🚗⛽ Attention Parents, Staff, and the Columbus Junction Community — Support Our Schools! 💙
It’s easy to give back in just TWO simple steps:
✔️ Stop by the Columbus Junction FAST STOP
✔️ Fill up your vehicle, bus, truck — anything with a tank!
Every time you fuel up, 3¢ per gallon goes directly back to our school district 🙌
Small actions add up to BIG impact for our students and schools. Let’s make it a habit to turn gallons into giving!
💡 Learn more about the Fuel Up & Give Back program and how your everyday stop can make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Columbus Community Schools! 💙 #WildcatPride
It’s easy to give back in just TWO simple steps:
✔️ Stop by the Columbus Junction FAST STOP
✔️ Fill up your vehicle, bus, truck — anything with a tank!
Every time you fuel up, 3¢ per gallon goes directly back to our school district 🙌
Small actions add up to BIG impact for our students and schools. Let’s make it a habit to turn gallons into giving!
💡 Learn more about the Fuel Up & Give Back program and how your everyday stop can make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Columbus Community Schools! 💙 #WildcatPride
Attention Juniors and Parents/Guardian, Columbus Community High School has invited a representative from @ICANsucceed to provide a free presentation on college financial aid for juniors and their parents on Monday, May 4th in the High School library. This presentation will be in English at 6 PM and Spanish at 7 PM.
Drive like every bus stop is your child’s stop. 🚌🛑
A quick reminder for our community: amber means prepare, red means stop. Please slow down, stay alert, and help keep students safe every day.
#SchoolBusSafety #StopOnRed #DriveSafe #StudentSafety
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙✨
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative assistants who keep Columbus Community School running smoothly each and every day!
A huge thank you to:
• Traci Orr (Secondary School)
• Jenny Zaehringer (Secondary School)
• Brenda Wilson (Elementary School)
• Isabel Diaz (Elementary School)
Your kindness, organization, and dedication help make our school offices a warm and welcoming place for everyone who walks through the doors. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and families!
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative assistants who keep Columbus Community School running smoothly each and every day!
A huge thank you to:
• Traci Orr (Secondary School)
• Jenny Zaehringer (Secondary School)
• Brenda Wilson (Elementary School)
• Isabel Diaz (Elementary School)
Your kindness, organization, and dedication help make our school offices a warm and welcoming place for everyone who walks through the doors. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and families!
💙 Columbus Community School District is Hiring Paraprofessionals! 💙
We are looking for energetic, kind, caring, and patient individuals to support our students and make a difference each day!
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
📌 We are hiring paraeducator support for the remainder of this school year and for next year.
✨ Come make a difference
✨ Have a purpose
✨ Be part of a great team
📩 To apply or learn more, please contact:
Tashia Wheeler
📧 tashia.wheeler@columbuscsd.org
📞 319-728-9106
Join us and help support our students every day! 💙
We are looking for energetic, kind, caring, and patient individuals to support our students and make a difference each day!
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
📌 We are hiring paraeducator support for the remainder of this school year and for next year.
✨ Come make a difference
✨ Have a purpose
✨ Be part of a great team
📩 To apply or learn more, please contact:
Tashia Wheeler
📧 tashia.wheeler@columbuscsd.org
📞 319-728-9106
Join us and help support our students every day! 💙
All activities this afternoon are cancelled after 3 p.m.. This includes the JH track meet and HS girls soccer game.
Join us for a magical evening at our Disney-themed concert!
📅 Thursday, April 23rd 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym Our 4th–6th grade students and 5/6 band have been working hard and are excited to perform!
🎤 Student Arrival Time: 5:45 PM
👕 What to Wear: Bright colors or Disney gear (Mickey Mouse, Lilo & Stitch, or anything Disney-themed!)
🎨 Stay after the concert to enjoy an art show and cookies provided by our amazing PTO! We can’t wait to see you there for a fun and festive night! 🌟
📅 Thursday, April 23rd 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym Our 4th–6th grade students and 5/6 band have been working hard and are excited to perform!
🎤 Student Arrival Time: 5:45 PM
👕 What to Wear: Bright colors or Disney gear (Mickey Mouse, Lilo & Stitch, or anything Disney-themed!)
🎨 Stay after the concert to enjoy an art show and cookies provided by our amazing PTO! We can’t wait to see you there for a fun and festive night! 🌟
This is a reminder that we adjusted next week’s schedule to support secondary ISASP testing. Wednesday will be a full day of school, and Friday will be an early dismissal day.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Thank you for your flexibility!
💙 Fuel Up & Give Back Update! 💙
Thanks to our amazing community, we have already raised $1,445.33 for the Columbus Community School District! 🙌
Every time you fuel up at the Columbus Junction FAST STOP or AGRILAND FS, you’re helping support our students and schools. It really adds up! ⛽➡️🏫
There’s still time to make an impact! The program runs through June 30, so keep fueling up and spreading the word!
Thank you for supporting our Wildcats and investing in our schools! 🐾💙
Thanks to our amazing community, we have already raised $1,445.33 for the Columbus Community School District! 🙌
Every time you fuel up at the Columbus Junction FAST STOP or AGRILAND FS, you’re helping support our students and schools. It really adds up! ⛽➡️🏫
There’s still time to make an impact! The program runs through June 30, so keep fueling up and spreading the word!
Thank you for supporting our Wildcats and investing in our schools! 🐾💙
📣 ISASP Testing is Coming Up! 📝✨
Columbus Community Schools will begin ISASP assessments soon! (3rd-11th Grades)
📅 Roundy Elementary: April 6th–10th
📅 Secondary School: April 13th–17th
We want all of our students to feel confident and prepared! Please help remind your child to:
🍎 Eat a good breakfast
⏰ Arrive to school on time
😴 Get plenty of sleep
💪 Try their best
🕒 Take their time
We are proud of our students and know they will do great! Thank you for your support in helping them be successful. 💙
💙 April 1st is Paraeducator Appreciation Day! 💙
Columbus Community Schools proudly celebrates our incredible paraeducators!
Our paras are the heart of our classrooms, supporting students, building relationships, and helping ensure every child has what they need to succeed each and every day. From small group instruction to one-on-one support, your impact is felt across our entire district.
We invite our families and community to help us celebrate!
👉 Have your child thank a para
👉 Write a thank you note
👉 Take a moment to tell a para how much you appreciate them
These small acts mean so much and help recognize the big difference our paras make every day.
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the countless ways you go above and beyond. We truly couldn’t do it without you! 💙
Columbus Community Schools proudly celebrates our incredible paraeducators!
Our paras are the heart of our classrooms, supporting students, building relationships, and helping ensure every child has what they need to succeed each and every day. From small group instruction to one-on-one support, your impact is felt across our entire district.
We invite our families and community to help us celebrate!
👉 Have your child thank a para
👉 Write a thank you note
👉 Take a moment to tell a para how much you appreciate them
These small acts mean so much and help recognize the big difference our paras make every day.
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the countless ways you go above and beyond. We truly couldn’t do it without you! 💙
📅 Calendar Update, Mark Your Calendars!
We are making a change to our early dismissal schedule for the week of April 15th due to secondary ISASP testing.
➡️ No early out on Wednesday, April 15th
➡️ Early dismissal will take place on Friday, April 17th instead
Thank you for your flexibility as we support our students during ISASP testing!
We are making a change to our early dismissal schedule for the week of April 15th due to secondary ISASP testing.
➡️ No early out on Wednesday, April 15th
➡️ Early dismissal will take place on Friday, April 17th instead
Thank you for your flexibility as we support our students during ISASP testing!
✨ Columbus Community High School Prom 2026 ✨
Get ready for a magical evening at this year’s Grand March! 🌟
📅 Saturday, April 18th, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Main Gym
Come out and support our students as they showcase their prom looks and kick off a memorable night! 💃🕺
We can’t wait to see everyone there for an evening full of excitement, style, and celebration! ✨
Get ready for a magical evening at this year’s Grand March! 🌟
📅 Saturday, April 18th, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Main Gym
Come out and support our students as they showcase their prom looks and kick off a memorable night! 💃🕺
We can’t wait to see everyone there for an evening full of excitement, style, and celebration! ✨
🚗⛽ Fuel Up & Give Back! 💙
From now through June 30, every time you fuel up at FAST STOP or AGRILAND FS, you're supporting our schools!
👉 FAST STOP will donate 3¢ per gallon directly to the Columbus Community School District!
It’s an easy way to give back, just fill your tank and help make a difference for our students and staff. 🙌
Thank you for supporting our school community! 💙
From now through June 30, every time you fuel up at FAST STOP or AGRILAND FS, you're supporting our schools!
👉 FAST STOP will donate 3¢ per gallon directly to the Columbus Community School District!
It’s an easy way to give back, just fill your tank and help make a difference for our students and staff. 🙌
Thank you for supporting our school community! 💙
🎡🎶 Join Us for a Night of Fun! 🎶🎡
The Music Boosters are hosting a Carnival Night on April 2nd from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Secondary School!
Bring your family and friends for an evening full of games, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting our music programs. 🎵❤️
We hope to see you there!
The Music Boosters are hosting a Carnival Night on April 2nd from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Secondary School!
Bring your family and friends for an evening full of games, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting our music programs. 🎵❤️
We hope to see you there!
🎶 SAVE THE DATE! 🎶
Join us for our Roundy Elementary Spring Concert on April 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Roundy Elementary gym!
Our talented 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, along with our 5th & 6th grade band, are excited to showcase all of their hard work.
🕔 Student Arrival: 5:45 PM (please have students sit with their classes as usual)
🎨 Bonus! Stick around after the concert for an Art Show in the cafeteria featuring student artwork!
We hope to see you there for an evening of music, creativity, and celebration! 🎤🎨
Join us for our Roundy Elementary Spring Concert on April 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Roundy Elementary gym!
Our talented 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, along with our 5th & 6th grade band, are excited to showcase all of their hard work.
🕔 Student Arrival: 5:45 PM (please have students sit with their classes as usual)
🎨 Bonus! Stick around after the concert for an Art Show in the cafeteria featuring student artwork!
We hope to see you there for an evening of music, creativity, and celebration! 🎤🎨
📅 FY27 School Calendar Now Available!
The FY27 school calendar was officially approved by the board at the most recent meeting and is now available.
The FY27 school calendar was officially approved by the board at the most recent meeting and is now available.
📅 Calendar Update, Mark Your Calendars!
We are making a change to our early dismissal schedule for the week of April 15th due to secondary ISASP testing.
➡️ No early out on Wednesday, April 15th
➡️ Early dismissal will take place on Friday, April 17th instead
Thank you for your flexibility as we support our students during ISASP testing!
We are making a change to our early dismissal schedule for the week of April 15th due to secondary ISASP testing.
➡️ No early out on Wednesday, April 15th
➡️ Early dismissal will take place on Friday, April 17th instead
Thank you for your flexibility as we support our students during ISASP testing!
📚 Weekend Enrichment Opportunity for Students!
Mr. Kehoe asked that we share these great weekend enrichment opportunities available through the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa. These programs provide engaging learning experiences for students who are excited to explore new topics and challenge themselves academically.
Financial aid and support are available, so families are encouraged to explore the opportunity!
Learn more here:
https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/weekend/?utm_source=Belin-Blank+Center+List&utm_campaign=cb7dd086e9-Weekend_March_2026_location&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5a519c19f6-481330666
#ColumbusWildcats #StudentOpportunities #BelinBlankCenter
Mr. Kehoe asked that we share these great weekend enrichment opportunities available through the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa. These programs provide engaging learning experiences for students who are excited to explore new topics and challenge themselves academically.
Financial aid and support are available, so families are encouraged to explore the opportunity!
Learn more here:
https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/weekend/?utm_source=Belin-Blank+Center+List&utm_campaign=cb7dd086e9-Weekend_March_2026_location&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5a519c19f6-481330666
#ColumbusWildcats #StudentOpportunities #BelinBlankCenter
Due to anticipated severe weather, Columbus Schools will be ending conferences at 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening.