Columbus schools to remain closed through April 30

News release:

At the recommendation of East Central District Health Department (ECDHD), Columbus Public School Buildings will remain closed, and we will begin extended learning on March 30th through April 30th.  We do not take this decision lightly. However, our priority is the safety of our students, staff, and in this case the greater community. We plan to reassess the situation on April 16th prior to making any decisions beyond April 30th.  We hope to be back in session May 1st, but please know that there is a possibility that we will continue with extended learning until the end of the year.

Other items that need to be communicated:

-The FREE CPS lunch program (grab and go lunch and breakfast) will be available to ALL youth in the community.  Parents and/or students can pick up their grab and go bags Monday -Thursday from 10am-1pm at any of the 7 CPS school buildings as well as from 11am-1pm in Duncan at the Village Hall.  On Thursdays you will also pick up your meals for Friday.

-All activities are postponed indefinitely.  This means no practices, concerts, banquets etc.

-Limited staff will be in school buildings each day.

-All CPS buildings are closed to outside events and visitors.  The only exception is for deliveries.