Columbus Municipal School District

CMSD Academic Coach, Deja Townsend, completes MDE's first Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi Program For Immediate Release: June 11, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Division of Literacy announces the first graduates of the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM). A celebratory program was held at MDE Tuesday, June 11, for the 13 individuals to receive their official certificates of completion. The LCAM is a new professional development program that provides individuals who currently serve or will serve in a coaching role in any school district to receive the same onboarding coach training as MDE literacy coaches. Find more info: https://www.columbuscityschools.org/o/cmsd/article/1642454 Pictured are (from left) Dr. Raymond Morgigno, interim state superintendent of education; Dr. Michelle Nowell, MDE Executive Director of Elementary Education and Reading; Dr. Jennifer West, MDE Regional Literacy Coordinator K-3; Bernita Barnes, Kristin Gilmer, Deja Townsend, Leslie Holloway, Leigh Jackson, Marlene Jackson, Brittany Lyles, Kristin Waters, Kimberly Bailey, Dr. Donna Boone, MDE Chief Academic Officer; and Amanda Malone, MDE Regional Literacy Coordinator K-3. PHOTO: Mississippi Department of Education | Columbus Municipal School District

🌞 Keep young minds sharp this summer with IXL! Personalized learning on any device—desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. Adaptive lessons that are personalized for each child, real-time feedback, and fun activities make it the perfect tool for summer learning. Let's make this break both fun and educational! #IXL #SummerLearning #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven Check out how you can use IXL to maintain educational growth: https://youtu.be/HTug-4_jrh4?si=K50TxfTrWYsRCHg-

Children 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and/or lunch Monday through Friday (at each school except Union Academy). Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Our Summer Feeding Program continues until July 12th.

Registration for returning students starts next week! Early Online Registration for returning students will begin Monday, May 20, and end Saturday, May 25. Please sign in to the Parent Portal at cmsd.powerschool.com and click CMSD Student Registration 24-25 to begin. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. #ExcellenceDriven #StudentCentered #FalconStrong

Today is the day; get out and vote! Remember, this bond will not raise your taxes if approved. The funds will go toward upgrading our facilities and giving our students a better and safer learning environment! Help us build a strong future for CMSD.

Join Cook Elementary S.P.I.R.I.T. as they present Moana, Jr.! This event will be FREE to the public and Hot Dogs will be provided from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM.

Please complete the CMSD Needs Assessment Survey for our Federal Programs Department Today! https://dashboard.educationresources-llc.com/#/district/cna/public/24Z01OhQikhv2ude3wiYkeYV4ZT

Lowndes County Leaders continue to lead! Two students, Aiden Poindexter and Christopher Young, represented CMSD this year with Lowndes County Leaders. These young men had an amazing 10-month journey with this program led by the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Christopher Young who was selected as the Lowndes Young Leader of the year! It's a great day to be a Falcon! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconProud

Help spread the word! Falcon Super Saturday is this weekend! Gates open at 9 a.m. and our scrimmage will kick off at 11 a.m. It's a great day to be a Falcon! #StudentCentered

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Join CMSD as we recognize the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria. These women and men are committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals to the children of their communities. We recognize the tireless efforts of school cafeteria workers who ensure students can benefit from healthy meals each school day. Thank you for all you do! You make a difference every day. #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven

The Columbus Municipal School District lottery enrollment for 2024 – 2025 will open on Monday, May 20, 2024. The application window will close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Elementary Lottery – Who Should Apply?  • Students who will be in KINDERGARTEN for the 2024-2025 school year  • Current students’ parents wishing to make a change in their school assignment  • Students new to CMSD (transferring from other districts) Kindergarten Registration: Students must be FIVE years old on or before September 1, 2024, to be eligible for the Kindergarten Program. Required documents for registration:  • Certified Birth Certificate  • MS Form 121 shot record  • Parent’s state-issued/government ID or Passport  • Two proofs of residency (refer to our district website for more information) For more details, please visit our website: www.columbuscityschools.org and select REGISTRATION to complete the CMSD Lottery application.

It’s Kindergarten Day at Stokes-Beard! These young scholars are celebrating and enjoying the day before MKAS testing starts next week. Good luck, Falcons! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong

Thursday's school bond meeting at Joe Cook Elementary has been canceled. Help us spread the word. Thank you to our community members who attended our meetings to help us build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong

Final community meeting for the CMSD Bond information. Help spread the word! Join us tonight at Townsend Community Center at 6 p.m. as we discuss CMSD, the school bond, projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. The Thursday night community meeting at Joe Cook Elementary has been canceled. Tonight is the last community meeting so make sure you come out to Townsend tonight at 6 p.m. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD

Help spread the word! Join us tonight at Sim Scott at 6 p.m. as we discuss CMSD, the school bond, projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD

CMSD will dismiss half an hour early today due to inclement weather. All elementary school students will be released at 2 p.m. Columbus Middle and Columbus High School students will dismiss at 3 p.m. All after-school activities and events will be canceled.

Help spread the word! Join us as we discuss the Columbus Municipal School District, the school bond, projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD

Featured Work-Based Learning Student: Kylan Ellis. With aspirations to become a Nuclear Engineer, Kylan Ellis has been hard at work with his new internship. At the I.T. Help Store, he's worked on several projects to improve his problem-solving, customer service, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Kylan has been making website updates and diving into technical training beyond basic hardware diagnostics. When class is back in session, he’ll start the fundamentals of component-level soldering. He's also learning the intricacies of TCP/IP networking, the foundation of modern networking infrastructure. Thanks to his internship, Kylan is poised to graduate with vital skills in computer repair and diagnostics. Special shoutout to Mr. Brett Johnson for his mentorship, guiding Kylan toward his aspirations and goals after graduation. “Outside of technical work, it is also important to learn how to interact with customers," Mr. Johnson said. "Kylan also goes on site with me to handle service calls. This is probably the most valuable experience he can get. Interacting with customers is valuable in all fields of work." #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #WorkBasedLearning

We're gearing up to celebrate our seniors! Class Night and Graduation are already set for the Class of 2024. Mark your calendars, Falcons! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #Class2024

Help spread the word! We are inviting the community to join us to discuss the Columbus Municipal School District, the upcoming school bond, the projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD