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Columbus School District

February Newsletter

Columbus SchoolDistrictFebruary Newsletter

Columbus School District

Email: promote@columbus.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.columbus.k12.wi.us/
Location: 200 West School Street, Columbus, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 623-5950
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusWisconsin/

Instagram: columbusschooldistrict

Upcoming Events

February 24th

Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.

February 12th & 19th

Grades K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

February 14th

14th- No School

Message from the Superintendent

This month we are sharing basic information about the Operational Referendum. Below we attached two videos that we previously shared on our social media account. We will continue to provide information on the referendum, in a variety of platforms, each week. Furthermore, we encourage any interested CSD stakeholder to go to the referendum website. On the referendum website, you will find scheduled Referendum Information Events, FAQ, and additional resources. Our delay in getting the newsletter out this month was because we wanted to have a comprehensive event schedule prior to sharing it. Please know that we will be updating the website frequently.


On a different topic, you may recall my section of the November Newsletter. In that newsletter, I referenced our desire to reevaluate our strategic action steps and Legacy Priority areas. With the referendum looming, there are two different schools of thought. One, we can wait for the result of the referendum before moving forward with this work. The other option is to engage in this work prior to the referendum. We determined that conducting this work now, and not waiting, is best for us. It will be valuable having community input regardless of the referendum outcome. Coming soon you will be shared a variety of ways that you will be able to participate. We will share this info through our Infinite Campus Messaging (email), social media, and on the CSD website. We recognize that two key district items running simultaneously can be confusing. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.


Go Cards!


Jake Flood

Superintendent

Columbus School District

2025 Operational Referendum

On Monday, January 13th, 2025, the Columbus School District School Board unanimously approved a resolution to include an Operational Referendum question on the upcoming April 1, 2025 ballot. The referendum question is a four (4) year non-recurring referendum for $1,750,000 beginning with the 2025-26 school year and ending with the 2028-29 school year.


For more information visit https://www.columbus.k12.wi.us/referendum

Presidential Award Recipients

Columbus School District would like to congratulate Suzy Zietlow (DCS Grade 3 Teacher) and Mark Bussian (District Instructional Coach) for being awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! On January 13, 2025, the White House announced the Presidential Award recipients for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 award cycles. Mr. Bussian and Ms. Zietlow are among the 306 STEM teachers given this award, and are the ONLY two teachers from the State of Wisconsin included in the 2022 recipients. We are SO proud of you! Please click here for the official White House Press Release.


Official Biographies

Mark Bussian

Suzanne Zietlow

2024-2025 Inclement Weather/School Cancellations

For your safety and that of your children, this message is to inform you of how you will be notified of weather-related school closings. All parents who have updated information with the district on file should receive an email, text message, or phone call from the school informing them of a school closing. Your communication method that you receive will be based on what you selected as a preference for Infinite Campus. The most common types of weather-related school closings are: full-day school closing, 2-hour delay, or early dismissal. Early childhood and 4K typically follow the same closing schedule. In the event of a 2-hour delay, there usually is no school for early childhood or AM 4K, either. On days with a 2-hour delay, typically afternoon 4K students will have school. There could be an occasion where PM 4K is canceled in anticipation of a possible early release.


If you have recently changed your phone number or email address, please check with the office at your child's school to see if we have your most up to date contact information on file. Let's have a safe and warm winter together!

Winter is here... Are you prepared to face the cold?

Rotary Youth Exchange Program

Columbus/Fall River Rotary traditionally has partnered in the hosting of high school exchange students. Typically, the two school districts alternate years of hosting a student. CHS is currently hosting an exchange student from Brazil. He currently is staying with his first host family. The local Rotarians are looking for two additional host families. One of the families would host from around winter break to late March/early April. The other Columbus family would host from late March/early April until the student's departure in July (typically shortly after July 4th). The information included above is general information from Rotary. If you would be interested in more specific information, feel free to reach out to Mr. Flood via email (jflood@columbus.k12.wi.us)

Charlie's Tree House K-5 Menus (Menus will be updated when available)

Club Charlie's 6-8 Menus (Menus will be updated when available)

Charlie's Food Court 9-12 Menus (Menus will be updated when available)

2024-2025 District Calendar

Please click the link to visit the 2024-2025 school calendar.

2025-2026 District Calendar

Please click the link to visit the 2025-2026 school calendar.

Angel Funds Donations

Are you looking for ways to help in our community? Consider donating to the Columbus School Nutrition Angel Fund.


The funds will be used to help families receive nutritious meals through the School Nutrition Program.


It’s easy to do. You can send or drop-off your donation to the District Office or any school office. Make checks payable to Columbus School District. In the Memo write Angel Funds.

Columbus School District Office, 200 W School Street, Columbus, WI 53925


If you wish to donate electronically please click the link.


For more information, please contact the district office 920-623-5950

Care Solace

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complementary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Columbus School District. Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in your language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:


  • Call 1 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
  • Visit www.caresolace.com/columbus and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.


See attached flyer English

See Family letter English

See attached flyer Spanish

See Family letter Spanish

Board Business

Employment

We are hiring! Please click the links below to redirect you to the job postings.


Certified Staff Positions Available - WECAN


Support Staff Positions Available -WECAN


Support Staff Positions Available - Indeed

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