CCS Announces Elementary and Middle School Principalships Ahead of 2025-2026 School Year

Join Columbus City Schools (CCS) in welcoming three new principals to the District for the 2025-2026 school year.

Ready to Grow Leaders, CCS Educators are Bringing Ron Clark Energy to the Classroom this School Year

Over 100 CCS educators attended the Ron Clark Academy this summer. Read more about how we're growing leaders every day.

NBC4's Kerry Charles Reflects on Time at Columbus City Schools

NBC4's Kerry Charles reflect on his time attending Columbus City Schools and even connects with his former reading and language arts teacher.

Westgate Students Take Control With Robotics and Real-World Problem Solving

This summer, students at Westgate Elementary participated in the Summer Experience STEM Pathway, an immersive, hands-on program designed to spark curiosity and develop technical skills.

CAHS Alumna Champions Future Leaders Through Young Chefs Academy

From the classroom to the kitchen, Columbus Alternative High School graduate Rochelle Mayo-Barrett turned her passion for cooking into a life-changing space where kids of all ages learn confidence, leadership, and the joy of food.

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. 

Jayden Smith Sprints Into the Record Books as Two-Time State Champion

After sprinting to victory in both the 200- and 400-meter races at the 2025 state championships, Jayden Smith is racing toward a future filled with purpose, pride, and big dreams that started at Columbus Africentric Early College.

Westgate Elementary, Columbus Africentric Early College and Columbus Alternative High School Name New Principals

Columbus City Schools is proud to announce three new principal leaders to Westgate Elementary School, Columbus Africentric Early College PreK-12, and Columbus Alternative High School.

Cooking Up Life Skills at Summer Experience

Summer Experience students on the Culinary Arts pathway at Georgian Heights Elementary School stirred up more than just snacks. Thanks to hands-on lessons with chef Dr. Bidisha Nag from Create Your Curry, young chefs are learning to measure, slice, and mix up great meals in the kitchen.