
It's time!
2025 Wildcat Basketball Camp
When: May 28/29/30
Where: Columbus High School Practice Gym
Who: Girls –Entering Grades 8-12 for school year 2025-2026 8:00 am-10:00 am
Girls –Entering Grades 4-7 for school year 2025-2026 10:30 am-12:00 pm


State Regional Play opens tonight at 7 PM. To purchase tickets for tonight's Columbus/WMU Girls' Regional Soccer Match at Mediapolis. Follow the link or go to Columbus Bound site.
https://www.gobound.com/events/h20250508031032923975c232b839b4f/tickets?buy=true


🌿Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and summer is just around the corner! 🌞While this month is a great reminder, mental health deserves attention every day. Let’s turn awareness into action by breaking the stigma and supporting your child’s emotional well-being year-round. Whether that’s starting therapy this summer, going for a walk, journaling, meditating, or making art—mental health is personal, and every step counts. 💚
Hazel Health’s online therapy program is available to families at no cost all summer long. Sessions are available Monday through Friday from 7am - 7pm local time, with flexible scheduling. Sign up for Hazel Health here: Hazel Health | Sign Up
#MentalHealthAwareness #TurnAwarenessIntoAction


The Columbus Community Pool will open on Wednesday, May 28th. The delayed opening is due to forecasted weather, temperatures, and water temperature. We look forward to seeing.

COME JOIN US FOR THE SFSP THIS SUMMER @ ROUNDY
MONDAY – THURSDAY JUNE 2ND – 26TH
Dates: June 2nd – June 26, 2025
Monday – Thursday, NO FRIDAYS
Times: Breakfast 7:30am – 9:00am
Lunch 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Roundy Elementary School, 1210 Colton Street
June 2- June 26
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DELIVERY OF MEALS THIS YEAR.
STUDENTS NEED TO COME TO THE SCHOOL TO RECEIVE MEALS
Contact: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 or
Email: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org
Ni thla: June 2nd– June 26, 2025
Nikhatni – Nilini, NINGANI UM LO.
Thaithawh ei caac: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Chuncaw ei caan: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
A hmun: Roundy Elementary 1210 Colton Street
Tukum cu inn ah pek um lai lo.
Sianngak nih sianginn ah mah tein an ei ding mi I lak a si lai.
Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 siole
Email: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org ah pehtlaih khawh si
Fechas: 2 de junio – 26 de junio de 2025
Lunes – Jueves, NO VIERNES
Horario: Desayuno 7:30am – 9:00am
Almuerzo 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ubicación: Escuela Primaria Roundy 1210 Colton Street
2 de junio - 26 de junio
ESTE AÑO NO HABRÁ ENTREGA DE COMIDAS.
LOS ESTUDIANTES NECESITAN VENIR A LA ESCUELA PARA RECIBIR COMIDAS
Contacto: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 o
Correo electrónico: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org
Dates : du 2 au 26 juin 2025
Lundi – Jeudi, PAS VENDREDI
Horaires : Petit-déjeuner 7h30 - 9h00
Déjeuner 11h00 – 13h00
Lieu : École primaire Roundy 1210 Colton Street
Du 2 au 26 juin
IL N’Y AURA PAS DE LIVRAISON DE REPAS CETTE ANNÉE.
LES ÉLÈVES DOIVENT VENIR À L’ÉCOLE POUR RECEVOIR LES REPAS
Personne-ressource : Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 poste : 9092 ou
Courriel : tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org
Dat: Jen 2nd – 26 jen 2025
Lendi - Jedi, PA GEN VANDREDI
Fwa: Manje maten 7:30am - 9:00am
Manje midi 11:00am – 1:00am
Kote: Lekòl Elemantè Wonn 1210 Colton Street
2- Jen 26
PA PWAL GENYEN OKENN LIVREZON MANJE ANE SA A.
ELÈV YO BEZWEN VINI NAN LEKÒL LA POU RESEVWA MANJE
Kontak: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 oswa
Imèl: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org
Tarehe: Juni 2 - Juni 26, 2025
Jumatatu - Alhamisi, HAKUNA IJUMAA
Nyakati: Kiamsha kinywa 7:30am - 9:00am
Chakula cha mchana 11:00 asubuhi - 1:00 jioni
Mahali: Shule ya Msingi ya Roundy 1210 Street
Juni 2- Juni 26
HAKUTAKUWA NA UTOAJI WOWOTE WA CHAKULA MWAKA HUU.
WANAFUNZI WANAHITAJI KUJA SHULENI KUPOKEA CHAKULA
Wasiliana na: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 au
Barua pepe: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org


"Spring Concerts: Tuesday, May 20th. J.H. At 6 p.m. And H.S. At 7:30 p.m. - Auditorium"
J.H. Band/Choir - 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. Call time) Band wear all black (concert attire - no tennis shoes, sweats, t-shirts, crocs, etc.) - Choir in robes (appropriate attire underneath, please).
H.S. Band/Choir/Jazz Band/Bella Voce - 7:30 p.m. (7:00 call time) Band wear all black (concert attire - no tennis shoes, sweats, t-shirts, crocs, etc.) - Choir in robes (appropriate attire underneath, please).
We wish to present the most professional appearance possible for their semester final/formal concert performance and as uniformed as we can look accomplishes a sense of team pride, camaraderie, and professionalism. Thank you, Parents, for supporting the outfitting expectations. Outfitting is also one of the three graded components of their semester final.

A huge thank you to Tyson employees for their generous $5,000 donation to Autism Awareness and the thoughtful sensory gift bags! Your support makes a big difference for our students at Columbus Community Schools. 💙 #AutismAwareness #ThankYouTyson


Monday's Columbus Softball scrimmage with Holy Trinity has been canceled. Girls will have practice in the 2nd gym from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.


Notice of Special Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet:
May 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
At that meeting, the tentative agenda is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
5. Personnel – Action
6. 7. Consider approval of FY26 tentative agreement with CEA, Pending CEA
ratification - Action
Consider approval of FY26 non-certified wage increases – Action
8. Adjournment
Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the
board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the
board and give any other pertinent background information. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a
resident of the Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they
are given to speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly
following the presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside
for public participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until
another meeting.

The online store is open to order state track T-shirts. Here is the link:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/columbus_junction_track/shop/home
Here are our qualifiers:
Bella Forbes: shot put
Dakota Aney: 4x200
Lamar Ceant: 110 hurdles, 200, 4x100, shuttle hurdle relay
Juan Chairez: 4x100, 4x200
Riley Kaalberg: 100, 4x100, 4x200, shuttle hurdle relay
Tyson Kaalberg: 4x200
Johnathan Miranda: shuttle hurdle relay
Ty Muniz: 1600, 3200, 4x800
Alex Rees: 110 hurdles, 200, 4x100, shuttle hurdle relay
Cade Storm: 4x800
Victor Tovar: 4x800
Ryan Villa: 4x800


Columbus Community Schools invites you to our Spring Concert on May 20th. Junior High will begin the evening at 6 PM, followed by the musical talents of our High school students at 7 PM.


Girls Soccer Regional Bracket:
Columbus/WMU at Mediapolis on Wednesday, 5/21 at 7 PM.


Tickets for the Thursday State Qualifying Track Meet at WACO Schools must be purchased online. Go Wildcats!


Boys Soccer starts its conference tournament play tonight at Burlington Notre Dame. Admission is $5. Please park in the North parking lot and enter the school through their athletic entrance. The admissions gate will be down the hallway. Doors open at 4:30, and the match starts at 5 PM.


Join us at the Muscatine Soccer Complex. The Columbus/WMU Soccer teams will take on Wapello/LM in the final conference match. Tonight, the program and Tyson will recognize seniors at 4:50 PM. The girls' match will begin at 5 PM, with the boys' match to follow.


Notice of Special Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet:
May 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
At that meeting, the tentative agenda is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
5. Personnel – Action
6. Adjournment
Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the
board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the
board and give any other pertinent background information. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a
resident of the Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they
are given to speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly
following the presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside
for public participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until
another meeting.

The Columbus CSD Board of Directors approved the 2025-26 School Calendar during the Regular Board Meeting on April 28, 2025.


When play is completed, around 6 pm, join Columbus and Tyson as we recognize our Senior golfers.


Thursday, May 1st, the Columbus/WMU Girls Soccer team will compete against Muscatine at 5 PM at the Muscatine Soccer Complex. Admission is $6.
Also, on May 1st, the Columbus/WMU Boys Soccer team will compete against Hillcrest Academy at 5 PM at the Muscatine Soccer Complex.


Notice of Special Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet:
April 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
At that meeting, the tentative agenda is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
5. Personnel – Action
TLC Positions
Hire - Liz Goodwin – Director of Teaching, Learning & Special Programs
Hire - Maureen Mincks – MTSS Instructional Coach
6. Consider RTI quotes for student and staff computers – Action
7. Adjournment
Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the
board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the
board and give any other pertinent background information. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a
resident of the Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they
are given to speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly
following the presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside
for public participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until
another meeting.