Columbus City Schools Bids Farewell to Three Legendary Columbus Board of Education Members

On December 16, 2025, the Columbus Board of Education held its last regular business meeting of 2025. During this meeting, three legendary leaders said goodbye to their time-serving on the Board: Michael Cole, Ramona Reyes, and Christina Vera.

A Board Member Farewell: Michael Cole

When Columbus Board of Education (BOE) President Michael Cole joined the school board in 2014, he made a promise to himself: memorize the Columbus City Schools (CCS) mission and embody it every day.

A Board Member Farewell: Ramona Reyes

Reyes’ historic role on the Columbus Board of Education brought new perspectives and opened new doors for families across Columbus.

A Board Member Farewell: Christina Vera

A Brookhaven High School graduate, Christina Vera centered equity, student voice, and family engagement throughout her service on the Columbus Board of Education.

Columbus City Schools Continues to Distribute Food to Students at Five Sites on November 14

Superintendent & CEO Dr. Angela Chapman, staff and members of the Board of Elections will be helping hand out food at West High School from 4 to 6:00 p.m. on November 14.

Columbus City Schools Join City of Columbus, Franklin County and Mid-Ohio Food Collective to Support Families

In partnership with the City of Columbus, CCS will distribute more than 46,000 ready-to-eat meals to families affected by the federal shutdown.

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.

Fort Hayes Students Break Ground on Home for Columbus Family

A sunny groundbreaking launched a historic partnership uniting CCS students, the City of Columbus, the Department of Building and Zoning Services, and Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio.

Board Preview | April 15, 2025

Read our preview to learn what's on the agenda ahead of the Board of Education's meeting tonight.