St. Mary's Health Clinic Providing a Flu Shot and Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
- When: Thursday, October 3rd from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
- Where: CHPS Family Center (1460 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights) - Enter Door #2
- ID will be required for entering the building before 4:00 p.m.
- Who: The COVID-19 vaccination is for adults and children who are five years and above. The Flu vaccination is for adults and children who are six months and older.
All District Families are welcome!
If you have health insurance, please bring your insurance card or information.
Join us for the 16th Annual Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation Dinner on Thursday, October 24th at Banquets of Minnesota.
We will be recognizing our 2024 Alumni of Distinction, Mark and Suzy Vescio, during the evening. We invite everyone to wear their Heights gear/Blue & Gold for the occasion (we'd love to see your old jerseys/retro Hylander gear!)
A silent auction, along with social hour, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and the program will be at 6:15 p.m. The ticket prices for this year's dinner are $75 a person, or $700 for a table of ten.
The Alumni Foundation is a non-profit corporation whole sole purpose is to raise funds and provide scholarships for CHHS graduates.
RSVP by October 15, 2024.
Columbia Heights Public Schools was selected with twelve other school districts to participate in a pilot program to focus on student attendance at school. Over the coming year there will be a variety of communications emphasizing the importance of attending school every day and on time.
We are calling this initiative “Attend Today and Achieve Great Heights!” When students come to school late they often miss breakfast and important curriculum such as morning meetings and literacy instruction at the elementary schools. When students miss school, they not only miss the instruction of all the subjects taught that day but they also miss the social, emotional, and physical development that is supported by our teachers and staff.
Our teachers give such care and intentionality in their lesson planning – please help make sure your student can fully benefit from our outstanding teachers and caring school community! Here is a link to the CHPS webpage for the Attendance Pilot.
Starting in November, CHPS Community Education will be having youth swimming lessons! They will be at the Columbia Heights High School Swimming Pool every Saturday, November 2-December 14 (no lessons on November 30). All levels are open to students 4 years old and above, as long as they have completed the level prior to the one they are signing up for.
Swimming lessons will cost $60. Registration is required. Please bring/wear a swimsuit and towel to class. Goggles are optional.
- Level 1 - (Ages 4-6) - For students who have never had swimming lessons: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
- Level 1 - (Ages 7+) For students who have never had swimming lessons: 9:40-10:20 a.m.
- Level 2 - For students comfortable in water and able to do basic swim strokes on front and back: 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Level 3 - For students to increase endurance and to perfect the strokes from level 3 as well as other water safety skills: 11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CHPS is committed to involving CHHS students on district committees. CHHS students may complete this survey through October 4 if interested in being on any of the following committees:
- Communications Advisory Council: Provides feedback and suggestions for the CHPS Communications Department on how CHPS can better communicate (giving and receiving information) and build relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Community Education Advisory Council: Provides feedback and suggestions for Community Education programs which include early childhood, ENCORE, child care, adult enrichment and education, and Blooming Heights School Garden.
- Student Wellness Committee: Provides feedback and suggestions about areas of student wellness including CHPS food service, Blooming Heights School Garden, physical, health and nutrition education, and student mental health supports.
- World's Best Workforce: Committee focused on district goals and programming. The committee makes recommendations and brings ideas to the district administration to support “creating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner.”
- District Finance Advisory Council: Committee reviews and provides feedback regarding CHPS finances and programmatic data.
- American Indian Advisory Council: Limited to students who identify as American Indian. This committee supports the American Indian Education Program by planning cultural events and providing suggestions for curriculum that benefit American Indian students and families.
- Calendar Committee: Assist with the 2025-2026 district calendar. This committee meets two to four times starting in February/March to provide input in the development of the district calendar for the following school year.
- Special Education Advisory Council: This committee provides feedback on CHPS Special Education Programs. CHPS Special Education staff will reach out to eligible students.
There are openings in Adventure Club for 11th and 17th of October when there is no school! Adventure Club is on no-school days is from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Non-school day fee: $50.50 per day*
*Fee assistance may be available through Anoka, Ramsey or Hennepin County Child Care Assistance Programs. Contact your county for details.
To Register, Call 763-528-4517
Mini Adventures is a Four-Star Parent Aware and Department of Human Services certified child care program for children 3 to 5 years old. In Mini Adventures, children participate in a variety of activities including mathematics, guided group time, literacy, dramatic play, music, games, outdoor play, arts & crafts, movement and more!
We accept County Child Care Assistance and Pathways I scholarships.
Limited number of Pathways II scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Independent toileting is required for children before participating.
This is a high-quality child care program. Families are able to have their children attend PreK 3 or PreK 4 programming along with Mini Adventures for a blended experience.
Hours, Dates, Location & Fees
- 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, year-round
- Columbia Heights Public Schools Family Center, 1460 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights
Winter Sports registration is open- This includes Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Swim & Dive, Dance, Wrestling, and Cheer.
Come out and support our Hylanders!
CHHS Students:
- Free admission into all regular-season home events with your student ID
CHPS Staff:
- Free admission for you and a guest into all regular-season home events with your staff ID
CHPS Students PreK-Grade 8
- Free admission for students into all regular-season home events (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - tickets are $6 for adults)
The Physical Activity of East African Girls & Women: The Ripple Effect of Community-based Research
Join the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for the Tucker Center DLS (Distinguished Lecture Series) at Cowles Auditorium at the University of Minnesota's West Bank Campus.
The Borghild-Strand Distinguished Lecture series is given twice yearly and exemplifies the Tucker Center’s commitment to community outreach and public education by making links to the Twin Cities metro and outstate areas. It provides a venue for the most influential individuals in women’s sports to share their knowledge and expertise.
Wednesday, October 16 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Organics Recycling facility with CHPS Community Education's Adult Enrichment Program. It's one of the largest in the state where they mix food organics with yard waste and turn it into finished compost, which is like a natural fertilizer for soil. We’ll learn about the 90 day process to create finished compost and about proper do’s and don’ts of organics recycling.
Transportation will be provided with a max of 10 participants. We will meet at the Murzyn Hall parking lot next to City Hall and the van will leave at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m., so you do not miss the van departure to the facility.
Even though this is a free tour, you must register to ensure you have a seat in the large passenger van we will be taking with the city. Please wear close-toed shoes that can get dirty, as we will be walking around in a compost yard.
Murzyn Hall - 530 Mill Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
There are full-time and part-time positions open on the CHPS Employment Website!
Are you looking for a job in education or within a school district? Check out the CHPS job site to find the right fit for you!
There are many wonderful activities for students through our CH Rec Dept and Library!
Please go to the CH Recreation website or call their office at 763-706-3730.
Click Here for the Columbia Heights Library Website.
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- Email: News@colheights.k12.mn.us
- Website: https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
- Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
- Phone: 763-528-4500
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