If you like to plan ahead, here's a look at a family planning guide for the 2026-27 school year.
This shows you when students will not have class.
You can find the link to our academic calendar on the home page of the district's website at: www.ColumbusCitySchools.org
17 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Family planning guide for the 2026-27 school year.
Students were showing off their Independence today at Stokes-Beard Elementary. Staff were there to help, and soon everyone was all smiles.
18 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Stokes Beard Elementary students pose for a picture.
Stokes-Beard Elementary students talk to each other at a table.
Stokes Beard Elementary students listen to their teacher during a lesson in the classroom.
Stokes Beard Elementary students pose for a picture.
Please be aware of the new school attendance law in Mississippi.
Parents, ensuring your child is at school every day and on time helps their academic performance.
Let's make sure to make this a great year with our attendance.
19 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
There is a new attendance law in Mississippi. This flyer explains the revised policy.
Two days a month is all it takes for a child to be chronically absent.
Want to know what your child's Columbus High schedule might look like? Check out this flyer with the times for each block.
Remember, school starts at 8:25 AM!
19 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Columbus High School bell schedule. 8:25-10 AM is the first block. 10:05-11:40 AM is the second block. 11:45 AM-1:45 PM is the third block and lunches. 1:50 PM-3:30 PM is the fourth block.
Columbus High car riders, here is your schedule.
Being on time for school is very important.
Remember, the tardy bell rings at 8:25 AM!
19 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Columbus High car rider schedule.
Stokes-Beard Elementary parents. Help us grow your child's independence.
Starting tomorrow, students will enter the building without a parent.
It's a blue jean, independence day!

19 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Stokes-Beard Elementary students will show their independence by walking into school by themselves on Tuesday.
Columbus Middle School students are showing off those second-day-of-school vibes!
Let's make it a great day, Falcons!
22 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Columbus Middle School students get off the bus and walk into the building.
Parents walk with their Columbus Middle School students inside the building.
Columbus Middle School students get off the bus and walk into the building.
Columbus Middle School students eat breakfast before class begins.
Columbus Middle School students get off the bus and walk into the building.
The first day is done! We hope everyone had a great day.
23 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Students walk out of Sale Elementary
Students wait on the bus at Sale Elementary.
Welcome back, students!
23 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Welcome Back, Students! We've missed you.
School starts tomorrow! We are excited and hope our families are too.
Here are a list of start times.
Remember to leave earlier than normal for the first few weeks to adjust to the new schedule.
Please remember the speed limit in our school zones is 15 mph.
Preparing early and planning ahead can help reduce your need to speed near students.
24 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School start times for the 2026-27 school year.
School zone reminder about a 15 mph speed zone
School starts tomorrow. We are looking forward to a big year and accomplishing big goals together!
24 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School starts tomorrow. Bring school supplies, a positive mindset, and big goals.

School starts this week! CMSD is excited and ready to see our students.
We want to answer as many questions for parents/guardians as possible.
Stop by to see your child's teacher today!
Online Registration is still open.
In-Person Registration will resume Monday, July 27 from 9 AM until 1 PM.
You also see the new start times at the schools in the attached flyer.
If you have questions about the uniform policy, it can be found in this link: https://www.columbuscityschools.org/page/uniform-policies
If you have questions about bus routes, it can be found in this link:
https://www.columbuscityschools.org/documents/departments/operations-%26-support-services/transportation/bus-matrix/23017032

24 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School times for the 2026-27 school year.

Come meet your child's teacher today!
Columbus High, Columbus Middle, and Hunt Intermediate will host parents and guardians from 2-4 PM.
Elementary schools will be open to families from 4-6 PM.
We hope you will join us, as we are look forward to a new school year!

24 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School open house is July 22nd. Parents and guardians can attend open house at Columbus High, Columbus Middle, and Hunt Intermediate from 2-4 PM. Elementary schools will host parents and guardians from 4-6 PM.
Heads up!!!
Online Registration is still open.
In-Person Registration will resume Monday, July 27 from 9 AM until 1 PM.
25 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School starts this week! CMSD is excited and ready to see our students.
We want to answer as many questions for parents/guardians as possible.
Stop by to see your child's teacher tomorrow.
You also see the new start times at the schools in the attached flyers.
If you have questions about the uniform policy, it can be found in this link: https://www.columbuscityschools.org/page/uniform-policies
If you have questions about bus routes, it can be found in this link:
https://www.columbuscityschools.org/documents/departments/operations-%26-support-services/transportation/bus-matrix/23017032
25 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School times for the 2026-27 school year.
Open house is July 22nd
Meet our new principals! Some might be familiar faces, but they are in new buildings this year.
Dr. Deartis Barber is at Columbus Middle School. Dr. Melinda Robinson is at Columbus Success Academy.
Dr. Shanika McKinney is at Cook Elementary. Dr. Darrell Jones is at Columbus High School.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming students back to school on July 23rd!
29 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Meet our new principals. Dr. Deartis Barber at CMS. Dr. Melinda Robinson at Columbus Success Academy. Dr. Shanika McKinney at Cook Elementary, and Dr. Darrell Jones at Columbus High.
Today (July 17th) is the last day to register in person at CMSD schools.
Please see the schedule for details.
Attached, you will find all of the other information you will need to enroll your child in school.
29 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Registration requirements
School registration is open
School supply list
School open house is July 22nd. Parents and guardians can attend open house at Columbus High, Columbus Middle, and Hunt Intermediate from 2-4 PM. Elementary schools will host parents and guardians from 4-6 PM.
In-person registration ends today.
The Columbus Municipal School District welcomes more than 60 new employees today!
Recently hired educators and staff members participated in a new employee orientation this morning at Brandon Central Services Center.
Welcome and thank you for making an impact in the lives of our students!
29 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
New CMSD employees talk with each other at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees listen to presentations at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees listen to presentations at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees talk with each other at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees fill out paperwork at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees fill out paperwork at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees fill out paperwork at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees fill out paperwork at the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
New CMSD employees participate in the new employee orientation held at Brandon Central Services Center on Friday morning.
Save the date!
School open house will be July 22nd.
Columbus High, Columbus Middle, and Hunt Intermediate will host parents and guardians from 2-4 PM.
Elementary schools will be open to families from 4-6 PM.
We hope you will join us, as we are look forward to a new school year!
30 days ago, Columbus Municipal School District
School open house is July 22nd. Parents and guardians can attend open house at Columbus High, Columbus Middle, and Hunt Intermediate from 2-4 PM. Elementary schools will host parents and guardians from 4-6 PM.
CMSD's very own Dr. Monte Ewing Johnson is spreading the word about her and her team's work at Hunt Intermediate.
Ewing-Johnson spoke at the Southern Regional Education Board Making Schools Better Conference in Nashville, TN.
She presented a proposal about using data for the direction of the school, which builds culture.

about 1 month ago, Columbus Municipal School District
Dr. Ewing Johnson's presentation on five big ideas of growth presented at the SREB Making Schools Work Conference.
Dr. Monte Ewing Johnson at the SREB Making Schools Work Conference.