Columbus Community Schools is looking for substitute teachers to join our Wildcat team! 🐾💙
Do you enjoy working with students and making a difference in your community? We would love to have you join us!
💰 Substitute Pay:
$160 per full day
$80 per half day
🎓 Don't have a substitute authorization yet? Here's how to get started!
To qualify for an Iowa Substitute Authorization, you need:
✅ An associate's degree OR at least 60 semester hours of college credit.
✅ Completion of an approved substitute authorization course.
✅ Completion of mandatory child abuse reporter training.
📝 Ready to take the next step?
📌 Substitute Authorization Application Instructions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iWJ4QTZfScY4Mri3Obr5yRRKbOMywZrG/view?usp=sharing
📌 Mandatory Reporter Training:
https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/mandatory-reporter-training
💙 Whether you're a college student, retired professional, or someone looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference, substitute teaching could be a great fit!
Help us support our students and keep learning moving forward!
🐾 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats.

💙🤍 EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY! 🤍💙
Just a reminder that Columbus Community Schools will dismiss early today! 🐾
🏫 Roundy Elementary: 1:20 PM
🏫 Secondary Schools: 1:30 PM
Please make sure transportation and after-school plans are adjusted accordingly.
💙🤍 ¡SALIDA TEMPRANA HOY! 🤍💙

🌟 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats. 🌟
📣 We Want to Hear From YOU!
As we look ahead to the next 5–10 years, Columbus Community School District is gathering valuable feedback to help guide our future goals, priorities, and decisions.
Your voice matters! Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, community member, or Columbus alumni, we want to hear from you! 💙
📋 Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey! Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of our students, families, schools, and community as we plan for the future.
🌟 Help us spread the word! We want to reach as many people in our community as possible. Please share this post with your friends, family, neighbors, and fellow Wildcats!
Together, we can continue building a bright future for our students and our beloved Columbus Community School District! 💙🤍
🔗 Complete the Survey Here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=D9Dx2xyVV0GxdssDjc3ZnoZN6Ug6j35OtB4CdwGS31dUQjNMTzBXQlY4SFBSUTdHREFEUzU5UVFXVS4u
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! 🐾
Just a reminder that Columbus Community Schools will dismiss early today! 🐾
🏫 Roundy Elementary: 1:20 PM
🏫 Secondary Schools: 1:30 PM
Please make sure transportation and after-school plans are adjusted accordingly.
💙🤍 ¡SALIDA TEMPRANA HOY! 🤍💙

Columbus Community School District families, we are looking forward to connecting with you during Parent-Teacher Conferences next week!
📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 4:00–8:00 PM
📅 Thursday, October 29 | 4:00–8:00 PM
⏰ Important Schedule Reminders:
Tuesday, October 27: Early Dismissal
Thursday, October 29: Early Dismissal
Friday, October 30: NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child's successes, discuss their academic progress, ask questions, and learn more about their school day.
💡 Did you know? The Iowa Department of Education provides Family Guides for Kindergarten through High School that outline what students are expected to learn in English Language Arts, Math, and Science at each grade level.
These guides are a great resource to help families better understand grade-level expectations and engage in meaningful conversations with teachers about their child's learning and growth.
📖 Explore the Family Guides here:
https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/standards/academics/iowa-academic-standards-family-guides
We encourage you to take a few minutes to explore your child's grade-level guide before conferences. You may find helpful information or questions you'd like to discuss with their teacher!
💙 Strong schools are built on strong partnerships between families and educators! We look forward to seeing you next week and working together to support every Wildcat's success!
🐾 Go Wildcats!

📅 Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Tomorrow is Picture Day at Columbus Community Schools! 🐾
Get those smiles ready, pick out your favorite outfit, and come ready to capture some school-year memories! 📷✨
We can't wait to see all of our Wildcats' smiling faces! 💙🤍
Secondary Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001400732
Roundy Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001350559

Just a reminder that Columbus Community Schools will dismiss early today! 🐾
🏫 Roundy Elementary: 1:20 PM
🏫 Secondary Schools: 1:30 PM
Please make sure transportation and after-school plans are adjusted accordingly.
💙🤍 ¡SALIDA TEMPRANA HOY! 🤍💙

Families, please remember that the current meal eligibility carryover period is ending soon. Last year’s free or reduced-price meal benefits will expire on October 7, 2026. After that date, students without a new approved application will be charged the full meal price.
💻 Apply online: Log in to Infinite Campus and select More → Meal Benefits to submit a new application.
📄 Prefer a paper application? Applications are available at the Elementary or High School office.
We encourage families who may qualify to complete a new application as soon as possible to avoid an interruption in meal benefits.
💙🤍 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats. 🐾
🍎 Recordatorio: Solicitudes para Comidas Gratis o a Precio Reducido 🍎
Familias, les recordamos que el período actual de continuidad de beneficios de comidas terminará pronto. Los beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido del año pasado vencerán el 7 de octubre de 2026. Después de esa fecha, a los estudiantes que no tengan una nueva solicitud aprobada se les cobrará el precio completo de las comidas.
💻 Solicite en línea: Inicie sesión en Infinite Campus y seleccione More → Meal Benefits para enviar una nueva solicitud.
📄 ¿Prefiere una solicitud en papel? Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de la Escuela Primaria o de la Escuela Secundaria.
Animamos a las familias que puedan calificar a completar una nueva solicitud lo antes posible para evitar una interrupción en los beneficios de comidas.
💙🤍 Una Comunidad. Una Visión. Todos Wildcats. 🐾

Just a reminder that Columbus Community Schools will dismiss early today! 🐾
🏫 Roundy Elementary: 1:20 PM
🏫 Secondary Schools: 1:30 PM
Please make sure transportation and after-school plans are adjusted accordingly.
💙🤍 ¡SALIDA TEMPRANA HOY! 🤍💙

Today we are excited to recognize our very own PK–12 Instructional Coach, Maureen Mincks! 🐾📚
Maureen supports teaching and learning across our district by collaborating with staff, sharing resources and ideas, supporting professional learning, and helping us continue to grow for our students.
Thank you, Maureen, for all you do for our staff, students, and community! Your time, dedication, and commitment to Columbus Community Schools are greatly appreciated. 💙🤍

Families, please remember that the current meal eligibility carryover period is ending soon. Last year’s free or reduced-price meal benefits will expire on October 7, 2026. After that date, students without a new approved application will be charged the full meal price.
💻 Apply online: Log in to Infinite Campus and select More → Meal Benefits to submit a new application.
📄 Prefer a paper application? Applications are available at the Elementary or High School office.
We encourage families who may qualify to complete a new application as soon as possible to avoid an interruption in meal benefits.
💙🤍 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats. 🐾
🍎 Recordatorio: Solicitudes para Comidas Gratis o a Precio Reducido 🍎
Familias, les recordamos que el período actual de continuidad de beneficios de comidas terminará pronto. Los beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido del año pasado vencerán el 7 de octubre de 2026. Después de esa fecha, a los estudiantes que no tengan una nueva solicitud aprobada se les cobrará el precio completo de las comidas.
💻 Solicite en línea: Inicie sesión en Infinite Campus y seleccione More → Meal Benefits para enviar una nueva solicitud.
📄 ¿Prefiere una solicitud en papel? Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de la Escuela Primaria o de la Escuela Secundaria.
Animamos a las familias que puedan calificar a completar una nueva solicitud lo antes posible para evitar una interrupción en los beneficios de comidas.
💙🤍 Una Comunidad. Una Visión. Todos Wildcats. 🐾

💙 Every Day Counts at Columbus Community Schools! 💙
Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Missing just 2 days of school each month can add up to 18 days over the course of a school year, enough to be considered chronic absenteeism.
When students attend school regularly, they are more likely to stay on track with their classmates, build positive relationships with peers and teachers, and develop habits that support long-term success.
We know there can be many reasons students miss school, and we want our families to know that we are here to help! Whether your family needs support with routines, transportation, resources, or developing an attendance plan, please reach out. Working together can make a difference. 💙🤍
🐾 Every Day Counts. Every Student Matters.
💙 ¡Cada Día Cuenta en las Escuelas Comunitarias de Columbus! 💙
La asistencia regular desempeña un papel importante para ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito académico, social y emocional. Faltar solo 2 días de clases al mes puede sumar 18 días durante el transcurso de un año escolar, lo suficiente para considerarse ausentismo crónico.
Cuando los estudiantes asisten a la escuela regularmente, tienen más probabilidades de mantenerse al día con sus compañeros de clase, establecer relaciones positivas con sus compañeros y maestros, y desarrollar hábitos que contribuyan al éxito a largo plazo.
Sabemos que puede haber muchas razones por las que los estudiantes falten a la escuela, ¡y queremos que nuestras familias sepan que estamos aquí para ayudar! Si su familia necesita apoyo con las rutinas, el transporte, recursos o para desarrollar un plan de asistencia, por favor comuníquese con nosotros. Trabajando juntos podemos marcar la diferencia. 💙🤍
🐾 Cada Día Cuenta. Cada Estudiante Importa.


Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up at the end of October! We look forward to connecting with our families and sharing all the great things happening with our students.
📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 27th | 4:00–8:00 PM
Thursday, October 29th | 4:00–8:00 PM
Please note the different school schedule that week:
🔹 Monday, October 26th: Full Day of School
🔹 Tuesday, October 27th: Early Out + Conferences
🔹 Wednesday, October 28th: Full Day of School
🔹 Thursday, October 29th: Early Out + Conferences
🔹 Friday, October 30th: NO SCHOOL
💙🤍 Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing our Wildcat families at conferences! 🐾

🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate our incredible building principals, Steven Green, Roundy Elementary Principal, and Paul Kissell, Columbus Secondary Schools Principal! 💙🤍
Thank you, Steven and Paul, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate the many ways you support our schools each day and help make Columbus a great place to learn and grow.
Please join us in thanking these two outstanding leaders during National Principals Month! 👏🐾
💙 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats. 🤍

We’re excited to officially welcome you to our new communication platform, ParentSquare.
From now on, you’ll receive district, school, and classroom updates here—right where you can easily access everything from your phone or computer. Whether it’s event reminders, forms, schedule changes, or classroom news, Parent Square keeps all your school communication in one place.
You can also:
Choose how and when you receive messages
Reply to messages from staff
View calendars and sign-ups
Fill out permission slips and forms
And more—all in your preferred language
If you haven’t already, download the free Parent Square app for iOS or Android, or log in at www.parentsquare.com.
Thank you for being part of the Columbus community!



Every time you fill up at the Columbus Junction AGRILAND FS FAST STOP, you’re helping support Columbus Community School District! 🐾
🚗 For every gallon of fuel purchased, 3¢ goes back to our school district!
Those pennies add up and make a difference for our students and schools. We are grateful to AGRILAND FS FAST STOP and to everyone in our community who fuels up and gives back! 💙🤍
Fill up. Give back. Support our Wildcats! 🐾⛽
Learn more about the Fuel Up & Give Back program:
https://www.agrilandfs.com/fast_stop/give_back/

We are excited to share our new Columbus Community School District Newsletter, created to celebrate, inform, and connect our schools and community! 🐾
Each issue will include a letter from our superintendent, along with highlights showcasing the incredible things happening across our district and throughout our community.
✨ In this issue:
🏫 Highlights from Roundy Elementary's At-Risk Team (behavior and attendance)
🧸 A spotlight on our fantastic Preschool team
📚 Highlights from our amazing 3rd Grade Team
🤝 Community Connection: Columbus Junction Public Library
Link to October Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vJ_BEUieXdcbCCKo7G60rJi4Zl-pprLM/view?usp=sharing
We are so proud of all the great things happening throughout our district, and we want to share and celebrate those stories with our families and community! 💙
From the incredible work of our students and staff to the partnerships that make our community stronger, there is so much to be proud of at CCSD!
🐾 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats! 💙
Just a reminder that Columbus Community Schools will have an early dismissal today!
🏫 Roundy Elementary: 1:20 PM
🏫 Secondary Schools: 1:30 PM
Please plan accordingly for afternoon transportation and pick-up.
💙 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats. 🐾
📣 ¡Salida Temprana Hoy!

Just a reminder that Columbus Community Schools will dismiss early today!
🏫 Roundy Elementary: 1:20 PM
🎓 Secondary Schools: 1:30 PM
Please plan accordingly for afternoon transportation and pick-up.
💙 One Community. One Vision. All Wildcats. 🐾
📣 ¡HOY HAY SALIDA TEMPRANA! 💙🐾

Mark your calendars! School Picture Day is Wednesday, October 21st! 📅✨
Parents can order pictures online before Picture Day and up to 48 hours afterward with no service fee:
Roundy Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001400734
Secondary Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001400732
Pictures will still be available to purchase throughout the school year, but prices will increase and shipping fees will apply.
😊 Get those smiles ready, we’re looking forward to a great Picture Day!
📅 Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
📸 School Picture Day
📸 ¡SE ACERCA EL DÍA DE LAS FOTOS! 📸
¡Marquen sus calendarios! ¡El Día de las Fotos Escolares será el miércoles 21 de octubre! 📅✨

