Today is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota! Columbia Heights Public Schools has our Organization Page active for donations! There are also specific campaigns on our organization page, including the Family Center which serves our district's youngest scholars!
Give to the Max Day was one of the nation's first online giving days and has raised more than $300 million for 10,000 nonprofits and schools!
We would love to raise some funds today to support our students, staff and school buildings, but we can't do it without your help! 💙💛
With winter illness on the rise, here are some reminders of the health policies/guidelines we have in place to prevent the spread of illness and keep our students healthy.
When to keep your children home from school:
● Fever over 100 degrees F or higher
● Vomiting or diarrhea
● Rash of unknown origin that has not been assessed by a provider
● Drainage from the eye(s) that is yellow/green in color
● A positive Covid, Strep throat, or Influenza test result
● Uncontrolled cough/respiratory symptoms
When your student may return to school:
● When they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications (ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
● When they have been free from vomiting/diarrhea without medication for 24 hours
Please keep your children home when they present with the symptoms listed above and call their school's attendance line each day they are absent. When calling the attendance line, please:
● Say and spell your child’s name and state what classroom/grade they are in, the reason they are staying home, and your phone number.
● If they have tested positive for an illness (for example: Influenza, Covid, Strep Throat, Chicken pox, Measles, etc.)
● Has Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI): a fever of 100.0 degrees F or greater and a sore throat or cough
● Has Measles symptoms = Rash AND Fever AND one of these: Cough OR runny nose OR discharge from eyes
If your child has not yet gotten the Influenza vaccine or Covid booster, please call their provider to discuss. These vaccines are not required by the State of Minnesota, but these immunizations help to reduce the spread and severity of illness in our schools and community. Thank you so much for your cooperation in keeping your student healthy! If you have any health or attendance related questions, please call your school’s health office or the District Nurse and we will assist you.
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 couple of 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.
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.
Our most popular Winter Adult Enrichment Class just got scheduled for a second session! CHPS's Community Education Cookie Baking Class fills up each year within a week of being adverstised, so due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second session on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
You go home with eight-dozen cookies for $48.00 (Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread, Thumbprints, Snowballs, Red Velvet, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Red & Green Peppermint Crinkles and Rollo Pretzel Cookies.)
THESE SPOTS FILL QUICK! We have limited spots, so sign up quick! (reminder, you will be standing and moving around during the duration of this four-hour baking session, so make sure you are able to do so if you sign up).
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO SIGN UP AND ATTEND
Immigration status is no longer a barrier to accessing MinnesotaCare. The Minnesota Department of Human Services officially opened MinnesotaCare to undocumented people living in the state, and applications can be submitted now. Help spread the word to uninsured patients you serve about this important change in eligibility for MinnesotaCare. Visit the MinnesotaCare: A healthier state for more people webpage for all things MinnesotaCare.
The Tools for partners webpage has materials that make it easy for you to share messages with your patients. Most materials are translated into Spanish, Somali and Oromo. There is no deadline to apply for MinnesotaCare, and no limit on the number of people who enroll. People can apply year-round.
Trusted community partners called navigators can help patients walk through the application process for free.
Find a MNsure-certified navigator on MNsure’s Assister Directory webpage or call 651-539-2099 or 855-366-7873 for help offered in many languages. The 2023 Legislature approved the expansion of MinnesotaCare with support from a broad coalition of community, health, labor and faith organizations. Refer to the FAQs for providers: MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented people (PDF) for more information.
CHPS is hiring AP Test Proctors for upcoming student AP testing in May.
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.
Position information:
- Hourly rate: $18.00/hour
- Flexible hours/week, usually up to 20
- No experience necessary.
- Ability to work in all 5 school locations with a variety of students.
- Great way to supplement your household income or balance with another job.
- Training provided.
- Position includes serving lunch to the students and helping with some cold food preparation and organization.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and serves breads, vegetables, fruits, deserts, salads and other foods; prepares one specific food preparation area and rotates through full range of food services.
- Works on serving line; prepares meals, snacks and beverages.
- Sets up serving line; sets out eating utensils, napkins, condiments, etc.
- Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils; cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, eating and food preparation area; sweeps and mops eating area and kitchen.
- Operates dishwasher and other food service and mechanical equipment.
- Keeps inventory of materials and supplies; completes food production records.
- Receives and stocks food supplies, maintains sanitary conditions.
- Serves as cashier; counts money received.
Winter Sports Apparel
Purchase your Hylander Winter Sports Apparel! Stores open for a limited time!
Adventure Club - Kindergarten-Grade 5
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 - 36 Months-5 Years Old
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.
This is a free service provided by MDH, who will upload the records to MIIC, saving valuable time at the events.
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
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