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Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is an annual drug, alcohol, and violence prevention awareness week in the United States that takes place every October.October 27th - Monday - We're REDdy to be drug free! Wear Red.
October 28th - Tuesday - Drugs can't find me! - Wear camouflage, polka dots or stripes.
October 29th - Wednesday - Hats off to healthy choices! - Wear your favorite hat.
October 30th - Thursday - Say Boo to Drugs and Smoking! - Wear orange and black.
October 31st - Friday - Healthy minds Read! - Dress up like your favorite character from a favorite book.
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Report Cards
The 1st quarter of the 2025-26 school year will end on day, Tuesday, October 21st. Your child will bring home their report card the following week. Look for it in their backpacks or Friday Folders. Please sign and return the yellow envelope to your child's teacher. Thank you.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 21, 2025
Nov. 3, 2025
4:00-7:15 PM
Conferences are in person. Contact your child's teacher to sign up for a time.
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Family Ambassador
News
Our Family Ambassador is Sylvia Skipper. You can contact her at 614.365.8815 or sskipper@columbus.k12.oh.us
FAMILY AMBASSADOR NEWSLETTER (Current)
I have included important CCS Updates and Community Resources that will be helpful for our families to maneuver through our Virtual World! Please click on the banners and links to discover exciting new opportunities! ~Mrs. Skipper
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GET IN THE SPIRIT
Order Your Northgate Gear!
Be one of the pack! Order your Northgate Wolves Spiritwear today!
T-Shirts only - Click HERE
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CCS 2025-26 Calendar
Click Here to Download a PDF of the 2025-26 CCS Calendar
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Needing Help with Parent Portal
Student Data Specialist Support for Parents/Parent Portal
My name is Jessica Householder, I am a Student Data Specialist and the newest member of the Division of Student Information Systems team. One of my main responsibilities is to assist families with their portal accounts. This includes setting the account up, resetting passwords, navigating the portal and connecting parents and staff through the educational technology our district utilizes. As you are aware, we have a designated email for parents who need assistance with their portal. We also now have a designated phone number that comes directly to me.
That number is 380-997-7245. We encourage parents to use the parentportalaccess@columbus.k12.oh.us email for issues.
CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER WITH THIS INFORMATION
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education invite you to join us for interactive public town hall meetings to discuss how to prioritize students in the classrooms while the District cuts its future budget.
This is more than a conversation; it’s a call to action. Make your voice heard to help Columbus City Schools build the best possible future for our students.
Click for more information: www.ccsoh.us/OurFutureOurCCS
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CCS is a No Phone Zone District
Research shows that when students disconnect from their cell phones during the school day, they become more attentive, perform better academically, and develop stronger connections with their teachers and peers. Our goal is not to penalize, but to create learning environments where every student is fully engaged and distraction-free.
Click here to learn more information.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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Oakland Park Teaches Big Lessons from the Yellow Bus on National Bus Safety Week
Oakland Park Elementary students turned bus safety into a fun, hands-on learning adventure for National School Bus Safety Week.
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Saying Goodbye to Greatness: Berwick’s Retiring Educators Leave Lasting Impressions
Jennifer Bradley, Tracey Johnson, and Wanda Mays look back on a century of combined service at Columbus City Schools.
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National Principals Month: Father and Son Administrators Show Leaders are Grown at CCS
As part of National Principals Month, see how Dion and Deondre Drakeford’s journey from students to administrators reflects the heart of CCS mission to grow leaders.
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40 Columbus City Schools Earn 3-Stars or Better on Latest State Report Card Thousands of Students Enrolled in 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5-Star Ranked Buildings
This year’s results from the latest Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) Report Card give Columbus Alternative High School 4.5-Stars, with five schools getting 4-Stars, 10 schools getting 3.5-Stars and 25 schools getting 3-Stars, attended by a total enrollment of 17,985 students.
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State Report Card Shows Progress While Maintaining 2 Star Rank
While maintaining a 2-Star rank overall for performance over 113 school sites and 46,000 students, CCS is pleased to see a 3-Star score in the newest section of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Report.
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CCS to Host Special Education Transition Resource Fair
Stop by Arts Impact Middle School on Saturday, October 4, 2025 for free resources, expert speakers and services to support your family.
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Columbus City Schools Math Scores and Graduation Exceed Board Goals, and Overall Performance Index Improves 15 Points Since Pandemic
Columbus City Schools students are achieving more than ever according to the latest data. This past year, the District saw rising math scores, graduation rates above the Board’s annual goal, as well as a 15-point increase in the Performance Index.
