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CPS students to return to in-person learning

On Monday, January 11, the Columbia Board of Education voted for Pre-K and elementary students to return to in-person learning four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and for middle school, high school and Career Center students to return in a 2-day hybrid model beginning Tuesday, January 19.

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We need you: Apply to substitute in CPS

Apply to be a substitute in Columbia Public Schools. All you need is 60 hours of college credit OR completion of a 22-hour substitute training course. For more information or to apply visit www.EDUStaff.org.

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Superintendent search underway

The Columbia Board of Education has partnered with national firm Ray & Associates to search for the next Columbia Public Schools superintendent. As part of the search process, the Board is seeking community input on the qualities desired in the new superintendent. A community survey is now available to collect input.

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Hickman Kewpies to participate in Esports State Championship

Hickman High School's Esports team recently won the Missouri Regional qualifying the team to play against other schools who won regionals from around the country. Hickman will also participate in the first-ever Missouri state championship tournament held by MHSEA from January 11 to 13.

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CPS director of counseling named Mid-Mo Counseling Coordinator of the Year

Columbia Public Schools' Secondary School Counseling Director Betsy Jones has been named the Mid-Missouri School Counselor Association (MSCA) School Counseling Coordinator of the Year.

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CPS teacher selected as Missouri PE Teacher of the Year

Parkade Elementary School K-5 Physical Education Teacher Ryan Armstrong has been selected as the Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators (MOSHAPE) State Teacher of the Year.

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Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year

Kristina Contrades, assistant principal at Blue Ridge Elementary School, was named Outstanding Assistant Principal of the year.

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Considering a career in education?

Columbia Public Schools will host a Virtual Interview Day on Saturday, January 23 via Zoom from 9 a.m. to noon. Interviews will be conducted for K-12 teachers, special education teachers, school counselors and more.

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