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Find out what's happening this month:
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Read the Welcome Packet here: https://secure.smore.com/n/wp2u6
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All bussing, school placement and parent contact information happens through the Parent Portal. If you need assistance with the parent portal please call (614) 221-3228 or email parentportalaccess@columbus.k12.oh.us.
https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2437
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Registration is Limited for Summer Experience!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
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Burroughs Elementary is named after John Burroughs
La escuela primaria Burroughs honra la memoria de John Burroughs.
John Burroughs
April 3, 1837 – March 29, 1921
John Burroughs was an American writer and naturalist that was very influential in conserving natural resources in America at the turn-of-the-century. He is best known for his observations on birds, flowers and rural scenes. There are 13 schools in the U.S. that are named after John Burroughs, our school being one of them! Our school used to be called John Burroughs Elementary, but it was later shortened to just Burroughs Elementary.
John Burroughs fue un destacado escritor y naturalista estadounidense que dejó una huella profunda en la conservación de los recursos naturales en Estados Unidos a principios del siglo XX. Su legado se centra en sus agudas observaciones de aves, flores y paisajes rurales. Hay 13 escuelas en los EE. UU. que honran su nombre, ¡y la nuestra es una de ellas! Nuestra escuela, que anteriormente se conocía como John Burroughs Elementary, ahora se ha simplificado a Burroughs Elementary.
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Mission: We embrace all families as partners in our commitment to developing the whole child in a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
Vision: Our Burroughs community provides an environment where all children feel loved, respected and encouraged to develop their full potential.
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Columbus City School District is divided into 6 regions. Burroughs is part of Region 1. Here are region 1's values:
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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.
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Superintendents Message on Nondiscrimination Policies in Accordance with Title VI
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman on nondiscrimination policies in accordance with Title VI.
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A Spring Break Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
A Spring Break message from the desk of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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14,000 Reasons to Smile: How Schools Are Standing Against Hunger
With the help of community partners like North Broadway United Methodist, schools like Indianola Informal K-8, Clinton Elementary, and Valleyview Elementary students and their families are able to have invaluable meals together on weekends or breaks when school is out.
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Final Pathway Express Event Highlights Health, Adaptability, and Literacy
The final stop of the 2024-25 Pathway Express was nothing short of spectacular, as families flocked to the sprawling greens of Champions Golf Course for a day packed with energy, laughter, and learning.
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Superintendent's Message: Fair School Funding - A CCS Community Town Hall
As part of our continued efforts, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman invites you to attend Fair School Funding: A CCS Community Town Hall hosted by the Columbus Board of Education on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad Street.
