National Principals Month: Q&A with Westmoors Wendy Gittens

In celebration of National Principals Month, we sat down and talked with Westmoor Middle School Principal Wendy Gittens to gain some insight on the impact principals make each day.

A Leader Grown Here: Head Custodian Wayne Walker Inspires Students at CCPSB

CCS thanks Wayne Walker for his dedicated service—and extends appreciation to all district custodians—as part of National School Custodian Appreciation Day.

National Principals Month: Father and Son Administrators Show Leaders are Grown at CCS

As part of National Principals Month, see how Dion and Deondre Drakeford’s journey from students to administrators reflects the heart of CCS mission to grow leaders.

Ohio State Football Coach Ryan Day and Wife Nina Share Powerful Mental Health Message with CCS Students

Ohio State’s Ryan and Nina Day inspired students at Arts Impact Middle School to embrace mental health, resilience, and the power of support.

40 Columbus City Schools Earn 3-Stars or Better on Latest State Report Card Thousands of Students Enrolled in 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5-Star Ranked Buildings

This year’s results from the latest Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) Report Card give Columbus Alternative High School 4.5-Stars, with five schools getting 4-Stars, 10 schools getting 3.5-Stars and 25 schools getting 3-Stars, attended by a total enrollment of 17,985 students.

State Report Card Shows Progress While Maintaining 2 Star Rank

While maintaining a 2-Star rank overall for performance over 113 school sites and 46,000 students, CCS is pleased to see a 3-Star score in the newest section of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Report. 

Tie-Tying Ceremony: Leaders Grown Here Inspire Future Leaders

Since 2010, the event has marked the start of each school year. Community leaders and family members join students, teaching them tie-tying while instilling lessons of discipline, pride, and brotherhood.

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.

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.