Our 2024 Summer Experience kicks off Monday, June 17 for Pre-K through 8 Columbus City Schools students. Here are a few more details to help you and your student have an unforgettable, immersive summer break.

Schedules

• Elementary & Middle School (PreK-8): June 17 - July 12, 2024

• High School (9-12): June 10 - July 19, 2024 

• Elementary & Middle School Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

• High School Hours: Hours vary by building

• Free breakfast and lunch will be provided daily to all students. 

• No school Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

• No school Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Student Expectations

• School sites will provide all other supplies such as pens, paper, pencils, etc. 
• During the Summer Experience, students are expected to follow all policies, rules, and guidelines outlined in the Guide to Student Success.

Transportation

• Yellow School Bus Transportation is provided this summer for the following students: 
  • Elementary School students 
  • Middle School students
• Transportation must be selected during the registration process in the Parent Portal.

Student Success Cards

The CCS Success Card is a personalized ID featuring a photo, name, and ID number. The Student Success Card will be used to:

• Board the school bus in mornings and afternoons
• Serve as ID during the school day
• Access online learning
• Check-out books from the Columbus Metropolitan Library
• Students must wear the Success Card each day.

Communicating with your Child’s Teacher and School

• Check your child’s backpack regularly for notes, fliers, and other information from your child’s teacher, including the teacher’s email address.

English as a Second Language Students

• ESL support will be available at school sites to assist ESL students in the classroom.
• Parents can also reach out to the ESL Language Assistance Center: Summer Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Please call the ESL Department at 614-365-8802
• Select the number corresponding to the language your require assistance with:
  • For Spanish, Press #1
  • For Somali, Press #2
  • For Nepali, Press #3
  • For Arabic, Press #4
  • For French, Press #5
  • For Swahili, Press #6
  • For English & All Other Languages Press #8

Questions and Concerns

• For transportation questions, call the Transportation Call Center at 614-365-5074 between 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekdays.
• Device issues, call the HelpDesk at 614-645-8425.
• For all other Summer Experience questions, call 614-221-5010.

Arabic  French  Nepali  Somali  Spanish