After investigating the properties of matter in our water samples last week, our 5th graders took on a new engineering challenge: design a water filter that could remove the unwanted materials and make the water cleaner and healthier.
Each team created a unique design, using what they learned to tackle the “troubling matter” in their samples. The creativity and problem-solving on display were incredible!
This week, students will be testing, analyzing, and improving their filter designs as they continue working toward cleaner water for all living things. 🌎✨
Each team created a unique design, using what they learned to tackle the “troubling matter” in their samples. The creativity and problem-solving on display were incredible!
This week, students will be testing, analyzing, and improving their filter designs as they continue working toward cleaner water for all living things. 🌎✨
What a night for the 7th grade girls’ basketball teams!
Even though the final scores didn’t go our way, we couldn’t be prouder of how hard each and every girl played. They showed their hard work and preparation on the court. Keep your heads up, ladies! Go Discoverers!
🎉 Congratulations to our November 10-14 Students of the Week! 🎉
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 Silver student of the week is a super sweet and kind student. She is incredibly respectful towards teachers and her fellow classmates. Her work is always fabulous as well. Keep up the great effort, we are very proud of you! Congratulations to Lilian.
⭐️Our 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a highly respectful and bright student who approaches every task with focus and responsibility. She completes her work promptly and always meets deadlines with quality results. Her kindness and warmth make her a wonderful classmate who treats everyone with respect and positivity. We are thrilled for all the things she will accomplish in life. Congratulations to our 8 Maroon Student of the Week, Merlin!
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 Silver student of the week is a super sweet and kind student. She is incredibly respectful towards teachers and her fellow classmates. Her work is always fabulous as well. Keep up the great effort, we are very proud of you! Congratulations to Lilian.
⭐️Our 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a highly respectful and bright student who approaches every task with focus and responsibility. She completes her work promptly and always meets deadlines with quality results. Her kindness and warmth make her a wonderful classmate who treats everyone with respect and positivity. We are thrilled for all the things she will accomplish in life. Congratulations to our 8 Maroon Student of the Week, Merlin!
🎉 Congratulations to our November 10-14 Students of the Week! 🎉
7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is a leader in his classes. He is always doing what he is supposed to do. He works quietly and does his work well. He always takes the initiative and answers questions in class. Thank you for working hard for our 7 Silver Team. Congratulations, Samuel.
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week is always on task. Never being disruptive to others, even when others are, you can count on them to do the right thing. By asking questions and completing all work, they are able to be a leader for others to follow. Congratulations, Sophia.
7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is a leader in his classes. He is always doing what he is supposed to do. He works quietly and does his work well. He always takes the initiative and answers questions in class. Thank you for working hard for our 7 Silver Team. Congratulations, Samuel.
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week is always on task. Never being disruptive to others, even when others are, you can count on them to do the right thing. By asking questions and completing all work, they are able to be a leader for others to follow. Congratulations, Sophia.
🎉 Congratulations to our November 10-14 Students of the Week! 🎉
6th Grade
⭐️The 6th Silver Student of the Week is an absolute rockstar in 6 Silver! He is always respectful, kind, and hardworking. He treats everyone with kindness and respect, follows directions the first time, and puts his best effort into everything he does. This student's positive attitude, big heart and great example makes our classes a better place every day! We are so lucky to have Bobby on our team and in our classrooms! Keep up the great work, Bobby, and keep being you!
⭐️Our Maroon 6 Student of the Week is respectful and responsible. He completes his assignments on time with little prompting and always puts forth his best effort. He is a flexible and cooperative partner during group work, contributing thoughtful ideas and supporting his classmates. His positive attitude and dedication make him a wonderful role model for others. Congratulations, Jacob, Maroon 6 Student of the Week.
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6th Grade
⭐️The 6th Silver Student of the Week is an absolute rockstar in 6 Silver! He is always respectful, kind, and hardworking. He treats everyone with kindness and respect, follows directions the first time, and puts his best effort into everything he does. This student's positive attitude, big heart and great example makes our classes a better place every day! We are so lucky to have Bobby on our team and in our classrooms! Keep up the great work, Bobby, and keep being you!
⭐️Our Maroon 6 Student of the Week is respectful and responsible. He completes his assignments on time with little prompting and always puts forth his best effort. He is a flexible and cooperative partner during group work, contributing thoughtful ideas and supporting his classmates. His positive attitude and dedication make him a wonderful role model for others. Congratulations, Jacob, Maroon 6 Student of the Week.
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🎉 Congratulations to our November 10-14 Students of the Week! 🎉
5th Grade
⭐️The 5 Silver student of the week is Emmanuel. He does a super job of following directions, being responsible, and respectful. Also, he is kind to his classmates, hard-working, and is welcoming to others. Emmanuel does his best on all of his assignments and tests. He always seems to have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Congrats, Emmanuel!
⭐️The Maroon 5 student of the week is Sophia. She is a kind and hardworking student. She always gets her work done on time and puts her best effort into everything she does. During class, she stays on task and is always ready to share an answer or an idea. She listens carefully and shows respect to her teachers and classmates. Sophia sets a great example for others with her positive attitude and strong work habits. Keep up the wonderful work, Sophia!
5th Grade
⭐️The 5 Silver student of the week is Emmanuel. He does a super job of following directions, being responsible, and respectful. Also, he is kind to his classmates, hard-working, and is welcoming to others. Emmanuel does his best on all of his assignments and tests. He always seems to have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Congrats, Emmanuel!
⭐️The Maroon 5 student of the week is Sophia. She is a kind and hardworking student. She always gets her work done on time and puts her best effort into everything she does. During class, she stays on task and is always ready to share an answer or an idea. She listens carefully and shows respect to her teachers and classmates. Sophia sets a great example for others with her positive attitude and strong work habits. Keep up the wonderful work, Sophia!
💧In 5th grade science, students are exploring the question: “How can we make water healthy for all living things?” 🌎
Their first investigation involves identifying the properties of five different water samples. Students are using their observation skills to examine each sample’s color, odor, cloudiness, and even magnetism as they work to determine what substances might be in the water. 🔬💦
Their first investigation involves identifying the properties of five different water samples. Students are using their observation skills to examine each sample’s color, odor, cloudiness, and even magnetism as they work to determine what substances might be in the water. 🔬💦
🎉 Congratulations to our November 3-7 Students of the Week! 🎉
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 silver student of the week is somebody who is very sweet and caring. This student also puts forth his best effort in everything we do in class ,whether it be a graded activity or simply something done for practice. His motivation and sense of determination are amazing. Keep being awesome! Congrats to the 8 silver student of the week, Miles!
⭐️Our 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a nice and funny student who brings positivity to the classroom. He is always willing to help his classmates and consistently completes his work on time. His positive attitude and responsibility make him a great role model for others. We are so proud of you. Congratulations to the 8 Maroon Student of the Week, Benson!
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 silver student of the week is somebody who is very sweet and caring. This student also puts forth his best effort in everything we do in class ,whether it be a graded activity or simply something done for practice. His motivation and sense of determination are amazing. Keep being awesome! Congrats to the 8 silver student of the week, Miles!
⭐️Our 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a nice and funny student who brings positivity to the classroom. He is always willing to help his classmates and consistently completes his work on time. His positive attitude and responsibility make him a great role model for others. We are so proud of you. Congratulations to the 8 Maroon Student of the Week, Benson!
🔍🕵️♀️ Students in Ms. Schoenberner's Discovery class just wrapped up their unit on ciphers and codes! To put their decoding skills to the test, they ended the unit with an exciting scavenger hunt — where each team had to decipher the other team’s clues to find their next destination. So much fun putting their critical thinking and problem-solving skills into action! 💡✨
CHS and CMS fall activity photos are now available for purchase. All funds from purchases go toward CPS Foundation teacher classroom grants. We do our best to get photos of as many participants as possible but cannot guarantee a photo of every participant.
Photos are available for the following fall activities:
CHS Cross Country, CHS Football, CHS Softball, CHS Volleyball, CHS CHeer, CHS Girls Golf, CHS Boys Tennis, CHS Diamond Dancers, CHS Band, CMS 7th and 8th grade Football, CMS 7th & 8th grade Volleyball, CMS Cross Country and CMS Talent Show.
To help ensure security and privacy of photos within links, photo links will only be provided to parents and guardians. You can request a photo link(s) by emailing CPS Foundation Director Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org with the following information: Student Name, Grade, activity, parent name, relationship to student.
Photos are available for the following fall activities:
CHS Cross Country, CHS Football, CHS Softball, CHS Volleyball, CHS CHeer, CHS Girls Golf, CHS Boys Tennis, CHS Diamond Dancers, CHS Band, CMS 7th and 8th grade Football, CMS 7th & 8th grade Volleyball, CMS Cross Country and CMS Talent Show.
To help ensure security and privacy of photos within links, photo links will only be provided to parents and guardians. You can request a photo link(s) by emailing CPS Foundation Director Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org with the following information: Student Name, Grade, activity, parent name, relationship to student.
🎉 Congratulations to our November 3-7 Students of the Week! 🎉
7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is a quiet leader in class. She is always on task and does high-quality work. She is always doing what she is supposed to do, and she is kind to others. Congratulations to our shining star, Yaretcy!
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week is a leader for others in the classroom. They lead by example, never disrupting others in the learning environment and always on task. They are kind and show commitment to their learning. Congratulations, Jorge!
7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is a quiet leader in class. She is always on task and does high-quality work. She is always doing what she is supposed to do, and she is kind to others. Congratulations to our shining star, Yaretcy!
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week is a leader for others in the classroom. They lead by example, never disrupting others in the learning environment and always on task. They are kind and show commitment to their learning. Congratulations, Jorge!
📐✨Mr. Ostrander’s 8th grade math students are getting creative with tile pattern posters!
Students are given a tile pattern and challenged to extend it by drawing additional figures based on the pattern. Then, they take it a step further by creating a table, graph, and rule to represent their pattern mathematically.
Once all the math pieces are complete, they get to show off their artistic side and decorate their posters however they’d like! 🎨📊
Students are given a tile pattern and challenged to extend it by drawing additional figures based on the pattern. Then, they take it a step further by creating a table, graph, and rule to represent their pattern mathematically.
Once all the math pieces are complete, they get to show off their artistic side and decorate their posters however they’d like! 🎨📊
Today is the day! Ballots must be placed in the drop box by 5:00 pm today for your vote to be counted.
The drop box is located outside the North Courthouse 1464 26th Avenue in the drive-thru.
The drop box is located outside the North Courthouse 1464 26th Avenue in the drive-thru.
🎉 Congratulations to our November 3-7 Students of the Week! 🎉
6th Grade
⭐️The 6th Silver Student of the Week has impressed her teachers since the beginning of the school year. She is kind to her classmates, respectful to adults, and makes our classroom a better place every day. This student leads by example—through cooperation, responsibility, and a big heart. We are lucky to have Aliyah on our team and in our classrooms. Keep up the great work and positive attitude!
⭐️The Maroon 6 Student of the Week is always focused, actively participates in class, and goes above and beyond in her academic excellence. She takes her learning to the next level with independence and originality. Congratulations, Shaina Maroon 6 Student of the Week.
6th Grade
⭐️The 6th Silver Student of the Week has impressed her teachers since the beginning of the school year. She is kind to her classmates, respectful to adults, and makes our classroom a better place every day. This student leads by example—through cooperation, responsibility, and a big heart. We are lucky to have Aliyah on our team and in our classrooms. Keep up the great work and positive attitude!
⭐️The Maroon 6 Student of the Week is always focused, actively participates in class, and goes above and beyond in her academic excellence. She takes her learning to the next level with independence and originality. Congratulations, Shaina Maroon 6 Student of the Week.
🥫 Annual Student Council Food Drive: November 5–12!
It’s time for our Annual Student Council Food Drive, Discoverers! From November 5–12, students will collect donations for the Platte County Food Pantry through a fun Food Drive Bingo challenge.
Each advisory class will have a Bingo card with donation goals that include the most-needed food items.
Here’s how they can win:
🍿 Get a Bingo – entered into a popcorn party drawing (one winner per grade level)
🍬 Earn a Blackout – candy for the whole class
🍩 Be the Top Collector – donuts and a star for your team banner
All donations go directly to support local families in need. Thank you for helping our students make a difference in our community — the Discoverer Way! ❤️🤍
It’s time for our Annual Student Council Food Drive, Discoverers! From November 5–12, students will collect donations for the Platte County Food Pantry through a fun Food Drive Bingo challenge.
Each advisory class will have a Bingo card with donation goals that include the most-needed food items.
Here’s how they can win:
🍿 Get a Bingo – entered into a popcorn party drawing (one winner per grade level)
🍬 Earn a Blackout – candy for the whole class
🍩 Be the Top Collector – donuts and a star for your team banner
All donations go directly to support local families in need. Thank you for helping our students make a difference in our community — the Discoverer Way! ❤️🤍
🎉 Congratulations to our November 3-7 Students of the Week! 🎉
5th Grade
⭐️The 5 Silver student of the week is Gavyn! He does a super job of following directions, being responsible and respectful. Also, he is kind to his classmates and is welcoming to others. Gavyn does his best on all of his assignments and tests. He always seems to have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Congrats, Gavyn!
⭐️The 5 Maroon student of the week is someone we can count on to always do their best and complete their work on time. Even if they are gone from school, they make sure to keep caught up. This student demonstrates all aspects of being a Discoverer! He is respectful, responsible, and always kind. He has a great group of friends who know he will always be there for them. Congratulations Elijah!
5th Grade
⭐️The 5 Silver student of the week is Gavyn! He does a super job of following directions, being responsible and respectful. Also, he is kind to his classmates and is welcoming to others. Gavyn does his best on all of his assignments and tests. He always seems to have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Congrats, Gavyn!
⭐️The 5 Maroon student of the week is someone we can count on to always do their best and complete their work on time. Even if they are gone from school, they make sure to keep caught up. This student demonstrates all aspects of being a Discoverer! He is respectful, responsible, and always kind. He has a great group of friends who know he will always be there for them. Congratulations Elijah!
Student Council is hosting 7th Grade Activity Night this Friday, November 7th from 5:30 to 7:30. The cost of admission is $3.00 or a donation of two non-perishable food items. C-Stamps are not accepted. Students must have their ID to enter. There will be dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, Wii Dance, Ping Pong, Snack Walk, and Pizza!
Parents, please reach out to Ms. Harms or Ms. Nilson if you can help with any of the following: Supervision, Snacks for the Snack Walk, Bottled Water, or a Monetary Donation to pay for pizza!
Parents, please reach out to Ms. Harms or Ms. Nilson if you can help with any of the following: Supervision, Snacks for the Snack Walk, Bottled Water, or a Monetary Donation to pay for pizza!
CPS Parents,
Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.
Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF
Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.
Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.
Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF
Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.
Gym Rats Basketball
Early-morning skill work for young athletes ready to grow their game and mindset!
When: 6:30–7:30 AM before school
Where: Columbus Middle School Gym
Who: Open to 5th–6th graders
Focus: Fundamentals • Footwork • Finishing • Confidence • Effort • Competition
Special Saturday Morning Clinic for 3rd-6th graders at CMS from 9:00-10:00 AM. 7th-8th from 10:15-11:15!
We run on a fluid schedule that is updated weekly. Please use the QR code below to sign up for our new group through Parentsquare! Inside ParentSquare, there is a calendar that will tell you what group we are taking and what days we are taking them.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me by email at burgesonj@discoverers.org
Early-morning skill work for young athletes ready to grow their game and mindset!
When: 6:30–7:30 AM before school
Where: Columbus Middle School Gym
Who: Open to 5th–6th graders
Focus: Fundamentals • Footwork • Finishing • Confidence • Effort • Competition
Special Saturday Morning Clinic for 3rd-6th graders at CMS from 9:00-10:00 AM. 7th-8th from 10:15-11:15!
We run on a fluid schedule that is updated weekly. Please use the QR code below to sign up for our new group through Parentsquare! Inside ParentSquare, there is a calendar that will tell you what group we are taking and what days we are taking them.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me by email at burgesonj@discoverers.org
🎉 Congratulations to our October 27-31 Students of the Week! 🎉
8th Grade
⭐️This 8 Silver Student of the week is constantly striving to get better. She is well organized and on task. She helps in class and is always willing to take on more. Congratulations, Grayson!
⭐️This week we recognize the 8 maroon student of the week for her outstanding responsibility and dedication. She consistently takes care of her work on time and with excellent effort in class. She consistently has a positive outlook and collaborates well with her peers. She shows kindness to everyone around her. Congrats to Jocelynn!
8th Grade
⭐️This 8 Silver Student of the week is constantly striving to get better. She is well organized and on task. She helps in class and is always willing to take on more. Congratulations, Grayson!
⭐️This week we recognize the 8 maroon student of the week for her outstanding responsibility and dedication. She consistently takes care of her work on time and with excellent effort in class. She consistently has a positive outlook and collaborates well with her peers. She shows kindness to everyone around her. Congrats to Jocelynn!
