Columbus Middle School

✨ More snapshots from 5th Grade Science! ✨
Our students explored nurse logs today and discovered just how much life is happening under and around them. 🪵🐜🌱 Some critters even made a few kids squirm—but that’s part of the fun! It was a great day in 5th-grade science. 💚

3 months ago, Karie Schapmann

5th Grade science students are kicking off the year by exploring “Nurse Logs.” Nurse Logs are fallen trees that become a home and a source of life for other living things. Today, they investigated what lives in, on, and around these fascinating logs.

This hands-on exploration launches our new unit on Matter and Energy Cycling. We can’t wait to see what our students discover next! 🌱🐞🍄

3 months ago, LeAnn Klee

CPS will host 3 upcoming meeting to discuss CPS' Response to Growth. Topics will include process, solution and timeline. The first meeting will be a Facebook Live session on August 27th at 6:30pm. We will then host a Facebook Live session on September 3rd at 12:00pm followed by an in-person opportunity at CHS at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Interpretation will be available.

3 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

CPS' Response to Growth Upcoming meetings flyer online and in person options

The 7th grade language arts classes started the school year participating in the "Joy of Language" stations. Mad Libs, short stories, and make your own bookmarks! Ask your student about his or her favorite station to start the year!

3 months ago, Melanie Gustafson

📚✨ The school year is off to a great start!
In Mrs. Hughes’ 6th Grade math class, students learned the power of teamwork! They discovered that when they work together, learning becomes easier and more engaging. 🙌🧮

3 months ago, LeAnn Klee

📸✨ Say hello to your 2025-2026 Yearbook Staff! ✨📸

This amazing group of students will be working hard all year to create our middle school yearbook and share exciting updates about what is happening in our school on social media. They’re ready to get started and can’t wait to capture all the memories! 💙

📕 The last two years we’ve SOLD OUT of yearbooks!
✅ The best way to guarantee your copy is to pre-order now.
💲 Order today for the lowest price of the year: $21.

👉 Pre-Order Here! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1058958/COLUMBUS-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/20250618102515600136/CATALOG_SHOP

3 months ago, LeAnn Klee

Our 5th-graders caught those first day feelings! It was pizza in the lunchroom and to the track for ALO time for new group! We welcome all students back -- grades 5th through 8th -- on August 14th. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and dismiss at 3:30 p.m.!

3 months ago, Columbus Middle School

A CMS 5th-grader reacts to a lunch menu item with a surprise look, as she holds a tray in line.

A sign reading "We're happy you're here" in a script writing.

A CMS 5th-grader looks at the back of her ID during lunch on her first day.

CMS Assistant principal, Katie Rose, addresses a group of 5th graders during their lunch period on their first day.

A group of CMS 5th-grade girls eat lunch during their first day of school.

A group of teachers identify themselves during an announcement at lunch. The 5th-graders had their first day at CMS.

A pair of CMS 5th-graders select pieces of sidewalk chalk during ALO time on their first day.

CMS 5th-graders return from ALO time, carrying their bookbags and wearing their IDs while walking outside.

A group of CMS 5th-grade boys line-up to start a race during ALO time on their first day at the middle school.

A group of CMS 5th-grader boys play soccer at the football field while two girls walk the track in the background.

CPS Students K-5 you won't want to miss out on this awesome opportunity with the CHS Cheer Team!

3 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

Hey 7th & 8th graders! Got a talent that’ll make everyone stop scrolling? 🎤🎭🎶
Auditions for this year’s Talent Show: Scroll Stopper are coming!

📅 Info Meeting: Friday, Aug. 15 — Choir Room, 3:35–4:00 p.m.
✨ Bonus: Be there for the CMS Musical Reveal in the first 5 minutes!

Can’t make it? See Ms. Ditter for an audition packet — sign-ups are on the music hallway door.

🎯 Auditions: Thursday, Sept. 4 (after school)
🎉 Showtime: Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Questions? Ask Ms. Ditter, Mrs. Nilson, Mr. Sims, or Mrs. Bourek-Hoyt.
Don’t miss your chance to shine! 🌟

3 months ago, Christina Nilson

This is the last week of the summer lunch program. You won't want to miss lunch this week!

Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk

4 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

food tray showing oranges, baked beans, pasta, salad and milk

Our CMS supply list is now available!
Follow this link --> Current - CMS - Supply List - English/Spanish/French <-- and find what you need!

4 months ago, Columbus Middle School

A series of backpacks full of school are photographed sitting on brightly colored backgrounds.

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk

4 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

food tray showing pasta, baked beans, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk

5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed

5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

Lunch tray showing mixed vegetables, pasta, baked beans, fruit cocktail and milk carton

Please give a warm welcome to Ms. Taite Moore. Ms. Moore will be joining the CMS team this fall! #wearyourmaroonproudly #godiscoverers #proudtobeCMS

5 months ago, Columbus Middle School

Taite Moore Say Hello To Hire - 2025 graphic shows her photo and a quote from her

Taite Moore_French- Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Taite Moore_Spanish - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Let's give a big Discoverer welcome to Mr. Conner Semin. Mr. Semin will join the team at CMS this fall! #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCMS

5 months ago, Columbus Middle School

Conner Semin- new teacher CMS fall 2025. my excitement stems from new opportunities and community. I'm excited to be a part of CPS and especially ready to meet my class, build my classroom and build relationships.

Conner Semin_Spanish - Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Conner Semin_French- Say Hello To Hire - 2025

Check out this great summer lunch program menus for the week of June 23-June 27, 2025: Monday - Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Steamed Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - Chicken Ranch Pasta, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Glazed Chicken Over Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

lunch food tray showing a turkey sandwich, strawberrites, apples, mashed potatoes and orange juice.

Check out the menu for the week of June 16-June 20, 2025: Monday - Pizza Pasta Bake, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - Hot Dog, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - Turkey & Cheese Sub, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Corn Dog, Crinkle Cut Fries, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35 am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20 pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50 pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

5 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

photo of lunch trays that show food that could be served during the summer lunch program such as oranges, apples, chicken, hamburger, corn, green leaf salad

The summer lunch program is in full swing! Menu for the week of June 9-June 13, 2025: Monday - Spaghetti, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Tuesday - Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Wednesday - Ham & Turkey Sub, Herb Roasted Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Thursday - BBQ Rib Sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Friday - Cheese Pizza, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.

6 months ago, Columbus Public Schools

photo showing food summer lunch program possible food options

📣 CMS Student Council proudly announces our Quarter 4 North Star Award recipients: Ms. Channer, Mr. Godejohn, Mr. Solamillo, and Mr. Zacarias. 🌟 We look forward to continuing this tradition of recognition next school year. Stay tuned for the opportunity to nominate exceptional staff for the 2025–2026 North Star Award.

6 months ago, Christina Nilson