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.
News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Devonshire Elementary Debuts New Look for 2025-2026 School Year
Students at Devonshire Elementary returned to a school transformed, stepping into bright, modern spaces that feel brand-new and full of magic for the 2025-2026 school year.
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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 Students Join Superintendent to Learn about Multimedia Careers
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman accompanied 100+ students at Fort Hayes Career Center exploring Career-Technical Education in media, music, video, photography and audio production.
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Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Tedd Ginn Jr. Inspire CCS Students to Improve Health & Fitness
Johnson Park Middle School was selected to model the launch of a new statewide fitness program, headed by Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel.
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CCS Board of Education Honors Eta Nu Nu with OSBA Friend of Public Education Award
See how a local fraternity is transforming Columbus City Schools through books, mentorship, and heart.
Upcoming Events
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October 1, 2025
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October 6, 2025
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October 7, 2025
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6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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October 8, 2025
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October 9, 2025
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October 10, 2025
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October 11, 2025
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October 12, 2025
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October 13, 2025
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October 14, 2025
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October 15, 2025
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October 16, 2025
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October 17, 2025
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October 21, 2025
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6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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October 22, 2025
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November 4, 2025
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November 5, 2025
6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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November 11, 2025
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November 12, 2025
5:30 PM Equitable & Transparent Resource Management Committee
Our Mission
Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.