
Columbia Heights Public Schools
CHPS Update | May 29, 2025
CHPS 2025 Powwow - Saturday, May 31st
Saturday, May 31st, will be the CHPS 11th Annual Community Powwow to honor our students! The CHPS American Indian Parent Advisory Council and CHPS American Indian Educator, Yolanda Dorr-Slowey have planned a fun celebration for our students who will be receiving academic awards and an Eagle Feather Ceremony for graduating seniors.
The doors for this free event will open at 3:00 p.m. and go until 8:00 p.m. in the CHHS Main Gym. Grand Entry will be at 3:00 p.m., and Trickster Tacos will be available starting at 5:00 p.m. (free for the first 300 people).
Dancers can participate in the Men's "Northern" Traditional or Women's Jingle Special, along with many other activities throughout the afternoon and evening.
Please come join us for this wonderful event of music and dancing, and help us celebrate our CHPS Native American students and families!
Important Calendar Reminders
- Last Day of School for Seniors: June 5, 2025
- Last Day of School for 8th Graders: June 10, 2025
- Last Day of School for All Schools: June 11, 2025
- Graduation Ceremony: June 11, 2025, 6 p.m. at Aldrich Arena
- Last Day of Adventure Club: June 11, 2025
- Summer Adventure Club Begins: June 16, 2025
Columbia Heights Police Department Donates Bikes to CHHS Students
Thank you to the Columbia Heights Police Department for these bikes for our students!
Student Medication Pick-Up Reminder
Medications at school need to be picked up in-person on the last day of school, June 11th. Medications will not be sent home with students. If you do not pick them up before the end of the school day on the last day of school, they will be disposed of according to CHPS policy. Please contact your student's Health Office or the District Nurse with any questions or concerns!
- District Nurse: 763-528-4580
- CHHS Nurse: 763-528-4617
- Columbia Academy Nurse: 763-528-4702
- Highland Elementary Nurse: 763-528-4403
- North Park School for Innovation Nurse: 763-528-4303
- Valley View Elementary Nurse: 763-528-4203
As we head into the summer, please ensure your students' immunizations are up to date for next year. Our immunization noncompliance enforcement date will be Monday, October 20th. If your student is not up to date by this time, they will not be allowed in school until they are compliant. If you need assistance finding an appointment, please contact your school's Nurse, Liaison, or the District Nurse.
If your student will be taking medication at school next year, please use the summer to prepare the needed paperwork. A new Medication Authorization Form is needed each school year and must be signed by your student's provider and a parent/guardian. Medications must be dropped off by an adult, and we will not accept any medications without the necessary paperwork already on file. Please see the Health page of our district's website for more information.
Thank you for assisting us in keeping your student safe and healthy! Please contact Keturah Spriggs, District Nurse, at spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us or your school's nurse with any questions.
Summer Meal Information
CHPS Offering Free Meals this Summer
Summer meals at no cost are available to all kids age 18 and younger!
Where?
- CHHS: June 16th – July 24th (No meals June 19, OR June 30 – July 4)
- 1400 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (in the cafeteria)
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Highland Elementary: July 7 – July 24th
- 1500 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (in the cafeteria)
Meal Times
Monday-Thursday at CHHS - June 16-July 24:
- Breakfast is 7:30-9:00 a.m.
- Lunch is 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday at Highland - July 7-July 24:
- Breakfast is 7:30-9:00 a.m.
- Lunch is 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Other Free Summer Meals
- Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.
- Call the Minnesota Food Help-Line at 1-888-711-1151, available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Text "Food" to 304-304
- Go to the USDA free summer kids meals finder at fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
Driver's Education Classes
Students will receive a total of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom portion consists of ten, three-hour classes and the behind-the-wheel portion is three, two-hour private lessons (scheduled through Safeway). Pre-registration is required with CH Community Education. Classes are offered through Safeway Driving School.
For more information, contact Safeway at 651.351.9150 or visit safewaydrivingschool.com.
To register over the phone, contact the Community Education Office at 763-528-4517.
Class is currently scheduled to be in person at the Columbia Heights District Office, 1440 49th Ave NE. Enter through door #2.
Payment options: $217 upon registration. Plus $180 given to the instructor during behind-the-wheel lessons ($90 on first lesson, $90 on second).
Free Child Immunization Clinic - Saturday, May 31st
"Parent & Me" Yoga with Yogilli
Come and join us for a fun and engaging class designed for parents and children to bond, move, and play together! Through cyclic yoga, mindful movement, breath work, and storytelling, we explore how to: connect with our bodies and breath, learn simple stress management techniques through play, cultivate mindfulness in a fun and interactive way, and enjoy creative games, stories, and movement with Yogilli (the playful yoga doll)! Please bring a yoga mat if you have one! We will have some on hand.
These sessions will take place out by Blooming Heights Garden behind the CHPS Family Center.
1440 49th Ave, NE, Columbia Heights, MN. Each session is $15.
- Tuesday, June 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Monday, July 7 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Monday, August 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Discover the Art of Quilting - One Block at a Time
This Adult Enrichment class is Wednesdays, June 25-August 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the CHPS Family Center. The $125 fee of the class covers all nine sessions of the class and all materials.
Have you always admired beautiful quilts and wondered how to make one yourself? Join us for this fun, hands-on class designed especially for beginners! Whether you’ve never touched a sewing machine or you’re looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the basics of quilting in a supportive and creative environment. You’ll learn essential techniques such as fabric cutting, piecing, and stitching, while working on a simple quilt project you’ll be proud to take home. Along the way, we’ll cover helpful tips on tools, patterns, and finishing touches. No prior experience required—just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to create something beautiful!
By the end of the course, you’ll have a completed quilt project and the confidence to continue quilting on your own. Come connect with others, get inspired, and start your quilting journey with us! Supplies will be provided. A few sewing machines are available for use, or feel free to bring your own.
Summer Swimming Lessons: Limited Spaces Still Available!
ENCORE Aquatics - Swimming Lessons
If you are new to swimming or looking to advance your skills, we have classes for you!
Swimming lessons for levels 1-4 will be in the Columbia Heights High School Swimming Pool for Summer 2025 classes. The cost for six sessions is $60.
Level/Sessions info:
- Level one (ages 4-6) swimmers - 5:00-5:30 p.m.
- Level one (ages 7+) swimmers - 5:40-6:10 p.m.
- Level two swimmers - 6:20-7:00 p.m.
- Level three swimmers - 7:15-7:55 p.m.
- Level four swimmers - 8:05-8:45 p.m.
Swimming lessons are for students who are PreK 4- Grade 12.
All lessons will be on Tuesdays:
- June 24
- July 8, 15, 22
- August 5, 19
Summer Adventure Club: Register Now Before It Fills!
There are still some spots left for Summer 2025 Adventure Club!!
Summer Adventure Club is for children entering Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in the Fall of 2025. Summer dates are June 16th-August 21st, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (closed on June 19 and June 30-July 4). AC is located in the CHPS Family Center.
Register here or call 763-528-4517 to register and pay over the phone.
Hylander Activities Update
Good Luck to:
- Our CHHS Track & Field Team as they finish up their section tournament meet tomorrow!
- Our Baseball Team (Park Center, Columbia Heights & Maranatha) as they compete their section tournament!
Congratulations to:
- Our Boys Tennis Team on the completion of their season
- Our Girls Lacrosse Team on the completion of their season
- Our Softball Team on the completion of their season
- Our Boys Volleyball Team on the completion of their season
- Our Synchronized Swimming Team on the completion of their season
Check out our Summer Youth Offerings!
Come out and support our Spring Sports and Activities - Full schedule can be found here
Sports Physical for all Athletics
Every athlete participating in school-year sports must have a physical on file with the Activities Office. Student Athletes cannot register for the upcoming season without a sports physical on file. Sports physicals are valid for three years. 24-25 Sports Physical Form
More information can be found at the CHPS Activities Website or contact the Activities Office at 763-528-4511
CH Athletic Boosters Annual Golf Tournament
The Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters' Annual Golf Tournament will be on Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00 p.m. at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake (701 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304).
- 18 Hole Scramble Format - Shotgun start
- Dinner provided immediately following the tournament
- Cost: $125.00 per person
- Includes tournament, cart, range, balls, refreshments, awards and dinner
- Grill lunch, mulligans and fun games on the course available for purchase
- Registrations will be capped at 36 teams - GET YOUR REGISTRATION DONE TODAY!
Register Online by clicking the link below!
To pay by check*, please complete the registration form attached and send with your entry fee to:
Columbia Heights Boosters Golf Tournament
C/O Jared Severson**
4353 4th Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
*Checks should be made out to the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters. Registrations must be received no later than Monday, July, 2025.
**Contact Jared Severson at 763-228-9627 or jaredpseverson@gmail.com for more information.
CH Recreation and Library Offerings
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.
CHPS is Hiring! Join the Hylander Team!
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!
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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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