Intersession and Spring Break are almost here!
This year's intersession is focused specifically on remediation. The spring intersession will be March 18-22 and will include high-dose tutoring for test area subjects. The CMSD staff is working with our students to help ensure everyone is ready for their state test. Spring break will be March 22-29, all district offices will be closed during this week. #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven
You're not going to want to miss the Columbus Arts Council March next week. The March Gallery features art from Columbus High School and Columbus Middle School Students. Check it out Thursday 5:30-7 p.m.
Come celebrate the new CHS Falcon Football head coach next Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the CHS gymnasium! Help spread the word and let's give Coach Barrin Simpson a warm, Falcon welcome! #WeAreColumbus #StudentCentered #FalconNation
Columbus Municipal School District has hired former Mississippi State linebacker Barrin Simpson as the Columbus Falcons head football coach. The CMSD Board of Trustees approved Simpson’s hiring during the regular board meeting February 12.
Coach Simpson is a Starkville High School graduate. He was a two-time all-state middle linebacker at SHS where he won two back-to-back state championships. He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology and fitness management from Mississippi State University. Simpson was an MSU linebacker from 1995-1999. He was later inducted as a Mississippi State SEC Legend in 2017.
He played 11 seasons in the Canadian Football League where he was a seven-time CFL All-Star, five-time league-leading tackler, and two-time defensive player of the year.
Simpson has been coaching football for the past ten years throughout Texas. He kicked off his coaching career as an intern and analyst for the University of North Texas. While with UNT, he developed a program that helped student-athletes set and meet their academic goals and organize their time and schedules. He spent time as a defensive coach with Robert E. Lee High School, Keller Fossil Ridge High School, Chisolm Trail High School, Brewer High School, and Timber Creek High School.
He has four children, Atira, Avery, Bryce, and Braylon.
“Words cannot express the excitement I feel about the opportunity to build a program of champions here at Columbus High School through our new Culture and Core Values of Desire, Determination, & Discipline, that will help us reach our Destiny,” Coach Barrin Simpson said.
Coach Simpson will start with CMSD in the coming weeks.
Help spread the word!
The CMSD annual job fair will be Saturday March 2nd from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join our Falcon team! Now hiring: teachers, administrators, bus drivers, secretaries, and more. You can register online with the QR code. It's a great day to be a Falcon! #FalconNation #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven
Falcon spotlight!!
Check out our Columbus High Principal Dr. Andrews taking care of our students! He has spent the last few days escorting students with an umbrella to and from the building. Thank you to parent Yolanda Washington for giving us the heads up and shining a spotlight on Dr. Andrews.
"I've never seen anything like that in the 11 years my daughters have been here," Ms. Washington said. "That's principal of the year. I think it's just awesome!"
We have an amazing staff taking care of our students and we're always glad to hear about the great job they are doing. Shout out to Dr. Andrews! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconNation
Shout out to the following Band of Champion students who have been selected to perform in the Golden Triangle Honor Band. They will represent Columbus at Mississippi University for Women next month. #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconNation
Parents of all CHS Seniors, join us for our senior parent meeting on Thursday, February 1. We will have two meetings scheduled, one in the morning at 10:15 a.m. and one in the evening at 5:30 p.m. We know you have busy schedules, but pleas make plans to attend one of these meetings at the CHS auditorium. #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconNation
Today, we ask our Falcon Family to remember the life and impact of former CMSD Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat. It would be impossible to list all the contributions Dr. Labat made to the Columbus Municipal School District during her four years, but we will try.
During her CMSD tenure, she supported the Teacher Incentive Pay Program, initiated the “We Build it Better” aviation program, implemented coding curriculum throughout the district, navigated CMSD through the uncertainty of COVID-19, secured FEMA and MEMA funds to repair the Hunt Campus, and increased our accountability rating for the first time in more than a decade.
Dr. Labat fully immersed herself in the community by hosting engagement meetings with the Columbus Housing Authority and spearheading the Adopt-A-Block program in East Columbus.
Today we want to remember Dr. Labat and all her accomplishments that helped move this district forward. May her memory be a blessing for all who knew her.
Weather Update: CMSD will be closed Friday Jan. 19 and will resume on Monday, Jan. 22.
Please see the statement from our Superintendent Dr. Stanley K. Ellis. The weather will continue to get worse this weekend; stay safe and warm.
The Columbus Municipal School District will be closed tomorrow, January 18, 2024. All school campuses and after school activies will be canceled for Thursday. Driving conditions are still hazardous and we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. We will make an announcement tomorrow regarding a decision for when classes will resume. Please be safe and stay warm!
The Columbus Municipal School District will be closed tomorrow, January 17, 2024. All school campuses and after school activies will be canceled for Wednesday.
Roads and driving conditions are still hazardous and we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. We will make an announcement tomorrow regarding a decision for when classes will resume. As the weather continues to worsen, please stay safe and warm.
WEATHER ALERT:
The Columbus Municipal School District will be closed tomorrow, January, 16, 2024. All school campuses and after school activities will be canceled for Tuesday.
The winter storm coming through our area will make road conditions hazardous. We prioritize the safety of our students and staff. We will make an announcement tomorrow regarding a decision for when classes will resume. As the weather continues to worsen, please stay safe and warm.
Today, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Together, let's embrace our community and continue to live a life of service toward others. Thank you to our parents, staff, students, and community members who continually support this district and move us forward.
Let's get back to business! We can't wait to kick the new year off, Falcons! We hope our students, faculty, and Falcon fans enjoyed an awesome break. Happy New Year! Students, we will see you bright and early on January 9, 2024! #HappyNewYear #StudentCentered #2024isHere
Let's get back to business! We can't wait to kick the new year off, Falcons! We hope our students, faculty, and Falcon fans enjoyed an awesome break. Happy New Year! Students, we will see you bright and early on January 9, 2024! #HappyNewYear #StudentCentered #2024isHere
Have a safe, special, and wonderful holiday season, Falcons! We can't wait to see our Falcons in the new year! #HappyHolidays #FalconFamily #StudentCentered
The Columbus Municipal School Board of Trustees recognized some amazing students, staff, and community volunteers during the December board meeting. Congratulations to our teachers with high student proficiency and growth! We can't thank you enough for what you do each and every day! #TogetherWeFly #FalconProud #FalconFamily
We are definitely getting into the holiday spirit! #StudentCentered #HolidaySeason #Celebrate
We are definitely getting into the holiday spirit! #StudentCentered #HolidaySeason #Celebrate
