September 2025

Hello Vikings! This is a message for all dismissal parent pickups only. Please plan to come to school for pickup no earlier than 3:20 pm. Waiting in the lot before this time causes traffic delays and an unsafe transition for our students.You should have received a card to put in your window. Please have this in your window daily.

Follow directions and safety rules the first time.

Treat ALL others with respect.

Have fun learning new things!

All students must wear sneakers for PE class.

Registration begins September 9th!

Program runs from September 15th - May 20th

Monday & Wednesday 11-14 Age Group

Tuesday & Thursday 5-7 & 8-10 Age Groups

*Homework Help

*Recreation Activities

*Arts & Crafts

*Field Trips

*Life Skills Activities and more!

Happy Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month! Columbus is the proud home to over 70,000 people who identify as Hispanic or Latino. Many CCS schools are enriched by the inclusion of families, students, and staff that share the diverse experiences, cultures, and histories of Latino and Hispanic backgrounds. During this month, we will share local celebrations, businesses, and educational resources to celebrate community and heritage.

Join CCS families at Spruce Run Nature Center Open House Events! Open house events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All open houses run from 10am - 2pm. Families can explore the nature center, walk the outdoor trails and grounds, and participate in activities. Please mark your calendars and share with friends and family.

Open House Events:

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Beginning September 29th, you’ll have the opportunity to share your voice through the Panorama Survey. This survey covers important topics such as Professional Development, Belonging, Wellbeing, and the Workplace. Your feedback is a vital part of our community and plays a key role in supporting both student and school-wide success.

Columbus Metropolitan Libraries have once again partnered with Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide after-school snacks for children ages 1-18 at 16 of its 23 locations starting Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. A typical snack consists of a fruit, vegetable, protein, grain and milk.

Free After school snacks are available at:

• Barnett Branch: Monday-Friday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. & Saturday: 2:30-3 p.m.
• Driving Park Branch: Monday-Saturday: 4:15-4:45 p.m.
• Franklinton Branch: Monday-Friday: 3:30-4 p.m. & Saturday: 12:15-12:45 p.m.
• Hilltop Branch: Monday-Friday: 3:15-3:45 p.m. & Saturday: 2:15-2:45 p.m.
• Karl Road Branch: Monday-Friday: 4:15-4:45 p.m. & Saturday: 2:15-2:45 p.m.
• Linden Branch: Monday-Saturday: 4-4:30 p.m.
• Main Library: Monday-Friday: 3:15-3:45 p.m.
• Martin Luther King Branch: Monday-Saturday: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
• Northern Lights Branch: Monday-Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Northside Branch: Monday-Friday: 4:15-4:45 p.m. & Saturday: 2:15-2:45 p.m.
• Parsons Branch: Monday-Saturday: 4-4:45 p.m.
• Reynoldsburg Branch: Monday-Saturday: 4:15-4:45 p.m.
• Shepard Branch: Monday-Friday: 4:15-4:45 p.m. & Saturday: 2:15-2:45 p.m.
• South High Branch: Monday-Saturday: 4-5 p.m.
• Southeast Branch: Monday-Friday: 4:15-4:45 p.m. & Saturday: 2:15-2:45 p.m.
• Whitehall Branch: Monday-Saturday: 4-4:30 p.m.

Snacks are provided by Children’s Hunger Alliance, a statewide nonprofit that works with over 1,800 partners across the state, CHA provides food and nutrition education to children right where they are: at in-home childcare, childcare centers, schools, after-school programs, over weekends, and during the summer.

For more information, visit the link below.

Seeds of Caring helps kids ages 2–12 grow into kind, empathetic leaders by pairing hands-on service and volunteering with age-appropriate education about community needs. They don’t just teach kids to do good—they help them understand why it matters so they grow up ready to change our world for the better. They offer In Person and remote volunteer opportunities, called Anywhere Projects, on a variety of topics all around the Columbus area. Some opportunities are free and others have a small supply fee. For more information, please visit www.seedsofcaring.org or use this link to sign up for their newsletter.

Contact Information

📞 Phone: (614) 902-9742

📱WhatsApp: Available at the number above

📧 Email: aevans4@columbus.k12.oh.us

💬 TalkingPoints: You can message me directly!

Office Hours

Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday & Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Thursday by appointment only

*monthly schedule included in Newsletter

*schedule subject to change

Contact Information

Hablo Español

📞 Phone: (380) 218-7930

📱WhatsApp: Available at the number above

📧 Email: yvargas@columbus.k12.oh.us

📬 Contact Us
📞 Main Office: 614-365-6312

Language Assistance Line: 614-365-8802

📠 Fax: 614-365-6768

📍 Address: 2989 Valleyview Dr.,

Columbus, OH 43204

✉️ Email: Valleyview@columbus.k12.oh.us

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