Assessment, Intervention, and DataThe Assessment, Intervention, and Data Department exists to assist, support, and guide data-based decision-making for our schools and community by providing a path to Achievement, Enrichment, and Opportunity to all CPS students.
AthleticsThe Columbia Public Schools Athletics department is proud to offer a strong athletics program, the purpose of which is to develop in young people an understanding of the positive impact an active lifestyle will have on their lives.
Each of the three comprehensive high schools and six middle schools in Columbia Public Schools offers AVID. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-readiness system designed to assist students in meeting the challenges inherent in education and in attaining the dream of college. AVID is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance for students.
Business ServicesThe Columbia Public Schools Business Services department is responsible for the administration, direction, and coordination of all financial services of the school district involving financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, investments, purchasing, accounting, payroll, and employee benefits services.
Community RelationsThe Columbia Public Schools Community Relations department serves to enhance the education of all Columbia students by developing and coordinating educational partnerships involving the entire Columbia Public Schools system and the Columbia community.
CPS OnlineColumbia Public Schools offers students the opportunity to take one/more of their classes online. These online courses are designed for students who are self-motivated and can work independently. For students in grades 6-12, all instruction is delivered entirely online by Columbia Public Schools teachers certified in the content area. Courses follow the same semester calendar as face-to-face courses. Contact your child’s school counselor to get enrolled in online courses.
CPS-TV
Your school information source. Available on Mediacom 81, CenturyLink 97, Charter 985 and streaming live with videos on-demand on the CPS-TV Web site.
The Custodial Services department's mission is to create a safe, clean, and healthy indoor environment for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors. This department provides warehouse and custodial services to all buildings in the district.
Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education (ECE) is a program designed to address the developmental learning needs of children ages 3-5. Certificated staff work closely with families and community resources to enhance the social/emotional, physical, learning, and communication development of young children. The Early Childhood Education Department in CPS includes Early Childhood Special Education, Parents As Teachers and Preschool. Early College ProgramColumbia Public Schools' partnership with Moberly Area Community College offers an Early College Program for high school students. Participants can make substantial progress toward a bachelor's degree or complete an Associate's degree before high school graduation.
English LearnersThe mission of the Columbia Public Schools English Learners (EL) program is to provide effective and age-appropriate English language instruction (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and to support English Learners to achieve in all content areas, grades K-12.
The Equity Department aims to ensure that Columbia Public Schools is an educational and working environment unimpeded by bias or discrimination, where individuals of all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, included, encouraged, and can succeed and flourish. Districtwide programs such as MAC Scholars and ComoEd fall under the Equity Department.
Facilities and Construction ServicesThe Columbia Public Schools Facilities and Construction Services department provides many services related to the school district's buildings, including building and grounds maintenance, construction management, and engineering and energy management.
Federal Programs
CPS uses funds from Title I.A to support the educational needs of students. This funding serves as an intervention and provides support to economically deprived students who are at risk of performing below expected targets to allow them to achieve at high levels. Resources are provided on this site to guide families and through CPS Title I.A Policies and Procedures, as well as to inform them of their rights and ways to become involved in supporting their student's educational progress.
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts department oversees the art, music, and theatre departments for students in grades K-12 in the Columbia Public School District. It is comprised of almost one hundred specialists who are dedicated to providing a comprehensive fine arts education for the development of the whole child.
Gifted Education
Columbia Public Schools' gifted programs operate under the guidelines for gifted programs established by the state of Missouri.