Registration for returning students starts next week!
Early Online Registration for returning students will begin Monday, May 20, and end Saturday, May 25.
Please sign in to the Parent Portal at cmsd.powerschool.com and click CMSD Student Registration 24-25 to begin.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. #ExcellenceDriven #StudentCentered #FalconStrong
Today is the day; get out and vote!
Remember, this bond will not raise your taxes if approved. The funds will go toward upgrading our facilities and giving our students a better and safer learning environment! Help us build a strong future for CMSD.
Lowndes County Leaders continue to lead!
Two students, Aiden Poindexter and Christopher Young, represented CMSD this year with Lowndes County Leaders. These young men had an amazing 10-month journey with this program led by the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Christopher Young who was selected as the Lowndes Young Leader of the year! It's a great day to be a Falcon! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #FalconProud
When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Join CMSD as we recognize the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria. These women and men are committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals to the children of their communities. We recognize the tireless efforts of school cafeteria workers who ensure students can benefit from healthy meals each school day.
Thank you for all you do! You make a difference every day. #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven
The Columbus Municipal School District lottery enrollment for 2024 – 2025 will open on Monday, May 20, 2024. The application window will close at 11:59 p.m. on
Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Elementary Lottery – Who Should Apply?
• Students who will be in KINDERGARTEN for the 2024-2025 school year
• Current students’ parents wishing to make a change in their school assignment
• Students new to CMSD (transferring from other districts)
Kindergarten Registration:
Students must be FIVE years old on or before September 1, 2024, to be eligible for the Kindergarten Program.
Required documents for registration:
• Certified Birth Certificate
• MS Form 121 shot record
• Parent’s state-issued/government ID or Passport
• Two proofs of residency (refer to our district website for more information)
For more details, please visit our website: www.columbuscityschools.org and select REGISTRATION to complete the CMSD Lottery application.
Thursday's school bond meeting at Joe Cook Elementary has been canceled. Help us spread the word. Thank you to our community members who attended our meetings to help us build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong
Final community meeting for the CMSD Bond information.
Help spread the word! Join us tonight at Townsend Community Center at 6 p.m. as we discuss CMSD, the school bond, projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. The Thursday night community meeting at Joe Cook Elementary has been canceled. Tonight is the last community meeting so make sure you come out to Townsend tonight at 6 p.m. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD
Absentee Voting is Open! See attached for locations.
Early voting opens TODAY! Please remember to vote.
Help spread the word!
Join us tonight at Sim Scott at 6 p.m. as we discuss CMSD, the school bond, projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD
CMSD will dismiss half an hour early today due to inclement weather. All elementary school students will be released at 2 p.m. Columbus Middle and Columbus High School students will dismiss at 3 p.m. All after-school activities and events will be canceled.
Help spread the word!
Join us as we discuss the Columbus Municipal School District, the school bond, projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD
Featured Work-Based Learning Student: Kylan Ellis.
With aspirations to become a Nuclear Engineer, Kylan Ellis has been hard at work with his new internship. At the I.T. Help Store, he's worked on several projects to improve his problem-solving, customer service, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Kylan has been making website updates and diving into technical training beyond basic hardware diagnostics. When class is back in session, he’ll start the fundamentals of component-level soldering.
He's also learning the intricacies of TCP/IP networking, the foundation of modern networking infrastructure. Thanks to his internship, Kylan is poised to graduate with vital skills in computer repair and diagnostics. Special shoutout to Mr. Brett Johnson for his mentorship, guiding Kylan toward his aspirations and goals after graduation.
“Outside of technical work, it is also important to learn how to interact with customers," Mr. Johnson said. "Kylan also goes on site with me to handle service calls. This is probably the most valuable experience he can get. Interacting with customers is valuable in all fields of work."
#StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #WorkBasedLearning
We're gearing up to celebrate our seniors!
Class Night and Graduation are already set for the Class of 2024. Mark your calendars, Falcons! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven #Class2024
Help spread the word!
We are inviting the community to join us to discuss the Columbus Municipal School District, the upcoming school bond, the projects we plan to complete, and answer any questions you may have. Help us spread the word so we can build a strong future for CMSD. #FalconStrong #FalconNation #CMSD
The Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar. See the approved calendar here! #StudentCentered #ExcellenceDriven
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
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
