Good afternoon CMS families. There was a water main break at the entrance our southeast parking lot. The street directly in front of this parking lot is closed along with the entrance to the parking lot. Please plan to use the northeast parking lot or activity entrance tonight due to the southeast lot being closed. Students have been informed as well. Please be extra patient due to the increased volume in one parking lot. Thank you
Buenas tardes familias de CMS:
Unos conductos de agua se reventaron en la entrada de nuestro estacionamiento en la parte sureste. La calle que se encuentra justo enfrente de este estacionamiento está cerrada junto con la entrada al estacionamiento. Por favor, planee usar el estacionamiento noreste o la entrada de actividades esta tarde debido a que el lote sureste está cerrado. Los estudiantes también han sido informados. Por favor, tenga extra paciencia debido al aumento de volumen carros que habrán en un estacionamiento. Gracias
The CMS Student Council would like to congratulate our December Navigators of the Month, Mr. Rose & Ms. Feagin! Nominate a staff member for Navigator of the Month using the link on our homepage.
Congratulations to the CMS MathCounts Team for taking 1st place at the 2019 MathCounts Northeast Chapter Competition held at Central Community College on Saturday, February 2nd. The team qualified for the state competition held on March 16.
8th grade boys basketball suffered 2 losses last night against Lakeview. B team Lost 28-8. A team after fighting back from a tough deficit lost by 6 points with a score of 45-39. Next game is monday Against Kearney.
YFC is not having the CMS after school club today. Busses will NOT be here to transport students after school. The front office of YFC is open, but not open for student use. Their office is closing at 3:00 today. CMS activities and our after school program is scheduled as planned.
The 8th grade boys basketball C team came from behind in the 4th quarter for the win. Columbus's defense hustled in the 4th quarter held Seward to zero points while scoring 9 of their 25 total points. Despite a hard fought game and never giving up Both A and B 8th Grade boys basketball teams were defeated last night. The B team lost 23-29. A team lost 27-44. Next game is this Thursday against Lakeview at 6:30.
Good Luck tonight to our 7th grade and 8th grade boys basketball teams taking on Seward. 7th grade will be traveling to Seward for a 4:15 game and 8th grade will be taking on Seward at home starting at 4:15!!!
7th and 8th grade boys basketball game is postponed until January 28th. Boys will still have practice today after school from 3:45-5:30.
7th grade basketball results from the GI Walnut games - C team lost a close game against GI Walnut. The B and A team both won their game. Good job and good luck on Tuesday taking on Seward at Seward!!
8th grade basketball results from the GI Walnut games - C team battled in a hard game, they came up short losing by 3. The team played very hard through the whole game. B and A team both came out with a win against GI Walnut. The teams have improved a lot. Good job and good luck on Tuesday taking on Seward at CMS!!
Good Afternoon Parents,
7th and 8th grade boys basketball practice and musical are cancelled for tonight.
Buenas Tardes Padres,
Les hablamos para informarles que la práctica de basketball de séptimo y octavo grado para esta noche se han cancelado. También se cancela la práctica del musical para esta noche.
Columbus Public Schools will remain open today with students being dismissed at the regular time. As in all inclement weather events, parents can choose to check out and pick up their children early. If another adult or sibling is picking up your child, you must please call the school to let them know who that person is.
CPS extends their condolences to the Welch family on the death of their daughter and CMS student, Peiton Welch. The crisis team will be available during the visitation and funeral. In addition, students may talk to their school counselor at anytime during the school day.
Good Luck to our 7th and 8th grade boys taking on GI Walnut. 8th grade will be traveling to GI for their game starting at 4:15. 7th grade will be hosting GI also starting at 4:15. Go Discoverers!!!
Great job to the 7th grade teams who had tough games against Hastings. All three games were close and came down to the wire but couldn't pull off the win. The 7th grade basketball team will be playing on Thursday against GI Walnut at CMS. Come out and cheer on the boys. Game starts at 4:15. Go Discoverers!!!
Great job to the 8th grade teams. 8th grade C team came away with a 15-8 win over Hastings they played a great game as a team. B team came up short against the tigers 12-10 but they never gave up. A team also took a win against the tigers 40-29 and played an amazing game. 8th grade goes on the road to GI Walnut on Thursday.
Good Luck today to the 7th grade boys basketball team taking on Hastings at 4:00. Come out tonight to cheer on the 8th grade boys basketball team taking on Hastings. Game starts at 4:15. Go Discoverers!!
Please come to Pizza Ranch tonight to help your CMS Parent Advisory Council. The CMS PAC financially supports many different activities and events at CMS. 15% of the sales from 5:00-8:00 and all tips will be donated to the CMS PAC. Please come eat at Pizza Ranch tonight from 5:00-8:00 and support your school. Thank you!!
CMS Parents and Guardians, your Parent Advisory Council needs your help. The PAC is planning to serve dinner for the CMS teachers and staff before parent teacher conferences on Feb. 13. Would you be willing to make a salad, dessert, or soup for the middle school teachers? If so, please contact the Bridget Runquist in the front office. (402-563-7060 or runquistb@discoverers.org) Thank you!
The CMS PAC is hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on Monday, Jan. 14th. The CMS PAC receives 15% of all sales and all tips from 5:00-8:00PM on Jan. 14th. Please help support your parent council by eating at Pizza Ranch on Monday.
Good evening CMS Families. I am inviting all parents and guardians to attend our January Parent Advisory Council meeting in the media center on Tuesday at 5:30. Hope to see you all there.