Columbus Middle School

🎉 Congratulations to our March 3-7 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️McKenzie is a super kind and helpful student. She puts effort into her work because she wants to do well. She will always help her teachers or other students without being asked. We appreciate her positivity in our classrooms every day! ⭐️Jayden is our 6th Marroon Student of the week! He is ALWAYS kind to others. He will also ask questions if he is unsure and helpful to those around him. He stays postive and is just an all around great person to be around! Congratulations Jayden! We are proud of you!

🎉 Congratulations to our March 3-7 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Gustavo. Gustavo is always doing what he is supposed to be doing. He is always trustworthy and dependable. Gustavo is very focused on his goals and is not distracted by choices the peers around him are making. He is confident in his participation in class. We are so proud of you and what you bring to our team! Thank you for shining so confidently, Gustavo. ⭐️This student is a model of kindness and respect. They are always punctual with their work, consistently meeting deadlines. Their positive attitude and strong work ethic make them a great asset in any classroom. Congratulations Eli!

🎉🕺💃 Students in Ms. Ditter's and Mr. Sims' 6th Grade Classes Show Off Their Folk Dance Moves! 💃🕺🎉

MARCH 4, 2025 CANCELLATIONS CPS Buildings have determined that the after school program, practices and all evening events will be cancelled tonight. Kindergarten enrollment will continue until 6pm. Please direct any questions to your student's school building.

Our 5th graders are wrapping up their unit on matter, and it has been an exciting few weeks! From exploring the properties of matter to investigating physical and chemical changes, our students have been busy collecting evidence and asking great questions.

Reminder of upcoming important dates! March 6, 2025 - Grades K-8 have a noon dismissal, No Preschool March 7,2025 - No School for Students March 10-14,2025 - No School for Students, Spring Break

🎉 Congratulations to our February 24-28 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️Evan is a fantastic student who really stands out in our class! He works super hard and takes responsibility for his grades, showing he really cares about his success. Plus, he follows all the school rules, setting a great example for everyone around him. It’s awesome to see how dedicated and positive he is every day! Way to be a Discoverer! ⭐️Brayden is a respectful and kind classmate who always treats others with kindness. He stays on task and gets his work done on time. If a classmate needs help, he is always willing to lend a hand. His hard work and helpful attitude make him a great friend and student! Keep up the great work Brayden!

🎉 Congratulations to our February 24-28 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Yoan is doing an great job working hard to improve his English and boost his grades. He is focused and eager to learn, putting in extra effort to understand new concepts. He does a good job of communicating with his teachers and is always excited to see the progress he’s making. Yoan’s teachers are so happy to see how much he has grown. ⭐️Jesslyn always putting 100% effort into her tasks. She isn't afraid to ask questions when needed, ensuring she fully understands the material and does her best to succeed. She is kind to others around her. Keep up the great work the rest of 6th grade Jesslyn!

🎉 Congratulations to our February 24-28 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Rocio. Rocio has shown great growth this year. She is always trying in class and asking what she can do to better herself. Rocio is always helpful to her peers. Thank you for being our shining star this week, Rocio! ⭐️This week’s 7th Maroon student of the week is Breanne. She exemplifies dedication and commitment in her academics. She consistently stays on task, demonstrating a great ability to focus. Her perseverance and work ethic make her stand out. Congratulations Breanne!

🎉 Congratulations to our February 24-28 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️The 8 Silver student of the week was selected because of his positive attitude and dedication to his school work. We appreciate the intiative he brings to discussions and his willingness to help others. Thanks for all you do for our school, Waldo!. ⭐️Our 8-Maroon Student of the Week is bright and compassionate, admired by her peers and teachers. With a sharp intellect and a genuine love for learning, she excels in academics while maintaining a humble and respectful attitude. Her kindness knows no bounds --- always ready to lend a helping hand and words of encouragement. She is someone her teachers and classmates can always depend on. It brings so much joy and fulfillment to have her in our class. Keep the kind and genuine spirit in you! Congratulations to our 8-Maroon Student of the Week, Halle!

On February 22nd Destination Imagination or DI had a regional competition where all teams moved on to state. DI is a global youth program that inspires kids to imagine things through the creative process. DI is open to all CPS students in 4th-12th grade. On April 5th DI will compete at UNK. Go Discoveres!

📖✨ The 8th graders are diving deep into The Outsiders! To wrap up the novel, students are creating Body Biographies—visual representations of a chosen character that highlight their traits, emotions, and journey throughout the story. We love seeing their creativity and insight come to life! 💡🎭

The CMS MathCounts team competed in the Northeast Nebraska Chapter Competition held at Central Community College (Columbus) this past weekend. The team of Lucis, David, Jaden, and Jai took second place in the team competition. CMS was also well represented in the individual countdown round competition! Other CMS MathCounts members include: Charley, Ryan, and Jhettsun. The 2nd place finish qualifies the team to compete at the state competition held in Lincoln on March 22nd. Go, Discoverers!

📢 Student-Led Conferences Today! 🎉 Columbus Middle School is hosting Student-Led Conferences today! Even if you were originally scheduled for Tuesday, feel free to stop by anytime that works for you between 1:00-3:30 PM and 4:00-7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating our students' hard work! 💙📚

🎉 Congratulations to our February 17-21 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️The 8 Silver student of the week is a responsible person who always gives her best effort. Her teachers appreciate her class participation and dedication to her work. She is polite, hardworking, and collaborates well with her peers. Those qualities, along with her positive attitude, make her a great role model for others. Keep up the great work, Brooklyn! ⭐️(not pictured) Our 8 Maroon student of the week is someone whose positive and goofy personality is a joy to have in class. He will continue to work hard no matter the situation. He strives to do his best at all times. He is friendly and kind to his peers and is willing to help others without being asked. Keep being awesome. Congrats to our 8 Maroon student of the week, Samuel!

🎉 Congratulations to our February 17-21 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Diana. Diana is a quiet leader in the classroom. Even when she is absent from school, Diana always gets her work caught up. Diana is polite, respectful and always has a smile on her face. She is a great example of what it means to be a Discoverer. Keep it up, Diana. We are SO proud of you! ⭐️(not pictured) This week’s 7th Maroon student of the week is Robert. He consistently demonstrates kindness and responsibility. Even when others around him are distracted or off-task, he remains focused on his work. He embodies the qualities of a model student.

🎉 Congratulations to our February 17-21 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Grace is a hardworking student who always does her best. She can stay focused on her work and gets things done well. Grace also likes helping her teachers whenever she can, and her kindness makes a big difference. She’s a great student and we enjoy having her in our classroom. Keep up the good work, Grace ⭐️This week’s Student of the Week is Eli, who stands out for his hard work and respectful attitude. He is always polite in the halls, walks to class and lunch calmly, and treats his peers with kindness. Eli also takes initiative in his learning by asking thoughtful questions, showing his dedication to success.

🎉 Congratulations to our February 17-21 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️Sydney is a kind and respectful student. She comes to class each day prepared & ready to learn. She has shown strong skills in her academic classes. She is a great role model for how to be a successful student: she listens well in class & follows along with her teachers. She is very creative when given the opportunity. Great job, Sydney! Your effort has been noticed and appreciated! ⭐️Calie is a hardworking student who is always happy to help the teacher. She gets along well with her classmates and is kind to everyone. When she isn’t sure about something, she asks questions to make sure she understands. Her sweet personality and determination make her a great student to have in class!

All CPS buildings will close at 5:00pm today, 2/18/25. No evening activities will take place including middle school parent-teacher conferences.

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