CPS celebrates retirees

Columbia Public Schools’ employees are special. We are grateful for the dedication each provides to our schools and our community. We are especially thankful for the years of service our retirees have given in support of the achievement of our scholars.

Derby Ridge Elementary School Leadership Announcement

Tina Woods will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to become the principal at Derby Ridge School for the 2022-23 school year.

CPS Business Services Director receives the Metro Rotary 2022 Vocational Service Award. 

Business Services Director Jim Cherrington recently received the Metro Rotary 2022 Vocational Service Award. 

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.