Columbus Middle School

🎭✨ Columbus Middle School Theater had an unforgettable trip to Omaha this week! 29 of our students were able to participate in Master Classes with Hamilton the musical! One group joined a dance workshop led by a cast member, while the other had the chance to meet the incredible backstage crew, asking lots of questions about how they manage props, wigs, sound, and more. It was an amazing learning opportunity for all, and we’re so grateful to the Nebraska Theater Academy for hosting this event! 🎶🎬

Back at the beginning of the school year — on just the second day — our 7th graders were challenged to draw a mental map of the world (that’s a map drawn completely from memory!). Fast forward to today, after a year of studying geography, exploring maps, and learning about countries around the globe, they took on the same challenge once again. The results? Absolutely amazing. The growth is undeniable — check out just a few examples of our incredible improvement!

🎉 Congratulations to our May 12-16 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️The 8 Silver student of the week is a good student, a good classmate, and a ready helper. He does what needs to be done and makes sure that he is ready for quizzes and tests. Congrats Kooper. ⭐️The 8-Maroon Student of the Week is a silent rockstar. She is quiet, but her academic excellence speaks volumes. Through her kindness and outstanding performance, she is a likable friend to her peers. She is always the first one to finish her work in class. She grasps complex topics quickly, thinks critically, and applies her knowledge in a creative and practical way. She will do amazing things in the future. Congratulations to our 8-Maroon Student of the Week, Isabella!

🎉 Congratulations to our May 12-16 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Merlin. Merlin is a quiet and hardworking student. She has shown great concern and dedication for her homework. She asks clarifying questions, and she shows she wants to do well. We are so proud of you and your dedication to your school work. Keep working hard, Merlin! ⭐️This student is a quiet leader. She is a diligent worker never straying from the task at hand, even when others around her are not. She has a positive attitude that is infectious and she is kind to her peers. Congratulations, Elizabeth.

🎉 Congratulations to our May 12-16 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Jase is a hard worker who always gives his best and stays focused on his work. He has a great attitude and always stays positive. Jase is also super fun to be around and has an awesome personality. He’s a great example of kindness and effort in class. Keep up the great work, Jase! ⭐️Giovanni is our 6 Maroon Student of the week. He has had a humorous and happy personality of 6th grade. We have seen him make people laugh, but also check in on friends who might be having a hard time. He is a positive person that everyone loves to be around! Thank you, Gio, for being a great human.

🎉 Congratulations to our May 12-16 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️(Not Pictured) The Silver Student of the Week is Cassie. This student is a hard worker and keeps on top of all of her work. She uses her class time wisely and follows school rules. She is kind and helpful to her classmates and teachers. Cassie has a positive attitude and is willing to work at whatever is asked of her. Finish the year strong, Cassie! ⭐️Landon has improved a lot in math this year. He works hard every day to finish his homework before he leaves school. He always tries his best and never gives up. Landon is a very hard worker, and it shows in everything he does. Great job, Landon!

Here are the newest 5 Maroon students who had a "jump" of 100 points or more in their NSCAS Math Scores this year! Welcome to the 100 Point Jump Club, we are so proud of you!

🎉 Help us recognize and celebrate those marking 5 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 🍎💙 In just five short years, your hard work, heart, and dedication have made a meaningful impact on our students and school community. Thank you for bringing your passion and energy to CPS—your contributions are truly appreciated! 👏🌟 #5YearsStrong #GoDiscoverers #ProudToBeCPS #proudtobeCMS #proudtobeCHS #proudtobeEmerson #proudtobeNorthPark #proudtobeCentennial #proudtobeKramerEducationCenter #proudtobeLostCreek #proudtobeWestPark

🎉 Let’s give a big shoutout to those celebrating 10 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 🍎💙 A full decade of commitment, care, and impact—thank you for everything you’ve done to support our students, staff, and school community. Your dedication over the past 10 years has helped make CPS a better place to learn and grow! 👏🎓 #10YearsStrong #GoDiscoverers #ProudToBeCPS #proudtobeCMS #proudtobeCentennial #proudtobeLostCreek #proudtobeCHS #proudtobeNorthPark

🎉 Join us in celebrating those who are marking 15 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 🍎💙 A decade and a half of dedication, hard work, and heart has helped shape the success of our students and schools. Thank you for the time, energy, and passion you’ve poured into CPS—your impact does not go unnoticed! 👏✨ #15YearsStrong #GoDiscoverers #ProudToBeCPS #AfterSchoolProgram #proudtobeLostCreek #proudtobeWestPark #proudtobeCMS #proudtobeEmerson #proudtobeCentennial

🎉 Join us in celebrating those who are marking 20 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 🍎💙 Two decades of dedication, care, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. Thank you for all you’ve given and continue to give—your passion and perseverance inspire us all! 👏✨ #20YearsStrong #GoDiscoverers #ProudToBeCPS #proudtobeCentennial #proudtobeCHS #proudtobeWestPark #proudtobeEmerson #proudtobeCMS

Friday is the last day our students will need their computers at school. If you would like the school to keep your child's device over the summer, please sign your child's blue check out form. We will collect and inventory computers on Friday. Students who have a history of misusing technology or owe a fine will not be allowed to take their device home for the summer. Please contact the school if you have questions. Thank you! Enjoy the summer break!!

🎉 A big round of applause for Stephanie Bourek-Hoyt, Amy Haynes, Brigen Kinnison, and Wendi Petersen as they celebrate 25 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 🏫💙 For a quarter of a century, these incredible educators have shared their time, talents, and hearts to help shape the future of our students and schools. We are so grateful for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence. Here's to 25 amazing years—and counting! 🙌🍎 #25YearsStrong #GoDiscoverers #ProudToBeCPS #ProudToBeCMS #ProudToBeWestPark #proudtobeLostCreek

🎉 Join us in honoring Anne Hughes and Janelle Ryan for reaching an incredible milestone—30 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 💼🍎 Their unwavering dedication and positive impact over the past three decades have helped shape the hearts and minds of so many students. Thank you, Anne and Janelle, for your commitment, care, and years of excellence! 💙✨ #30YearsStrong #GoDiscoverers #ProudToBeCPS #ProudToBeCMS

🎉 Help us celebrate and congratulate Denene Owens on an incredible 40 years of service with Columbus Public Schools! 🎓🍎 Denene’s dedication, passion, and impact have shaped generations of students and staff. Thank you for four decades of excellence! 💙👏 #godiscoverers #40YearsStrong #proudtobeCPS #proudtobeCMS

Congratulations to Ms. Hiebner who was nominated by a past student for the KLIR Teacher of the Month. Thank you to KLIR for this special recognition. Congratulations Ms Hiebner on this well deserved honor!

Fifth grade students from both silver and maroon went outside to try out the classic Coca-Cola and Mentos experiment. In honor of their (estimated) 1,000 days of school from Kindergarten through 5th grade, we used 1,000 mL of soda for the eruption. The results were not perfect, but it was a fun day with many smiles.

Mark your calendars! As the school year is coming to an end CPS is pleased to announce that the Summer Lunch Program will be offered June 2-July 25, 2025.

📚🎉 Yearbooks Are Here! 🎉📚 If you preordered your yearbook, good news—they’ll be delivered Monday morning during 1st period! Didn't preorder? No worries! We’ll have yearbooks for sale Tuesday–Friday before and after school for just $25. 💥 But don’t wait—we only have about 100 copies left, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Grab yours and relive all the awesome memories from this year! 📸✨

🎭✨ Big News from the Columbus Middle School Theater Department! ✨🎭 We're thrilled to announce that our production of SpongeBob the Musical: Youth Edition has been honored by the Nebraska Theater Academy with four incredible recognitions: 🏆 Outstanding Production of a Musical 🎭 Outstanding Ensemble 🎬 Backstage Excellence 👩‍🏫 Outstanding Educator – Congratulations to our amazing director, Celeste Ditter, for this well-deserved recognition! 🌟🧽🎶 This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible dedication of our cast, crew, and staff, whose passion and hard work brought Bikini Bottom to life on stage. The directors would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our valued partner, the Columbus After School Program – your continued support plays a vital role in making opportunities like this possible! 🌟🧽🎶