Here is this week's Activities Schedule!
You can purchase tickets for this week's home activities using the links below OR at the gate with a credit card.
🏀 HS BB vs Lone Tree 12/2: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202501210703488180f58813aafa74e/checkout
🤼♂️ HS BWR Dual vs. Mount Pleasant 12/4: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202508270941200571d6a4014a08441/checkout
🏀 HS BB vs Hillcrest 12/5: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025012107035487740e2d3bbaa5e45/checkout
🏀 JV BB Tournament 12/6: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20251117073045107f5c5e69c796749/checkout
You can purchase tickets for this week's home activities using the links below OR at the gate with a credit card.
🏀 HS BB vs Lone Tree 12/2: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202501210703488180f58813aafa74e/checkout
🤼♂️ HS BWR Dual vs. Mount Pleasant 12/4: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202508270941200571d6a4014a08441/checkout
🏀 HS BB vs Hillcrest 12/5: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025012107035487740e2d3bbaa5e45/checkout
🏀 JV BB Tournament 12/6: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20251117073045107f5c5e69c796749/checkout
As a district, we will be adjusting our schedule to support our school community as we honor the life of Ms. Karen Drinkall. Many staff and students wish to attend her funeral services, and we want to ensure they are able to do so.
Wednesday: Full school day— no early out.
Thursday: No school in observance of Ms. Drinkall’s funeral.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time. Please keep the Drinkall family, our staff, and our students in your thoughts. 💙🙏
Wednesday: Full school day— no early out.
Thursday: No school in observance of Ms. Drinkall’s funeral.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time. Please keep the Drinkall family, our staff, and our students in your thoughts. 💙🙏
A few grads from the class of 2025 were home from college today and stopped in to give advice to seniors in Ms. Putnam Genz's MCC Strategies for Success class.
They shared their experiences so far in various majors from trades to STEM to education to human services to healthcare to public safety to finance, and in private, community, and regent colleges. They have advice on academics, time management, finances, friends, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring the experience is the best it can be.
A huge thank you to each of these students for sharing!
We hope to see more back soon!
They shared their experiences so far in various majors from trades to STEM to education to human services to healthcare to public safety to finance, and in private, community, and regent colleges. They have advice on academics, time management, finances, friends, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring the experience is the best it can be.
A huge thank you to each of these students for sharing!
We hope to see more back soon!
📣 Welcome to Our New & Returning School Board Members! 💙
At last night’s board meeting, we proudly swore in our newest members to the Columbus Community School District Board of Education. Please join us in welcoming:
✨ Jeannene Clark
✨ Frank Best
✨ Todd Salazar
We also warmly welcome back Todd Heck, and thank Dan Heindel, who will continue to serve on our board.
Thank you all for stepping up to serve our students, staff, and community. Your leadership and commitment to Columbus make a difference! 💙
Our next school board meeting is Monday, December 15th, 2025.
At last night’s board meeting, we proudly swore in our newest members to the Columbus Community School District Board of Education. Please join us in welcoming:
✨ Jeannene Clark
✨ Frank Best
✨ Todd Salazar
We also warmly welcome back Todd Heck, and thank Dan Heindel, who will continue to serve on our board.
Thank you all for stepping up to serve our students, staff, and community. Your leadership and commitment to Columbus make a difference! 💙
Our next school board meeting is Monday, December 15th, 2025.
🎵 Roundy Elementary Winter Concerts! 🎵
We are excited to invite families to our upcoming music performances on Thursday, December 11th at Roundy Elementary!
🎤 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym
🕕 6:00 PM (Students arrive by 5:50 PM)
🎺 5th & 6th Grade Music & Band Concert
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym
🕡 6:30 PM (Students arrive by 6:25 PM)
🎨🍪 Art Show + Cookies!
Stop by the cafeteria before or after the concerts to view artwork from Mrs. Milder’s students. PTO will provide cookies for families to enjoy!
👕 What to Wear
Festive holiday or winter colors (red, green, blue, white, or gray) with nice pants. Jeans are okay if they have no holes.
We look forward to celebrating our talented Wildcats and an evening of music, art, and community! 💙🐾🎶
We are excited to invite families to our upcoming music performances on Thursday, December 11th at Roundy Elementary!
🎤 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym
🕕 6:00 PM (Students arrive by 5:50 PM)
🎺 5th & 6th Grade Music & Band Concert
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym
🕡 6:30 PM (Students arrive by 6:25 PM)
🎨🍪 Art Show + Cookies!
Stop by the cafeteria before or after the concerts to view artwork from Mrs. Milder’s students. PTO will provide cookies for families to enjoy!
👕 What to Wear
Festive holiday or winter colors (red, green, blue, white, or gray) with nice pants. Jeans are okay if they have no holes.
We look forward to celebrating our talented Wildcats and an evening of music, art, and community! 💙🐾🎶
📣Thanksgiving Break! 🦃🍁
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you enjoy this extended break and spend time relaxing with family and friends. 💙
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, December 1, 2025!
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! 🧡🥧🦃
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you enjoy this extended break and spend time relaxing with family and friends. 💙
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, December 1, 2025!
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! 🧡🥧🦃
Good luck to our HS girls wrestling team as they host the Columbus Invitational Tournament!
Matches begin at 4:30 p.m.
You can purchase your tickets with this link or at the gate with a credit card: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250306064244969811cadad78e545/checkout
Matches begin at 4:30 p.m.
You can purchase your tickets with this link or at the gate with a credit card: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250306064244969811cadad78e545/checkout
Good luck to our JH boys wrestling team as they travel to Lone Tree for a conference meet!
Matches begin at 4:30 p.m.
Matches begin at 4:30 p.m.
Good luck to our JH girls basketball team as they host Lone Tree at Roundy Elementary!
Games tipoff at 4:30/5:30 p.m.
You can purchase tickets with this link or at the gate with a credit card: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250122045208973890c642c70564f/checkout
Games tipoff at 4:30/5:30 p.m.
You can purchase tickets with this link or at the gate with a credit card: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250122045208973890c642c70564f/checkout
Notice of Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet:
November 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
5. Citizen’s Comment
6. Consider approval of the consent agenda – Action
a. Financial Report
b. Minutes
c. Bills
d. Personnel
f. Fundraisers
7. Unfinished Business
a. Consider final reading of updated board policies – Action
8. New Business
a. Consider SBRC application - Request for modified supplemental amount for a negative special education balance
for the prior year – Action
b. Consider SBRC application - Request for modified supplemental amount for increased open enrollment out -
Action
c. Consider SBRC application – request for modified supplemental amount for English learners instruction beyond
five years – Action
d. Consider approval of early graduation students - Action
e. Consider approval of annual Certification of Cash – Action
f. Review of FY25 Audit exit conference – Information
g. Sale of 2009 Blue Bird School Bus - Information
d. Accept the Abstract of Election – Information
Thank You Presentation
9. Adjournment of 2024/25 Board – Action
Organizational Meeting of the New Board
1. Call to Order
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Oath of Office to New Board Members
Election of the President of the Board – Action
Election of the Vice-President of the Board – Action
Appointment of Board Secretary – Action
Appointment of Board Treasurer – Action
Appoint Legal Counsel – Action
Appoint Newspaper of Record – Action
Appoint Official Depositories – Action
10. Set Maximum Deposit Amounts - Action
11. Committee Appointments – Action
12. Administrative Reports – Information
13. Board Reports – Information
14. New Business
a. Consider snow removal bids – Action
15. Adjournment – Action
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 secretary will
forward the request to the Board President and Superintendent who may approve the request. 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. (Board Policy 229)
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet:
November 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
5. Citizen’s Comment
6. Consider approval of the consent agenda – Action
a. Financial Report
b. Minutes
c. Bills
d. Personnel
f. Fundraisers
7. Unfinished Business
a. Consider final reading of updated board policies – Action
8. New Business
a. Consider SBRC application - Request for modified supplemental amount for a negative special education balance
for the prior year – Action
b. Consider SBRC application - Request for modified supplemental amount for increased open enrollment out -
Action
c. Consider SBRC application – request for modified supplemental amount for English learners instruction beyond
five years – Action
d. Consider approval of early graduation students - Action
e. Consider approval of annual Certification of Cash – Action
f. Review of FY25 Audit exit conference – Information
g. Sale of 2009 Blue Bird School Bus - Information
d. Accept the Abstract of Election – Information
Thank You Presentation
9. Adjournment of 2024/25 Board – Action
Organizational Meeting of the New Board
1. Call to Order
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Oath of Office to New Board Members
Election of the President of the Board – Action
Election of the Vice-President of the Board – Action
Appointment of Board Secretary – Action
Appointment of Board Treasurer – Action
Appoint Legal Counsel – Action
Appoint Newspaper of Record – Action
Appoint Official Depositories – Action
10. Set Maximum Deposit Amounts - Action
11. Committee Appointments – Action
12. Administrative Reports – Information
13. Board Reports – Information
14. New Business
a. Consider snow removal bids – Action
15. Adjournment – Action
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 secretary will
forward the request to the Board President and Superintendent who may approve the request. 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. (Board Policy 229)
Attention CCHS Junior Parents!!
There will be an After Prom organizational meeting on Wedensday, November 19th at the Columbus Junction City Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
¡Atención padres de los estudiantes de penúltimo año de CCHS!
Habrá una reunión organizativa del After Prom el miércoles 19 de noviembre en el Ayuntamiento de Columbus Junction, comenzando a las 7:00 p.m.
There will be an After Prom organizational meeting on Wedensday, November 19th at the Columbus Junction City Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
¡Atención padres de los estudiantes de penúltimo año de CCHS!
Habrá una reunión organizativa del After Prom el miércoles 19 de noviembre en el Ayuntamiento de Columbus Junction, comenzando a las 7:00 p.m.
Good luck to our JH girls basketball team as they travel to WACO to take on the Warriors!
Games tipoff at 4:30/5:30 p.m.
Games tipoff at 4:30/5:30 p.m.
📚🍎 American Education Week 2025 🍎📚
November 17–21, 2025
This week, we join schools across the nation in celebrating American Education Week—a special time to honor public education and the incredible people who make it possible. From our dedicated teachers and support staff to our amazing students and supportive families, it truly takes a village. 💙
American Education Week reminds us of the importance of strong public schools and the vital role they play in every community. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the needs of our schools and build continued support for the work happening in classrooms every single day.
👉 This week, we encourage you to take a moment to thank a teacher, staff member, or coach. Send a quick email or message, or drop a comment below about a teacher who made a difference in your life. Your words matter more than you know! 💙
Thank you to everyone who contributes to the growth, learning, and success of our Wildcats! 🐾📘
November 17–21, 2025
This week, we join schools across the nation in celebrating American Education Week—a special time to honor public education and the incredible people who make it possible. From our dedicated teachers and support staff to our amazing students and supportive families, it truly takes a village. 💙
American Education Week reminds us of the importance of strong public schools and the vital role they play in every community. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the needs of our schools and build continued support for the work happening in classrooms every single day.
👉 This week, we encourage you to take a moment to thank a teacher, staff member, or coach. Send a quick email or message, or drop a comment below about a teacher who made a difference in your life. Your words matter more than you know! 💙
Thank you to everyone who contributes to the growth, learning, and success of our Wildcats! 🐾📘
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Assembly 🇺🇸
Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country! 💙❤️
📅 Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym
We warmly welcome all local veterans and their families to join us for this special celebration.
☕️ Refreshments will be served in the Roundy Library starting at 8:15 AM.
Let’s come together as a community to show our gratitude and appreciation for all who have served! 🇺🇸🐾
Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country! 💙❤️
📅 Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym
We warmly welcome all local veterans and their families to join us for this special celebration.
☕️ Refreshments will be served in the Roundy Library starting at 8:15 AM.
Let’s come together as a community to show our gratitude and appreciation for all who have served! 🇺🇸🐾
With the recent government shutdown affecting many families, we want to ensure everyone in our surrounding communities is aware of the local resources available for support. 💙
Link to food resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CtyEwwKMwqQvKxOU1C868eTL4GQGx4boCx531z1FU_8/edit?usp=sharing
📊 See the graphic for a quick overview of available food resources.
Together, we’ll continue to take care of one another. 💙
Link to food resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CtyEwwKMwqQvKxOU1C868eTL4GQGx4boCx531z1FU_8/edit?usp=sharing
📊 See the graphic for a quick overview of available food resources.
Together, we’ll continue to take care of one another. 💙
Jr high and high school girl wrestlers there will be a mandatory parents meeting on Thursday, Nov 6th at 7:00p.m.in the lunch room. This will have to do with the fundraising that we ar runniing through the catpac.
🏈 All-District Football Honors! 🏈
Our Columbus Wildcats wrapped up an incredible season, qualifying for the state playoffs as the 3-seed!
Congratulations to our Wildcat football players who earned All-District recognition!
🏆 1st Team Offense
• Lamar Ceant – WR
• Gabe Zuniga – K
🏆 1st Team Defense
• Kason Dopler – E
• Elliot Wessley – LB
• Drew Totemeier – UTIL
🏅 2nd Team Offense
• Tyson Kaalberg – WR
• Fritz Figaro – OL
🏅 2nd Team Defense
• Fritz Massillon – DB
• Rey Resendez – DB
👏 Honorable Mention
• Trevor Phillips – QB
• Ronaldo Villegas – DL
• Antelmo Amigon – OL
Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of all of you! 👏
Our Columbus Wildcats wrapped up an incredible season, qualifying for the state playoffs as the 3-seed!
Congratulations to our Wildcat football players who earned All-District recognition!
🏆 1st Team Offense
• Lamar Ceant – WR
• Gabe Zuniga – K
🏆 1st Team Defense
• Kason Dopler – E
• Elliot Wessley – LB
• Drew Totemeier – UTIL
🏅 2nd Team Offense
• Tyson Kaalberg – WR
• Fritz Figaro – OL
🏅 2nd Team Defense
• Fritz Massillon – DB
• Rey Resendez – DB
👏 Honorable Mention
• Trevor Phillips – QB
• Ronaldo Villegas – DL
• Antelmo Amigon – OL
Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of all of you! 👏
🗳️ Tomorrow is City/School Election Day! 🏫🌟
Your voice matters! The polls will be open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM tomorrow. Be sure to find your polling place and cast your vote! ✅
Your voice and participation matter in our community. 💙
Your voice matters! The polls will be open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM tomorrow. Be sure to find your polling place and cast your vote! ✅
Your voice and participation matter in our community. 💙
❄️✨ Winter Wonderland at Roundy Elementary! ✨❄️
Roundy Elementary invites families to join us for a magical Winter Wonderland celebration on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, from 8:30–10:30 AM! 🎉
Come enjoy interactive games, creative activities, and sugar cookie decorating as we celebrate the joyful season together! 🍪🎨☃️
It’s a wonderful opportunity for parents and students to connect, have fun, and spread some holiday cheer! 💙💫
📅 Save the Date!
🕣 December 10th | 8:30–10:30 AM
📍 Roundy Elementary
Here is this week's activities calendar! GO WILDCATS!
