Columbia Heights Public Schools

The Nov. 5, 2024 Columbia Heights Public Schools Board of Education election results are available on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

The unofficial results were verified by the Secretary of State's office and canvassed by the School Board on Tuesday, November 12th during the BOE Meeting.

The official results show Mary Granlund (incumbent), Michelle Pettway (incumbent) and Corenia Smith as the elected School Board members to begin their terms on January 1, 2025 and serving until December 31, 2028. Swearing in of the newly elected Board members will take place at the Organizational Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

For more information, contact District Election Clerk Stephanie Alvarez at 763.528.4504.

November 11–15, 2024 is National School Psychology Week! This is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists’ work in school districts across the country.

School psychologists are members of the school team that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They provide direct support and interventions to students, such as learning assessments, academic and behavioral interventions, counseling, and social skills training. School psychologists also consult with families, teachers, and other educators to improve school-wide practices and policies.

CHPS is very grateful to our in-house school psychologist, Angela Jacobson, for her dedicated work with our Hylanders since 2011! We are also grateful to our virtual school psychologists who have joined the CHPS team this year, Veronica Gorgueiro and Anthony Brazill.

November 14, 2024 is National Community Education Day! This day is a great opportunity to highlight the Community Education Programs that are available at CHPS!

Community Education offers opportunities for everyone—children, teens, adults, and seniors—to engage in learning, enrichment, and personal growth. From after-school programs and ECFE, to adult enrichment classes, we believe there is something for everyone in our community.

At Columbia Heights Public Schools, we are proud to be part of this national effort to promote education beyond the classroom. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities we offer, and we welcome you to learn more about our programs and services by visiting colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed

Columbia Heights Public Schools hosted our College and Career Fair on Tuesday! Thank you to all of the universities, colleges, businesses, military personel, and community representatives that came and spoke with CHPS students and families about post-secondary options!

Monday-Thursday, December 2-17 from 3:15-6:15 p.m. in CHHS room #105.

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. Pre-registration is required with a $217 down payment payable to CHPS Community Education. Classes offered through Safeway Driving School. The additional $180 is payable to the behind-the-wheel instructor. ($90 on the first lesson and $90 on the second lesson). For more information, contact Safeway at 651.351.9150 or visit safewaydrivingschool.com

Parents/guardians will be required to complete Safeway's Account Verification. Safeway will send out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to log in to the student's Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge the Service Agreement.

Columbia Heights Public Schools is hosting a clinic on December 5th, 2024 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the CHPS Family Center (1460 49th Ave. NE)

Well child visits and immunizations will be offered - this is free of charge for our families regardless of health insurance status.

Appointments required! You will receive a phone call the week of the clinic to notify you of your appointment time. These visits will be free of charge for CHPS families.

If you would like to sign your student up for an appointment, please fill out this form:

Columbia Heights High School Theater Presents "Shrek the Musical"! Head to Far Far Away and step into the world of Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey and the rest of the crew in just a few weeks!

All shows will take place in the CHHS Performing Arts Center (PAC):

• Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m.

The show is free for all CHPS staff and students to attend! Tickets for adults are $6 and non-CHPS student tickets are $4, which you can purchase at the door or online.

Schedules are flexible but proctors are expected to be available for 4-6 hours at a time.

AP Proctors are responsible for distributing exam materials, following exam instructions, keeping record of testing spaces occurrences, and closely monitoring exams to ensure all protocol is followed. Proctors should be organized, comfortable speaking in front of students, and have a strong attention to detail. All exam proctoring and the training will happen at Columbia Heights High School.

Pay hourly - $25/hours

• AP Exams take place during the two weeks of May 5-16, Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Proctors need to be available for either the 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. morning exam, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. afternoon exam, or for the entire 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. period.

• Proctors do not need to be available and may not be scheduled for every day of testing.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Disa Fabeck, Research, Assessment & Gifted Education Coordinator.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Girls Swim & Dive Team on the successful completion of their season! Thanks to all our players, coaches, and families for all of their hard work and support.

Join CHHS Drumline- We will meet on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the band room, 143. Students can join anytime between now and January.

Purchase your Hylander Winter Sports Apparel! Stores open for a limited time!

• Dance Team
• Wrestling
• Boys and Girls Basketball
• Swim Team
• CH Merch (Cell Phone Cases, Water Bottles, Blankets and more!)

Booster Calendars for sale for $20 in the CHHS Activities Office

• A calendar purchase supports CHHS and CA Activities and you will be entered into a monthly raffle and could win up to $1000!

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

Community Opportunities:

Columbia Heights Park & Rec Fall programs are live and ready for registration! REGISTRATION can be found at columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com

Adventure Club programming facilitates a variety of activities to promote learning beyond the classroom including arts & crafts, guided group time, themed activities, dramatic play, cooking, games, outdoor play, science and more!

Hours, Dates, Locations & Fees:

2:20-6:00 p.m. on Regular School Days | 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Non-School Days

Programming is available for Highland, NPSfI and Valley View students. Open most school vacations and non-school days.

• Registration Fee: $25
• After School: $22.50
• Non-School Day: $50.50
• Drop-In: $26

Learn more about Adventure Club Here, or call 763-528-4517.

Mini Adventures is a four-star Parent Aware child care program for children 36 months to 5 years old. In Mini Adventures, your child will participate in a variety of activities including mathematics, guided group time, literacy, dramatic play, music, games, outdoor play, arts & crafts, movement and more! Early Childhood Screening is required for all participants. Independent toileeting is required for children before participating.

Hours, Dates, Location & Fees:

6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., weekdays, year-round at the CHPS Family Center.

• 5 Day Fee: $323
• 4 Day Fee: $273
• 3 Day Fee: $215
• 2 Day Fee: $152
• 1 Day Fee: $77

Learn more about Mini Adventures Here, or call 763-528-4517

Saturday, December 7th, Neighborhood Healthsource Central Clinic, 2301 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Spanish:https://form.jotform.com/242984505176161

English: https://form.jotform.com/242984395965174

*If students have immunization records from out of state or country, please send a clear picture of vaccine records via WhatsApp to (612) 673-7196.

• Must include the patient's full name, date of birth, and current address.

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!

Visit the site here!

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.

Musical Theatre Dance:

• This class is designed to focus on a musical theatre style of dance. Explore multiple dance techniques, styles, and choreography across a variety of musicals, like Annie, Matilda, School of Rock, and more!....$36
• 8-13 years old - Tuesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 3 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
• Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MTdanceCH

Disney Dance: 6-9 years old

• Come explore the world of your favorite Disney films through fun dances and games. Learn dance routines from songs from The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Frozen, Moana, and more! They will play dance games and make friends.
• Tuesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 17 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Edgemoor Room, Murzyn Hall
• Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DDanceCH24

TNT Movie & Game Night at Muryzn Hall: 6th-9th graders

• Watch a movie on the projector with popcorn and snacks. We will start with pizza and offer breakout rooms for activity choices! Video games, board games, art activities, snacks-making, and more! Bring pillows, blankets, and comfy clothes for a fun night-in (perfect for a night-out for the parents).
• Fri, Nov. 15 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• Register here: https://tinyurl.com/TNTnightCH

Family Cupcake Wars: teams of 1 adult and 1 youth

• Compete for prizes against other family teams in this challenging, but exciting baking contest! Wear your favorite apron or get festive in holiday gear and prepare for a cupcake challenge with surprise ingredients and more! Most supplies included in cost; we ask that you bring your own cupcake pans. Register one team member and add the other teammate’s name in the notes.
• Thurs, Dec. 5 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. $30 per team
• Register here: https://tinyurl.com/9jfjsj9z

Boys’ Basketball: Northern Twin Cities Basketball League for Grades 2-6

• Join the Northern Twin Cities Boys' Basketball League! Teams for 2nd-6th grade. Registrations are open now. Your child will play in a recreational basketball league where the focus is on teamwork, skill-building, and fun. They play against SLP, Blaine, Fridley, DaVinci, Coon Rapids, Anoka, etc. varying between Saturdays and Sundays Jan-March. Practices are twice a week on weeknights at the Hylander Center. $60, uniforms included.
• Register here: http://columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com

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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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