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@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 7:30 PM

Three #OurCCS students from Columbus Alternative HS and Whetstone HS have been named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! 🌟 Meet these outstanding scholars and learn more about their achievements. 👏

READ: https://tinyurl.com/4zw86ezp

Image with three sections featuring Columbus City Schools National Merit Semifinalists. From top to bottom: Ruby Browning from Columbus Alternative High School, Maggie Oliphint from Whetstone High School, and Nikhil Arunachalam from Columbus Alternative High School.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:30 PM

Congratulations to CCS Special Olympics Coordinator 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 for being named the 2026 Special Olympics Ohio 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🏆🎉 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

John Esson is seated in a library filled with bookshelves. Text on the image reads: "John Esson, Special Olympics Coordinator, Columbus City Schools.

A group of four individuals are standing together indoors, smiling at the camera. Each is wearing a blue and white sporty outfit with medals around their necks. One person is holding a championship bracket. They appear to be celebrating a victory, possibly in the context of sporting event.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

Join us TOMORROW, October 10 from noon to 5 p.m. as we celebrate the McGuffey School Building’s centennial with a special homecoming event and open house at Columbus Alternative High School. Past and present school community members and alumni are welcome! 🏫🎉 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

Celebration poster for the 100th anniversary of the McGuffey School Building. Event is titled "Homecoming" and scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 5 PM at 2632 McGuffey Road, Columbus, Ohio. Includes McGuffey Elementary, McGuffey Junior High, and Columbus Alternative High School. Features activities such as student performances, archives display, food trucks, and panel discussions.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

Class got a little wild at Southwood Elementary! 🦜 Scholars came face to face with animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, getting an up-close look at macaws, skunks, sloths, and owls. 🦉 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

A person is showing a sloth to a group of young children seated on the floor. In the background, there is a table with "Columbus Zoo" written on it, and a mural of a lush, green forest with a waterfall. The children appear attentive and curious.

A penguin stands on a table covered with a cloth that has the word "Columbus" partially visible. The background features lush greenery, resembling a tropical rainforest.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 PM

CCS Adult & Community Education is enrolling for its 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗥 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 at Fort Hayes Career Center beginning January 11, 2027!

🔗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://tinyurl.com/bdd5cvmj 🔗

📞 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦? Call 380-997-7617 📞

#ACEImprovesLives
#LeadersGrownHere at #OurCCS

The image is a flyer for a Commercial HVACR Training Program by Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools. It lists certifications such as ESCO Electrical, ESCO Gas Heat, and others. Classes start January 2027 and cost $7,200. Financial aid is available. More information can be found at the provided website, and contact details are included.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

Lights, camera, opportunity! 📸 CCS Multimedia Services donated $5,000 worth of equipment to East High School's digital media arts program, led by teacher Joseph Butler. More tools for our scholars to create, produce and tell their stories! 🎬 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

Three people are standing in a room with metal shelving units containing electronic equipment and accessories. One person is giving a thumbs-up, another has arms open in a presenting gesture, and the third is smiling with hands in pockets. They all have badges around their necks.

Two people are in a room with shelves holding various equipment. One person is sitting and adjusting a sound mixer with a tablet, while the other stands, pointing at the tablet. Both are wearing lanyards.

A person is standing in a doorway, holding a professional video camera. They are wearing a cap and a jacket, smiling at the camera. The surrounding area appears to be an indoor setting.

Two individuals are shaking hands in front of metal shelves filled with electronic equipment and cables. Both are smiling. One is wearing a lanyard with a badge, and there is a sign for "JBL SCS12" on the top shelf.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

From the classroom to career! Columbus Downtown High School IT scholars marked Ohio Tech Day at the Meta HIVE Roadshow at Franklin University, exploring tech pathways with pros from Meta, COSI and Be Pro Be Proud. 💻 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

Two individuals are seated at a simulator with joystick controls. One person is wearing a red shirt with "Be Pro Be Proud" printed on it and is engaging with the other person, who is operating the controls. The setting appears to be a demonstration or training environment, with blurred signage, including "Optics," in the background.

A group of individuals are gathered at a COSI event. Two people stand next to a COSI banner and a table with scientific equipment. They are speaking to an audience seated on the floor. A person in a suit stands nearby, observing the event.

A group of students is seated at classroom tables working on small electronic projects. The focus is on one student in a white hoodie assembling a circuit board. Others in the background are also engaged in similar activities. A bottle of water and a pencil are on the table.

Three individuals seated, wearing virtual reality headsets. The headset in the foreground displays the phrase "Experience Out of This World." They all have event lanyards around their necks, suggesting participation in a VR event or exhibition.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:00 PM

Game on at Innis Elementary! Former Ohio State players helped our scholars kick off this year's Team Tressel Fitness Challenge with lessons on cardio, flexibility, strength, sleep and nutrition. ❤️💪🩶 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

A group of children and one adult are in a gymnasium, engaging in a physical activity together. The adult is wearing a red shirt with "Team Smurf Construction" printed on it and is demonstrating a move. The kids are attentively following along. Brightly colored balloons are arranged on a pillar in the background, and a Columbus Blue Jackets sign is visible on the wall.

A person in a "Team Tressel" shirt hands a certificate to a young student. Other students wait in line, holding their own certificates. Behind them, a screen displays the "Team Tressel Fitness Challenge" graphic.

A group of young students stands in line, each holding a booklet for the "Team Tressel Fitness Challenge." An adult hands the booklets to them. In the background, a screen displays the "Governor's Healthy Ohio Team Tressel Fitness Challenge" with images of people exercising.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:10 PM

Congratulations to Columbus City Schools Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman on being recognized as one of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in the 20th Anniversary Edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus! 🎉

#OurCCS
#LeadersGrownHere
#WWIBColumbus
#ColumbusWOE

This is a promotional poster for the "Who's Who in Black Columbus" 20th Anniversary Edition, featuring Dr. Angela Chapman as a 2026 Woman of Excellence. The event details a Networking Reception & Book Reveal on November 17, 2026, from 6-8 pm at The Ohio State University Student Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom. Information for ticket availability is provided at the bottom. Dr. Angela Chapman smiles against a dark background.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 2:34 PM

Happy National Principals Month to 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 at Walnut Ridge High School! 🍎 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

At the Connect & Thrive Disability Resource Fair, nearly 730 people came together at Mifflin High School to connect with community resources, engage with CCS staff and partners, and cheer on our Special Olympics athletes. ❤️ #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

An informational table at a community event in a gymnasium, featuring a banner for the "Free Clinic of Southside Virginia." Two people are seated behind the table with informational materials, while another person stands on the opposite side engaging in conversation. An American flag is visible in the background. Photo taken at CCS' Connect & Thrive: Disability Resource Fair at Mifflin High School on October 3.

Four people are playing flag football on a grassy field. One person is running with the ball while others in colorful uniforms are in pursuit. Spectators and referees are in the background. The scene is lively and takes place under a clear sky. Photo taken at CCS' Connect & Thrive: Disability Resource Fair at Mifflin High School on October 3.

A person wearing a white "Cougars" jersey with the number 5 is holding a football while walking past bleachers. Other individuals are in the background, some seated and some standing. Photo taken at CCS' Connect & Thrive: Disability Resource Fair at Mifflin High School on October 3.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:01 PM

Whetstone High School wins again! 🏆

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 - 2026 City Champions for the 3rd straight year!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 - City League Championship for the 5th year in a row!

Well done, Braves. ⚽👏 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

Whetstone Boys soccer team poses on a well-lit field at night, celebrating a victory. Players are wearing white uniforms, and one holds a trophy. A mascot in a panda costume reclines on the grass in front. Several people in casual clothing stand to the side, observing.

Whetstone Girls soccer team is in blue uniforms and coaches stand and kneel in front of a goalpost on a soccer field. One person lies in front, posing with a soccer ball.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:18 PM

Join Columbus City Schools on October 12 for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration! #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

💬 LEARN MORE: https://tinyurl.com/5fvxsc5d 💬

✅ RSVP: https://forms.gle/5BqdEFQErzdBqzyk6 ✅

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹! 🏆

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 - 2026 City Champions for the 17th consecutive year! 🎾

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 - 2026 City Champions! ⛳

What a time to be a Brave. Way to go, Whetstone! 👏 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

A group of tennis players and a coach stand together on a tennis court, smiling and holding a tall trophy. They are dressed in athletic gear, and there's a chain-link fence and sports field in the background.

A group of individuals wearing matching sports attire is gathered outdoors on grass. Two of them are holding a large trophy with a gold top and a red base. Trees and part of a building are visible in the background.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 6:18 PM

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁: The October 5 issue of The Family Connector is here!

Catch up on the latest District news, attendance updates, upcoming events, community resources, and more. 📌 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: https://app.smore.com/n/vyk1p

A person in a blue shirt assists a student with a tie outside a building. Two other students stand nearby. The image is part of the "Family Connector" magazine from Columbus City Schools.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:03 PM

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦! #OurCCS families can help by:

⏰ Setting consistent wake-up and bedtime routines
🎒 Preparing clothes, backpacks, and supplies the night before
😴 Prioritizing sleep so students are rested and ready to learn

𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗣.
𝗕𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘.
𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘!

The image is a colorful poster for Columbus City Schools, promoting an "Attendance Challenge" from September 28 to October 23. It features the text "Fall Into Great Attendance!" and "Strive For 5!" with leaves decorating the left side. There are checklist items: "Show Up 5 Days a Week" and "Fewer Than 5 Absences All Year.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 12:00 PM

Join us this evening for the next Columbus Board of Education meeting. 📅 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

The image is a flyer featuring a group portrait of eight individuals, all smiling at the camera. The flyer is for Columbus City Schools' Board of Education. It includes board meeting dates for 2026 and contact information, emphasizing community engagement.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

Happy #WorldTeachersDay to the staff at Woodcrest Elementary School! 🌟 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

Happy World Teachers' Day to our friends at Hamilton STEM Academy! 🍎 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

Three people smiling and standing in a classroom, with colorful motivational posters on the wall behind them.

Two people are standing side by side in a hallway, smiling at the camera. One person is wearing a "Columbus Roadrunners" shirt and a cardigan, holding folders. Both have ID lanyards around their necks.

Two Hamilton STEM Academy teachers smile for a photo. They are sitting down at a table with a laptop open.

A Hamilton STEM Academy teacher smiles for a photo. He is sitting down at a desk and wearing a purple shirt.

@colscityschools.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

Happy World Teachers' Day to our educators at Berwick Alternative PreK-8! 🍎 #OurCCS #LeadersGrownHere

The staff at Berwick Alternative Elementary School poses for a photo in the gymnasium. There is a Bulldogs sign in the back behind the staff.