Rising Beechcroft Track Star Nehemiah Mills Crowned State Champion at 2025 Division I Track & Field Finals

Beechcroft High School’s Nehemiah Mills overcame doubt, pain, and tough odds to win the Division I state 400-meter dash in 46.86 seconds, inspiring Columbus City Schools and proving that hard work and heart can turn setbacks into triumph.

CBUS Emerging Leaders Academy Builds Future Grads at Columbus Africentric

Through grant funding from the City of Columbus, 56 students earned 77 high school credits this summer at Columbus Africentric Early College (CAEC), putting more CCS students on track for graduation.

CCS Announces Elementary and Middle School Principalships Ahead of 2025-2026 School Year

Join Columbus City Schools (CCS) in welcoming three new principals to the District for the 2025-2026 school year.

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.

NBC4's Kerry Charles Reflects on Time at Columbus City Schools

NBC4's Kerry Charles reflect on his time attending Columbus City Schools and even connects with his former reading and language arts teacher.

Westgate Students Take Control With Robotics and Real-World Problem Solving

This summer, students at Westgate Elementary participated in the Summer Experience STEM Pathway, an immersive, hands-on program designed to spark curiosity and develop technical skills.

CAHS Alumna Champions Future Leaders Through Young Chefs Academy

From the classroom to the kitchen, Columbus Alternative High School graduate Rochelle Mayo-Barrett turned her passion for cooking into a life-changing space where kids of all ages learn confidence, leadership, and the joy of food.

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. 

Jayden Smith Sprints Into the Record Books as Two-Time State Champion

After sprinting to victory in both the 200- and 400-meter races at the 2025 state championships, Jayden Smith is racing toward a future filled with purpose, pride, and big dreams that started at Columbus Africentric Early College.