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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.

Westgate Alternative Elementary School is helping students build healthy habits and stronger connections through monthly 5K walks that bring together students, staff, and families. The walks provide regular physical activity while preparing students for the school’s annual Walk-a-Thon in May, with additional opportunities to stay active through a lunchtime mileage club. By combining movement, encouragement, and schoolwide participation, Westgate is supporting students’ physical and emotional well-being while teaching healthy habits they can carry with them beyond the classroom.

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! 

Columbus City Schools (CCS) partnered with All Kids Bike to bring dozens of bikes to kindergarten students at Cranbrook Elementary School. Made possible by a $9,000 grant from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, the program provides Cranbrook with new equipment, including 24 adjustable Strider balance-to-pedal bikes, helmets, pedal conversion kits, and an instructor bike. Teachers also receive specialized training and an eight-lesson curriculum.

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!