District Announcements
-
Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
School Announcements
-
NO SCHOOL
May 7th Professional Development Day
May 26th Memorial Day
-
ART & MUSIC SHOW
May 14th @ 1:30pm
4th & 5th Grade
Strings, Band & Choir
Art show K-5
(You need a photo ID to enter the building & to check into our Lobby Guard System)
-
ZOO FIELD TRIP
May 16th
Students $4 & younger siblings are $6 each.
Parents are $6 each.
Pre-K students Free (grant funded)
Parking $10 at zoo.
Money and permission slips need to be turned in by May 9th.
Students have to ride the bus to the zoo. Parents can not ride the bus.
-
FIELD DAY
May 20th
-
END OF YEAR CEREMONIES
Pre-K Ceremony May 27th @ 10am
Kindergarten Ceremony May 29th @ 10am
-
Last Day OF SCHOOL
May 29th
HAVE A SAFE SUMMER!
News
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
A Spring Break Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
A Spring Break message from the desk of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Contact Us
-
Phone: (614) 365-5968
Email: westmoundes@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.West Mound Elementary School
2051 W Mound Street
Columbus, OH 43223
Leadership
-
Breakfast drop off is in the back of the building from 8:30am-8:55am. 8:55am and after drop off in the front of the building.
No students are allowed on the property before 8:30am. Students are tardy at 9am.
We do not release early, after 3:00pm.
We do not accept dismissal changes over the phone, email or talking points. Send a signed note the morning of the change.
ATTENDANCE
Call or email any time your student is absent. Make sure to include the reason. If we are not available to answer the phone, leave a message.