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Welcome Back, Sharks!
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you to the start of a new school year. I feel truly honored to join this incredible school community with such a dedicated and talented group of students and educators. This year is not just about continuing the great work already happening in our classrooms, but also about exploring new opportunities for growth, innovation, and connection. Together, we will create an environment where students feel safe, inspired, and empowered to reach their fullest potential every day. Thank you for welcoming me into this school family. I am eager to learn from you, celebrate your successes, and navigate challenges together.
- Aimee A Pace, Interim Principal
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Salem Village Neighborhood Block Party, Sept. 28
Come and enjoy food, games, kids activities, and music at the Salem Village Neighborhood Block Party! Meet other families and residents that help make up our thriving community.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 1-4 p.m.Salem Elementary School -
Meet the New Salem ES Family Ambassador
Salem Elementary is pleased to welcome Will Elkins as the new Family Ambassador. Mr. Elkins is the father of two Salem students: a kindergartner with special needs and a Pre-K student. He is a Salem Village neighborhood resident and is a college professor at several Central Ohio institutions.
Mr. Elkins is here to help connect families with resources, solve problems, answer questions, and help anyway he can. You can email him at welkins@columbus.k12.oh.us or by calling the main office at 614-365-5351.
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Stop by the Special Education Transition Resource Fair on Sat. Oct. 4!
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Arts Impact Middle School (680 Jack Gibbs Blvd.)for expert speakers on autism, student and parent portals, school services and more!
Register today at tinyurl.com/CCSTransitionFair25
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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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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.
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CCS Partners with S.T.A.R.T. to Prepare Bus Drivers to Act Fast and Keep Students Safe
Thanks to S.T.A.R.T. training with law enforcement and federal agents, our bus drivers and aides are more prepared than ever to keep kids safe on the road.
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Welcome Back, CCS: First Day of School Celebrates New Spaces and Beginnings for the Leaders Grown Here at CCS
46,000 students of Columbus City Schools are being welcomed back starting this week by thousands of teachers, principals and staff.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman Welcomes You Back to School
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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CCS Safety and Security Procedures for Sporting, Extracurricular, and Special Events
Take a moment to review the Special Events Safety Protocols for all schools - including athletics.
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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.
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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.
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Bus Route Notifications for CCS Transportation Eligible Families for 2025-2026 Can Be Found in Parent Portal
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
