Columbia Heights Public Schools

Greetings Hylander students, staff and caregivers,

As we near the end of the 2023-24 school year, I want to extend both well wishes and clear expectations. Let’s finish the school year strong by maintaining respectful interactions with one another- respect among students, respect for staff and respect for self. We will continue to adhere to school rules and policies each and every school day. There are so many reasons to celebrate all of your successes this school year, and countless examples of Hylander Pride. Also this time of year can be stressful, so I encourage you to talk with friends, family or support staff if needed. Keep up the good work and let’s have a safe, enjoyable and respectful last two weeks of school.

Monday, May 27:

• No School
• No Mini Adventures
• No Adventure Club
• CHPS District Offices Closed

In January, Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) launched a comprehensive strategic planning process. In order to ensure that all voices of our diverse school district community are represented in this plan, we are conducting numerous engagements – including interviews, focus groups, open insights and workshops – with students, parents and families, teachers and staff, community partners and district residents.

In an effort to ensure our new strategic plan is truly developed in partnership with students, families, staff and residents, we return to ask for feedback from the CHPS community. You are asked to please review the draft strategic framework and complete this brief survey. Your input will help inform district leaders in refining the strategic plan ahead of a presentation to the School Board in June.

Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey by Friday, May 31, 2024.

You can scan the QR Code or click the buttons below to take the survey.

Our Synchronized Swim Team had a great Sections Meet where three routines qualify for the State Tournament at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center today and tomorrow (May 23 and 24).

• Lilam Taly Palma will be competing in Short Solo.
• Simone Edstrom, Cheirdi McClellan, and Sage Dalzell will be competing in Short Trio.
• Genevieve DuRose, Katelynn Hackett, Liliam Taly Palma, Sage Dalzell, Cheirdi McClellan, Simone Edstrom, and Sheryn Narvaez Piza will be competing in Short Team.

Wednesday, July 24 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. for $45

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY TOMORROW, MAY 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Come join us for a trip to the Guthrie Theater without the worry of driving to Downtown Minneapolis and finding parking! Once tickets are purchased, we cannot refund them due to seat reservation expenses. Transportation is provided and is factored into the price of the ticket to cover busing costs. The bus will leave the CHPS District Office at noon on July 24, 2024. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. The bus will return to CHPS around 4:00 p.m.

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the Summer 2024 Community Connections Catalog for all of our Community Education offerings for this summer! Can't wait that long? You can find the virtual version of our catalog online!

• Adult Enrichment offerings include a trip to the Guthrie, in-person cooking classes, senior classes, defensive driving classes, a tour of Blooming Heights Garden and more!
  
• Youth Enrichment offerings include summer youth sports camps, Drivers Ed, swimming lessons, Engineering Explorers and more!
• Early Childhood offerings include summer park meet-ups, early childhood screenings, parent education visits, Adventure Club and Mini Adventures!

Columbia Heights Library Foundation donated $20,000 to Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) to purchase books for classroom libraries, materials for reading instruction and resources to support ongoing reading and learning at home. CHPS is very grateful for the advocacy and continued financial support of from the Library Foundation that is helping the district provide “worlds of opportunity” for students in literacy.

This summer, CHPS is implementing a book reading program for elementary students where the students will receive books to read at home and be able to exchange them weekly. This strategy will help the prevention of learning and reading loss that students typically experience during the summer. This donation will help CHPS purchase books to promote the love of reading and strengthen language acquisition for all learners.

Registration is opening on July 1, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year. 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 for Kindergarten-5th graders at Highland Elementary, North Park School for Innovation and Valley View Elementary!

Hours:

• 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Regular School Days
• 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Non-School Days (weekdays)

Dates:

• Summer Adventure Club ends on Friday, August 23rd
• Adventure Club during the school year will begin September 3rd

Fees (per child):

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

The CHHS Class of 1959 is putting together a store for their 65 year Reunion!

Included with their gear is a group of generic Hylander gear available for all Hylanders from all years!

Goods shipped to your home in time the the 2024 Jamboree!

The CHPS 10th Annual Community Powwow will be on May 31st from 5:00-10:00 p.m. in the CHPS Stadium on the field. Dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. and the Grand Entry for dancers and performers will be at 6:00 p.m.

Three seats will be up for election for terms starting Jan. 1, 2025 ending Dec. 31, 2028.

Any person desiring to become a candidate for elective office in the School Board General Election shall file their Affidavit of Candidacy in the office of the Superintendent, School Board Secretary, 1440 49th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A $2.00 filing fee is required. Filings began on May 21, 2024 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2024. The filing office will be closed on Monday, May 27.

General Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

If you have questions, please contact School Board Secretary Stephanie Alvarez at (763)528-4504.

• Our Boys Tennis team and CA Baseball team on the successful completion of their seasons. Thank you to all the players, coaches and families for their hard work and support.

• The Frights Softball Team as they begin their Section Tournament!

• CA Track & Field as they compete in the Tri-Metro Conference Championship meet!

• The PCM Baseball team as they begin their Section Tournament next Tuesday, May 28th!

• The CHHS Track & Field Team who will compete in Sections next Wednesday and Friday at St. Anthony Village High School!

• The CHHS-DLS Lacrosse Team in their Section Tournament next week!

• CA Softball as they complete their season with a game at Brooklyn Center tomorrow afternoon!

• Girls Swim & Dive - Wednesday, May 29th after school in the CHHS Pool
• Football - (TODAY) Thursday, May 23 at 3:15 p.m. in CHHS Room #49 (This meeting will go over summer camps, important dates, the upcoming season and more. See Mr. Townsend in Room #70 or Room #49 with questions.)
• Girls Volleyball - Tuesday, May 28th at 3:15 p.m.

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.

More information can be found at the CHPS Activities Website or contact the Activities Office at 763-528-4511

MHA Screening: Online screening at mhascreening.org is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine if you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Our screens are free, confidential, and scientifically validated.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to people in distress – you don’t need to be suicidal to reach out. Call 988 to be connected with a crisis counselor. Crisis counselors who speak Spanish are available by calling 988 and pressing 2.

Texting the 988 Lifeline: When you text 988, you will complete a short survey letting the crisis counselor know a little about your situation. You will be connected with a trained crisis counselor in a crisis center who will answer the text, provide support, and share resources if needed.

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741 to be connected with a crisis counselor who will help you get through your big emotions.

Warmlines: Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who have been through their own mental health struggles and know what it’s like to need someone to talk to.

BlackLine: BlackLine provides a space for peer support and counseling, while witnessing and affirming the lived experiences of folx who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens. Call 1-800-604- 5841. Note: This resource is divested from the police.

Caregiver Help Desk: Contact Caregiver Action Network’s Care Support Team by dialing 855-227-3640. Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: If you or a child you know is being hurt or doesn’t feel safe at home, you can call or text 1-800-4-ACHILD (1-800-422-4453) or start an online chat at childhelp.org to reach a crisis counselor. They can help you figure out next steps to work through what is happening and stay safe.

Disaster Distress Helpline: A crisis line that individuals can contact when natural or man-made traumatic events occur, such as floods, earthquakes, and terrorist acts. The Helpline will provide information, support, and counseling. Call 1-800-985-5990.

Domestic Violence Hotline: If you’re experiencing domestic violence, looking for resources or information, or are questioning unhealthy aspects of your relationship, call 1-800-799-7233 or go to thehotline.org to virtually chat with an advocate.

NAMI Helpline: A free, nationwide peer support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), weekdays from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. EST.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call 1-844-762-8483. The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. CST.

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. Trained counselors are available 24/7 to youth in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe, judgment-free person to talk to. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or start an online chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-help.

Trans Lifeline: Dial 877-565-8860 for U.S. support and 877-330-6366 in Canada. Trans Lifeline’s hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.

Veterans Crisis Line: Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Open 24/7, call 1-800-273-8255.

Come and join the Hylander Family! CHPS has many positions open on our website and does hiring throughout the year!

Please join us in working with our students and colleagues this school year!

Click here to view current openings

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.

See our Summer Recreation Brochure for day camps, sports camps, puppet wagon, theater, summer sports through CHPS, youth trips, and more!

• Mites T-ball is for boys and girls completing Kindergarten and 1st grade on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7pm where they will learn all about T-ball and play games against the other T-ball teams. Sign up for the park of your choice: Keyes, McKenna, or Huset.

• Squirts Coach-Pitch Baseball is for boys and girls completing 2nd and 3rd grades on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm where players learn how to play baseball with coach-pitching, build friendships, learn teamwork, and play against other Squirts teams! Sign up for the park of your choice: Keyes, McKenna, or Huset.

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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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