🏐 All-Conference Honors! 🏐
Our Columbus Wildcats had a historic season, finishing 🥈 2nd in the conference! 🏆
Congratulations to our Wildcat volleyball players who earned All-Conference recognition!
🏆 1st Team
• Kennedy Woepking – Hitter
• Daniela Diaz – Setter
• Zai Par – Utility
🏆 2nd Team
• Jessica Del Rio – Hitter
• Jocelyn Hernandez – Libero
🏆 Honorable Mention
• Mady Payne
• Hailey Wellington
Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of all of you! 👏
Our Columbus Wildcats had a historic season, finishing 🥈 2nd in the conference! 🏆
Congratulations to our Wildcat volleyball players who earned All-Conference recognition!
🏆 1st Team
• Kennedy Woepking – Hitter
• Daniela Diaz – Setter
• Zai Par – Utility
🏆 2nd Team
• Jessica Del Rio – Hitter
• Jocelyn Hernandez – Libero
🏆 Honorable Mention
• Mady Payne
• Hailey Wellington
Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of all of you! 👏
There will be a high school girls' basketball parent meeting on Monday, November 3 at 5 pm in the practice gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Keltner.
🏀 Columbus Youth Sports Basketball Sign-Ups! 🏀
Get ready for basketball season, Wildcats!
📅 Tuesday, October 28th & Thursday, October 30th
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM during Parent/Teacher Conferences
📍 Roundy Elementary
Open to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls and boys interested in joining Columbus Youth Sports basketball.
Come sign up, meet coaches, and get ready for a great season! 💙🐾
Get ready for basketball season, Wildcats!
📅 Tuesday, October 28th & Thursday, October 30th
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM during Parent/Teacher Conferences
📍 Roundy Elementary
Open to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls and boys interested in joining Columbus Youth Sports basketball.
Come sign up, meet coaches, and get ready for a great season! 💙🐾
As a result of Dr. Volk being on administrative leave, the District will be implementing the Board’s succession of authority policy. According to this policy, the high school principal is next in line to assume the superintendent’s responsibilities.
Effective immediately, High School Principal Paul Kissell will take on the superintendent’s duties that require urgent attention. This arrangement will remain in place until the Board formally appoints an acting superintendent to oversee all responsibilities.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition.
-Columbus Community School Board
Effective immediately, High School Principal Paul Kissell will take on the superintendent’s duties that require urgent attention. This arrangement will remain in place until the Board formally appoints an acting superintendent to oversee all responsibilities.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition.
-Columbus Community School Board
📚✨ It’s Book Fair Time at Roundy Elementary! ✨📚
Roundy Elementary will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from October 24–27!
Students will have the chance to shop during their regular library times, and families can visit during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday and Thursday.
Come explore new books, grow your home library, and support our school at the same time! ❤️📖
Roundy Elementary will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from October 24–27!
Students will have the chance to shop during their regular library times, and families can visit during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday and Thursday.
Come explore new books, grow your home library, and support our school at the same time! ❤️📖
💙 Hey Wildcat Families! 💙
Did you know it’s National School Bus Safety Week? 🚌
Here are a few fast facts about the big yellow buses that keep our Wildcats rolling safely every day:
✅ School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road, built under dozens of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for rollover protection, crash strength, and seating safety.
✅ More than 223,000 Iowa students ride over 8,500 buses to and from school each day!
✅ Iowa law requires lap-shoulder seat belts on all new school buses ordered after October 2, 2019.
✅ Each Iowa school bus undergoes two required safety inspections per year, checking brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits, with compliance rates near 98% statewide.
✅ The greatest danger isn’t the ride , it’s when the bus is stopped for loading or unloading. Please stay alert in school zones and near bus stops.
🛑 See a bus driver this week?
Give them a smile, wave, or “thank you!" They’re out there every day hauling our most precious cargo.
A big shoutout to our amazing Columbus bus drivers and Transportation Director! You are the first and last people our students see each day, and you play such a vital role in keeping everyone safe. It takes an incredible team to keep Columbus moving in the right direction and we appreciate you! 💙🐾
Did you know it’s National School Bus Safety Week? 🚌
Here are a few fast facts about the big yellow buses that keep our Wildcats rolling safely every day:
✅ School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road, built under dozens of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for rollover protection, crash strength, and seating safety.
✅ More than 223,000 Iowa students ride over 8,500 buses to and from school each day!
✅ Iowa law requires lap-shoulder seat belts on all new school buses ordered after October 2, 2019.
✅ Each Iowa school bus undergoes two required safety inspections per year, checking brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits, with compliance rates near 98% statewide.
✅ The greatest danger isn’t the ride , it’s when the bus is stopped for loading or unloading. Please stay alert in school zones and near bus stops.
🛑 See a bus driver this week?
Give them a smile, wave, or “thank you!" They’re out there every day hauling our most precious cargo.
A big shoutout to our amazing Columbus bus drivers and Transportation Director! You are the first and last people our students see each day, and you play such a vital role in keeping everyone safe. It takes an incredible team to keep Columbus moving in the right direction and we appreciate you! 💙🐾
📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences – We Want to See You!
Please join us for conferences on Tuesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 30th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to discuss your student’s academic performance, social-emotional growth, attendance, participation, and so much more.
We truly value this partnership and it’s important that you attend! If you need support scheduling or attending, please reach out to your building secretaries:
Traci Orr, Secondary Building: 319-728-2231 x3091
Brenda Wilson, Elementary Building: 319-728-6218 x1091
We look forward to seeing you there! 👩🏫👨🏫✨
🗓 Conference Week Calendar Reminders:
Monday, 10/27/25: Regular full day
Tuesday, 10/28/25: Early dismissal at 1:30 PM
Wednesday, 10/29/25: Regular full day
Thursday, 10/30/25: Early dismissal at 1:30 PM
Friday, 10/31/25: No school – Teacher Conference Comp Day
Please join us for conferences on Tuesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 30th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to discuss your student’s academic performance, social-emotional growth, attendance, participation, and so much more.
We truly value this partnership and it’s important that you attend! If you need support scheduling or attending, please reach out to your building secretaries:
Traci Orr, Secondary Building: 319-728-2231 x3091
Brenda Wilson, Elementary Building: 319-728-6218 x1091
We look forward to seeing you there! 👩🏫👨🏫✨
🗓 Conference Week Calendar Reminders:
Monday, 10/27/25: Regular full day
Tuesday, 10/28/25: Early dismissal at 1:30 PM
Wednesday, 10/29/25: Regular full day
Thursday, 10/30/25: Early dismissal at 1:30 PM
Friday, 10/31/25: No school – Teacher Conference Comp Day
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Beenen’s Work Experience class on their outstanding presentation at the Iowa Business Education Association's Fall Convention!
The students received numerous compliments from the audience on their hard work, professionalism, and engagement over the past seven weeks.
Wildcat Nation is proud of you!
The students received numerous compliments from the audience on their hard work, professionalism, and engagement over the past seven weeks.
Wildcat Nation is proud of you!
Good luck to our Volleyball Team as they host Hillcrest tonight in our conference finale and celebrate Senior Night!
📅 Game Times: 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30 p.m.
🎓 Senior Night Presentation: approximately 7:15 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating our amazing seniors!
📅 Game Times: 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30 p.m.
🎓 Senior Night Presentation: approximately 7:15 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating our amazing seniors!
Please note the SEISC Admission Price Update that will go into effect on November 1, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support of Columbus Athletics!
Thank you for your continued support of Columbus Athletics!
Here is this week’s Activities Schedule! GO WILDCATS!
🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉
Columbus is truly blessed with the best! A huge thank you to Cassie and Paul for being outstanding school leaders. Your dedication, guidance, and positivity make our schools amazing places for students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do and want to honor you this month! 💙👏
Columbus is truly blessed with the best! A huge thank you to Cassie and Paul for being outstanding school leaders. Your dedication, guidance, and positivity make our schools amazing places for students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do and want to honor you this month! 💙👏
🌍 ESL Parent Meeting Night 🌍
We invite all ESL students and families to join us for an informational Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6:00–7:00 PM!
Learn more about Summit K12 and how it can support your child’s learning at home and school.
To ensure everyone feels welcome and supported, translators will be available in Spanish, Creole, and French throughout the session.
💻 We can’t wait to connect with you and share helpful tools for your family’s success!
We invite all ESL students and families to join us for an informational Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6:00–7:00 PM!
Learn more about Summit K12 and how it can support your child’s learning at home and school.
To ensure everyone feels welcome and supported, translators will be available in Spanish, Creole, and French throughout the session.
💻 We can’t wait to connect with you and share helpful tools for your family’s success!
📸✨ Picture Day is coming up at Roundy Elementary! ✨📸
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 15th! Picture forms were sent home with students this week and are also attached to this post.
Families can either fill out the paper form and send it back to school or order online at 👉 https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001234471
We can’t wait to see all the smiles! 💙
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 15th! Picture forms were sent home with students this week and are also attached to this post.
Families can either fill out the paper form and send it back to school or order online at 👉 https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001234471
We can’t wait to see all the smiles! 💙
👂✨ Hearing Screenings are coming up at Roundy Elementary!
Screenings will take place on October 13, October 27, and November 17 for:
✅ Kindergarten
✅ Select 1st Graders
✅ 2nd Graders
If you do not want your child to participate, please contact our school nurse, Jenny Conaway, at jenny.conaway@columbuscsd.org
or 319-728-6218 ext. 1218.
Screenings will take place on October 13, October 27, and November 17 for:
✅ Kindergarten
✅ Select 1st Graders
✅ 2nd Graders
If you do not want your child to participate, please contact our school nurse, Jenny Conaway, at jenny.conaway@columbuscsd.org
or 319-728-6218 ext. 1218.
Good luck to our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams as they travel to Highland to play the Huskies.
Please note that the games will be played at Highland's Middle School Gym at 4:30/5:30 p.m. GO WILDCATS!
Please note that the games will be played at Highland's Middle School Gym at 4:30/5:30 p.m. GO WILDCATS!
A huge thank you to Axis Vision Eye Care and Jenny Conaway for partnering with us to provide vision screenings for our students in grades K–6 on Tuesday, September 30th in the afternoon.
If you do not want your child to participate, please contact our school nurse, Jenny Conaway, at jenny.conaway@columbuscsd.org
or 319-728-6218 ext. 1218.
Thank you, Axis Vision, for supporting our students! 👓💙
If you do not want your child to participate, please contact our school nurse, Jenny Conaway, at jenny.conaway@columbuscsd.org
or 319-728-6218 ext. 1218.
Thank you, Axis Vision, for supporting our students! 👓💙
Columbus will join together in support of our neighbors in Washington by wearing orange and black this Tuesday, September 30th, in honor of Carson Ryan, the Washington student who tragically lost his life this past weekend in a hunting accident.
We encourage all students, staff, and community members to show their love and support for Carson, his family, and the entire Washington community during this difficult time. Let’s come together and show that they are not alone.
We encourage all students, staff, and community members to show their love and support for Carson, his family, and the entire Washington community during this difficult time. Let’s come together and show that they are not alone.
Good luck to our JH and HS cross country teams as they travel to the Iowa City Kickers Field to compete in the Clear Creek Amana Invitational. Races begin at 4:40 p.m. GO WILDCATS!
Here is this week's Activities Calendar! GO WILDCATS!
