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!
Columbus fans, just a reminder if you travel to Centerville for Saturday's District Wrestling or travel to Fort Madison for Monday's boys basketball tournament game, tickets are purchased online at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/.
Message from Centerville about Streaming tomorrow's State District Wrestling:
Good afternoon,
My name is AJ Anderson with the Iowa Media Network / GoPitchTV in Centerville. I just wanted to provide you with the information regarding the district wrestling tournament in Centerville regarding the live stream.
Our broadcast will highlight both mats equally on the screen as well as broadcasters covering both mats. Our video is free to view on both Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThePitchIA/ and on our website and app https://www.iowamedianetwork.com/events/ihsaa-district-4-wrestling-meet-2-15-25
You can also download the app on iOS, Android and Roku to watch the meet without a subscription.
Thank you and good luck to all of your athletes ahead of the postseason!
AJ Anderson
ColumbusCSD will be closed on Wednesday, February 12 due to forecasted winter storm conditions.
A community Team Store has been created to recognize our Girls' Basketball team being Crowned SEISC North Champions!
We are excited for our students to perform in the State Jazz Choir Festival tonight. Columbus opens the North Scott contest at 6 PM. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults, $7 for Seniors, and $5 for K-12 students.
Conference Basketball Shootouts this Weekend!
2/7 Friday night: 6 PM Game is New London versus Wapello. 7:30 PM Game is Van Buren County versus Columbus. Both games are at Columbus Community.
2/8 Saturday Afternoon: Columbus Girls Basketball will play Mediapolis in the Conference Shootout Championship at Southeastern Community College at 3:30 PM.
Both events only accept Conference Passes.
For the first time since 2010, Columbus Community will send a Vocal Ensemble to State Contests. Bella Voce Vocal Ensemble will display its talents at North Scott High School on Monday, February 10th. Go Wildcats!
Columbus CSD will have a 2 hour delay on Thursday, February 6.
For the first time in Wildcat Program History, the girls have captured the SEISC Conference Championship. On Friday, February 7th, the team will cut down the nets and celebrate this achievement. This event is open to the Wildcat community. Join us at 5:15 pm in the second gym and help us recognize the Columbus Queens of the Court.
