Columbia Heights Public Schools

Columbia Heights Public Schools is committed to providing outstanding academic, arts, athletic and service learning opportunities in a welcoming and safe environment, so that all learners can develop to their full potential.

Columbia Heights High School had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Tri-Metro All-Conference Music Festival. Over 200 band, choir and orchestra students spent the day at CHHS working with guest conductors, the grand finale of the day was a concert with all three groups. An amazing group of dedicated, hard-working, talented student musicians!

Local Resources will be in attendance, such as:

• Public Safety Departments
• Programs for food and clothes
• Local health programs/resources
• English Classes for Adults (Metro North Adult Basic Education)
• And more!

Free Flu Shots and COVID-19 Vaccines will be available for anyone ages 6 months and older.

• Information and sign-ups for future dental appointments will also be available along with other health businesses and resources.

• HACER will be attending the Resource Fair and providing childhood immunizations as well as Covid and Flu immunizations. No appointment required and this is free of cost to families. Please bring your student's immunization record (or a photo of their records) with you. Please reach out to Leueen Saavedra (saavedral@colheights.k12.mn.us) or Keturah Spriggs (spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us) with any questions or concerns!

Programs with information include: CHPS Early Childhood, CHPS School Social Workers, and CHPS Community Education, Anoka County Head Start, Youth Programs, Columbia Heights Senior Programs and more.

ALSO! If you come at 5:30 p.m., we will have a Columbian Dance group performing!

Dear CHPS Families,

We wanted to make sure you were aware of information that has been added to our CHPS website under the Family Resource section. We hope that this information is helpful for you or others you know.

The following are live links to the information:

• Immigration Resources Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Know Your Rights materials from the Immigrant Law Center of MN
• Know Your Rights – videos in many languages
• Know Your Rights at Home (English version)
• Know Your Rights at Home (Spanish version)
• Family Preparedness Plan (English version)
• Family Preparedness Plan (Spanish version)

Our CHHS One-Act Play competed in the Section 4 Class AA competition and finished 5th performing “Tracks”.

Congratulations on a great performance to cast and crew!

Get ready for Valentines Day with this lovely Lava Cake class! You can make this a date night for $50 (two adults), or come on your own and learn yourself for $30 (one adult), and get to go home with 6-8 lava cakes per person!

CHHS FACS teacher, Autumn Trzaskowski will be walking you through the process of home-making these treats that might seem like a complicated culinary feat, but with her help, you will be able to master these delicious desserts. She will be showing you all of the steps, from making the batter, assembling and baking, and of course adding customizable toppings before you get to package up your goodies (or try them while you're still here) to take home!

This class will be on Wednesday, February 5th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the CHHS FACS Classroom!

This is a good time of year for all parents/guardians to make sure Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) has up-to-date Emergency Contact information for your student as preferred contacts can change over time. It is very important for us to have Emergency Contacts for each student and to make sure they are accurate. It is also helpful if at least one of the Emergency Contacts lives outside of your household. It is fast and easy to check and update your Emergency Contacts information- just follow these directions:

1. Log in to your ParentVUE account. If you need an activation key, contact your student’s school.
2. Click Student Info.

3. Click Edit Information

4. Update information as needed. The current information will display on the left; enter the new information on the right.

5. Click Save Changes at the top of the screen.

The CHHS Science Bowl had a spectacular day at the MN High School Science Bowl on Saturday, January 25.

Team 2 won the Civility Award, which includes a scholarship to Hamline’s summer science program. Team 3 advanced to the finals round.

CHPS is hosting a Well Child Immunization Clinic on February 13th from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the Family Center (1440 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421). Enter Door #2.

Well child visits and immunizations will be offered at this clinic by appointment only. 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 our families.

Immunizations offered at this clinic:

• All Well Child Vaccinations
• Influenza (flu)
• COVID-19

Please contact Keturah Spriggs, CHPS District Nurse, with any questions or concerns at 763-528-4580 or spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us.

Starting Saturday, February 1*, CHPS Community Education will be having youth swimming lessons! They will be at the Columbia Heights High School Swimming Pool every Saturday February 1-March 22 (no class Feb. 15 and March 1). All levels are open to students 4 years old and above, as long as they have completed the level prior to the one they are signing up for.

Swimming lessons will cost $60*. Registration is required. Please bring/wear a swimsuit and towel to class. Goggles are optional.

• Level 1 - (Ages 4-6) - For students who have never had swimming lessons: 11:20-11:50 a.m.
• Level 1 - (Ages 7+) For students who have never had swimming lessons: 12:00-12:30 p.m.
• *This class will start on February 8th and have one less class. Class is $50.
• Level 2 - For students comfortable in water and able to do basic swim strokes on front and back: 10:30-11:10 a.m.
• Level 2 - Section 2 - For students comfortable in water and able to do basic swim strokes on front and back: 9:40-10:20 a.m.
• Level 3/4 - This is a combined Level 3 and Level 4 class. Level 3 builds on skills through additional guided practice. Level 4 focuses on increasing endurance and perfecting strokes from Level 3: 8:50-9:30 a.m.

• Dance Team as they compete in their Sections Tournament Saturday at Totino-Grace HS.

• The 4 CHHS Students who will be competing in the Minnesota Brain Bee at the U of MN on Wednesday.

We’re hiring Spring Coaches-

Interested in learning more about Synchronized Swimming? We will have two pre-season opportunities on February 4th and 6th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to try out the spot, open to any 7th-12th grade girls. Bring your swimsuit and meet at the CHHS Pool.

Come out and support our Winter Sports and Activities - Full schedule can be found here

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

Nominations for 2025 are now being accepted at City Hall (3989 Central Ave NE) through March 31, 2025. You may also email a scanned or electronic copy of your filled-out form to wrottler@columbiaheightsmn.gov. Download a nomination form.

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.

Recreation has many more class offerings to try this winter season, including exciting youth and family trips, improv theater, virtual gaming classes, Martial Arts, Adult exercise, Active Agers activities and more. See our Brochure here: https://tinyurl.com/CHNewsletterRec

Basketball for 6th grade girls!

• The Columbia Heights Basketball Association is looking for 6th grade girls interested in playing basketball. Practices on Monday and Wednesday nights through the end of February with the possibility of playing in weekend tournaments.
• Cost is $25. Please email heightscoachtom@aol.com if interested.

Dance with Me: Adult/Child Dance Class for 2-3 years old

• Come along on a dance adventure with your 2-3 year olds as we learn fun dance and play exciting games. This class is all about fun with music, dancing together, rhythm, and building confidence. It is a great opportunity to bond with your child while they learn spatial awareness, confidence, balance, and more. 2-3 year olds accompanied with a parent, caregiver, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc. Choose a 4- or 6-week session.
• Session I: Every-other Saturday Feb 1, Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15 10-10:30am $32 per child. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CHDancewithme
• Session II: Every-other Saturday Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 5 10-1:30am $48 per child. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CHDancewMe2

Dance: Creative Movement 4-5 years old and 6-7 years old at Murzyn Hall

• 4-5 year olds will explore movement and engage in fun dance games! Dancers will learn basics of ballet and jazz through a balanced mixed of short, structured moments with free-movement time or dance games.
• Session I: Sat Jan 18-Feb 22 10:45-11:30am $36. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CMWinter1
• Session II: Sat Mar 1-Apr 5 10:45-11:30am $36. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CM4-5two
• The 6-7 year old class focus is on basic technique of ballet and jazz while strengthening the muscles, mind, and expression through movement
• Session I: Sat Jan 18-Feb 22 11:45am-12:30pm $36. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CMW6-7
• Session II: Sat Mar 1-Apr 5 11:45am-12:30pm $36. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CM6-7two

Musical Theatre Dance for 9-15 year-olds

• Take this rip-roaring exploration into dance in musicals that shape the industry! Our first day will cover the basics of what makes Musical Theatre Dance unique in both style and performance. Then, learn routines from Hamilton, Annie, Newsies, and more.
• Every-other Saturday: Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 5 from 1:15-2:45pm. $36. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MTwinter25

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!

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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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