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Family Connector cover featuring a smiling Cedarwood Elementary student holding a “First Day of School” photo frame alongside an adult, with blue and black balloons in the background.
The Family Connector - September 4, 2026

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.

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WATCH: First Day of School at CCS - 2026-2027 School Year

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!

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CCS Safety and Security Procedures for Sporting, Extracurricular, and Special Events

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.

Aerial view of yellow CCS school buses lined up in a large parking lot, with people gathered near several buses and an athletic field in the background.
Ready to Roll: CCS Transportation Staff Train for Emergencies Ahead of New School Year

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.

Graphic promoting the 2026 Columbus City Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair, August 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Fort Hayes Campus.
Columbus City Schools Hosts Back-to-School Resource Fair on August 15

Get ready for one of the biggest back-to-school events in the City of Columbus! Join Columbus City Schools (CCS) for the 5th Annual CCS Back-to-School Resource Fair, where families can receive free backpacks, books, and school supplies and connect with more than 100 CCS departments and community partners.

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Celebrating 15 Years of Student Voice at the CCS Poetry Slam

The 15th Annual Columbus City Schools Poetry Slam marked a milestone year, celebrating student voice, creativity, and courage. Nearly 50 middle and high school poets took the stage to perform original works ranging from witty reflections to powerful, socially conscious themes.