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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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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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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Woodward Park Middle School Student-Athlete Scores City League Championships in Three Different Sports
As a middle schooler, Shandrella Lynn Balima is already a three time City League Champion in three different sports - and she's not finished yet!
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Portrait of a Graduate in Action: 94 CCS Students Named Best All-Around by Columbus Youth Foundation
Presented by the Columbus Youth Foundation, 94 students from across Columbus City Schools received the 2025 Best All-Around Student Awards.
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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.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-5945
Email: starlingk8@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Walker/Rider drop-off: 8:45 a.m.)Starling PreK-8
145 S Central Avenue
Columbus, OH 43222