• student make pinwheels and pinwheels on wall

    Imagine. . .   whirled peace! Students at Columbus participated in the Pinwheels for Peace project.  Read more about it here. 

  • Principal greets students on bus

    Principal Cunzio greets students as they arrive for school.

  • Mrs. Ketchum welcomes her students to third grade.

     

  • Conductor directs band

    Fourth grade students performed in their annual spring concert at Westlake High School.  Click here to read more about it. 

  • Group of students hula hoop with teacher.

    Students get plenty of exercise for the mind, body and spirit at Columbus Elementary's annual Wellness Day.  Learn more about some of the healthy activities here. 

  • Boys playing baritone

    The 4th grade band students performed their first concert for parents and fellow students in March.  Click here to read more about it.

  • 4th Grade celebrates colonial day.

    Fourth grade students learn what it was like to live in Colonial times during the 14th annual Colonial Fair at Columbus Elementary.  Read more about Colonial Day here. 

  • 3rd Grade art students

    Third graders create beautiful art while learning about primary and secondary colors.

  • Box Out Bullying Presentation

    Students were treated to an interactive performance called Box Out Bullying to promote empathy an kindness within the school.  Read more about it here.

  • Teachers talk to students

    Columbus students are rewarded for exhibiting responsible, respectful and safe behavior at school.

  • It's Columbus Elementary School circa 1962. Look closely at the name of the school in the photo back then in 1962!

    It's Columbus Elementary School circa 1962. Look closely at the name of the school in the photo back then in 1962!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

If your child is going to be absent, you can email the school at CESattendance@mtplcsd.org or call the Nurse's Office, 769-8537.

If your child needs a bus pass, you can email the school at CESBusnotes@mtplcsd.org or you can continue to send a written note to your child's teacher.

The 2019-20 School Calendar.

Dismissal is at 1:55 pm. on Monday, October 21.

Kindness Week is Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25. The Kindness Week Schedule.

By wearing a particular color one Friday each month, students and staff will be participating in the Colored in Character Initiative. They are taking a stand to recognize the importance of showing good character at all times. On Friday, November 15, all students and staff should wear blue to show gratitude.

Chartwells, our food service company, is offering a grab and go breakfast (View Menu) for students in the CES cafeteria from 7:05 am-7:30 am.  Cost is $1.50. 

Sign up for the PTA Mailing List. The PTA uses email to communicate with parents and guardians throughout the school year.

View the Elementary PTA Website.  

E Chalk Calendars are able to be downloaded to iCal.  

EVENTS

  • Day 6C

    HES / CES Number Days

  • CES Picture Day

    2019-20 CES Group Calendar

  • Day 7D

    HES / CES Number Days

  • Board of Ed Work Session

    District Office

    2019-20 Combined Calendar

  • Day 1E

    HES / CES Number Days

  • Day 2F

    HES / CES Number Days

  • Day 3A

    HES / CES Number Days
View Monthly Calendar

FEATURED NEWS

MR. CUNZIO-PRINCIPAL

Columbus Elementary School values the unique abilities and talents of each child.  We are committed to building self-esteem, enhancing creativity and individuality, and developing healthy lifestyles. In cooperation with parents and community, the staff establishes high expectations for all students as the standard and provides a safe, nurturing environment where our students have the opportunity to become productive, knowledgeable, and responsible citizens.