CMSD is thrilled to WELCOME BACK our returning students and extend a warm greeting to all new faces joining us this year! The first day of school is always so exciting! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong
Thank you to all the parents and students who joined us for our CMSD Back-to-School Open House! We had a fantastic time meeting and welcoming our students! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong
Convocation 2024-2025!!!
CMSD is fired up! Our teachers, administrators, and staff are ready for an exciting year! Special thanks to our wonderful speaker, Dr. Donyall D. Dickey. He was full of knowledge and laughter! Today was all about “Looking into the Future” and CMSD sure has a bright one! What a great day to be a falcon! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong
The CMSD administration team is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year! During their retreat at Plymouth Bluff, they participated in a team building program to improve transferable skills such as communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and critical thinking! They are life long learners! Great Job! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong
Join us for our school's Open House on July 24th! We invite all parents and students to come explore our schools and meet our dedicated teachers. #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong
Parents!! As we gear up for another exciting school year, lets make sure our students are protected and ready to learn. All 7th graders must get the Tdap vaccination, so please make an appointment with your healthcare provider. Let's work together to keep our students healthy and our school community FALCON strong! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconStrong
Class of 2025 Orientation! #ExcellenceDriven #StudentCentered #FalconStrong
Union Success Academy will be Moving! Students will start the 2024-2025 school year on the Annex Hall at Cook Elementary. #ExcellenceDriven #StudentCentered #FalconStrong
In observance of Independence Day, our campuses will be closed July 4th-5th. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July! Happy Independence Day!
Online Registration is now open to returning students for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year! New students can start registering next week. 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
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
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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
