💙 Columbus CSD School Board Election – November 4, 2025 💙
We’ve got 4 open seats!
✅ 3 Directors (Four-Year Terms: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2029)
✅ 1 Director (Two-Year Term: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2027)
📍 All seats are “at-large,” meaning every voter in the district can vote for all positions!
📝 How to Run:
• Pick up the forms from School Board Secretary starting NOW!
• Forms include Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petitions!
• Return forms to the School Board Secretary by September 18, 2025 @ 5:00 PM!
• Collect at least 24 valid signatures from valid eligible school district electors!
📢 Who can Serve and Sign?
• Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the school district, and at least 18 years old.
💙 Columbus needs dedicated leaders who are ready to serve. Could that be YOU?
We’ve got 4 open seats!
✅ 3 Directors (Four-Year Terms: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2029)
✅ 1 Director (Two-Year Term: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2027)
📍 All seats are “at-large,” meaning every voter in the district can vote for all positions!
📝 How to Run:
• Pick up the forms from School Board Secretary starting NOW!
• Forms include Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petitions!
• Return forms to the School Board Secretary by September 18, 2025 @ 5:00 PM!
• Collect at least 24 valid signatures from valid eligible school district electors!
📢 Who can Serve and Sign?
• Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of the school district, and at least 18 years old.
💙 Columbus needs dedicated leaders who are ready to serve. Could that be YOU?
📖✨ Wildcats, here are your Once Upon a HOCO Dress-Up Days ✨📖
👟 Monday: Anything but a Backpack (see rules)
🦸♀️ Tuesday: Heroes vs. Villains
👯 Wednesday: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Disney Duo/Group)
🧸 Thursday: Disney Junior Day
🎉 Friday: Spirit Day – Royal Ball (Wear your best Blue & White!)
👟 Monday: Anything but a Backpack (see rules)
🦸♀️ Tuesday: Heroes vs. Villains
👯 Wednesday: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Disney Duo/Group)
🧸 Thursday: Disney Junior Day
🎉 Friday: Spirit Day – Royal Ball (Wear your best Blue & White!)
Activity passes will be accepted at:
✅ Week 1 game at Muscatine 08/29
✅ Week 2 game at Van Buren 09/05
Van Buren will also honor our passes for the JH and JV games on Monday, September 8 at Van Buren.
✅ Week 1 game at Muscatine 08/29
✅ Week 2 game at Van Buren 09/05
Van Buren will also honor our passes for the JH and JV games on Monday, September 8 at Van Buren.
📣 Reminder: Early Dismissal Wednesdays Start Tomorrow! 🕑
Columbus Community School District will begin early dismissals every Wednesday starting tomorrow, August 27th, 2025. Students will be dismissed two hours early each Wednesday for the rest of the school year.
Please plan accordingly and contact your school office if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support as we make time for staff collaboration and professional development! 💙
Columbus Community School District will begin early dismissals every Wednesday starting tomorrow, August 27th, 2025. Students will be dismissed two hours early each Wednesday for the rest of the school year.
Please plan accordingly and contact your school office if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support as we make time for staff collaboration and professional development! 💙
Last month, our senior Kaleb Arreola was selected as one of 60 students nationwide to attend the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop at the University of Iowa! During this prestigious program, Kaleb took journalism classes, practiced his interview skills, and produced a news package for a live TV broadcast.
The Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of you, Kaleb!
The Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of you, Kaleb!
🏐 Come cheer on our Wildcats!
Join us tonight for our first home event of the year! The Freshman and JV Volleyball Tournament starts at 4:30 PM in the main and practice gyms.
Join us tonight for our first home event of the year! The Freshman and JV Volleyball Tournament starts at 4:30 PM in the main and practice gyms.
🎟️ 2025–2026 Admission Prices
Football: $7
All Other Sports: $5
Activity Passes are now on sale!
Family – $160
Adult – $100
Student – $40
Individual ticket prices are set through our conference.
Come out to support our Columbus Wildcats!
Football: $7
All Other Sports: $5
Activity Passes are now on sale!
Family – $160
Adult – $100
Student – $40
Individual ticket prices are set through our conference.
Come out to support our Columbus Wildcats!
We are excited to share our 2025 Homecoming Week schedule for the week of September 20-26! 📖✨
👑 Saturday: Coronation & Dance
🎲 Monday: Roshambo + King & Queen Presentation
🏈 Tuesday: Powder Puff Football
🎉 Wednesday: Homecoming Parade
🏐 Thursday: Ruff N’ Tuff Volleyball
🔥 Friday: Pep Rally, Football Game & Bonfire
👑 Saturday: Coronation & Dance
🎲 Monday: Roshambo + King & Queen Presentation
🏈 Tuesday: Powder Puff Football
🎉 Wednesday: Homecoming Parade
🏐 Thursday: Ruff N’ Tuff Volleyball
🔥 Friday: Pep Rally, Football Game & Bonfire
🚍 FAN BUS 🚍
We’re going to Muscatine for our Week 1 game vs. BGM!
📌 Students: Pick up and return a signed permission slip to the HS Office by Thursday.
📌 Community members: Call the HS Office at 319-728-2231 to sign up.
📌 Cost: The bus ride is FREE. Riders must pay their own entry into the game.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Wildcats!
🎶 Welcome to Columbus, Taylor Stogdill! 🎶
We're thrilled to welcome Taylor Stogdill as our new Secondary Band and Choir Teacher! Taylor shared, “My journey to get here has been nothing less than a whirlwind, but nonetheless, I am excited to be a part of the Columbus Community and am looking forward to playing some songs with the students!”
We’re so glad you’ve joined the Columbus family, Taylor. Here’s to a great year of music, growth, and memorable performances! 🎺🎤🎼
We're thrilled to welcome Taylor Stogdill as our new Secondary Band and Choir Teacher! Taylor shared, “My journey to get here has been nothing less than a whirlwind, but nonetheless, I am excited to be a part of the Columbus Community and am looking forward to playing some songs with the students!”
We’re so glad you’ve joined the Columbus family, Taylor. Here’s to a great year of music, growth, and memorable performances! 🎺🎤🎼
Please welcome Sylvia Headington to Columbus!
Sylvia Headington is a dedicated educator who inspires students to think like artists, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving through hands‑on projects. For her photo introduction, she’s also chosen to showcase a piece of her personal artwork, giving everyone a peek into her creative world.
She’s thrilled to collaborate with the middle and high school students of Columbus, crafting a dynamic curriculum that balances technical skill-building with conceptual exploration.
Sylvia Headington is a dedicated educator who inspires students to think like artists, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving through hands‑on projects. For her photo introduction, she’s also chosen to showcase a piece of her personal artwork, giving everyone a peek into her creative world.
She’s thrilled to collaborate with the middle and high school students of Columbus, crafting a dynamic curriculum that balances technical skill-building with conceptual exploration.
🚗 Important Pick-Up & Drop-Off Guidelines at Roundy Elementary 🚗
Dear Roundy Families,
To help keep all students safe and ensure a smooth start and end to each school day, we kindly ask for your cooperation with our updated pick-up and drop-off procedures:
✅ Use the designated drop-off lane in the mornings.
🚫 Do not park and walk your child(ren) across the crosswalk – this creates a safety hazard and slows down traffic.
📦 If your child has large items (treats, projects, etc.), you may park and walk them inside. Otherwise, please remain in your vehicle.
🚶♂️ Do not walk up to the pick-up line or wait by the building at dismissal. If you need to pick up your child in person, please notify the office and sign them out inside.
🔁 Follow the traffic flow shown on the map for drop-off and pick-up.
⏰ Morning drop-off starts at 7:45 a.m.
⏰ Afternoon pick-up arrival should not begin before 2:30 p.m. Early arrivals block access and prevent buses from moving safely.
We appreciate your continued support and understanding as we work together to keep our school community safe and efficient! 💙
Dear Roundy Families,
To help keep all students safe and ensure a smooth start and end to each school day, we kindly ask for your cooperation with our updated pick-up and drop-off procedures:
✅ Use the designated drop-off lane in the mornings.
🚫 Do not park and walk your child(ren) across the crosswalk – this creates a safety hazard and slows down traffic.
📦 If your child has large items (treats, projects, etc.), you may park and walk them inside. Otherwise, please remain in your vehicle.
🚶♂️ Do not walk up to the pick-up line or wait by the building at dismissal. If you need to pick up your child in person, please notify the office and sign them out inside.
🔁 Follow the traffic flow shown on the map for drop-off and pick-up.
⏰ Morning drop-off starts at 7:45 a.m.
⏰ Afternoon pick-up arrival should not begin before 2:30 p.m. Early arrivals block access and prevent buses from moving safely.
We appreciate your continued support and understanding as we work together to keep our school community safe and efficient! 💙
📅 Mark your calendars: Homecoming Week will be September 20 through September 26.
✨📖 This year’s theme is Once Upon a HOCO!
Stay tuned for more details about:
🧚♂️🦸♀️ Dress-Up Days
👑 Coronation
🎯 In-School Activities
🕺 The Big Dance
Let’s make this a Homecoming to remember!
✨📖 This year’s theme is Once Upon a HOCO!
Stay tuned for more details about:
🧚♂️🦸♀️ Dress-Up Days
👑 Coronation
🎯 In-School Activities
🕺 The Big Dance
Let’s make this a Homecoming to remember!
📅 Our First Weekly Activities Schedule is here!
We’re kicking off the school year with our Wildcats in action. Come out and support our athletes!
Check out this week’s schedule 👇 and make plans to join us.
We’re kicking off the school year with our Wildcats in action. Come out and support our athletes!
Check out this week’s schedule 👇 and make plans to join us.
📣 Schedule Update 📣
Our Week 2 game will now be played at Van Buren.
🗓 Friday, September 5
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Please note: Homecoming festivities have been moved to the week of September 20-26. 🎉🏈
More info to come soon.
🎉 Congratulations, Lori Beenen! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Lori Beenen of Columbus Community Schools and the Columbus BPA Chapter has been nominated for the prestigious Hoffman Award by the Iowa Business Education Association! 🌟
This award honors educators who go above and beyond their regular teaching duties, those who lead with innovation, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in business education. Lori was nominated by Sue Elwood of Northeast Iowa Community College for her outstanding work and contributions to the field. 🙌
Lori will be recognized at the IBEA Convention on October 13, 2025, during a special luncheon held at the Courtyard Marriott in Ankeny.
Please join us in congratulating Lori on this well-deserved honor! 💼🍎👏
We are thrilled to share that Lori Beenen of Columbus Community Schools and the Columbus BPA Chapter has been nominated for the prestigious Hoffman Award by the Iowa Business Education Association! 🌟
This award honors educators who go above and beyond their regular teaching duties, those who lead with innovation, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in business education. Lori was nominated by Sue Elwood of Northeast Iowa Community College for her outstanding work and contributions to the field. 🙌
Lori will be recognized at the IBEA Convention on October 13, 2025, during a special luncheon held at the Courtyard Marriott in Ankeny.
Please join us in congratulating Lori on this well-deserved honor! 💼🍎👏
There will be a parent meeting for junior high football players at 5:15 pm on August 26. The meeting will be outside the high school office. Please contact Mr. Dennler or Mr. Keltner with any questions.
🔥 It’s finally football season!
Our boys have been working hard all summer and now it’s time to put it to the test on the field. 🏈
👉 First scrimmage:
📅 Friday, August 22
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Louisa-Muscatine HS
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for the Wildcats as they kick off the season!
Our boys have been working hard all summer and now it’s time to put it to the test on the field. 🏈
👉 First scrimmage:
📅 Friday, August 22
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Louisa-Muscatine HS
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for the Wildcats as they kick off the season!
Support our Columbus Football Team and Celebrate Our Seniors! 🏈
✅ Order Here – Get your Wildcat gear!
👉 Team Shop Link (https://stores.inksoft.com/PhelpsUSA_columbus_c_football/shop/home)
📬 Orders will be delivered straight to you.
👕 Senior Shirts – Show support for our Class of 2025!
Orders due 08/24 👉 Senior Shirt Link (https://cjfootball.deco-apparel.com/shop)
📦 Orders will be delivered on 09/04.
✅ Order Here – Get your Wildcat gear!
👉 Team Shop Link (https://stores.inksoft.com/PhelpsUSA_columbus_c_football/shop/home)
📬 Orders will be delivered straight to you.
👕 Senior Shirts – Show support for our Class of 2025!
Orders due 08/24 👉 Senior Shirt Link (https://cjfootball.deco-apparel.com/shop)
📦 Orders will be delivered on 09/04.
Please join us in welcoming Christina Wiebel to Columbus Community School District!
Christina began her college journey at MCC before transferring to the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. After graduation, she served as a full-time substitute teacher at Roundy Elementary. This year, she steps into her new role as the 5th grade Science and Social Studies teacher. Christina is excited to be part of the Columbus Schools and looks forward to a great year ahead!
Christina began her college journey at MCC before transferring to the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. After graduation, she served as a full-time substitute teacher at Roundy Elementary. This year, she steps into her new role as the 5th grade Science and Social Studies teacher. Christina is excited to be part of the Columbus Schools and looks forward to a great year ahead!
