District Announcements
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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 13, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
News
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Students Step Up to the Plate at Huntington Park for a Day of Health, Fitness, and Fun at Summer Experience
As part of CCS' Summer Experience Health and Fitness Pathway, the day at the home of the Columbus Clippers provided students with a real-world perspective on how movement, teamwork, and wellness contribute to student success.
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Linden-McKinley Students Lead with the Linden Economic Development Alliance
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy students interning with the Linden Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) attend their first North Linden Area Commission Meeting.
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CCS Welcomes Kathryn Dominique, Erica Dodson, and Courtney Wilson to Their New Roles as Principals
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is proud to announce new principalships at Dominion Middle School, Fort Hayes Arts & Academics High School, and Starling PreK-8 ahead of the 2025-2026 School Year.
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From Bel-Air to Berwick: Karyn Parsons Gets Real on Identity and Writing
“Fresh Prince” star Karyn Parsons visited Berwick K-8, inspiring students with her journey from actress to author. Her message of creativity and courage supports CCS’s district-wide literacy goal.
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CCS Students Learn Life-Saving Lessons at Summer Experience
This spirit of hands-on learning and growth came alive at Southwood Elementary School, where students learned about medication safety as part of the Health & Fitness Pathway at Summer Experience.
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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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CCS Welcomes New Principals Ahead of the 2025-2026 School Year
Lindbergh and East Columbus Elementary Schools and Whetstone High School will have new principals for the 2025-2026 school year, but the three administrators are not new to Columbus City Schools.
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CCS Educators Embrace Real-World Problem Solving Through Immersive Korda Fellowship
A cohort of 43 Columbus City Schools (CCS) middle and high school educators gathered at Columbus Scioto 6-12 for the Korda Institute’s Fellowship for 21st Century Teaching & Learning.
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CCS Award-Winning Communications Team Shines with State and National Awards
With over 20 categories, and three levels of recognition, the Columbus City Schools (CCS) communications team has come out on top with a total of 18 awards in 7 categories.
Upcoming Events
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July 28, 2025
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August 5, 2025
6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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August 12, 2025
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August 13, 2025
5:30 PM Equitable & Transparent Resource Management Committee
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August 14, 2025
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August 15, 2025
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August 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Back to School Fair
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August 18, 2025
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August 19, 2025
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6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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August 20, 2025
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August 21, 2025
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August 22, 2025
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August 25, 2025
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August 28, 2025
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September 1, 2025
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September 2, 2025
6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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September 4, 2025
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September 8, 2025
Our Mission
Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.