Starting Monday March 10th, dirt work will start on the athletic field. Equipment will be entering and exiting through the pool parking lot. Please use caution when walking or driving on Springer Ave. After dirt work is complete, it is VERY important that there is no foot traffic on the athletic field as it will be seeded and going through the grow in process. We ask that pedestrians walking the track stay clear of the area highlighted in red to the west of the visitor’s side bleachers. Work is not expected to be complete until around the middle of May. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 13th. On March 11th & 13th we will dismiss at 1:30. On Wednesday, March 12th we will go to school all day and dismiss at 3:30. There will be no school on Friday, March 14th.
Las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros son el martes 11 de marzo y el jueves 13 de marzo. Los días 11 y 13 de marzo saldremos a la 1:30. El miércoles 12 de marzo iremos a la escuela todo el día y saldremos a las 3:30. No habrá clases el viernes 14 de marzo.
Tonight's high school dance (Spring Fling) has been postponed until tomorrow night, Saturday, March 8th from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The dance will be held at the Roundy Elementary cafeteria.
This evening, after students had been dismissed, the fire alarms at the high school detected a small fire in the kitchen. The fire was quickly extinguished, and local fire departments and law enforcement responded promptly to ensure the safety of the building. We are grateful to our first responders for their quick action. There is minimal physical damage, and most importantly, no one was hurt. School will continue as scheduled. Thank you for your support, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
The Spring Fling Dance has been moved to Roundy Elementary for tonight. It will start at 8:00-11:00pm for tonight March 8th.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 13th. On March 11th & 13th we will dismiss at 1:30. On Wednesday, March 12th we will go to school all day and dismiss at 3:30. There will be no school on Friday, March 14th.
Las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros son el martes 11 de marzo y el jueves 13 de marzo. Los días 11 y 13 de marzo saldremos a la 1:30. El miércoles 12 de marzo iremos a la escuela todo el día y saldremos a las 3:30. No habrá clases el viernes 14 de marzo.
The Spring Fling dance is cancelled for tomorrow Saturday, March 8th.
Thursday, March 6th at 6 PM. The boys basketball team will hold their end of season awards banquet. 9th and 10th graders are asked to bring a main dish and utensils. 11th and 12th graders are in charge of desserts and drinks.
The speech team had an outstanding day on Saturday at the district speech contest. Of the 8 performance entries, all 8 of them earned a 1 rating and will advance to the state contest on March 15th. Henry Hingst and Dawson Clark advanced in spontaneous speaking, with Dawson also earning a 1 in radio news announcing. Moving onto state in solo musical theatre are Cade Storm and Elias Gerling-Morris. Cade also advanced in original oratory, along with Jocelyn Hernandez who will perform her public address at state contest as well. This marks the first time in the past decade that all Columbus individual event entries were able to earn a 1 rating at district contest advancing them to state competition! Congratulations Columbus speech team!
"Spring vibes are in the air! 🌸✨Don't miss the Spring Fling dance in the high school cafeteria on March 8th, 2025! 🎶Get ready to dance the night away 🎧Tickets are only $2 in advance and available in Ms. Vergara’s Classroom or for $3 at the door the day of. Plus, swing by the photo booth to capture the fun! $2 Polaroids 📸 Thank you for supporting Student Council!!!!! See you there! 💫"
Columbus Girls' Basketball will hold its end-of-season banquet for players and their families on Tuesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. in the student center. We ask each family to bring a dish to share and something to drink. Plates, silverware, napkins, and cups will be provided. Let Mr. Keltner know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Go Wildcats!
Several of our FFA students drove their tractors to school today. Great job kids way to represent.
Notice of Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet
February 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
This meeting will be open to the public.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
This is the time for public comment. Should you wish to address the board about an agenda item, this is the time to do so. If you choose to
address the board tonight, we ask that you keep your comments under 3 minutes. If you have an item to discuss, that is not agenda related,
please follow board policy and contact the board secretary to have your topic placed on next month’s agenda.
5. Citizen’s Comments – Information
6. Consider approval of Consent Agenda – Action
a. Financial Report
b. Minutes
c. Bills
d. Personnel
e. Fundraisers
7. Administrative Reports – Information
8. Board Reports – Information
9. Unfinished Business
a. None
10. New Business
a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Consider fire protection installation proposal for Roundy Elementary – Action.
Consider selling school vehicle – Action.
Consider quote for athletic field irrigation - Action.
Consider renewal of sharing agreement with WMU for Baseball – Action.
Consider approval of CTE Advisory Members List – Action.
Consider approval of updates to the Secondary Handbook – Action.
Consider TLC mentor - Action.
Set budget hearings – Action.
i. Bus Inspection – Information.
11. 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 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 213)
Thinking about a change? Join the Wildcat family! 🐾 Columbus CSD is accepting open enrollment for all grade levels, but don’t wait—applications for next school year are due by March 1st! Enroll Now: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/10175/download?inline. Tag a friend who should join us! 🎉 #BeAWildcat #ColumbusCSD
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202502050448054569e3f85caeda24d/checkout
Just a reminder that tickets for tonight's regional girls' basketball at Columbus must be purchased online at the Bound website. Support the Wildcats as they host the Danville Bears in tournament play.
The game will also be streamed on HUDL.com and the HUDL Fan App.
Time Change Announcement:
Thursday, February 20, the Junior High Boys Basketball game at Winfield will start at 4:00 PM.
Columbus CSD will be opening 2 hours late on Tuesday, February 18 due to wind chill temperatures. No AM breakfast.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlsbasketball/2024-25/tickets
On Tuesday at 7 PM, the Columbus Wildcats (17-4) will host the West Burlington Falcons (8-14) in the Girls' Basketball Tournament. Tickets can be purchased online at the link above.
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
The Wildcats travel to Holy Trinity in Fort Madison to open Tournament play on Monday, February 17th at 7 PM. To purchase tickets for the boys' basketball game visit the above link. Go Wildcats!
