Educational Benefits Applications for School Year 2024-25 can be filled out online any time! Letters went out to every household by August 1st, 2024 to also communicate the importance of completing this application.
PLEASE look at the letter carefully and make sure ALL STUDENTS who are members of your household are listed on the letter. If anyone is missing from the household, please call Skylar Hatch at 763-528-4520 or email her at hatchs@colheights.k12.mn.us It is very important that all students are listed and the school is correct for each of them. Any questions, can be directed to Skylar Hatch or Pam Haupt, Food Service Coordinator at 763-528-4527.
This is a very important annual process as the educational benefits applications need to be completed every school year. This needs to be completed by October 1, 2024.
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.
Are your students up to date on their immunizations? Deadline is Oct 21!
Per Minnesota Law, students either need to be up to date on their immunizations for school or have a signed and notarized exemption form. The day that Columbia Heights Public Schools will begin enforcing immunization compliance will be Monday, October 21st. If your student is still non-compliant or does not have a signed and notarized exemption form on this date, they will not be able to attend school until they receive the needed immunizations or provide an exemption form, and will be sent home from school starting this day if non-compliant. Students who are homeless/highly mobile and who are new to the country will not be excluded from school due to immunization status. If you are unsure if your student falls in this category, please contact your student's school nurse or the District Nurse.
See below for which immunizations (and how many doses total) your student needs in order to remain compliant.
Kindergarten - 6th Grade
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses
- Polio: 4 doses
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): 2 doses
- Varicella (chickenpox): 2 doses
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP): 5 doses
7th - 11th Grade
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses
- Polio: 4 doses
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): 2 doses
- Varicella (chickenpox): 2 doses
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP): 5 doses
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap): 1 dose (need for 7th grade)
- Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY): 1 dose (need for 7th grade)
12th Grade
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses
- Polio: 4 doses
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): 2 doses
- Varicella (chickenpox): 2 doses
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP): 5 doses
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap): 1 dose
- Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY): 2 doses (Need 2nd dose for 12th grade)
If your student needs an appointment for their immunizations, our school district partners with Park Nicollet Brooklyn Center to provide no-cost, walk-in immunization appointments. If this is something you are interested in, please let email your School Nurse or Keturah Spriggs, District Nurse, at spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us and she will provide you with the necessary paperwork and information. There are also low-cost immunization clinics through Anoka County - if you are interested, please let your student's school nurse or District Nurse Keturah Spriggs know. If you have any questions or concerns or are wanting to know your student's immunization status, please contact the Health Office or District Nurse Keturah Spriggs.
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students and community safe and healthy!
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.
Winter Sports registration opens next week- This includes Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Swim & Dive, Dance, Wrestling, and Cheer. Stay tuned for more info.
Mock Trial is coming to the high school this year- Any interested CHHS students should attend the 1st meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 3:15 pm.
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)
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.
There are new guildlines for Minnesota car seat laws:
- Birth to at least 2 years old: Rear-facing in an infant or convertible child safety seat.
- At least 2 years old AND has outgrown the rear-facing seat with internal harness by height or weight: Forward-facing with an internal harness.
- 4 years old AND has outgrown the forward-facing seat with internal harness by height or weight: Ride restrained in a belt-positioning booster seat using the lap belt and shoulder belt.
- 9 years old or has outgrown the booster seat AND the child can pass the five-step test that demonstrates how the seat belt fits correctly: Ride restrained with a lap belt and shoulder belt secured correctly on the vehicle seat.
- Additionally, children under 13 years old must sit in the back seat if possible.
If a child falls into more than one category, then the child must be placed in the safer restraint for them. For example, a child who is 2.5 years old and weighs 35 pounds but has a car seat with a rear-facing limit of 40 pounds must stay rear-facing even though they are over 2 years old. It's very important for parents and caregivers to always read their car seat and vehicle owners' manuals for proper installation.
Downloadable child restraint guidance chart.
For the safety of your children
Be an attentive driver
Always buckle up
Always secure your children in the proper restraint for their age, height and weight.
Always have your children sit in the back seat.
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
- Instagram: @chpsisd13
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