice in Wonderland 🐰. They had a blast, as this is the first year they have done this. The elementary students loved seeing the first and last scenes. 🃏 Our students are super excited to put on this show next week on Friday, December 5th at 7 p.m., and Saturday, December 6th at 2 p.m.! 🎭
6 p.m. CHS Cheerleaders
6:10 p.m. Diamond Dancers
6:20 p.m. CHS Percussion
6:30 p.m. Elementary Groups
6:50 p.m. CHS Jazz Ensemble
Thank you to our sponsors Columbus Community Hospital and GPS Bank!
December 5, 2025 at 7:00pm & December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm
CMS Nantkes Theatre
Admission for adults is $5, Students K-12 is $3, and C-Stamps will be accepted.
Last night, our 7th-grade A and B basketball teams played the Scotus Shamrocks! Both teams played their hardest and showed significant improvements in their skills. Our 7th-grade basketball team gets better every day. We cannot wait to see how you do at your first away game vs. Norfolk. GO Discoverers!
🎬 Hey CMS Parents!
You’re invited to a special viewing of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age — a powerful (and eye-opening!) documentary about how technology impacts our kids and families. 💻📱
We’re offering two viewing times so you can choose what works best for you! 🙌
📅 When:
👉 November 24 at 5:30 PM
👉 November 25 at 8:30 AM
📍 Where: Nantkes Auditorium, Columbus Middle School
🕒 Length: Approximately 60 minutes
Come join the conversation about raising kids in today’s digital world — it’s one hour that just might change the way you think about screen time! 😉
#CMSCares #Screenagers #ParentingInTheDigitalAge
Yesterday our 8th grade A and B basketball teams🏀 played. A played hard and won their game. B came up short and lost. That won’t bring our team down! Our basketball team will continue to work hard and win their next game🏅
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 silver student of the week is inquisitive and willing to help others. He is always willing to go above and beyond to keep his group going. He is polite and gives his efforts. Well done, Kale!
⭐️The 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a thoughtful and hardworking student who consistently brings a positive attitude to class. He is personable and kind, making others feel comfortable and included. Logan contributes meaningful insights during class and works to deepen his understanding. Even when he is absent, he takes responsibility for getting caught up on his work right away. Congratulations and great job, Logan!
The Columbus Middle School wrestling team had a home meet yesterday against several schools. Some boys had losses while others had wins, but everyone had a piece of the fun. They all did great with some awesome throws, pins, and moves. We are so proud of you all! Hope to see you at the next meet in Norfolk, Nebraska. Go Discoverers!
We’re celebrating in style by embracing the 6–7 Trend! Our students are officially 67 days smarter, and our 6th-grade teachers packed their day with all things 67—from creative challenges to number-themed activities that kept everyone smiling. 🎉🤓
Here’s to learning, fun, and another great day at CMS!
Yesterday, our 7th grade girls basketball teams played against Barr, and all of our teams played incredibly hard—and won! C Team won with a score of 12–4, B Team won 12–2, and A Team won 26–12. Congratulations to all of our teams!
Don’t forget to show up tomorrow in our school colors—maroon, white, or black—to support either our 8th grade or 7th grade teams. Go Discoverers! 🏀🎉
You’re invited to a special viewing of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age — a powerful (and eye-opening!) documentary about how technology impacts our kids and families. 💻📱
We’re offering two viewing times so you can choose what works best for you! 🙌
📅 When:
👉 November 24 at 5:30 PM
👉 November 25 at 8:30 AM
📍 Where: Nantkes Auditorium, Columbus Middle School
🕒 Length: Approximately 60 minutes
Come join the conversation about raising kids in today’s digital world — it’s one hour that just might change the way you think about screen time! 😉
#CMSCares #Screenagers #ParentingInTheDigitalAge
7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is the first to get on task and always stays on task. She is a leader in her classes and takes initiative to get work done. Her smile shines brightly for our 7 Silver Team. Keep working hard, Shelby.
⭐️The 7 Maroon Student of the Week is able to face challenging tasks in a calm and collected manner. They lead in the classroom with positivity, kindness, and respect for others. They embody the Discoverer way. Congratulations, Jayden.
Last night, our 7th-grade A, B, and C teams fell just short against Seward Middle School. Our Discoverers played hard and battled until the very end! 💪🏀
We are incredibly proud of our 7th-grade teams! Keep working hard girls, you are doing great! ⭐👏
6th Grade
⭐️Our Maroon 6 Student of the Week has an amazing vision of his future; he knows what he wants in life. He is curious and has a great sense of musicality. He participates in class, is very helpful to his peers, and the faculty. Congratulations, Beckett, our Maroon 6 Student of the Week.
⭐️This 6 Silver Student of the Week is a quiet leader. He is someone that we can rely on to get homework done and who puts forth his best effort. He keeps to himself, but is not afraid to step in and help someone out when they are struggling. He always has a smile on his face and makes the most out of every day! Congratulations to Jason for being the 6 Silver Student of the Week!
