CPS Community Relations Department Wins National Awards

The National School Public Relations Association recently recognized the Columbia Public Schools with several national communication awards. Columbia Public Schools and the Community Relations Department received four of the 84 Golden Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding, strategic work in all aspects of school public relations, communications, marketing and engagement.

CACC Outstanding Students Announced

The Outstanding Student Award is the highest recognition Columbia Public Schools’ Columbia Area Career Center bestows. Eighty-nine student received the 2021 award on May 11. Awards are granted to students who are the rising stars within their career and technical educational programs.

Hickman High School senior named a US Presidential Scholar

Hickman High School Senior Justin Eddy has been awarded the US Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education honor for Missouri. U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars on May 13, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Three Columbia high school students win National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to Rock Bridge High School students Shruti Guatam and Vignesh Kumar and Hickman High School student Alice S. Tang for each receiving a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

FCC provides internet and device relief for families

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced the launching of a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Conservation Educator of the Year - Mike Szydlowski

The Conservation Federation of Missouri recently announced Mike Szydlowski, K-12 Science Coordinator for Columbia Public Schools, as the Conservation Educator of the Year for 2020.

Rock Bridge High School Student Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Service

Shruti Gautam, Rock Bridge High School, received top honors from the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her exceptional act of volunteerism in her local community.

Rock Bridge Ethics Bowl team wins state championship

For the second year in a row, Rock Bridge High School has won the Ethics Bowl state championship. Team members are Amira McKee, Gianna Durante, Abigail Bridgeman, Zihao Zhou, and Anjali Ramesh. Both the Rock Bridge and Hickman high school teams advanced to the final round of the statewide competition.

We need you: Apply to be a bus driver

Student Transportation of America is looking for bus drivers. Come be a part of the team that supports Columbia Public Schools! For more information or to apply visit www.STACareers.com or call 573-214-3860.

Eight CPS students recognized for outstanding writing

Eight Columbia Public Schools students were selected for their outstanding writing in the 2021 Missouri Writing Region of the Scholastic Writing Awards Contest.

CPS safety and security director named finalist for Campus Safety Director of the Year

Columbia Public Schools' Safety and Security Director John White is one of 17 campus safety directors nationwide to be a named a finalist for the 2021 Campus Safety Director of the Year by Campus Safety Magazine.

Kindergarten Registration Now Open

We're looking forward to welcoming our new kindergarten students in the 2021-22 school year! Online registration for new kindergartners is now open.

CPS Instrument Enrollment Form Now Open

Please complete the linked form to indicate your desire to enroll in instrumental music (band or orchestra) study starting fall of 2021-2022.

Thank You School Counselors!

These valued professionals are celebrated each day, but National School Counselor Appreciation Week gives a special opportunity to say, “thank you.” This year, we celebrate National School Counselor Appreciation Week February 1 through 5.

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.

National High School Chess Championship results (posted 4/30/18)

Three Columbia Public Schools students earned honors at the recent National High School Chess Championship in Columbus, Ohio.

State Science Olympiad results (posted 4/30/18)

Hickman High School Science Olympiad team members earned 4th place overall out of 32 teams at the state competition in Fulton on April 28.

CPS Planetarium January public shows (Posted 1/4/17)

Columbia Public Schools Planetarium is offering two favorites for the first public shows of the new year--and in January, these shows are on the first Saturday of the month.

Winter Weather

School will be cancelled or a 2-hour delayed start will be implemented only after roads are tested and weather conditions are evaluated.