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![School Representatives Accepting the SW-PBS Award of Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781288583/cpsk12org/rgap2e6rhv876zprfi2f/LangePBSRecognition.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781288583/cpsk12org/rgap2e6rhv876zprfi2f/LangePBSRecognition.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781288583/cpsk12org/rgap2e6rhv876zprfi2f/LangePBSRecognition.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781288583/cpsk12org/rgap2e6rhv876zprfi2f/LangePBSRecognition.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781288583/cpsk12org/rgap2e6rhv876zprfi2f/LangePBSRecognition.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781288583/cpsk12org/rgap2e6rhv876zprfi2f/LangePBSRecognition.jpg","width":2048}])
Columbia Public Schools had six schools recognized by the Heart of Missouri Regional Professional Development Center for outstanding implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS).
- Alpha Heart Lewis Elem
- Beulah Ralph Elem
- Eliot Battle Elem
- Lange MS
- Rock Bridge Elem
- Shepard Boulevard Elem
![Photo of Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781275778/cpsk12org/k5qoruoefvgkt7gfsxde/Dr-Shonda-Ambers-Phillips-ADA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781275778/cpsk12org/k5qoruoefvgkt7gfsxde/Dr-Shonda-Ambers-Phillips-ADA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781275778/cpsk12org/k5qoruoefvgkt7gfsxde/Dr-Shonda-Ambers-Phillips-ADA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781275778/cpsk12org/k5qoruoefvgkt7gfsxde/Dr-Shonda-Ambers-Phillips-ADA.jpg","width":1200}])
Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips has been selected to be the Chief Equity Officer for Columbia Public Schools.
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Virginia Tate has been selected to be the principal at Hickman High School for the 2026-2027 school year.
- HickmanHS
![A photo image of Dr. M. Fernanda Blackburn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781275859/cpsk12org/krswikup5xppvxkmsn84/Dr-M-Fernanda-Blackburn-ADA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781275859/cpsk12org/krswikup5xppvxkmsn84/Dr-M-Fernanda-Blackburn-ADA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781275859/cpsk12org/krswikup5xppvxkmsn84/Dr-M-Fernanda-Blackburn-ADA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781275859/cpsk12org/krswikup5xppvxkmsn84/Dr-M-Fernanda-Blackburn-ADA.jpg","width":1200}])
Dr. M. Fernanda Blackburn has been selected to be the principal at West Boulevard Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.
- West Boulevard Elem
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Three Columbia Public Schools students have been named National Merit Scholars earning the prestigious national scholarship recognition.
- HickmanHS
- Rock BridgeHS
![HOSA Future Health Professions Logo Word Mark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780518795/cpsk12org/aa6nv4rsfta59ulpbvjt/HOSA-Future-Health-Professionals-Logo-ADA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780518795/cpsk12org/aa6nv4rsfta59ulpbvjt/HOSA-Future-Health-Professionals-Logo-ADA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780518795/cpsk12org/aa6nv4rsfta59ulpbvjt/HOSA-Future-Health-Professionals-Logo-ADA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780518795/cpsk12org/aa6nv4rsfta59ulpbvjt/HOSA-Future-Health-Professionals-Logo-ADA.jpg","width":1200}]){kind=logo}
Students from CPS' Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) HOSA demonstrated outstanding achievement at the Missouri HOSA State Leadership Conference competing in a wide range of healthcare-related disciplines, earning top honors and qualifying for international competition.
- Columbia Area Career
- HickmanHS
![Map showing Providence Road bridge demolition and Interstate 70 traffic impacts in Columbia, Missouri.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780347372/cpsk12org/oq8mourigtlifwsm0gzu/Providence-Road-Bridge-Demolition-Map.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780347372/cpsk12org/oq8mourigtlifwsm0gzu/Providence-Road-Bridge-Demolition-Map.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780347372/cpsk12org/oq8mourigtlifwsm0gzu/Providence-Road-Bridge-Demolition-Map.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780347372/cpsk12org/oq8mourigtlifwsm0gzu/Providence-Road-Bridge-Demolition-Map.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780347372/cpsk12org/oq8mourigtlifwsm0gzu/Providence-Road-Bridge-Demolition-Map.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780347372/cpsk12org/oq8mourigtlifwsm0gzu/Providence-Road-Bridge-Demolition-Map.png","width":2200}])
Beginning at 9 p.m. on May 29, crews will close the Providence Road bridge and pedestrian bridge over Interstate 70 for demolition. Work is expected to continue through the morning of May 31.
![CPS Students Earn Missouri Scholars 100 Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779123328/cpsk12org/pwrskv3teo1p0hzqau8s/MissouriScholars100.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779123328/cpsk12org/pwrskv3teo1p0hzqau8s/MissouriScholars100.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779123328/cpsk12org/pwrskv3teo1p0hzqau8s/MissouriScholars100.jpg","width":533}])
Four Columbia Public Schools high school seniors have earned the Missouri Scholars 100 recognition from the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. This year's honorees are Hickman High School Seniors Megan Zguta and Griffin Byrne and Rock Bridge High School Seniors Keaton Hall and Mira Tosh.
- Hickman HS
- Rock Bridge HS
Celebrate the Nutrition Services Awards at Columbia Public Schools, honoring staff for food safety, service, teamwork, and student support.
- Blue Ridge Elem
- Derby Ridge Elem
- Hickman HS
- Mill Creek Elem
- Paxton Keeley Elem
![Association of School Business Officials Certificate of Excellence logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778530737/cpsk12org/rftmmxkpns7lf1hucfvy/ASBO-Certificate-of-Excellence.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778530737/cpsk12org/rftmmxkpns7lf1hucfvy/ASBO-Certificate-of-Excellence.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778530737/cpsk12org/rftmmxkpns7lf1hucfvy/ASBO-Certificate-of-Excellence.png","width":525}])
Columbia Public Schools has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the district’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025.
This national recognition celebrates the district’s commitment to transparent financial reporting.