Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series

Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.

City League Stars: Columbus Africentric's Josh Smith

Josh Smith, Columbus Africentric Early College Class of 2026, has been gaining the attention of college coaches across the nation, earning several Division I offers.

Oakland Park Teaches Big Lessons from the Yellow Bus on National Bus Safety Week

Oakland Park Elementary students turned bus safety into a fun, hands-on learning adventure for National School Bus Safety Week.

National Principals Month: Mission First Leadership, Clinton Principal McKown Brings A Fresh Perspective

This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we salute leaders grown here in CCS—like Clinton Elementary’s Jesse McKown. From U.S. Army Captain to principal, his leadership is rooted in service, presence, and purpose.

Saying Goodbye to Greatness: Berwick’s Retiring Educators Leave Lasting Impressions

Jennifer Bradley, Tracey Johnson, and Wanda Mays look back on a century of combined service at Columbus City Schools.

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.

Walnut Ridge Students Lead The Way With Community Partners In Tackling Litter

40 students from Walnut Ridge joined forces for the Mideast Litter League Competition sponsored by the City of Columbus.

Ecole Kenwood Earns National Recognition as One of America's Healthiest Schools

Ecole Kenwood French Immersion has been named one of America's Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for the second consecutive year.

World Teacher’s Day: Meet Keilah Brewster, Africentric Student Turned Teacher

A CCS success story: an alumna returns to teach at the school that made her who she is.