Columbia Heights Public Schools

For those who were unable to attend the Local #710 sponsored CHPS School Board Candidate Forum, it is now live on the CHPS YouTube channel @HeightsTube13, or you can click the video below to watch.

CHPS BOE Candidates from left to right in the video: Mary Granlund (incumbent), Adam Davis, Corenia Smith, Cheri Eckstrand, and Michelle Pettway (incumbent).

Dear Columbia Heights Public Schools Community,

We have been made aware of threats to schools on social media (SnapChat and TikTok). Columbia Heights Public Schools is not named and there is no credible threat to our schools. CHPS takes every alleged threat seriously and follows investigation protocols in collaboration with the Columbia Heights Police Department.

We urge parents/guardians to talk with your student about the importance of using social media responsibly and to monitor their student’s usage. We all play important roles in supporting the safety of our schools. Students are often aware of situations before adults, so please remind your student that it is important for them to report concerns to a trusted adult. If you have any questions or other concerns about school, please call your school's principal. There are serious consequences for anyone making threats directed at a school including suspension and criminal charges.

In the event of a threat, we enact our Standard Response Protocols (see below.) If a school is placed in a lockdown, parents/guardians are notified via an email message from the principal and an automated phone call. Drills are practiced with students throughout the school year and staff are trained on safety protocols.

Thank you for your efforts to keep our schools safe and for your support of Columbia Heights Public Schools.

Auditions for CHHS's "Shrek the Musical" are coming up in a couple weeks for high school students interested in being involved in the CHHS Theater program!

CHHS students interested in being in the high school musical this year should pick up audition packets from the CHHS Activities Office or from Mr. Hollermann. Auditions will be held on Monday, September 23rd and Tuesday, September 24th in the CHHS PAC. The musical will take place in December.

Check out our CHPS Website for important information and updates such as:

• The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
• When to Keep Your Child Home Due to Illness
• District Calendar

Mini Adventures is a Four-Star Parent Aware and Department of Human Services certified child care program for children 3 to 5 years old. In Mini Adventures, children participate in a variety of activities including mathematics, guided group time, literacy, dramatic play, music, games, outdoor play, arts & crafts, movement and more!

We accept County Child Care Assistance and Pathways I scholarships.

Limited number of Pathways II scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Independent toileting is required for children before participating.

This is a high-quality child care program. Families are able to have their children attend PreK 3 or PreK 4 programming along with Mini Adventures for a blended experience.

Hours, Dates, Location & Fees

• 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, year-round
• Columbia Heights Public Schools Family Center, 1460 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights

Grades 7-12 Girls Open Swim - September 13th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the CHHS Pool! Come and learn about the swim team while playing some fun team games! Hosted by the Hylander Girls Swim & Dive team.

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)

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

• Registration is open!
• Minimum requirements for swimmers is the ability to swim one length (25 yards) independently and without stopping (freestyle and backstroke).
• We welcome families/swimmers to a free 1-week trial -- Please email if you'd like to do a 1-week trial.
• The practice calendar can be found here.
• Ages 10&U: Tue & Thu 7:00p-7:45p
• Ages 11+: Tue & Thu 7:00p-8:00p
• Dues/Fees can be paid monthly or by session (10-15% savings for the session).
• Scholarships are available by request (please email).
• Attendance at all practices is encouraged, not required.
• We offer competitions/meets 1-2x/month.
• All swimmers will be registered with AAU ($25/year).

We would like each swimmer to have training/practice equipment based on the age of the swimmer (not required for a 1-week trial).

• Ages 8&U - Fins
• Ages 9&10 - Fins, Snorkel
• Ages 11&12 - Fins, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
• Ages 13&14 - Fins, Snorkel, Hand Paddles, Pull Buoy
• Ages 15+ - Fins, Snorkel, Hand Paddles, Pull Buoy, Swim Parachute

• Columbia Heights Park & Rec Summer and Fall programs are live and ready for registration!

REGISTRATION can be found at columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com

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!

Calling all youth! What does community mean to you?

Show the City of Columbia Heights with your artwork for their 2025 wall calendar! The City will print a calendar featuring art by CH's very own resident youth artists. From now until Oct 1, use crayons, colored pencils, markers, paints, or any other medium to make art with the theme "Community" in mind. The calendar will also include important dates and reminders relevant to Columbia Heights.

The City of Columbia Heights will enlist the help of community members to select the final art pieces to be included in the calendar. Artists whose work is chosen to be featured for any of the 12 months of the year will receive recognition in the City Newsletter and a free copy of the calendar.

CONTEST GUIDELINES

• To be considered, images should align with the contest's "Community" theme
• Images should be standard letter size, in landscape format (11in x 8.5in)
• No entry fee to participate
• One image may be entered per person
• By submitting an entry to the contest, the submitter grants permission to the City of Columbia Heights to use the images in promotional materials, on the City’s website, in the City’s newsletter, and on social media accounts, without compensation. Images used for these purposes will always include artist credit

HOW TO ENTER

• Email scanned images to photos@columbiaheightsmn.gov. Hard copies may be mailed or dropped off at Columbia Heights City Hall (3989 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, Attn: Communications Dept)
• Entries must be submitted by the artist's parent or guardian
• Include the following information with your entry: artist's name, school, address, (for mailing calendars to winning entries), and artwork title

• Entries must be received by Oct 1, 2024
• If you don't receive confirmation that your entry was received, please call 763-706-3615

SELECTION

• Entries will be reviewed by City staff and community members
• Artwork will be selected based on quality and relevance
• Artists whose art is selected for the calendar will be notified prior to the calendar going on sale in the fall

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
• Facebook: facebook.com/chpsisd13