Columbus School District

Email: promote@columbus.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.columbus.k12.wi.us/
Location: 200 West School Street, Columbus, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 623-5950
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I recently had one of those moments where a familiar area caught my eye a little different. It happened as I was entering the city limits. I was northbound on Highway 151 and exited onto Highway 73 (the exit by the hospital). It is a route that I have traveled countless times. For whatever reason, it looked different to me that day. For context, it was recent enough that almost all the leaves were off the trees and the corn off most of the fields. I know the consensus would probably believe that the aesthetics of an October day tends to blow away a non-snow covered late November day. There was beauty that I found on that late November day, though. It seemed like I could see for miles in all directions. It could have been a backdrop out of an old-time film of the countryside. I was glad that I was able to capture that perspective. I must admit that I am not the best at slowing down and taking in the view; but, the sights caught my attention.

It made me recognize that it is easy to become comfortable with your surroundings and miss the entire perspective. Thanksgiving is always a good reminder for us to find that extra bit of gratitude and recalibrate our perspective. I know that I often find appreciation for those that I already know well during this time of the year.

A personal goal of mine is to be intentional about meshing these two themes together. I strive to avoid becoming too comfortable to be blocked from the overall good of our district and community. Furthermore, I aim to find different perspectives to bring forward hidden or underappreciated qualities.

We want to extend our appreciation to all of you, and wish you the best this holiday season. This includes our students, staff, Board, and our school family. Whether you are new here or have been a lifelong resident, we hope you keep finding appreciation to our wonderful community!

Sincerely,

Jake Flood

Superintendent

Columbus School District

Below is information that you may have received in different communications. If you have not completed the survey, we hope you would consider doing it. We value this type of feedback for strategic planning purposes.

For those of you I have not met, I am beginning my second year as the Columbus School District Superintendent. In my short time, I have been very impressed by our students, our staff, and the support we receive from this community.

We are in the process of updating our long-range plan, which will help guide our decisions so that our students will reach their fullest potential. These plans must reflect the priorities of our community. We need to understand:.

• What are we doing well?
• What areas do we need to improve?
• Where should we focus our resources over the next few years?

Your planning input is confidential. All survey data are returned to School Perceptions, an independent education research firm.

The involvement of our staff is critical in this process. Please complete the survey by clicking on the link below whether you live in the District or not. If you reside in the District, you will receive a mailed survey as well and should encourage another adult (eligible to vote) in your home to take the mailed survey. To ensure data integrity, each staff survey invitation link/code can only be used once. As such, you must access the survey through your original email invitation, not a forwarded email or link.

Please click the link below by December 11, 2023 to complete the survey:

https://www.schoolperceptions.com/Survey/index.php?loginId=RGFD-RP36-GCLS-XGZJ

If your email program doesn't support the link, you may copy and paste the entire link into your browser address bar or:

1. Go to the website: Feedback2000.com

2. Enter your access code: RGFD-RP36-GCLS-XGZJ

3. Complete your survey!

To receive the survey in a different language or if you have a disability that makes it difficult to read, please contact the District Office at 920.623.5950. Survey results will be reported at a board meeting in January and will be available on the District’s website.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Sincerely,

Jake Flood
Superintendent

Are you currently seeking employment in Columbus or the surrounding area? Please join us for the annual Columbus High School Career Fair on December 14th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be hosting nearly 30 companies in the High School Gymnasium that are currently seeking new employees to join their company. Any questions can be directed to School Counselor, Jeff Taylor at jtaylor@columbus.k12.wi.us or (920) 623-5954 ext. 2103.

We are proud to highlight some Columbus Alumni. Please click the button or email promote@columbus.k12.wi.us, if you are a Columbus Alumni and would like to submit a story. Please note that these stories can be shared on social media/marketing material.

The Columbus School District is in the process of working with a new program called rSchools Facilities Scheduler. It's an online scheduling system that keeps track of all the district's useable spaces. The useable spaces include the gyms, cafeterias, libraries, conference rooms, athletic fields, and some classrooms. There will be certain hourly and/or daily rental times. Please visit our district's website under the Facilities tab for more information.

We hope that this information will not be applicable for a while or ever this school year. The odds are probably against us, though. If 3 days of school are cancelled, those days are “built in” with the approved 2023-2024 school calendar. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, including an extraordinary number of delays/early dismissals, the district would not make up the first 3 cancelled days. If there would be more than 3 days cancelled, the district would consider converting any of the following from in-service days to school days: February 9, April 19, and/or May 17th.

We had a number of stakeholders inquire about utilizing virtual learning days in the event of a cancellation during this school year. In the end, we were not confident that all students would have access to their education. This is feedback received in regards to students living in rural areas and families of younger students. This approach is not totally off the table in extreme circumstances; however, it will not be our first approach to replace cancelled days. Furthermore, we love having students in front of our Columbus staff! In the end, our goal of this message is to communicate early for planning purposes. This was all done with substantial research and consideration. We will provide information as soon as possible, in the case of any cancellation.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

The District Administrator may close the schools, delay the opening of school, or dismiss school early when such alteration in the regular session is required for the protection of the health and safety of students and staff members. The District Administrator shall have the authority to determine which school-related activities may be conducted if the school is closed for a period of time. Staff and students may be alerted by Infinite Campus notifications along with the following media stations: WBEV-1430AM, WMTV-Channel 15, WKOW-Channel 27 AND WISC-Channel 3.

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complementary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Columbus School District. Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in your language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 1 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/columbus and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

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Are you looking for ways to help in our community? Consider donating to the Columbus School Nutrition Angel Fund.

The funds will be used to help families receive nutritious meals through the School Nutrition Program.

It’s easy to do. You can send or drop-off your donation to the District Office or any school office. Make checks payable to Columbus School District. In the Memo write Angel Funds.

Columbus School District Office, 200 W School Street, Columbus, WI 53925

If you wish to donate electronically please click the link.

For more information, please contact the district office 920-623-5950

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Please click the link to visit the 2023-2024 school calendar.

Feel free to keep up with Board agendas and actions. Please click here to redirect you to Board Docs.

Columbus School District ensures each student will be prepared for future success.

Vision of the District:

Columbus School District will create a global learning experience in rural Wisconsin.

We Believe All Students and Staff:

• are valued.
  
• are engaged in learning.
  
• are responsive to unique learning needs.
  
• have a place to belong.
  
• appreciate diversity.
  
• interacting with community will benefit all.

We are hiring! Please click the links below to redirect you to the job postings.

Certified Staff Positions Available - WECAN

Support Staff Positions Available -WECAN

Support Staff Positions Available - Indeed