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Sign Up to Attend the Back-to-School Resource Fair!
You're invited to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus, hosted by CCS for CCS!
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Fort Hayes Campus
- Free Parking: Columbus State Community College (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Free shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.
FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies await. Visit www.ccsoh.us/Page/12494 to learn more!
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Bus Routing Information is in Your Parent Portal Starting August 18!
Transportation eligible families will receive their child's bus routing information in the Transportation tab located in Parent Portal. Students enrolled in the district by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
Bus route information for Woodcrest Elementary will be available starting July 23.
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Have a Great Summer!
See you in the Fall.
The 2025-2026 first day of school is August 25th!
Come back to the website for updates to photo albums, school supply lists, etc.
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School Supply Lists for 2025-2026
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here!
You can find them under the "For Parents" tab at the top of this page, or by clicking this link!
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GET IN THE SPIRIT
Order Your Northgate Gear!
Be one of the pack! Order your Northgate Wolves Spiritwear today!
T-Shirts only - Click HERE
Download your Northgate Spiritwear flyer to take a look!
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Library to Offer Students Free Summer Meals
A partnership program offered at 17 library locations this summerCOLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has partnered with Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide students 18 and younger with free meals this summer at 17 CML locations.
“So many children in our community rely on free or discounted school lunches,” says CML Public Services Director Miya Reyes. “It is absolutely critical that students have access to healthy, nourishing meals over the summer. It not only benefits the body, but the mind.”
Check library locations for more info and a schedule. More info will come on the news channels.
(Copied from https://www.columbuslibrary.org/press-releases/library-to-offer-students-free-summer-meals/)
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Family Ambassador
News
Our Family Ambassador is Sylvia Skipper. You can contact her at 614.365.8815 or sskipper@columbus.k12.oh.us
FAMILY AMBASSADOR NEWSLETTER (Current)
I have included important CCS Updates and Community Resources that will be helpful for our families to maneuver through our Virtual World! Please click on the banners and links to get you discovering exciting new opportunities! ~Mrs. Skipper
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CCS 2025-26 Calendar
Click Here to Download a PDF of the 2025-26 CCS Calendar
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Needing Help with Parent Portal
Student Data Specialist Support for Parents/Parent Portal
My name is Jessica Householder, I am a Student Data Specialist and the newest member of the Division of Student Information Systems team. One of my main responsibilities is to assist families with their portal accounts. This includes setting the account up, resetting passwords, navigating the portal and connecting parents and staff through the educational technology our district utilizes. As you are aware, we have a designated email for parents who need assistance with their portal. We also now have a designated phone number that comes directly to me.
That number is 380-997-7245. We encourage parents to use the parentportalaccess@columbus.k12.oh.us email for issues.
CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER WITH THIS INFORMATION
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Bus Route Notifications for CCS Transportation Eligible Families for 2025-2026 Can Be Found in Parent Portal
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman’s Response to Fair School Funding
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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A Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
As we close out another impactful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership.
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Surprise Guest Bill Nye Reignites Passion at CCS Summer Experience Professional Development
As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, Columbus City Schools (CCS) gears up for the best weeks of summer: Summer Experience. Bill Nye the Science Guy surprised educators at engaging professional development day geared towards igniting their excitement for the summer.
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CCS Announces 2025 Summer Events
Mark your calendars for a summer of fun with Columbus City Schools!
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More Ways CCS Is Aligning Resources for a Brighter Future
How can the District make the most of its resources to give every student the best education possible? CCS is listening closely to community concerns as it carefully navigates its realignment initiative.
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Fort Hayes Welcomes Young Learners at Countdown to Kindergarten Event
The Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center buzzed with excitement as Columbus City Schools (CCS) hosted its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event, welcoming incoming kindergartners and their families for a day of fun, learning, and connection.
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Teacher Chat Podcast: Impact Beyond the Classroom
Host Dr. Todd Walker is joined by Otis Winston, Kelly Rivers, and Dr. Vincent Clarno to talk about the lasting influence of educators. From personal stories to practical advice, this episode focuses on how teachers inspire, motivate, and shape lives far beyond the classroom.
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Celebrating the Voices of Tomorrow: Winners of the First Draft Emerging Writers Competition
In celebration of National Tell A Story Day, the Department of Communications and the Division of Literacy hosted their second annual short story contest.
