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CCS Alum Duane Parks Leads the Charge for Local Economic Empowerment

The District’s Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) Outreach Coordinator helps families, neighborhoods, and the next generation of CCS students see what’s possible when community and opportunity align. Learn more about the LEDE program and how to become a certified vendor today.

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Wellness Wednesdays with Omowale Crowder

In honor of May being Mental Health Month, for this week's Wellness Wednesdays video, hear from Omowale Crowder, Social Emotional Learning Coordinator for Region 2, on how he is weaving in positive wellness practices at CCS.

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Columbus City Schools Leaders Honored at 11th Annual OABSE Midwest Regional Conference

The Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators (OABSE) proudly hosted its 11th Annual Midwest Regional Conference where three outstanding leaders from CCS were honored for their exemplary contributions to education and student success.

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CCS Students Tap into Culture with Yearlong Flamenco Classes

With financial support from the Ohio Arts Council, experienced Flamenco Instructor Griset Damas-Roche, brought her decades of experience with Flamenco's expressive gestures and detailed footwork to Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy.

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City League Sports Podcast: Raven Ferguson

Former Ohio State Women's Basketball Player and 4-Star High School Recruit Raven Ferguson talks about the love, and sometimes pain, that comes with playing the game of basketball. Listen today.

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Celebrating the Voices of Tomorrow: Winners of the First Draft Emerging Writers Competition

In celebration of National Tell A Story Day, the Department of Communications and the Division of Literacy hosted their second annual short story contest.

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Superintendents Message on Nondiscrimination Policies in Accordance with Title VI

A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman on nondiscrimination policies in accordance with Title VI.

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CCS Students Shine at 24th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest

The state announced the 24th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest today featured 26 Ohio youth who delivered original speeches inspired by the lessons and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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A Spring Break Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman

A Spring Break message from the desk of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.

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14,000 Reasons to Smile: How Schools Are Standing Against Hunger

With the help of community partners like North Broadway United Methodist, schools like Indianola Informal K-8, Clinton Elementary, and Valleyview Elementary students and their families are able to have invaluable meals together on weekends or breaks when school is out.

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Final Pathway Express Event Highlights Health, Adaptability, and Literacy

The final stop of the 2024-25 Pathway Express was nothing short of spectacular, as families flocked to the sprawling greens of Champions Golf Course for a day packed with energy, laughter, and learning.

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Superintendent's Message: Fair School Funding - A CCS Community Town Hall

As part of our continued efforts, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman invites you to attend Fair School Funding: A CCS Community Town Hall hosted by the Columbus Board of Education on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad Street.

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Wellness Wednesdays with Nichole Burton

For this week’s Wellness Wednesday video, hear from Linden-McKinley STEM Academy alumna, Nichole Burton, on how transportation staff have positively influenced her life.

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CCS Students Explore the Power of HBCUs at 6th Annual Districtwide Event

This year’s event marked the 6th Annual HBCU Experience, and it was our biggest yet—welcoming nearly 800 students from across the district and featuring 22 different HBCUs.

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How R.E.E.L.L is Building Belonging Through Sports, One Game at a Time

The Regional Extracurricular Extended Learning League, or R.E.E.L.L., is more than a sports program; It has become an essential part of the community.

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Board Preview | April 15, 2025

Read our preview to learn what's on the agenda ahead of the Board of Education's meeting tonight.

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City League Sports Podcast: South High School Cheer

The ladies of the South High School Cheer Team make history on the City League Sports Podcast as being the first ever from their sport to be featured on the show.

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Cedarwood Elementary School Named 2025 Hall of Fame School

The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) announced that Cedarwood Elementary School has been selected as a 2025 OAESA Hall of Fame School.

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Wellness Wednesdays with Benita Smith

April is National Donate Life month. For this week’s Wellness Wednesdays video, hear the inspirational story from PAR Consultant, Benita Smith, on her well-being journey.

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CCS to Host 14th Annual CCS District Poetry Slam

Middle and High School students take on the CCS Poetry Slam taking place this Saturday, April 12 at Eastmoor Academy.

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