Columbus USD 493 Back To School Information 2022-2023 2017-2018

Unified School District 493 offers a broad, comprehensive program, which provides a wide choice for both the student who is interested in college preparatory work and for the student who is more interested in a skilled technology/vocational occupation.

School Hours & Buildings

Park School Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade Time - 7:50 a.m.-2:55 p.m. Highland School Second and Third Grade Time - 8 a.m.-3:05 p.m. Central School Fourth thru sixth Grades Time - 7:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m. Columbus Jr/Sr High School Grades 7 thru 12 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Breakfast & Lunch Prices

Breakfast Students PreK thru $1.75 Adults: $2.35 Lunch 12: Students PreK thru 8: $2.60 Students 9 thru 12: $2.80 Adults: $4.60

2022-2023 Enrollment

Any child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2022 is eligible to attend kindergarten this year. If your child is not pre-enrolled, please bring his or her state birth certificate with you to enrollment.

2022-2023 School Calendar

AUGUST 3 District Enrollment at CUHS 11-12 New Teacher Orientation?

Changes to the School Nutrition Program for School Year 2022-2023

Congress did not extend federal school meal waivers and school meals will no longer be available to ALL students free of charge effective at the start of the 2022- 2023 school year.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 19 •Columbus Summer Lunch program 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drivethru only. No inside seating. •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Johnston Public Library story time 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Musing Under the Clock Tower

A local golfer says this week he finally shot the temperature.

Youngsters from the area

Youngsters from the area attended the Totus Tuus Catholic summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting faith. About 50 youngsters attended at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon all of last week.

Fair ride armbands now on sale

Are you, your kids or grandkids planning on taking in the carnival rides during the fair, July 26-30? If you purchase armbands in advance, it will save dollars if you don’t wait to purchase them on the fairgrounds.