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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusWisconsin/

I reluctantly admit that I am slowly turning into a character from the “Turning into Your Parents” commercials. I sometimes wonder if it trickles into the workplace. I learned that with intentional action, you can avoid it.

There are many reasons why we “turn into our parents”. Here are a few:

• It is how we are wired.

• We look up to our parents as role models, and we do what we learn.

• Change becomes more difficult when there is a status quo.

We recently faced the third bullet point, change being difficult, in regards to our district’s mission statement. Through the duration of last school year, we reflected on our district’s mission statement that read: Columbus School District will empower students to be community, career, and college ready. The mission served the district well for approximately a decade. Even though it would have been easier to continue on with the status quo, we realized it was time to adapt and change.

Through an intense process, the following new mission statement was developed: Columbus School District ensures each student will be prepared for future success. In the process of making a new mission statement, we used the question, “ Why do we exist?”, as our guide. In the end, we believe we answered that question. Furthermore, we believe that we have a statement that can engage all students and schools in the district.

The change might be insignificant for some on the surface. In my opinion, to ensure that Columbus is an exceptional place for students to learn and staff to work, it was a major change. I am proud of the team for taking on this change to provide more clarity versus settling for the status quo!

Jake Flood

Superintendent

Columbus School District

In August, the Columbus School District introduced a new publication, "Charlie's News," to enlighten the community about the district. Based on stakeholder feedback, we continue to put an emphasis on increasing our external communication. Charlie’s News was intended to take our stakeholders on a journey through various aspects of the district's operations, student achievements, and initiatives. If you have not had a chance to check it out, please feel free to click on the link. Our intention is to create this publication annually. We hope that you enjoy it!

We are proud to highlight Columbus School District Alumni. If you are a Columbus Alumni or know someone who is and would like to submit your/their story and a photo.

Please click the button, or email promote@columbus.k12.wi.us (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 for any updates on this process.

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