Columbia Heights Public Schools

• Thursday, October 8 (TOMORROW): Flex Learning Day and Adventure Club Closed; Mini Adventures Open
• Friday, October 9: No School, Staff In-Service, Mini Adventures & Adventure Club Open (this is a correction from an error in the print calendar)
• Thursday, October 15: No School (MEA Break); Adventure Club & Mini Adventures Open
• Friday, October 16: No School, District Closed, Mini Adventures & Adventure Club Closed (MEA Break)

Tomorrow (Thursday, October 8th), is a Flex Learning Day. Our elementary schools all follow the same schedule, and CA and CHHS have schedules to match their hours/blocks. Please make sure to check Seesaw, Google Classroom or Schoology for your/your student's Zoom links.

See the PDFs below (English on the first page, Spanish on the second page) to see each schedule for tomorrow's Flex Learning Day.

CHHS will follow their Day 2 schedule

CHPS appreciates all of out Hylander coaches, directors and advisors for all of the time and energy they put into the teams they work with! Here is just a small glimpse of some of our coaches doing amazing work with our Hylander students.

A reminder from the Health Office that if you received a letter in the mail that your student is not up to date on their immunizations, you have until October 19th to bring in updated records or a signed and notarized exemption form.

If your student remains noncompliant on October 19th, they will be sent home from school and will not be able to return until they receive updated immunizations.

If you need assistance finding or making an appointment, please contact your school's nurse or District Nurse Keturah Spriggs at spriggsk@colheights.k12.mn.us Thank you for your assistance in keeping your student(s) and our community safe and healthy!

Leueen y Orlando enseñarán sobre como aprender juntos a educar a nuestros hijos. Aprenderemos nuevas herramientas para que nuestros hijos puedan triunfar en sus estudios y en su vida personal. Aprenderán técnicas para administrar su tiempo y sus finanzas. Aprenderán a identificar y comprender la importancia de las reglas, las obligaciones, los privilegios y cómo mantenerse activos. Aprenderán a leer las etiquetas de los productos de comida para tomar mejores decisiones y tener un estilo de vida saludable. En estas seis sesiones hablaremos sobre la vida en el hogar, la escuela y como navegar en la comunidad. Incluiremos en estas clases, la seguridad en la comunidad, como obtener las becas para ir a la universidad y la vida cotidiana. Son seis clases y una graduación.

Las clases son GRATIS e incluyen el material de los temas que hablaremos. También tendremos cuidado de niños y las clases serán en español.

Las clases serán los días lunes. Y la graduación será un día lunes, deben asistir a 5 clases para obtener el Certificado de Graduación, caso contrario se les dará el Certificado de Participación.

Tendremos seis clases los lunes en octubre y noviembre (12, 19 y 26 de octubre y 2, 9, y 16 de noviembre), y luego una celebración de graduación, el día lunes 23 de noviembre.

We will be recognizing our 2026 Alumni of Distinction, Craig Larson, Dan Shuck, Michelle Radermacher, Matt Townsend and Michelle Douglas, during the evening. We invite everyone to wear their Hylander gear/Blue & Gold for the occasion!

A silent auction, along with a social hour, will begin at 5:00 p.m. Dinner and the program will be at 6:00 p.m. The ticket prices for this year's dinner are $75 a person, or $700 for a table of ten. The Alumni Foundation is a non-profit corporation whose sole purpose is to raise funds and provide scholarships for CHHS graduates.

CHHS and CA Fall sports team photos are now available to view and order!

• Columbia Heights High School sports photos can be found here: https://my.photoday.com/g/CHSFall26 and the access code is CHSFALL26

• Columbia Academy sports photos can be found here: https://my.photoday.com/g/CAFALL26 and the access code is CAFALL26

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

From September 15th through October 15th, we celebrate the cultures, histories, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

At Columbia Heights Public Schools, 51% of our students identify as Hispanic, making Hispanic heritage an important part of who we are as a Hylander community.

This month and throughout the year, we celebrate the cultures, languages, stories and experiences our students and families bring to our schools and the many ways they make our community stronger.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

There will be two school-related items on the November 3 ballot.

• School District Question: Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) Operating Levy. Operating Levies support student learning by funding teachers and staff, classroom materials, student transportation and school operations. The CHPS Board of Education approved this referendum at their June 30th meeting.
• Constitutional Amendment: Permanent School Fund, which has supported Minnesota public schools since 1858, would increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is an existing fund that supports school districts without raising taxes. Leaving this ballot question blank has the same effect as voting "No." Complete the ballot so your vote counts. Because the formula is in the Minnesota Constitution, voters must approve changes.

• If the CHPS Operating Levy passes, the tax increase for property owners would be $170 per year (approximately $14.17 per month) for an average-priced home, with an inflationary adjustment (an average-priced home in CHPS District boundaries is $275,000).
• The 2026 Operating Levy is a 10-year levy. The school district would first receive these funds in fiscal year 2028 and would continue to receive these funds through fiscal year 2038.
• The Permanent School Fund amendment would not increase property, income, sales, or other taxes. This fund would provide a total of approximately $150,000/year for CHPS.

Sports Physical for all Athletics

Every athlete participating in school-year sports must have a physical on file with the Activities Office. Student Athletes cannot register for the upcoming season without a sports physical on file. Sports physicals are valid for three years. 26-27 Sports Physical Form

More information can be found on Instagram @hylandersactivities or contact the Activities Office at 763-528-4511

Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Girls Tennis as they begin their Section Tournaments next week!

There are important and varied opportunities to support our CHPS students by working in our school district. This is a great place to have a career that serves our students and community. Please encourage your family and friends to review the current job openings and to apply for the positions that fit their skills and interests.

Here are a couple of the positions currently open:

• Education Assistant Positions throughout the district

There are many wonderful activities for students through our CH Rec Dept and Library!

Please go to the CH Recreation website or call their office at 763-706-3730.

Click Here for the Columbia Heights Library Website.

Recreation’s Fall Brochure is here. See all the great offerings we have for all ages this Fall season, including Theater, Dance, Sports, Adult Exercise, Active Agers, Family Events, and more!

Registration is open at: columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com

• Kickers Soccer
• Join us on Saturdays for recreational skills-based soccer. Coaches will teach the basics of soccer with a focus on learning skills, teamwork, and having fun. This is not a league. Oct 24 practice held at Keyes Park.
• Saturdays, Sep 19-Oct 24, Huset Park East
• Mini Kickers: Ages 4-5, 10-10:45 a.m., $29
• Mighty Kickers: Ages 6-8, 11 a.m.-noon, $29

• Come play basketball and work on your skills! Kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times; they cannot be dropped off without adult supervision.
• Ages 6-14 with an adult.
• Wednesdays, Sep 23-Dec 9 (no Nov 25),
• 5:30-8:00 pm
• $2 per child.
• Kids under 6 are free to come with families Hylander Center, Door #42

• Adult Mini Canvas Club: Cozy Seasons Collection, see brochure or RecDesk for more dates
• Join us for a relaxing evening of painting as you create a new 8x10 seasonal canvas each month. With step-by-step instruction and a welcoming atmosphere, this class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.
• Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30–7:30 pm Murzyn Hall (lower level, Senior Center)
• Drop-In: $30 per date; Full Series: $100
• Oct 13 – Cozy Pumpkin Patch
• Nov 10 – Northern Lights

• Adult Mixed Media Adventures, see brochure or RecDesk for more dates
• Create a unique seasonal project each month while exploring a variety of mixed media techniques. Experiment with paint, collage, paper, fabric, natural elements, and more as you discover new ways to create. Every workshop features a different hands-on project inspired by the changing seasons, holidays, and nature.
• First Wednesday of the month, 5:30–7:30 pm Murzyn Hall (lower level, Senior Center)
• Drop-In: $30 per date; Full Series: $100
• Nov 4 – Thankful Mixed Media Canvas

• Explore watercolor, collage, lettering, and mixed media while creating pages in their own art journal. Each monthly workshop features a new creative theme and guided journal spread designed to inspire self-expression. Leave with fresh inspiration, a completed journal page, and a Pages Within Creative Pack filled with materials and prompts to continue creating at home.
• Ages 13-17, Murzyn Hall (lower level, Prestemon Room).
• First Tuesday of each month, 5:30–7:30 pm
• Drop-In: $15 per workshop; Full Series: $48
• Nov 3 – Stories & Layers

YOUTH THEATER

• Theater: Improv
• Whether you are an aspiring actor, an experienced performer, or simply seeking to enhance your confidence while having fun, this class is designed to unleash your creativity and spontaneity. Through a series of engaging exercises and dynamic games, you’ll learn to think on your feet, collaborate with fellow participants, and embrace the unexpected.
• Grades 7-12, $29 Thursdays, Oct 8-Nov 12, 6-8 pm Murzyn Hall, (lower level, Theater Room)

• Script to Stage
• Write and perform your own short play! In this class, we will walk through each step of creating a performance. Students will learn how to bring their ideas from their head, to the page, to the stage. Instructors will guide students through ideation, scriptwriting techniques, and blocking. The class will end with a performance of the shows we created together on Nov 13.
• Grades 9-12, $29 Fridays, Oct 9-Nov 13, 6-8 pm Murzyn Hall, (lower level, Theater Room)

Horseback Riding + Fall Fun at Murzyn Hall

• Gallop to Bunker Park Stables for a morning of horseback riding, barn tours, and a crackling fire with s’mores! Pack a lunch to eat around the fire. After horseback riding, we’ll return to Murzyn Hall to watch a fall-themed movie and make snacks and crafts. Pack a bag of blankets and cozy items for the movie. Check in at the front entrance of Murzyn Hall.
• Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 am-5 pm, Grades 4-9, $65 Register by Oct 1

FRIDAY FESTIVITIES AT MURZYN HALL

Friday nights are fun at Murzyn! Bring some friends, make new friends, and come with a positive attitude to try new things and revisit activities you’ve come to know and love.

Fri, Oct 30, 5:30-8 pm, Grades 9-12, $15

Pumpkin Carving, making treats, cider, “scary” movie, and more. This is a more relaxed, chill event

Teen Coffee and Thrifting

Grades10-12 can enjoy a day with friends, with transportation provided! We will venture to a coffee shop, thrift stores, and a lunch spot if desired. Answer the question in the registration to let us know some of your favorite shops. Coffee, tea, or a drink order is included in the price. Bring money for lunch. Check in at the Prestemon Room in the lower level of Murzyn Hall. Tue, Nov 3, 10:30 am-5 pm, Grades 10-12, $15

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• Email: News@colheights.k12.mn.us
• Website: https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
• Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
• Phone: 763-528-4500
• Instagram: @chpsisd13
• Facebook: facebook.com/chpsisd13