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The Panorama Survey is now OPEN to all CCS staff and families. Click this link to learn more.
District Announcements
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education invite you to join us for interactive public town hall meetings to discuss how to prioritize students in the classrooms while the District cuts its future budget.
This is more than a conversation; it’s a call to action. Make your voice heard to help Columbus City Schools build the best possible future for our students.
Click for more information: www.ccsoh.us/OurFutureOurCCS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Columbus Alternative High School Student Among Nation’s Top 1%
Columbus City Schools is celebrating CAHS senior Marcus McCullough for his prestigious academic honor as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.
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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.
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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.
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Columbus Promise Expansion Opens Path to Tuition-Free Bachelor’s Degrees with Buckeye Bridge
The new Buckeye Bridge partnership takes it even further and will allow CCS students to earn a bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University tuition-free!
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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.
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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.
Upcoming Events
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October 15, 2025
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October 16, 2025
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6:00 PM Joint Committee Meeting
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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
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November 13, 2025
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November 18, 2025
6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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November 24, 2025
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November 25, 2025
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November 26, 2025
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November 27, 2025
Our Mission
Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.