Come out and support our JH Volleyball Team today in their home opener as they take on Louisa-Muscatine! 🔥
🕒 7th Grade: 4:30 PM
🕔 8th Grade: 5:30 PM
GO WILDCATS!
🕒 7th Grade: 4:30 PM
🕔 8th Grade: 5:30 PM
GO WILDCATS!
Is your middle school or high school student interested in designing, coding, or just checking things out?
THIS is their sign!
The Columbus Robotics Team is hosting TRY IT OUT DAYS:
Dates: September 9, 11, 16, & 18
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ms. Pugh’s Classroom (Room 3330)
This season, students will: Program robots, Build and design, 3D print custom parts, Compete with other teams in Iowa, And we’re aiming to make it to STATE again this year and with your student's help, we can accomplish these goals!
If your student is curious about robotics, don’t let them miss this opportunity!
For more information:
Contact Coach Tessa Pugh at Tessa.pugh@columbuscsd.org
Or Team Captain Kai Allec at Kai.allec@columbuscsd.org
Or stop by on a Try It Out Day and see things in action!
The Columbus Robotics Team is hosting TRY IT OUT DAYS:
Dates: September 9, 11, 16, & 18
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ms. Pugh’s Classroom (Room 3330)
This season, students will: Program robots, Build and design, 3D print custom parts, Compete with other teams in Iowa, And we’re aiming to make it to STATE again this year and with your student's help, we can accomplish these goals!
If your student is curious about robotics, don’t let them miss this opportunity!
For more information:
Contact Coach Tessa Pugh at Tessa.pugh@columbuscsd.org
Or Team Captain Kai Allec at Kai.allec@columbuscsd.org
Or stop by on a Try It Out Day and see things in action!
🎀🏐 Tomorrow is Pink/Teal Out Night for our conference volleyball opener against Louisa-Muscatine! This night is to support Tara Hoyle, a Columbus alum.
👨👩👧 It’s also Parents’ Night, as we celebrate and honor our Wildcat Volleyball families.
🌟Concessions will feature pink & teal themed specials in honor of the night.
📍 FS 5:30 p.m. | JV 6:30 p.m. | Varsity 7:30 p.m.
👨👩👧 It’s also Parents’ Night, as we celebrate and honor our Wildcat Volleyball families.
🌟Concessions will feature pink & teal themed specials in honor of the night.
📍 FS 5:30 p.m. | JV 6:30 p.m. | Varsity 7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Spirit Week Dress-Up Days have been updated here!
Student Council is excited to announce our updated lineup for spirit week:
👟 Monday: Anything but a Backpack
🦸 Tuesday: Heroes vs. Villains
🤠 Wednesday: Cowboys vs. Rangers
🛏️ Thursday: Pajama Day (bring a pillow or stuffed animal!)
💙 Friday: Royal Blue Team Spirit
Show your creativity, bring your school spirit, and let’s make this Homecoming one to remember!
Student Council is excited to announce our updated lineup for spirit week:
👟 Monday: Anything but a Backpack
🦸 Tuesday: Heroes vs. Villains
🤠 Wednesday: Cowboys vs. Rangers
🛏️ Thursday: Pajama Day (bring a pillow or stuffed animal!)
💙 Friday: Royal Blue Team Spirit
Show your creativity, bring your school spirit, and let’s make this Homecoming one to remember!
📣 Join the Roundy PTO – Everyone is Welcome!
🗓️ All meetings are held Mondays at 6:00 PM in the Roundy Elementary Library. Please see the attached graphic for meeting dates.
All Roundy staff members and parents/families of Roundy students are encouraged to attend because your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
👥 What is the Roundy PTO?
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) brings together parents, teachers, and community members to support Columbus CSD students and staff through events and initiatives like:
✨ Holiday Shop, Spirit Celebrations, and Assemblies
🍽️ Conference Meals and Teacher Appreciation Week
🎬 Gum Days, Movie Nights, and Grade-Level Celebrations
📚 Classroom Mini-Grants and Building Volunteers
Stay connected by following us here on Facebook for the latest updates:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoundyElementaryPTO/
Let’s make it a great year together! 💙📘
#RoundyPTO #ColumbusCSD #CommunityStrong #SupportOurStudents
🗓️ All meetings are held Mondays at 6:00 PM in the Roundy Elementary Library. Please see the attached graphic for meeting dates.
All Roundy staff members and parents/families of Roundy students are encouraged to attend because your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
👥 What is the Roundy PTO?
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) brings together parents, teachers, and community members to support Columbus CSD students and staff through events and initiatives like:
✨ Holiday Shop, Spirit Celebrations, and Assemblies
🍽️ Conference Meals and Teacher Appreciation Week
🎬 Gum Days, Movie Nights, and Grade-Level Celebrations
📚 Classroom Mini-Grants and Building Volunteers
Stay connected by following us here on Facebook for the latest updates:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoundyElementaryPTO/
Let’s make it a great year together! 💙📘
#RoundyPTO #ColumbusCSD #CommunityStrong #SupportOurStudents
🌾 Columbus FFA September Update! 🐄💙💛
We’ve got exciting news from our Columbus Ag Teacher and FFA Chapter! 👩🌾👨🌾
Our students have been hard at work learning, growing, and getting involved in all things agriculture. There’s a lot happening in the world of FFA! 💼🌱🚜
Stay tuned for more updates and ways to support our FFA members! 💪
We’ve got exciting news from our Columbus Ag Teacher and FFA Chapter! 👩🌾👨🌾
Our students have been hard at work learning, growing, and getting involved in all things agriculture. There’s a lot happening in the world of FFA! 💼🌱🚜
Stay tuned for more updates and ways to support our FFA members! 💪
🎉 HOMECOMING WEEK at ROUNDY 🎉
🗓 September 22nd – 26th
📍 Roundy Elementary School
📌 Please Note: Our dress-up days are different than the Junior/Senior High School dress-up days.
👕 DRESS-UP DAYS
🟦 Monday, Sept 22 – Pajama Day
Wear PJs or comfy clothes to ease into the week.
🟨 Tuesday, Sept 23 – Neon/Bright Day
Brighten our world with neon or bright colors!
🟩 Wednesday, Sept 24 – Workout Wednesday
Wear athletic wear, workout clothes, or sports team gear.
🟧 Thursday, Sept 25 – Crazy Hair Day
Because it's all about the hair!
⬜ Friday, Sept 26 – Spirit Day
Wear blue & white to support our school. Go Wildcats!! 🐾
🗓 September 22nd – 26th
📍 Roundy Elementary School
📌 Please Note: Our dress-up days are different than the Junior/Senior High School dress-up days.
👕 DRESS-UP DAYS
🟦 Monday, Sept 22 – Pajama Day
Wear PJs or comfy clothes to ease into the week.
🟨 Tuesday, Sept 23 – Neon/Bright Day
Brighten our world with neon or bright colors!
🟩 Wednesday, Sept 24 – Workout Wednesday
Wear athletic wear, workout clothes, or sports team gear.
🟧 Thursday, Sept 25 – Crazy Hair Day
Because it's all about the hair!
⬜ Friday, Sept 26 – Spirit Day
Wear blue & white to support our school. Go Wildcats!! 🐾
🚨 Calling all 4th-6th Graders! 🚨
Do you love LEGO, coding, or engineering? Then join the Circuit Breakers 4-H Club for our
🤖 FIRST LEGO League Club Meeting!
🗓 Wednesday, September 17th
🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Roundy Cafeteria
This club is perfect for youth interested in STEM activities and working as a team to solve fun challenges!
✅ Registration is required
📅 Weekly meetings: Every Wednesday from Sept–Dec
🏆 Tentative Competition Date: December 13th
🔗 Register online: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
📞 Questions? Contact:
Whitney Howell – 319-931-2908
📧 wlhowell13@gmail.com
Let’s build, code, and compete together! 💡🧱✨
#4H #FIRSTLEGOLeague #STEM #CodingKids #CircuitBreakersClub
Do you love LEGO, coding, or engineering? Then join the Circuit Breakers 4-H Club for our
🤖 FIRST LEGO League Club Meeting!
🗓 Wednesday, September 17th
🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Roundy Cafeteria
This club is perfect for youth interested in STEM activities and working as a team to solve fun challenges!
✅ Registration is required
📅 Weekly meetings: Every Wednesday from Sept–Dec
🏆 Tentative Competition Date: December 13th
🔗 Register online: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
📞 Questions? Contact:
Whitney Howell – 319-931-2908
📧 wlhowell13@gmail.com
Let’s build, code, and compete together! 💡🧱✨
#4H #FIRSTLEGOLeague #STEM #CodingKids #CircuitBreakersClub
Good luck to our girls’ volleyball team as they hit the road for our conference opener tonight at Lone Tree! 🏐 JV begins at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity at 6:30 p.m. Go WILDCATS!
A big thank you and congratulations goes out to Ms Putnam Genz and Mrs Wulf as Columbus has been recognized as a FAFSA Focused School of Excellence! The efforts of our counselors to support students through completing the FAFSA and opening opportunities after high school has been impactful. With lessons taught to seniors, one-on-one meetings with families and seniors, and partnering with ICAN for a FAFSA night, the Class of 2025 had a 75% FAFSA Completion rate, up 8% from last year.
This honor is also shared with all staff who supported the Class of 2025, the parents/guardians who completed their portion of the FAFSA, and the seniors of 2025 for continuing to set and achieve their goal
This honor is also shared with all staff who supported the Class of 2025, the parents/guardians who completed their portion of the FAFSA, and the seniors of 2025 for continuing to set and achieve their goal
Good luck to our Cross Country team as they open their season today at Hillcrest Academy! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Go Wildcats!
🏐 Good luck to our Varsity Volleyball team as they head to Wapello HS for the Arrows Tournament! Their first match is at 4:30 p.m.
Our JV team will also be in action tonight at WACO starting at 6 p.m. Go Wildcats! 🔥
Our JV team will also be in action tonight at WACO starting at 6 p.m. Go Wildcats! 🔥
🔥 GAMEDAY IS FINALLY HERE! 🔥
Join us at Muscatine High School tonight at 7:00 PM to cheer on our COLUMBUS WILDCATS against BGM! 🏈
Join us at Muscatine High School tonight at 7:00 PM to cheer on our COLUMBUS WILDCATS against BGM! 🏈
💙 Columbus CSD School Board Election – November 4, 2025 💙
We’ve got 4 open seats!
✅ 3 Directors (Four-Year Terms: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2029)
✅ 1 Director (Two-Year Term: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2027)
📍 All seats are “at-large,” meaning every voter in the district can vote for all positions!
📝 How to Run:
• Pick up the forms from School Board Secretary starting NOW!
• Forms include Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petitions!
• Return forms to the School Board Secretary by September 18, 2025 @ 5:00 PM!
• Collect at least 24 valid signatures from valid eligible school district electors!
📢 Who can Serve and Sign?
• Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the school district, and at least 18 years old.
💙 Columbus needs dedicated leaders who are ready to serve. Could that be YOU?
We’ve got 4 open seats!
✅ 3 Directors (Four-Year Terms: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2029)
✅ 1 Director (Two-Year Term: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2027)
📍 All seats are “at-large,” meaning every voter in the district can vote for all positions!
📝 How to Run:
• Pick up the forms from School Board Secretary starting NOW!
• Forms include Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petitions!
• Return forms to the School Board Secretary by September 18, 2025 @ 5:00 PM!
• Collect at least 24 valid signatures from valid eligible school district electors!
📢 Who can Serve and Sign?
• Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the school district, and at least 18 years old.
💙 Columbus needs dedicated leaders who are ready to serve. Could that be YOU?
📖✨ Wildcats, here are your Once Upon a HOCO Dress-Up Days ✨📖
👟 Monday: Anything but a Backpack (see rules)
🦸♀️ Tuesday: Heroes vs. Villains
👯 Wednesday: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Disney Duo/Group)
🧸 Thursday: Disney Junior Day
🎉 Friday: Spirit Day – Royal Ball (Wear your best Blue & White!)
👟 Monday: Anything but a Backpack (see rules)
🦸♀️ Tuesday: Heroes vs. Villains
👯 Wednesday: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Disney Duo/Group)
🧸 Thursday: Disney Junior Day
🎉 Friday: Spirit Day – Royal Ball (Wear your best Blue & White!)
Activity passes will be accepted at:
✅ Week 1 game at Muscatine 08/29
✅ Week 2 game at Van Buren 09/05
Van Buren will also honor our passes for the JH and JV games on Monday, September 8 at Van Buren.
✅ Week 1 game at Muscatine 08/29
✅ Week 2 game at Van Buren 09/05
Van Buren will also honor our passes for the JH and JV games on Monday, September 8 at Van Buren.
📣 Reminder: Early Dismissal Wednesdays Start Tomorrow! 🕑
Columbus Community School District will begin early dismissals every Wednesday starting tomorrow, August 27th, 2025. Students will be dismissed two hours early each Wednesday for the rest of the school year.
Please plan accordingly and contact your school office if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support as we make time for staff collaboration and professional development! 💙
Columbus Community School District will begin early dismissals every Wednesday starting tomorrow, August 27th, 2025. Students will be dismissed two hours early each Wednesday for the rest of the school year.
Please plan accordingly and contact your school office if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support as we make time for staff collaboration and professional development! 💙
Last month, our senior Kaleb Arreola was selected as one of 60 students nationwide to attend the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop at the University of Iowa! During this prestigious program, Kaleb took journalism classes, practiced his interview skills, and produced a news package for a live TV broadcast.
The Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of you, Kaleb!
The Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of you, Kaleb!
🏐 Come cheer on our Wildcats!
Join us tonight for our first home event of the year! The Freshman and JV Volleyball Tournament starts at 4:30 PM in the main and practice gyms.
Join us tonight for our first home event of the year! The Freshman and JV Volleyball Tournament starts at 4:30 PM in the main and practice gyms.
🎟️ 2025–2026 Admission Prices
Football: $7
All Other Sports: $5
Activity Passes are now on sale!
Family – $160
Adult – $100
Student – $40
Individual ticket prices are set through our conference.
Come out to support our Columbus Wildcats!
Football: $7
All Other Sports: $5
Activity Passes are now on sale!
Family – $160
Adult – $100
Student – $40
Individual ticket prices are set through our conference.
Come out to support our Columbus Wildcats!
