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WATCH: CPS superintendent talks possibility of hybrid learning

September 23, 2020 2:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch three live interviews with the CPS superintendent Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.

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CPS slides under needed case metric for hybrid learning

September 21, 2020 7:09 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ new case metric fell below 50 on Monday, based on the district’s COVID-19 guidance this could mean a transition in its learning method.

CPS Athletic leaders discuss moving forward as program reports positive COVID-19 case

September 17, 2020 10:48 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools Athletic Department officials discuss moving forward after reporting a positive case on one of it’s football teams on Thursday.

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Columbia Public Schools Board to decide on renaming Rock Bridge High School football field

September 18, 2020 10:04 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet Friday morning and decide whether to rename the Rock Bridge High School Football field.

Wayne Sells sends letter to CPS on possible renaming of Rock Bridge High School football field

September 16, 2020 10:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Rock Bridge High School football field could see a name change after recent social media posts made by the man the field was named for were critical of national anthem protests.

Columbia Public Schools plans to introduce hybrid-learning in four phases

September 14, 2020 10:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Students in Columbia could do hybrid-learning this year, and the youngest would be the first in the classroom.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 update includes details on youngest students going back to classrooms

September 14, 2020 11:31 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will update the school board Monday on COVID-19 and classes, including a plan being developed to get some students back in class before others.

Columbia Public Schools official provides COVID-19 budget update

September 9, 2020 3:44 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ finance head is set to provide an update to the school board finance committee Wednesday on how COVID-19 has affected revenue and spending.

Schools across Mid-Missouri provide free meals for students amid pandemic

September 9, 2020 1:31 PM Riane Cleveland

Multiple Mid-Missouri school districts are making meals free to families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parents struggle with school-issued iPads on first day of school

September 8, 2020 11:27 AM Zola Crowder

Parents lined up outside of Columbia middle schools Tuesday morning to get help fixing their school-issued iPads on the first day of online school.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks first day of classes amid tech issues

September 8, 2020 2:28 AM Molly Stawinoga

The superintendent for Columbia Public Schools joined ABC 17 News This Morning as the district has its first day of all-online classes.

MONDAY UPDATES: Second COVID-19 case reported at Jefferson City High School

September 7, 2020 3:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS provides guidance to families on technology issues

September 7, 2020 2:13 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools will begin all-online classes Tuesday and some CPS families have had some stresses and struggles with preparing for the first day.

Update needed on Columbia Public Schools tablets ahead of return to learn

September 7, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

Some Columbia Public Schools families may need to update their school-issued tablets before the return to learn Tuesday.

‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools

September 4, 2020 12:31 PM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.

Shots fired near Columbia middle school

September 4, 2020 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say someone fired a gun in the area of a Columbia middle school Thursday.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 restrictions prompt some parents to choose private school

September 3, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

Some local parents are considering or switching to private school after Columbia Public Schools decided to move fully online for the start of the semester.

CPS Nutrition Services sets start date for free and reduced-price meal program

September 2, 2020 1:00 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools will begin the free and reduced-price meal program on Tuesday; the first day of classes.

CPS Nutrition Services works on plan for free and reduced-price lunch as school starts online

September 1, 2020 12:55 PM Riane Cleveland

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Nutrition Services is working on plans for the free and reduced-price lunch program for this school year. On Monday the Columbia Board of Education decided to begin the school year online-only as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said district staff are making sure they get

Columbia Public Schools online learning will have new structure compared to spring semester

September 1, 2020 12:39 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools officials say parents should expect a schedule Tuesday for what classes will be like after the school board’s decision to keep students out of school buildings during September.