North Park Elementary School

Columbus, NE - Columbus Public Schools has hired Mrs. Sarah Bird as the new principal of North Park Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. "Ms. Bird will be a great addition to...

Currently CPS is in Blue and we are watching the upcoming weather. Be sure to be watching for important information due to upcoming weather conditions. Currently all offices wil...

As of 2:50pm all CPS buildings are back to normal and the SECURE status has been lifted. Law enforcement has advised that the suspect has been apprehended.

At 8:57 am on February 6, 2025 Superintendent Dr. Chip Kay was notified by the Columbus Police Department of an active investigation and search into a suspect related to a possibl...

Modified secure means in/out of CPS buildings is supervised by Administration or designated building staff through one entrance, all other aspects of SECURE continue.

Secure is when everyone returns to the inside of the building and all exterior doors are locked. The school day continues as usual with increased situational awareness. This is ca...

North Park Explorers were led by Ms. Hirschman in a dance party to finish out the January assembly!

​February is American Heart Month, a time our nation spotlights heart disease. The goal is to create greater awareness regarding heart health and how you can keep your heart healt...

Columbus Public Schools recognizes the uncertainty and concern that has arrived with an executive order removing restrictions that prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement fr...

The labels were made and ready to hand out at the end of the school day today, but the Nebraska weather had other plans for us! Nonetheless, the North Park fundraiser at Pizza Ra...

NO School for CPS PK-12 students on Tuesday, 1/21/25 due to dangerous wind chill forecast. Tuesday evening CPS activities will go on as scheduled.

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! January marks a fresh start, and our PE classes are ready to kick off the year with some new energy and enthusiasm. As we move into 2025, let's f...

A big thank you to North Park's PTO for organizing another fantastic family night! The Polar Express Night was a bit success. There were plenty of activities for everyone to e...

North Park Explorers enjoyed a delightful celebration of the holiday season. The students and staff at North Park extend their warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a pro...

As a concluding project for their reading unit, fourth-grade students were tasked with developing an invention aimed at addressing a specific problem, which they then presented to...

Blue - Schools and offices are open. Be watching for important information due to upcoming weather conditions as the district is monitoring the National Weather Service, NOAA We...

The holiday season is upon us, November is quickly drawing to a close, and December is right around the corner! The high school football season is ending, but the basketball and wr...

North Park Explorers were"treated" with selections from the CHS musical, Cinderella. The exceptionally skilled performers captivated the audience. It is hoped that many will attend...

On Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Kramer Education Center Conference Rooms (171 & 172) the Columbus community is invited to attend a forum discussing the f...

Fall is here and with it comes many changes. High school football and volleyball seasons are rapidly coming to an end, with the winter sports season right around the cor...