Columbia Board of Education picks name for new elementary school

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Board of Education on Monday night voted on a name for its new elementary school.

Eagle Bluffs Elementary School was the name that was unanimously picked by the board. The school will be built near John Warner Middle School on Sinclair Road.

Officials have said that the school is expected to hold 750 students and is slated to open the fall of 2026.

CPS had asked community members to submit ideas for the name on a form on its website at the end of last year. A committee to go over names was made up of parents, students and community members.

The form asked residents to:

• Describe the name’s geographical relevance;
• Describe how the name aligns with the mission, vision and values of the school district;
• Explain how the name is unique and easily identifiable;
• Describe how the name contributes to the city and school district; and
• Describe the historical significance of the name.

The other finalist name was Sinclair Elementary School. There were 46 name suggestions from the community.