🎓 Attention Incoming Freshman Families! 🎓
Join us for the ICAN Freshman Transition Program on Monday, May 18th in the High School Library!
🕕 6:00 PM – English Session
🕖 7:00 PM – Spanish Session
This informative program will help students and families begin planning for the future and explore important topics such as:
✔️ Career Assessment & Pathway Identification using ACT Profile
✔️ Course Selection based on Career & College Outlook
✔️ Apprenticeship, Military, & College Degree Options
✔️ Financing Education & College Cost Projections
✔️ Money Management Basics
✔️ A Parent’s Role in the Transition Process
We encourage all incoming freshman families to attend!
For more information, please contact Chris Wulf at chris.wulf@columbuscsd.org.
Join us for the ICAN Freshman Transition Program on Monday, May 18th in the High School Library!
🕕 6:00 PM – English Session
🕖 7:00 PM – Spanish Session
This informative program will help students and families begin planning for the future and explore important topics such as:
✔️ Career Assessment & Pathway Identification using ACT Profile
✔️ Course Selection based on Career & College Outlook
✔️ Apprenticeship, Military, & College Degree Options
✔️ Financing Education & College Cost Projections
✔️ Money Management Basics
✔️ A Parent’s Role in the Transition Process
We encourage all incoming freshman families to attend!
For more information, please contact Chris Wulf at chris.wulf@columbuscsd.org.
Please join us in giving a warm Wildcat welcome to the new principal of Roundy Elementary, Mr. Steven Green! 💙🐾
Mr. Green brings over two decades of educational experience serving students in both rural and urban settings from PK–12. He is passionate about building strong relationships with students, staff, and families while continuing the positive culture and traditions already in place at Roundy Elementary.
We are excited for the future of Roundy Elementary and look forward to the leadership, collaboration, and care Mr. Green will bring to our students, staff, and families.
Welcome to Columbus Community Schools, Mr. Green! 💙🤍
#WildcatPride #RoundyElementary #LeadingTogetherGrowingTogether #WelcomeToColumbus
Mr. Green brings over two decades of educational experience serving students in both rural and urban settings from PK–12. He is passionate about building strong relationships with students, staff, and families while continuing the positive culture and traditions already in place at Roundy Elementary.
We are excited for the future of Roundy Elementary and look forward to the leadership, collaboration, and care Mr. Green will bring to our students, staff, and families.
Welcome to Columbus Community Schools, Mr. Green! 💙🤍
#WildcatPride #RoundyElementary #LeadingTogetherGrowingTogether #WelcomeToColumbus
⛽💙 We are officially at the halfway point of the FUEL UP & GIVE BACK program, and thanks to our amazing community, you have already helped raise $3,115.23 for Columbus Community School District! 🎉🐾
Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could DOUBLE that amount and raise $6,230.46 or more by the end of the program? We know we can do it with your help! 🙌
Now through June 30th, every gallon pumped at the Columbus Junction FAST STOP helps support our students and schools. 🚗⛽
Let’s keep fueling up, giving back, and showing the power of our Wildcat community! 💙
Thank you for your continued support of Columbus Community Schools!
#WildcatPride #FuelUpGiveBack #ColumbusCSD
Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could DOUBLE that amount and raise $6,230.46 or more by the end of the program? We know we can do it with your help! 🙌
Now through June 30th, every gallon pumped at the Columbus Junction FAST STOP helps support our students and schools. 🚗⛽
Let’s keep fueling up, giving back, and showing the power of our Wildcat community! 💙
Thank you for your continued support of Columbus Community Schools!
#WildcatPride #FuelUpGiveBack #ColumbusCSD
🌿 Exciting Things Are Growing at Columbus Community Schools! 🌿
In preparation for our native garden creation in the courtyard outdoor learning classroom, Ms. Pugh’s science classes will be hosting a plant sale featuring mostly hostas! 🌱
All funds raised from the sale will go toward updating the courtyard, with a special goal of adding a beautiful water feature for students and staff to enjoy. 💧
🪴 Plant Sale Details:
📍 Baseball field dugout area
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Additional sale dates for next week will be announced soon!
Questions or need to arrange an alternate pickup time? Please contact Mrs. Pugh at tessa.pugh@columbuscsd.org.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create an engaging outdoor learning space for Columbus Community School District! 💙
💙 Happy School Nurses Day to our amazing school nurse, Jenny Conaway! 💙
Thank you for the care, compassion, patience, and support you show our students and staff each and every day. From bandaids and ice packs to comforting worried students and keeping our school healthy and safe, you do it all with kindness and a smile.
We appreciate you more than you know and are so thankful to have you as part of the Columbus Community School District family! 🩺🐾
Thank you for the care, compassion, patience, and support you show our students and staff each and every day. From bandaids and ice packs to comforting worried students and keeping our school healthy and safe, you do it all with kindness and a smile.
We appreciate you more than you know and are so thankful to have you as part of the Columbus Community School District family! 🩺🐾
✨🎶 8th Grade Formal – You’re Invited! 🎶✨
Get ready for a night of fun, music, and memories! 💃🕺
📅 Date: Friday, May 22nd
⏰ Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Location: Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets: $2.00 (sold at JH Lunch)
👗 Dress Code: Formal & Fancy – come dressed to impress!
👥 Who can attend?
This event is for 8th grade students only. Non-8th grade guests may attend only if invited by an 8th grade student and accompanied by a purchased ticket.
Let’s make it a night to remember, Wildcats! 💙🐾
Get ready for a night of fun, music, and memories! 💃🕺
📅 Date: Friday, May 22nd
⏰ Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Location: Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets: $2.00 (sold at JH Lunch)
👗 Dress Code: Formal & Fancy – come dressed to impress!
👥 Who can attend?
This event is for 8th grade students only. Non-8th grade guests may attend only if invited by an 8th grade student and accompanied by a purchased ticket.
Let’s make it a night to remember, Wildcats! 💙🐾
🏐 Columbus Community School District is Hiring! 🐾
We are looking for passionate leaders to join our Wildcat team!
Open Positions:
🔹 Head High School Volleyball Coach
🔹 Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
If you’re ready to make an impact, build relationships, and support our student-athletes, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Interested? Contact:
Michael Aragon
📧 mike.aragon@columbuscsd.org
📞 319-728-2911 x9095
Come be a part of something great at Columbus! 💙 #WildcatPride
We are looking for passionate leaders to join our Wildcat team!
Open Positions:
🔹 Head High School Volleyball Coach
🔹 Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
If you’re ready to make an impact, build relationships, and support our student-athletes, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Interested? Contact:
Michael Aragon
📧 mike.aragon@columbuscsd.org
📞 319-728-2911 x9095
Come be a part of something great at Columbus! 💙 #WildcatPride
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th–May 8th! 🍎
Next week, we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who show up every single day to support, inspire, and care for our students. Their impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for all they do! 💙
Looking for ways to show your appreciation?
✨ Send a kind or encouraging email
✨ Have your child make a card or picture
✨ Encourage your child to say “thank you”
✨ Give a shout-out to a favorite teacher right here on Facebook
Let’s take time this week to recognize and celebrate the amazing educators who make a difference in our school community every day.
💙 Thank you, teachers and staff. You are truly appreciated! 💙
🍎 ¡La Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros es del 4 al 8 de mayo! 🍎
La próxima semana celebramos a los increíbles maestros y al personal que están presentes todos los días para apoyar, inspirar y cuidar a nuestros estudiantes. Su impacto va mucho más allá del aula, ¡y estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hacen! 💙
¿Buscas formas de mostrar tu agradecimiento?
✨ Envía un correo electrónico amable o de ánimo
✨ Pide a tu hijo(a) que haga una tarjeta o dibujo
✨ Anima a tu hijo(a) a decir “gracias”
✨ Haz un reconocimiento a tu maestro(a) favorito(a) aquí mismo en Facebook
Tomemos un momento esta semana para reconocer y celebrar a los maravillosos educadores que marcan la diferencia en nuestra comunidad escolar todos los días.
💙 ¡Gracias, maestros y personal. Realmente los apreciamos! 💙
Attention Juniors and Parents/Guardians: The Iowa College Aide Network will be here to present a Financial Aide Night for Juniors and Parents on May 4th in the high school library; 6 PM in English and 7 PM in Spanish. This is an opportunity to learn about all types of financial aide available to your student as a senior, as well as go over the FAFSA form.
Atención estudiantes de penúltimo año y padres/tutores: La Red de Ayuda Financiera Universitaria de Iowa estará aquí para presentar una Noche de Ayuda Financiera para Juniors y Padres el 4 de mayo en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria; 6 PM en inglés y 7 PM en español. Esta es una oportunidad para aprender sobre todos los tipos de ayuda financiera disponibles para su estudiante como senior, así como revisar el formulario FAFSA.
Atención estudiantes de penúltimo año y padres/tutores: La Red de Ayuda Financiera Universitaria de Iowa estará aquí para presentar una Noche de Ayuda Financiera para Juniors y Padres el 4 de mayo en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria; 6 PM en inglés y 7 PM en español. Esta es una oportunidad para aprender sobre todos los tipos de ayuda financiera disponibles para su estudiante como senior, así como revisar el formulario FAFSA.
🌟 Finish Strong, Wildcats! Attendance Matters in May! 🌟
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, every day counts! 📚
Even in May, learning is still going strong in our classrooms. Students are:
✔️ Building on skills learned all year
✔️ Finishing important projects and assessments
✔️ Preparing for a successful transition to the next grade
When students miss school, they miss out on these valuable opportunities and it can be hard to catch up. Consistent attendance helps students stay confident, connected, and ready for what’s next!
Let’s work together to finish the year strong 💙
✅ Be here
✅ Be on time
✅ Be ready to learn
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success each and every day!
🌟 ¡Terminen con fuerza, Wildcats! ¡La asistencia es importante en mayo! 🌟
A medida que nos acercamos a la recta final del año escolar, ¡cada día cuenta! 📚
Incluso en mayo, el aprendizaje sigue en pleno desarrollo en nuestras aulas. Los estudiantes están:
✔️ Fortaleciendo las habilidades aprendidas durante todo el año
✔️ Terminando proyectos y evaluaciones importantes
✔️ Preparándose para una transición exitosa al siguiente grado
Cuando los estudiantes faltan a la escuela, pierden estas valiosas oportunidades y puede ser difícil ponerse al día. ¡La asistencia constante ayuda a los estudiantes a mantenerse seguros, conectados y listos para lo que sigue!
Trabajemos juntos para terminar el año con éxito 💙
✅ Estar presentes
✅ Llegar a tiempo
✅ Estar listos para aprender
¡Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el éxito de su hijo/a todos los días!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, every day counts! 📚
Even in May, learning is still going strong in our classrooms. Students are:
✔️ Building on skills learned all year
✔️ Finishing important projects and assessments
✔️ Preparing for a successful transition to the next grade
When students miss school, they miss out on these valuable opportunities and it can be hard to catch up. Consistent attendance helps students stay confident, connected, and ready for what’s next!
Let’s work together to finish the year strong 💙
✅ Be here
✅ Be on time
✅ Be ready to learn
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success each and every day!
🌟 ¡Terminen con fuerza, Wildcats! ¡La asistencia es importante en mayo! 🌟
A medida que nos acercamos a la recta final del año escolar, ¡cada día cuenta! 📚
Incluso en mayo, el aprendizaje sigue en pleno desarrollo en nuestras aulas. Los estudiantes están:
✔️ Fortaleciendo las habilidades aprendidas durante todo el año
✔️ Terminando proyectos y evaluaciones importantes
✔️ Preparándose para una transición exitosa al siguiente grado
Cuando los estudiantes faltan a la escuela, pierden estas valiosas oportunidades y puede ser difícil ponerse al día. ¡La asistencia constante ayuda a los estudiantes a mantenerse seguros, conectados y listos para lo que sigue!
Trabajemos juntos para terminar el año con éxito 💙
✅ Estar presentes
✅ Llegar a tiempo
✅ Estar listos para aprender
¡Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el éxito de su hijo/a todos los días!
💙🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎💙
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing school lunch heroes at Columbus Community School District!
Each and every day, you show up with a smile, serving nutritious breakfasts and lunches that fuel our students for learning and success. Your kindness, dedication, and care make a difference far beyond the cafeteria.
We are so grateful for you!
👏 Thank you for all that you do! 👏
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing school lunch heroes at Columbus Community School District!
Each and every day, you show up with a smile, serving nutritious breakfasts and lunches that fuel our students for learning and success. Your kindness, dedication, and care make a difference far beyond the cafeteria.
We are so grateful for you!
👏 Thank you for all that you do! 👏
🎉 Happy School Principals’ Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate two incredible leaders who make a difference in our schools every single day, Cassie Stewart, our elementary principal, and Paul Kissell, our secondary principal!
Your dedication, leadership, and heart for students, staff, and our entire community do not go unnoticed. ❤️ We love how you show up and serve each and every day for Columbus Community School District.
Thank you for all that you do to make our schools a great place to learn and grow. We appreciate you! 💙🐾
Today we celebrate two incredible leaders who make a difference in our schools every single day, Cassie Stewart, our elementary principal, and Paul Kissell, our secondary principal!
Your dedication, leadership, and heart for students, staff, and our entire community do not go unnoticed. ❤️ We love how you show up and serve each and every day for Columbus Community School District.
Thank you for all that you do to make our schools a great place to learn and grow. We appreciate you! 💙🐾
🚍💛 Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚍
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible transportation team at Columbus Community Schools!
Our bus drivers are often the first smiling face our students see in the morning and the last goodbye at the end of the day. They go above and beyond to ensure every student arrives safely, feels welcomed, and starts their day off right.
Thank you for your dedication, patience, and the many miles you travel to keep our students safe. We appreciate all that you do more than you know!
#ThankYouBusDrivers #WildcatPride #ColumbusCommunitySchools
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible transportation team at Columbus Community Schools!
Our bus drivers are often the first smiling face our students see in the morning and the last goodbye at the end of the day. They go above and beyond to ensure every student arrives safely, feels welcomed, and starts their day off right.
Thank you for your dedication, patience, and the many miles you travel to keep our students safe. We appreciate all that you do more than you know!
#ThankYouBusDrivers #WildcatPride #ColumbusCommunitySchools
🚗⛽ Attention Parents, Staff, and the Columbus Junction Community — Support Our Schools! 💙
It’s easy to give back in just TWO simple steps:
✔️ Stop by the Columbus Junction FAST STOP
✔️ Fill up your vehicle, bus, truck — anything with a tank!
Every time you fuel up, 3¢ per gallon goes directly back to our school district 🙌
Small actions add up to BIG impact for our students and schools. Let’s make it a habit to turn gallons into giving!
💡 Learn more about the Fuel Up & Give Back program and how your everyday stop can make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Columbus Community Schools! 💙 #WildcatPride
It’s easy to give back in just TWO simple steps:
✔️ Stop by the Columbus Junction FAST STOP
✔️ Fill up your vehicle, bus, truck — anything with a tank!
Every time you fuel up, 3¢ per gallon goes directly back to our school district 🙌
Small actions add up to BIG impact for our students and schools. Let’s make it a habit to turn gallons into giving!
💡 Learn more about the Fuel Up & Give Back program and how your everyday stop can make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Columbus Community Schools! 💙 #WildcatPride
Attention Juniors and Parents/Guardian, Columbus Community High School has invited a representative from @ICANsucceed to provide a free presentation on college financial aid for juniors and their parents on Monday, May 4th in the High School library. This presentation will be in English at 6 PM and Spanish at 7 PM.
Drive like every bus stop is your child’s stop. 🚌🛑
A quick reminder for our community: amber means prepare, red means stop. Please slow down, stay alert, and help keep students safe every day.
#SchoolBusSafety #StopOnRed #DriveSafe #StudentSafety
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙✨
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative assistants who keep Columbus Community School running smoothly each and every day!
A huge thank you to:
• Traci Orr (Secondary School)
• Jenny Zaehringer (Secondary School)
• Brenda Wilson (Elementary School)
• Isabel Diaz (Elementary School)
Your kindness, organization, and dedication help make our school offices a warm and welcoming place for everyone who walks through the doors. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and families!
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative assistants who keep Columbus Community School running smoothly each and every day!
A huge thank you to:
• Traci Orr (Secondary School)
• Jenny Zaehringer (Secondary School)
• Brenda Wilson (Elementary School)
• Isabel Diaz (Elementary School)
Your kindness, organization, and dedication help make our school offices a warm and welcoming place for everyone who walks through the doors. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and families!
💙 Columbus Community School District is Hiring Paraprofessionals! 💙
We are looking for energetic, kind, caring, and patient individuals to support our students and make a difference each day!
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
📌 We are hiring paraeducator support for the remainder of this school year and for next year.
✨ Come make a difference
✨ Have a purpose
✨ Be part of a great team
📩 To apply or learn more, please contact:
Tashia Wheeler
📧 tashia.wheeler@columbuscsd.org
📞 319-728-9106
Join us and help support our students every day! 💙
We are looking for energetic, kind, caring, and patient individuals to support our students and make a difference each day!
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
📌 We are hiring paraeducator support for the remainder of this school year and for next year.
✨ Come make a difference
✨ Have a purpose
✨ Be part of a great team
📩 To apply or learn more, please contact:
Tashia Wheeler
📧 tashia.wheeler@columbuscsd.org
📞 319-728-9106
Join us and help support our students every day! 💙
All activities this afternoon are cancelled after 3 p.m.. This includes the JH track meet and HS girls soccer game.
Join us for a magical evening at our Disney-themed concert!
📅 Thursday, April 23rd 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym Our 4th–6th grade students and 5/6 band have been working hard and are excited to perform!
🎤 Student Arrival Time: 5:45 PM
👕 What to Wear: Bright colors or Disney gear (Mickey Mouse, Lilo & Stitch, or anything Disney-themed!)
🎨 Stay after the concert to enjoy an art show and cookies provided by our amazing PTO! We can’t wait to see you there for a fun and festive night! 🌟
📅 Thursday, April 23rd 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym Our 4th–6th grade students and 5/6 band have been working hard and are excited to perform!
🎤 Student Arrival Time: 5:45 PM
👕 What to Wear: Bright colors or Disney gear (Mickey Mouse, Lilo & Stitch, or anything Disney-themed!)
🎨 Stay after the concert to enjoy an art show and cookies provided by our amazing PTO! We can’t wait to see you there for a fun and festive night! 🌟
