🎉 Congratulations to our March 23-27 Students of the Week! 🎉
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 Silver student of the week always takes care of his work promptly. He is consistently respectful to staff and incredibly patient with peers. He doesn't hesitate to help out and pushes himself to be the best he can be. We appreciate you! Congratulations to the 8 Silver student of the week, David!
⭐️The 8 Maroon student of the week is a very hard worker in class who always does her best to get everything done in a timely manner. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her classmates who may be struggling. In addition, she is kind and respectful to both her peers and teachers. Congratulations to our 8 Maroon Student of the week, Piper!

7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week has really stepped up her game, and she is focused on doing well in her classes every day. She is always checking in with her teachers and does her absolute best in everything she does. We are so proud of you, Allison!
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week has exceptional character and drive. They are naturally kind and do an incredible job at modeling school expectations. Their positive attitude and strive for success makes them a great addition to any classroom. Congratulations, Karli!

6th Grade
⭐️Our 6 silver student of the week is someone who works hard to keep up with her classwork and always tries her best. She stays on task and completes her assignments on time. This student is also very kind and likes to help her classmates and teachers when they need it. She has a positive attitude that makes the classroom a better place to learn. Congradulations Aiyanna!
⭐️The Maroon 6 Student of the Week is calm, quiet, and friendly. She consistently demonstrates strong work effort, which leads to her success in academics. We are proud to celebrate Arabella this week!

5th Grade
⭐️Anna comes to class every day with a smile and a readiness to learn. She is often the first to volunteer to read aloud or help with anything the class needs. Anna is also incredibly friendly and kind to those around her, always treating classmates and adults with respect and making others feel welcome. Her positive attitude and wonderful personality bring great energy to the classroom and help make it a happy place to learn. Keep being amazing, Anna!
⭐️This student always has the brightest smile on their face. They are joyful, fun to be around, and can always turn a bad day into a good one. She always works hard and gets her homework done on time. We are so glad to have her on our 5 Maroon team. Congratulations Leilani, we are so proud of you!

You’re invited to join us for Newsies Jr. at Columbus Middle School! Come cheer on our talented students as they bring this high-energy, crowd-favorite show to life.
📅 March 27 & 28
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Nantkes Theater
🎟️ $8 Adults | $5 Students (K–12)
C-Stamps & staff passes accepted
Carry the banner and bring your friends—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎭

Yesterday, the cast of Newsies Jr. toured all of the elementary schools for a sneak peek of the musical. The elementary students brought great energy while supporting the cast! 🙌 Afterward, the cast had the opportunity to receive feedback from a real judge from Omaha Performing Arts. 📋
Newsies Jr. will take place on:
🗓 Friday, the 27th & Saturday, the 28th
🕒 Both at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Natkes Performing Arts Center
🎫 $8 for adults, $5 for children (K–12); C-STAMPS are accepted.
The 5th graders worked incredibly hard to complete their unit on Earth’s Systems. They designed and built detailed dioramas that thoughtfully showcase all four of Earth’s spheres—the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere—and how they interact with one another. We are excited to share that these outstanding, winning projects will be proudly displayed in the CMS Library for the next few weeks for others to enjoy and learn from.






🌈🎩Happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day from Columbus Middle School! Some of the adults had fun dressing up and matching with one another. Lots of students also dressed up to show their spirit. 🍀💰


📢 Our 6th grade Discoverers had a fun time at Discoverer Buck Rewards. They played dodgeball today. We hope our 6th grade Discoverers had the best time playing dodgeball.
Join us for Newsies Jr. at Columbus Middle School!
📅 March 27 & 28
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Nantkes Theater
🎟️ $8 Adults | $5 Students (K–12)
C-Stamps & staff passes accepted
Come support our amazing student performers—you won’t want to miss it! ⭐



We are so proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, kindness, willingness to learn, and initiative. 🌟 Their positive attitudes and dedication truly make a difference in our school community.
Keep up the amazing work! We can’t wait to see all you continue to accomplish! 👏📚✨




Photos are available for the following winter activities:
CMS 5/6 Play
CMS Band Winter Concert
CMS Boys Wrestling
CMS Girls Wrestling
CMS 7th grade Girls Basketball
CMS 8th Grade Girls Basketball
CMS 8th Grade Boys Basketball
VMS 7th Grade Boys Basketball
CHS Boys Wrestling
CHS Girls Wrestling
CHS Bowling
Jam the Gym
CHS Girls Basketball
CHS Boys Basketball
CHS Swimming & Diving
CHS Unified Bowling
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.

Tuesday night our students’ beautiful artwork and creations from Music, Family & Consumer Science, Digital Media, and Discovery classes were presented for people to come and enjoy, along with a sneak peek of our musical The Newsies!
On Thursday, the 5th graders had lots of fun working on their choreography. Brock Bourek came and had class with them, teaching the choreography for their "Seussical Road to Oz" concert! The 5th graders will perform at their concert on April 9th at 7:00 PM.
8th Grade
⭐️The 8 Silver Student of the Week is very dependable and respectful. She asks great questions and always takes pride in doing her very best work. Her teachers appreciate the kind, positive attitude she brings to the classroom. We are lucky to have her on our team! Keep up the great work, Hope Nickolite!
⭐️The 8 Maroon Student of the week is a student who always comes to class with a great attitude and is respectful to teachers and classmates. He is always willing to participate in classroom discussions and works well with her peers. He is a great example of what it means to be a Discoverer. Congratulations to our 8 Maroon Student of the week Angel.

7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is always leading by example. She is a hard worker and respectful to herself and others by always getting her work done. Thank you for shining brightly for our 7 Silver Team. We are proud of you! Congratulations, Kinley.
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week is being recognized for their incredible work ethic. They are a model of responsibility, always ensuring that every assignment is completed and turned in right on time. They are able to stay focused in a busy classroom, and are a great example for others to follow. Congratulations, Dereck.

6th Grade
⭐️Our 6 Silver student of the week is academically driven and hard-working. He is dependable, shows up every day ready to give his best. He is helpful to his classmates and demonstrates great leadership. Congratulations Kyler on being the 6 Silver student of the week!
⭐️The Maroon 6 Student of the Week is kind, quiet, and always willing to help others. He has a quirky sense of humor that adds a special spark to our classroom. He completes his assignments independently and consistently puts forth his best effort. We are proud to recognize Alecto this week!

Students practiced measuring, rolling, filling, and baking while learning the importance of kitchen safety and teamwork. The best part? Enjoying the delicious results at the end! 😋






5th Grade
⭐️This student is someone who is very engaged in what he does. The dedication he has in his school work and towards his friends in unmatched. You know you can always count on him for a laugh or a good answer. Very proud to have him in class. Congrats Jacob!
⭐️Our Maroon Student of the Week is Daymon! He is a hard worker who always stays focused and gets his assignments done on time. He is quiet, respectful, and a great friend to everyone he meets. We are so proud of the kind and responsible leader he is in our school. Congratulations, Daymon!

The art show will be open from 5:00–6:00 PM in the auditorium foyer and will feature amazing artwork from our 5th–8th grade students, plus creations from Family & Consumer Science, Digital Media, and Discovery classes. Enjoy refreshments provided by our FCS classes while you browse!
At 6:00 PM, our 7th & 8th grade choirs and Vocal Tech will take the stage in the auditorium. We’ll also have a sneak peek of our upcoming CMS musical, Newsies Jr.!
We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible talents of our students with you! 💛✨



