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In celebration of National Principals Month, Columbus City Schools highlights the dedication, leadership, and impact of principals across the District. Through personal reflections and moments captured inside schools, CCS shows the many roles principals play in supporting students, empowering staff, building relationships with families, and creating welcoming learning environments where every student can succeed.

The October 5 issue of the Family Connector is now out! Catch up on the latest District news, attendance updates, upcoming events, student opportunities, community resources, and more. Stay connected with everything happening across CCS!

Columbus City Schools families, staff, students, and community members are invited to Empower Your Voice, an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration with Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and members of the Columbus Board of Education. The event will take place Monday, October 12, from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Fort Hayes Performing Arts Theatre (546 Jack Gibbs Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215). Doors will open at 5 p.m.

The newest Family Connector is out now! From District updates and attendance reminders to upcoming events, student opportunities, and community resources, there’s a lot inside for CCS families. Don’t miss this issue! 

The latest edition of the Family Connector is here! Catch up on what’s happening across Columbus City Schools, including back-to-school highlights, the new Strive for 5! Attendance Initiative, Pre-K registration, upcoming events, family resources, important reminders, and more.

As we settle into the 2026–2027 school year, Dr. Angela Chapman shares a message with families reflecting on the start of the year, the work happening across our schools, and what lies ahead for Columbus City Schools.

There’s nothing better than welcoming our students back for another amazing year! Our incredible staff, families, and community partners helped us ring in the new year. From warm welcomes to special surprises, our schools and community partners helped make the first day of the 2026-2027 school year one to remember. Take a look!

Columbus City Schools is unwavering in its commitment to keeping students, staff, and visitors safe. We continuously evaluate our security practices and proactively look for additional measures to ensure a safe and secure environment. As we start the new school year, these measures align with our ongoing commitment to your safety and well-being and are designed to provide a secure and protected environment for all.

Before students step onto a bus for the 2026-27 school year, more than 600 Columbus City Schools transportation professionals gathered for hands-on emergency preparedness and safety training. Through the District’s partnership with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio School Safety Center, drivers, aides, staff, and leaders practiced responding to serious situations with confidence, calm, and care.