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TEACHER MEET AND GREET
To kick off the new school year, we will be hosting our annual “Teacher Meet and Greet” on the evening of Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.
This event will take place from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, in the school gymnasium.
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see old friends, and meet new ones. Each of our students and their families will receive a cool treat.
We hope to see you there!
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Aug 25th
1st-5th grade
Aug 28th -
Kindergarten
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School Supply Lists for 2025-2026
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here!
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For reporting all absences, please call
(380)997-7071
or Email:
attendance.winterset@columbus.k12.oh.us
https://secure.smore.com/n/q57z0
Please ensure that you update your student's emergency contact information through the Parent Portal. Each student should have at LEAST TWO EMERGENCY CONTACTS. These individuals do not need to be family members; they can be any trusted adult known by the family. We also ask that families identify those authorized to pick up their students (including older siblings) from school if a parent or guardian cannot -
Click on the Parent Information tab above
then the School News to see:
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
PARENT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
P.T.A.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
STUDENT HANDBOOK
VIRTUAL CALMING PAGE
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Please check your parent portal for Transportation Route & time changes every Wed & Friday. You will NO LONGER BE ALERTED to changes in your student's bus.
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More information to come
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Sign Up to Attend the Back-to-School Resource Fair!
You're invited to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus, hosted by CCS for CCS!
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Fort Hayes Campus
- Free Parking: Columbus State Community College (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Free shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.
FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies await. Visit www.ccsoh.us/Page/12494 to learn more!
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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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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.
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Surprise Guest Bill Nye Reignites Passion at CCS Summer Experience Professional Development
As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, Columbus City Schools (CCS) gears up for the best weeks of summer: Summer Experience. Bill Nye the Science Guy surprised educators at engaging professional development day geared towards igniting their excitement for the summer.
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CCS Announces 2025 Summer Events
Mark your calendars for a summer of fun with Columbus City Schools!
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More Ways CCS Is Aligning Resources for a Brighter Future
How can the District make the most of its resources to give every student the best education possible? CCS is listening closely to community concerns as it carefully navigates its realignment initiative.
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Fort Hayes Welcomes Young Learners at Countdown to Kindergarten Event
The Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center buzzed with excitement as Columbus City Schools (CCS) hosted its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event, welcoming incoming kindergartners and their families for a day of fun, learning, and connection.
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Teacher Chat Podcast: Impact Beyond the Classroom
Host Dr. Todd Walker is joined by Otis Winston, Kelly Rivers, and Dr. Vincent Clarno to talk about the lasting influence of educators. From personal stories to practical advice, this episode focuses on how teachers inspire, motivate, and shape lives far beyond the classroom.
