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.
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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.
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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.
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Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.
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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.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools is getting closer to having a new mission statement related to equity and inclusion.
Continue Reading 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
Continue Reading Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. Thursday.
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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
Continue Reading The next step of planning for Columbia Public Schools fall classes will depend on parents.
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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.
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The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. in person at the Aslin Administration building.
Continue Reading The principal at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia is holding a video conference today with students who are concerned about racism at the school. The meeting comes after multiple students and former students took to social media asking people to share their experiences at the high school. A district spokesman confirmed to ABC 17
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A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As COVID-19 continues to batter the state’s revenue, the governor announced Monday that education would have to take another cut to make up for losses. Parson announced he is restricting another $209 million in state spending during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Of that, $41 million is being taken
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As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.
Continue Reading The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on Monday to talk about how the district is continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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