Thank you to everyone who came and participated in our 11th Annual CHPS Powwow! On Saturday, our CHPS Native American Parent Advisory Council and Native American Educator, Yolanda Dorr-Slowey, hosted our district’s annual powwow with a Jingle Dress special, tiny tots dances, a Men’s Traditional special, awards of academic achievement for our CHPS Native American students and an Eagle Feather ceremony for our CHHS 2025 Native graduate, Creighton Gonzalez.
Thank you to our Host Drum Hoka Hey, along with five other guest drums, who led the powwow, our emcees, all of our vendors, our Head Dancers Aza Ochoa and Breeze Jean Rogers and all who participated in the powwow.
This year’s powwow was special, as the CHPS NAPAC received and blessed their very own Eagle Staff, which will be used in all future celebrations and powwows. Thank you to Aza Ochoa for making the CHPS NAPAC Eagle Staff.
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.
CHPS expanded our pollinator garden at the Columbia Heights Family Center last year, and we’re looking for a few helping hands to beautify it in the coming weeks. Join us for fifteen minutes, or stay for the whole hour… every little bit helps. Our priority is to remove grass and thistle from the garden beds next week before planting more perennials on June 16th.
Please share these dates with family, friends, or students who might be interested :
- Weed Removal:
- Monday, June 9th (3-4pm)
- Tuesday, June 10th (3-4pm)
- Pollinator Planting Day-
- Monday, June 16th (12-4pm)
Materials: Gloves and tools will be generously provided by Michelle @ MWMO
- Our address is 1440 49th Ave. NE and parking is available near the family center.
Please email CHPS Agriculture Specialist, Melissa at TrentM@colheights.k12.mn.us if you have any questions!
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.
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.
Join CHHS FACS Teacher, Autumn Trzaskowski, in an Adult Enrichment cooking class where you’ll unlearn everything you thought you knew about Fettuccine Alfredo and re-learn how to make it from scratch. You’ll begin the class by whipping up pasta dough from scratch with flour, eggs, and olive oil. Master the technique to knead the dough and create your own Fettuccini noodles. As the pasta sets, we will combine butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese into a creamy Alfredo sauce seasoned with herbs from Blooming Heights Garden!
- Wednesday, June 25
- 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- $30 per person
- CHHS Foods Classroom (#137)
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
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.
Check out our Summer Youth Offerings!
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
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.
Flag Football Camp – Grades 3-5
- This camp is designed for players of all skill levels and focuses on the fundamentals of the game. Through drills, games, and teamwork activities, participants will build confidence, improve coordination, and develop a love for the sport in a non-contact, inclusive environment. Perfect for kids looking to learn the game or sharpen their skills in a supportive.
- Mondays and Wednesdays, June 16-July 16, 6:00-7:15 p.m.
- $48 at Huset Park East.
- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FFcampch
Jamboree Dance Camp – Ages, 8-14
- Jump and jive into this Jamboree Dance Camp and learn a parade-friendly dance routine. Dancers will practice the routine, tie-dye a t-shirt, and perform in the Jamboree parade with Recreation on Fri, June 27. Jamboree Parade starts at 6 pm. Dancers will end at Murzyn Hall back parking lot.
- June 23-26, 4:15-5:30 p.m.; arrive at 3:00 p.m. on June 27.
- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Jamboreecamp
Contemporary Dance
- With a focus on self-expression through mixed dance styles, students will explore warm-ups, floor work, improvisation, and contemporary combinations to help them build both technique and confidence. It’s the perfect introduction to the world of contemporary dance in a fun and inspiring setting!
- Ages 7-12, $25 per session
- Session I: Thu-Fri, Jun 26-July 25, 9:00-10:00 a.m. (No July 3-4). Register here: https://tinyurl.com/contemp-1
- Session II: Thu-Fri, July 31-Aug 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/contemp-2
Musical Theater Dance Camp – new dance routines!
- Come explore the wondrous world of musical theatre dance! Learn dances from musicals such as Adams Family, Wicked, Frozen, Tuck Everlasting, and more! And gain experience with multiple forms of dance to further strengthen your dancing skills.
- Ages 7-12, $32 per session
- Session I: Thu-Fri, June 26-July 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (No July 3-4). Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mry5psa3
- Session II: Thu-Fri, July 31-Aug 22, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2s37mstp
New! Theater Sampler Camp – Grades 8-11
- Expand your acting repertoire with deep dives into short scene work, characterization, costuming, and more. Learn how to master your next audition and create your perfect resumé. Get ready to say, “yes and!” as we take a look at all things improv. Participants will have the opportunity to assist with behind-the-scenes production for Moonshoe Theater as well.
- June 23-July 18, Mon-Fri (No Wednesdays), 12:30-4:00 p.m.
- $50 Murzyn Hall Edgemoor Room, no class July 3 & 4
- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/theatersamp
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- Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
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