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Welcome Back, Sharks!
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you to the start of a new school year. I feel truly honored to join this incredible school community with such a dedicated and talented group of students and educators. This year is not just about continuing the great work already happening in our classrooms, but also about exploring new opportunities for growth, innovation, and connection. Together, we will create an environment where students feel safe, inspired, and empowered to reach their fullest potential every day. Thank you for welcoming me into this school family. I am eager to learn from you, celebrate your successes, and navigate challenges together.
- Aimee A Pace, Interim Principal
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Salem Village Neighborhood Block Party, Sept. 28
Come and enjoy food, games, kids activities, and music at the Salem Village Neighborhood Block Party! Meet other families and residents that help make up our thriving community.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 1-4 p.m.Salem Elementary School -
Meet the New Salem ES Family Ambassador
Salem Elementary is pleased to welcome Will Elkins as the new Family Ambassador. Mr. Elkins is the father of two Salem students: a kindergartner with special needs and a Pre-K student. He is a Salem Village neighborhood resident and is a college professor at several Central Ohio institutions.
Mr. Elkins is here to help connect families with resources, solve problems, answer questions, and help anyway he can. You can email him at welkins@columbus.k12.oh.us or by calling the main office at 614-365-5351.
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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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Bus Routing Information is in Your Parent Portal Starting August 18!
Transportation eligible families will receive their child's bus routing information in the Transportation tab located in Parent Portal. Students enrolled in the district by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
Bus route information for Woodcrest Elementary will be available starting July 23.
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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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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.
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Bus Route Notifications for CCS Transportation Eligible Families for 2025-2026 Can Be Found in Parent Portal
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman’s Response to Fair School Funding
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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A Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
As we close out another impactful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership.
