
8th grade activity night is next Friday, October 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30
We are in need of:
-donations of money so we can purchase pizza
-donations of individually packed snacks or drinks (Little Debbies, cookies, fruit snacks, Gatorades, snack-size candy bars, etc.) for the snack walk
-supervisors to monitor the students in a gym or at one of the games
Please contact Ms. Nilson or Ms. Harms with questions!
Donations can be dropped off in the front office or can be sent with your student and given to Mrs. Harms(B234) or Mrs. Nilson(B112)




Owen, Logan, and Kristopher are the 5th Grade Students at CMS! Congratulations!


The 7th grade language arts students started reading "The Lightning Thief" this week! Be on the lookout for this book and packet. For fun, ask your student what happened to Mrs. Dodds!


CPS is currently looking for individuals, organizations and businesses who would like to participate in this year's CPS Trunk or Treat. If you are interested in providing a trunk please contact Cherie Van Dyke at vandykec@discoverers.org or call 402-563-7000.




CMS Student Council is now accepting nominations for the North Star Award!
Across the world, the North Star is seen as the Anchor of the Northern Sky, a constant, reassuring presence. It can help people determine and guide them in a purposeful direction. Symbolically, the North Star is seen as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
Please complete the form below to nominate a staff member who embodies the traits of the North Star. Anyone (Student, Parent, or Staff Member) may complete a nomination.
Each Quarter, Student Council will read through the nominations for the North Star Award and select the winners. Staff may be nominated more than once but they will only receive the award once in a school year.
Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/PH12McRpfcPpLEsR7


🏐 On Thursday, 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams played Norfolk. 7th C team's season opener was a major success, while A and B fell short. For 8th grade, A team was victorious while B and C left without a win. Tonight all teams face Walnut - 7th at home and 8th away! Good luck, girls! 💥 🏐


📸 The 2023-2024 Yearbook staff is already hard at work on our 2024 yearbook!📸
Yearbooks will arrive before the end of this school year and can be ordered online at:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1058958/Columbus-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/2023091508151480381/CATALOG_SHOP/
Email kleel@discoverers.org with any questions





CPS is hosting a community open house at the Kramer Education Center on September 19th from 5:00-8:00 pm!




CMS Student Council presents Spirit Week, September 11-15th!
All Dress Code Rules still apply.




CHS will be hosting an immunization clinic in partnership with ECDHD on September 28th. Appointments can be made by calling ECDHD.




The 5th graders are working hard discovering volume measurement in this hands on activity using unit cubes.


The CMS 5th Graders are settling nicely as they master the challenging skill of opening their lockers!




How do we increase our love of reading? We practice! The 7th grade language arts classes are spending the first 10 minutes of class reading every day. The kids in Ms. Gustafson's class are really enjoying their books of choice!


CMS 8th graders worked in small groups this morning to investigate the credibility of websites. They learned how to identify credible sources, spot biased information, and compare websites. Ask your Digital Media student about the "Rule of 3"!


The Columbus Area United Way is offering a workshop on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6 pm. Attend the workshop and Learn How to Keep Your Child Safe Online.
#proudtobecps #keepkidssafe #communitypartnerships




🏈 Friday Night Lights with the Middle School section 🏈
Join us at the next Varsity home game on September 8th!
#godiscoverers #proudtobeCMS







CMS Families... Back to School Week is Here!
Open House Tuesday, August 15 from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
All 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students attend August 16 from 8:00-3:30.
All 5th grade students attend August 17 from 8:00-3:30.
Full day for all students on August 18. See you soon!!


Wow! It's hard to believe that this week is the last week of the Summer Lunch Program. Friday, July 28th will be our last day to serve summer lunch. We will then begin to get ready for the 2023-2024 school year! Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer!
This week's menu can be found at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174 .
Lunch locations: CMS, CHS and Emerson 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Check out this week's lunch menu for the Free Summer Lunch Program. https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174
This program is open to all youth 0-18 years of age and is located at CHS, CMS and Emerson M-F 11:30am-1:00pm.

This week the Free Summer Lunch Program will not be available on Tuesday, July 4th. Enjoy celebrating the holiday with your friends and family.
Lunch will be available at CMS, CHS and Emerson on July 3, July 5, July 6 and July 7 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Check out this month's menu https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/174