Columbia Public Schools Archives

Columbia teachers’ union recommends later start date for in-person classes

July 27, 2020 8:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Missouri National Education Association released a report Monday with recommendations for the start of classes at Columbia Public Schools.

COVID-19 will change how students ride school buses in the fall

July 23, 2020 2:31 PM Zola Crowder

Starting in the fall some Mid-Missouri public schools will have new regulations in place for students who use school buses.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to school, special meeting plans for August

July 21, 2020 2:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

Tune in at 6 a.m. to ABC 17 News for three live interviews with the CPS superintendent.

Columbia Public Schools seeking input on school safety

July 10, 2020 4:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools sent out a survey to district parents this week seeking input on school safety after the City of Columbia ended school resource officer contracts.

Columbia police officers union addresses removal of school resource officers at CPS schools

July 7, 2020 4:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPOA says it’s opposed to removing SROs from Columbia Public Schools a week after the agreement ended.

MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS parents can still make a decision for in-person classes if Monday deadline is not met

July 6, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools’ parents have one last day to decide if their children will attend classes in-person or online in the fall.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to classes

July 2, 2020 3:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for three live interviews.

Columbia police will still be present in schools after contract for resource officers expires

June 30, 2020 5:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia’s contract with Columbia Public Schools for school resource officers expires at midnight on Tuesday.

Columbia Public Schools says it ‘will expect’ students to wear masks; city works on requirement

June 29, 2020 11:27 AM Amber Tabeling

The local health department is drawing up an ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public places in Columbia, while Columbia Public Schools will expect students to wear masks this fall.

CPS holds meeting to discuss parents’ mask concerns

June 27, 2020 2:05 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to host a zoom meeting Saturday afternoon to address parent’s concerns regarding the districts mask wearing recommendation for in-person classes this fall.

Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks

June 24, 2020 11:24 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.

CPS parents have one week to decide what fall classes look like for their students

June 23, 2020 3:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.

Columbia Public Schools lays out plan for fall classes

June 22, 2020 3:57 PM Connor Hirsch

Columbia Public Schools students will get a much different classroom experience in the fall, according to plans released Monday for a return to school amid COVID-19.

Columbia Public Schools closer to finalizing equity mission statement

June 18, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is getting closer to having a new mission statement related to equity and inclusion.

Columbia Public Schools releases graduation plans

June 15, 2020 8:30 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools released more information on 2020 graduation plans. The district plans to hold several in-person graduation ceremonies from July 30th-August 2nd. Dates of in-person graduation ceremonies: Rock Bridge High School, Thursday, July 30 (with Friday, July 31 for additional ceremonies if necessary based on student participation)Douglass High School, Friday, July

VIDEO: Columbia superintendent talks fall return

June 11, 2020 2:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Columbia Board of Education to review elementary attendance areas

June 10, 2020 8:33 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is getting ready to review elementary areas to see if any changes are needed due to population growth. In an email to parents, the district said that it wants input from the school community. The district is asking members of the community to volunteer to

CPS depending on parents to create plan for fall classes

June 9, 2020 10:50 AM Amber Tabeling

The next step of planning for Columbia Public Schools fall classes will depend on parents.

Columbia Public Schools to offer families a choice on online or in-person education for fall

June 8, 2020 3:28 PM Connor Hirsch

After the past school year ended with students out of the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Public School leaders are set to discuss what returning to class might look like.