Please welcome Molly Doorenbos to Columbus! She is very excited to begin her 13th year in education at Roundy Elementary as a Reading Title Teacher. Molly began her teaching career in her hometown of Grinnell, Iowa, before moving to Washington, where she spent the past eight years teaching 3rd grade. She has a strong passion for reading, building meaningful connections with students, and creating a fun, engaging learning environment. Molly is looking forward to this new chapter at Roundy, learning new skills, meeting her teammates, and getting to know the students. Go Wildcats!
📣 Columbus Wildcats — Day 1 is HERE!
Make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running:
✅ Physical up-to-date — Check with your coach if you’re unsure.
✅ Concussion form — Coaches will hand these out, don’t forget to turn them in.
✅ Ready to roll — On time, geared up, and ready to WORK HARD. 💪
Let’s make this OUR YEAR, Wildcats!
Welcome Liz Goodwin – Director of Teaching, Learning & Special Programs!
We’re excited to welcome Liz Goodwin as the new Director of Teaching, Learning, and Special Programs at Columbus CSD! Now entering her 19th year in education, Liz brings a wealth of experience, a positive mindset, and a strong commitment to building meaningful relationships across our district.
We’re thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in supporting students, staff, and families! Welcome to the team, Liz! 👏📚
We’re excited to welcome Liz Goodwin as the new Director of Teaching, Learning, and Special Programs at Columbus CSD! Now entering her 19th year in education, Liz brings a wealth of experience, a positive mindset, and a strong commitment to building meaningful relationships across our district.
We’re thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in supporting students, staff, and families! Welcome to the team, Liz! 👏📚
🎊 Help us celebrate some exciting news! 🎊
We’re thrilled to announce that Mr. Paul Kissell is stepping into a new role as the Secondary Principal of Columbus CSD! Many of you already know Mr. Kissell from his time as our Athletic Director, where he led with dedication, energy, and a true heart for our students and community. 💙
Now, we’re looking forward to seeing him bring that same passion and leadership to his new position. Congrats, Mr. Kissell! We’re lucky to have you on the admin team! 👏📚
We’re thrilled to announce that Mr. Paul Kissell is stepping into a new role as the Secondary Principal of Columbus CSD! Many of you already know Mr. Kissell from his time as our Athletic Director, where he led with dedication, energy, and a true heart for our students and community. 💙
Now, we’re looking forward to seeing him bring that same passion and leadership to his new position. Congrats, Mr. Kissell! We’re lucky to have you on the admin team! 👏📚
🎉 Big News at Roundy Elementary! 🎉
Please join us in giving a warm Roundy welcome to our new Principal, Ms. Cassie Stewart! 🙌 With over 17 years in education (most of that with the Davenport School District), Ms. Stewart is bringing her passion, experience, and amazing energy to our school community.
She leads with a heart full of compassion, empathy, and excitement for student success. We’re beyond thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll make on our students, staff, and families. 💙📚
Welcome to the Roundy family, Ms. Stewart! 👏
Please join us in giving a warm Roundy welcome to our new Principal, Ms. Cassie Stewart! 🙌 With over 17 years in education (most of that with the Davenport School District), Ms. Stewart is bringing her passion, experience, and amazing energy to our school community.
She leads with a heart full of compassion, empathy, and excitement for student success. We’re beyond thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll make on our students, staff, and families. 💙📚
Welcome to the Roundy family, Ms. Stewart! 👏
Wildcat Families: Are you in need of before or after school childcare? Enroll your child now for Roundy's Childcare Program through Champions! Available to children in grades PK4 - 6th! Childcare assistance accepted! Familias Wildcat: ¿Necesitan cuidado infantil antes o después de la escuela? ¡Inscriban a su hijo/a ahora en el Programa de Cuidado Infantil Roundy's a través de Champions! ¡Disponible para niños de preescolar a sexto grado! ¡Aceptamos ayuda para el cuidado infantil!
🏐 Columbus Volleyball Shirts Are Here! 💗
Show your support and Defy the Odds with our 2025 Columbus Volleyball gear!
📅 Order Deadline: August 14
🛒 Grab yours TODAY: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/COLVBCST
Show your support and Defy the Odds with our 2025 Columbus Volleyball gear!
📅 Order Deadline: August 14
🛒 Grab yours TODAY: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/COLVBCST
Our Columbus Volleyball team is hitting the ground running at the Central College Team Camp! 🏐
Our varsity squad kicked things off by winning their first pool. They are on moving on to the winner’s pool. 💪
Our JV team gave it their all and learned some valuable lessons during their pool play games and will play tomorrow morning.
A huge shoutout to Coach Beenen and her amazing staff for organizing this fantastic opportunity. Wish our Wildcats good luck for Day 2 of the camp!
📚🎉 Back to School Night is almost here! 🎉📚
Join us on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00–6:30 PM at Columbus CSD as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year! 🏫✨
We’re so excited to welcome our students and families back into the halls. Come meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for an amazing year ahead.
💙 Let’s make it a great start, Wildcats! 💙
Join us on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00–6:30 PM at Columbus CSD as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year! 🏫✨
We’re so excited to welcome our students and families back into the halls. Come meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for an amazing year ahead.
💙 Let’s make it a great start, Wildcats! 💙
🏈 Day 1 of our Wildcat Football Camp.
The work starts now. No hype. No shortcuts. Just focused, disciplined effort from start to finish.
This is how we build — one rep, one day at a time. 💪
The work starts now. No hype. No shortcuts. Just focused, disciplined effort from start to finish.
This is how we build — one rep, one day at a time. 💪
📣 Meet Our New Activities Director!
Please join us in welcoming our new Activities Director to Columbus CSD — Michael Aragon! He brings years of experience building winning programs in academics, fine arts, and athletics. 🏆
He’s excited to continue building the powerhouse programs that make Columbus proud — be sure to say hi and give him a warm welcome!
Please join us in welcoming our new Activities Director to Columbus CSD — Michael Aragon! He brings years of experience building winning programs in academics, fine arts, and athletics. 🏆
He’s excited to continue building the powerhouse programs that make Columbus proud — be sure to say hi and give him a warm welcome!
Notice of Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet
July 28, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
This meeting will be open to the public.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
This is the time for public comment. Should you wish to address the board about an agenda item, this is the time to do so. If you choose to
address the board tonight, we ask that you keep your comments under 3 minutes. If you have an item to discuss, that is not agenda related,
please follow board policy and contact the board secretary to have your topic considered for next month’s agenda.
5. Citizen’s Comments – Information
6. Consider approval of Consent Agenda – Action
a. Financial Report
b. Minutes
c. Bills
d. Personnel
e. Fundraisers
7. Administrative Reports – Information
8. Board Reports – Information
9. Unfinished Business
a. Consider CTE extended days – Action.
10. New Business
a. b. c. d. e. f. Consider approval of nutrition equipment purchases - Action.
Consider approval of 2025-2026 Staff Handbook – Action.
Consider approval of interfund loan from General Fund to the Activity Fund – Action.
Consider approval of dual credit classes for fall – Action.
Consider approval of the FY26 Activities Handbook – Action.
Consider setting legislative priorities for IASB for FY26 – Action.
11. Adjournment – action.
Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the
board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the
board and give any other pertinent background information. The board secretary will forward the request to the Board President and
Superintendent who may approve the request. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a resident of the
Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they are given to
speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly following the
presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public
participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until another
meeting. (Board Policy 229)
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet
July 28, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738
This meeting will be open to the public.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
This is the time for public comment. Should you wish to address the board about an agenda item, this is the time to do so. If you choose to
address the board tonight, we ask that you keep your comments under 3 minutes. If you have an item to discuss, that is not agenda related,
please follow board policy and contact the board secretary to have your topic considered for next month’s agenda.
5. Citizen’s Comments – Information
6. Consider approval of Consent Agenda – Action
a. Financial Report
b. Minutes
c. Bills
d. Personnel
e. Fundraisers
7. Administrative Reports – Information
8. Board Reports – Information
9. Unfinished Business
a. Consider CTE extended days – Action.
10. New Business
a. b. c. d. e. f. Consider approval of nutrition equipment purchases - Action.
Consider approval of 2025-2026 Staff Handbook – Action.
Consider approval of interfund loan from General Fund to the Activity Fund – Action.
Consider approval of dual credit classes for fall – Action.
Consider approval of the FY26 Activities Handbook – Action.
Consider setting legislative priorities for IASB for FY26 – Action.
11. Adjournment – action.
Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the
board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the
board and give any other pertinent background information. The board secretary will forward the request to the Board President and
Superintendent who may approve the request. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a resident of the
Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they are given to
speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly following the
presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public
participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until another
meeting. (Board Policy 229)
🐾 FUNDRAISING ALERT – ORDER YOUR SEAT CUSHION TODAY!
Pre-order your Wildcats stadium cushion for just $15 — perfect for our fresh field and featuring our new logo! 💺
📝 Order here by August 1:
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Pre-order your Wildcats stadium cushion for just $15 — perfect for our fresh field and featuring our new logo! 💺
📝 Order here by August 1:
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Our Wildcats were hard at work last week! ☀️
🏃♂️ Cross Country took on the trails at the Luther College XC Camp
🏀 Girls Basketball hit the court at DMACC Team Camp
Thanks to Coach Riley and Coach Keltner for making these awesome experiences happen. We’re excited for the year ahead! 💪
With football season right around the corner, here are some important dates!
📅 Wildcat Football Camp
🗓 August 4–8 @ 4 PM
💥 FREE for JH & HS players
📅 First HS Practice – August 11 @ 4 PM
📅 First JH Practice – August 20 @ 3:45 PM
Let's get ready for some FOOTBALL!
📅 Wildcat Football Camp
🗓 August 4–8 @ 4 PM
💥 FREE for JH & HS players
📅 First HS Practice – August 11 @ 4 PM
📅 First JH Practice – August 20 @ 3:45 PM
Let's get ready for some FOOTBALL!
The Columbus Cross Country apparel store is open today through Monday, July 28th.
Visit now, https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CLMWCXC25
Visit now, https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CLMWCXC25
Columbus Community Schools 2025-2026 online registration is now open! Existing students can be registered through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal on the web or phone app. If you are registering a student new to the district this year or have questions please visit this link: https://www.columbuscsd.org/o/ccsd/page/how-to-register.
Join the Wildcats softball team host the first round of regional play on Wednesday at 7 PM. The EBF Rockets will travel to take on the Columbus Wildcats in the 2A tournament. Tickets must be purchased online on the Bound website.
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Due to the potential for storms this evening, the Varsity Softball game between Columbus and Lone Tree has been moved up to a 6:00 PM start time. Seniors will be recognized at 5:45 PM. There will be no JV game.
Join us on June 26th to celebrate our Wildcat Softball Seniors. Recognition is at 6:30 PM, and the single Varsity game versus Lone Tree will start at 7 PM.
