School Announcements
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School Supply Lists for 2025-26
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-26 school year can be found here!
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We've got Shark Spirit Wear For Sale!! Support your Sharks with official Shark Merch! Just $15!
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PARENT PORTAL LINK PARENT PORTAL HELP
Each parent/guardian has their own personalized Activation Key.
Visit the front office (614-365-6023) for your Activation Key from the Secretary.
Go to our website at www.ccsoh.us and click on the FAMILIES tab.
1. Click on the PARENT PORTAL link on the left side
2. Click on the button that says NEW USER ACTIVATION
3. Enter your ACTIVATION CODE. We know it’s long - that helps keep the data secure - so type carefully. Once the code has been activated, it can’t be used again.
4. Follow the prompts to set up your username/password.
5. Once you have set your username/password, log into your account and set you recovery email address.
If you’ve forgotten your username/password, click on EXISTING USER in the Portal, then click FORGOT USERNAME/PASSWORD, and the information will be sent to the email used to set up the account. If you no longer have access to the email you used when setting up the account, please send a picture ID to parentportalaccess@columbus.k12.oh.us .
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CHROMEBOOK BASICS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTSCLICK HERE
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GOOGLE CLASSROOM GUIDE FOR STUDENTS CLICK HERE
District Announcements
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Stop by the Special Education Transition Resource Fair on Sat. Oct. 4!
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Arts Impact Middle School (680 Jack Gibbs Blvd.)for expert speakers on autism, student and parent portals, school services and more!
Register today at tinyurl.com/CCSTransitionFair25
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CCS is a No Phone Zone District
Research shows that when students disconnect from their cell phones during the school day, they become more attentive, perform better academically, and develop stronger connections with their teachers and peers. Our goal is not to penalize, but to create learning environments where every student is fully engaged and distraction-free.
Click here to learn more information.
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Get Your Tickets! Pathway Express Stops at Lynd Fruit Farm on Sept. 13
Pathway Express arrives at the Lynd Fruit Farm (9851 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala) on September 13!
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Challenge your navigational skills in the corn maze
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Create an entrepreneurial business plan
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Explore the apple orchard and pick your own apple
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Fun family learning experiences
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Zipline, corn hole, barrel train, and more!
Come enjoy the crisp autumn air, connect with your community, and experience everything the season has to offer at Lynd Fruit Farm!
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News
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CCS to Host Special Education Transition Resource Fair
Stop by Arts Impact Middle School on Saturday, October 4, 2025 for free resources, expert speakers and services to support your family.
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Columbus City Schools Math Scores and Graduation Exceed Board Goals, and Overall Performance Index Improves 15 Points Since Pandemic
Columbus City Schools students are achieving more than ever according to the latest data. This past year, the District saw rising math scores, graduation rates above the Board’s annual goal, as well as a 15-point increase in the Performance Index.
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CCS Partners with S.T.A.R.T. to Prepare Bus Drivers to Act Fast and Keep Students Safe
Thanks to S.T.A.R.T. training with law enforcement and federal agents, our bus drivers and aides are more prepared than ever to keep kids safe on the road.
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Welcome Back, CCS: First Day of School Celebrates New Spaces and Beginnings for the Leaders Grown Here at CCS
46,000 students of Columbus City Schools are being welcomed back starting this week by thousands of teachers, principals and staff.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman Welcomes You Back to School
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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CCS Safety and Security Procedures for Sporting, Extracurricular, and Special Events
Take a moment to review the Special Events Safety Protocols for all schools - including athletics.
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Summer Graduation Honors the Journey and Success of CCS Students
Congratulations to the newest addition of the Class of 2025!
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Ready to Grow Leaders, CCS Educators are Bringing Ron Clark Energy to the Classroom this School Year
Over 100 CCS educators attended the Ron Clark Academy this summer. Read more about how we're growing leaders every day.
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Shop Ohio's Back-to-School Sales Tax-Free Holiday Starting August 1
Ohio's sales tax holiday will run from midnight on August 1 until Aug. 14, at 11:59 p.m.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-6085
Email: Columbussciotohs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Columbus Scioto 6-12
2951 S High Street
Columbus, OH 43207