Building CEOs 101 Ignites Student Leadership, Innovation for West Mound and Hilltonia Students

The Building CEOs 101 program introduces elementary students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship while pairing them with middle school mentors.

Nearly 300 Sixth Grade Students Check Out a Record-Breaking 6,480 Library Books

Woodward Park at Walden, the only sixth-grade building in the District, has achieved an extraordinary feat: the highest library circulation of all middle and high schools across the entire District for the 2024-2025 school year.

Ten Columbus City Schools Receive Federal Recognition for their Improvements on Ohio State Report Card

Ten schools have successfully exited their federal school improvement designations, reflecting sustained academic progress and successful school initiatives to support student success. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

CCS Announces 2025 Summer Events

Mark your calendars for a summer of fun with Columbus City Schools!

Drone Discoveries Takes Flight at Sherwood, Inspires Future Innovators

As Columbus City Schools (CCS) Career Technical Education (CTE) prepares to launch drone curriculum in high schools during the 2025-2026 school year, the goal of the Drone Discoveries event was clear — to expose students to growing careers in drone technology.