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📢 REMINDER: All school buildings are operating on a 30-minute early dismissal today, Friday, December 19.

We wish every student, family, and staff member a safe and relaxing winter break!❄️
December 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Innis and Weinland Park welcomed Ohio Dominican University women’s basketball for a day on the court! 🏀💙

Players showed #OurCCS students dribbling skills, body posture, and teamwork, then jumped into a game so students showed their moves. Smiles, sweat, and learning all day 🙌
December 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Fresh cuts and big smiles at Medina Middle School! ✂️💛 HUGE THANKS to Devan Zink of Legacy Barber & Co. for providing free haircuts for Medina students reinforcing our commitment to making sure every child feels seen, supported, and cared for. #OurCCS
December 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Columbus Alternative High School (CAHS) welcomed the past and the present together for Alumni Day! From stories of lessons learned to advice they wish they’d heard sooner, it was a powerful reminder that once you’re CAHS, you’re always CAHS. 💛🖤
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Thank you to the help of our transportation team, custodial staff, our community partners at NBC4, and you who helped us Stuff the Bus this holiday season! Each gift supports Firefighters 4 Kids, helping families experience the magic of the season.
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
❄️ A new season. A new focus. A new start.

CCS Students and Families, our Winter Attendance Challenge is officially LIVE!

Let’s rise above winter attendance dips together. Challenge ends, Friday January 9th!

#RestartRefocusRise #EveryDayCounts #OurCCS
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
❄️ December Attendance Challenge is underway! ❄️

CCS is officially launching our December–January challenge!

📅 Dec. 15 – Jan. 9

💬 “A new year means a new chance to rise!”

Let’s restart routines, refocus habits, and rise together!
#RestartRefocusRise #EveryDayCounts #OurCCS
December 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨 Due to inclement weather, all CCS classes and extracurricular activities are canceled for tomorrow, December 15, 2025. Check ccsoh.us for the most current details.
Stay safe and warm.❄️ #OurCCS
December 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Tomorrow, Pathway Express makes it's stop at Destination #2: Lincoln Theatre! 🎭

From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the Lincoln opens its doors free of charge for hands-on activities and opportunities to connect, create, and learn together.

Learn more at www.ccsoh.us/pathwayexpress 🚂💨See you there!
December 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Members of the @osuengineering team visited Dominion Middle for a water cycle lesson blending art and science 🔬🎨

Students built 3D models tied to drainage and stormwater planning at Glen Echo Park, applying creativity and problem solving through hands-on design.
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The numbers are in! CCS delivered 8️⃣4️⃣0️⃣8️⃣ meals to families facing SNAP delays.

Thanks to a $125,000 City of Columbus grant, families received shelf-stable meals during last month’s uncertainty.

Thank you to every staff member, student, and volunteer who supported this effort. 🤝
December 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Cranbrook Elementary earned national recognition as a 2025-2026 National PTA School of Excellence, honoring years of dedication to family engagement, best practices, and a culture built on welcome and connection. #OurCCS grows strong school communities every day! 🍎❤️
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In August 2025, Fort Hayes Career Center students put shovels in the ground to begin building a real home for a Columbus family, and just look at the incredible progress! 🏠💛 Stay tuned as we continue to build and transform tomorrow together. #OurCCS #CTE #CareerTech
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Operation Warm stopped by Parkmoor Elementary with dozens of volunteers from Abercrombie & Fitch distribute 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ jackets and shoes for students. Each winter, Operation Warm provides thousands of #OurCCS students with new gear, keeping them comfortable all season. ⛄
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sherwood Middle School kicked off National Computer Science Education Week with a special visit from @CodeHS! Scholars used code to build their own homepages, seeing firsthand how computer science powers the world. 💻

#CSEdWeek #ComputerScienceEducationWeek #CSPowersAI #STEM
December 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
East Columbus felt the love today as Operation Warm and Honda USA teamed up to provide more than 380 new coats for students! 🧥 Dozens of volunteers from Honda showed up to help students pick the perfect fit as the winter chill kicks in for #OurCCS families. ❄️
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On Dec. 11 from 5-7 p.m. we're teaming up with the City of Columbus to share upcoming scopes of work and bid opportunities related to: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Demolition, Landscape, and Roofing for small local businesses.

Register today at http://bit.ly/odiccs5
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Only days left to make a difference! Our Stuff the Bus Toy Drive ends this week, and we need your help. Donate new toys at collection boxes across the District and help bring joy to a child in our community this holiday season! 🎁🚌💛
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It felt like summer in December as Parsons Elementary students teamed up with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for swim lessons! Students learned how to swim, dive, and practice life-saving techniques. This partnership keeps #OurCCS learners active, confident, and safe in the water! 🏊‍♂️💦
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Watkins and Parsons kicked off December with new soccer gear from the Columbus Crew! 🎉⚽ Students received dozens of balls and played one-on-one with the Crew Cat. These donations keep #OurCCS students inspired to learn soccer and stay active every day!
December 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CCS ONLY students and their families will enjoy FREE parking and admission to the Lincoln Theatre to connect, create, and learn together in a setting that has inspired generations.

Learn more at https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/13275 #OurCCS
December 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
College prep starts now at Westgate Elementary! Students stepped up to teach their peers — even preschoolers — about Ohio’s colleges and universities.

Because when young leaders lead, future leaders grow. #OurCCS
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On Dec. 11 from 5-7 p.m. we're teaming up with the City of Columbus to share upcoming scopes of work and bid opportunities related to: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Demolition, Landscape, and Roofing for small local businesses.

Register today at http://bit.ly/odiccs5
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
No snow days here! The Columbus Board of Education will host its regular business meeting tonight at 3700 S. High Street. Office hours start at 5:15 p.m. and doors to the Board meeting open at 6:00 p.m.

Can't make it in-person? Tune in on our Facebook Live Feed or on YouTube at 6:00 p.m.
December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today, on National Special Education Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of students and staff with special needs across the city. We are so proud of you!
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM