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CEF receives $25,000 from Hancher Family
CEF receives $25,000 from Hancher Family
Columbus Education Foundation (CEF) received an outstanding gift from the Hancher Family: $25,000 to enhance educational opportunities for Columbus Independent School District (CISD) students. The donation will make more scholarships available for both college, trade and technical schools. 11/15/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony celebrates All Saints Day, readies for basketball
St. Anthony celebrates All Saints Day, readies for basketball
The beginning of November found SAS celebrating All Saints Day and All Souls Day. SAS 4th graders presented their Living Museum of Saints projects on Nov. 1 in honor of All Saints Day. Students chose a saint to research, and “came to life” to present their project in character. Parents and other SAS students enjoyed learning about the lives of over 20 saints. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
ELIS PICKS OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS PICKS OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
ELIS PICKS OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL CELEBRATES ALL SAINTS DAY
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL CELEBRATES ALL SAINTS DAY
Second grade St. Michael students researched and portrayed saints for All Saints Day Mass. The students and the saint they represented in the front row from left are Annie Wessels as St. Kareri Tekakwitha, James Connor as St. Andrew, Avery Vanicek as St. Rose of Lima, Easton Melnar as St. Roch, Matthew Srubar as St. Matthew, Sadie Davis as Joan of Arc and Addy Berger as St. Elizabeth of Hungary. In the back row from left are Isabelle Prichard-Jones as St. Lucy, Kyle Barrow as St. Nicholas, Emily Herzik as St. Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist and Hadley Wick as St. Cecilia. Their teacher is Mrs. Sandra Muras. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY HOLDS FALL FESTIVAL
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY HOLDS FALL FESTIVAL
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY HOLDS FALL FESTIVAL 11/08/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAKES TRIP, CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAKES TRIP, CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAKES TRIP, CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony Halloween a resounding success
St. Anthony Halloween a resounding success
The St. Anthony Halloween Carnival on Oct. 28 was once again a successful event. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETS SMOKEY THE BEAR
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETS SMOKEY THE BEAR
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETS SMOKEY THE BEAR 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
NESBITT LIBRARIAN TEACHES ORIGAMI TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
NESBITT LIBRARIAN TEACHES ORIGAMI TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
NESBITT LIBRARIAN TEACHES ORIGAMI TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
LIL EINSTEIN’S HOST TRUNK OR TREAT
LIL EINSTEIN’S HOST TRUNK OR TREAT
LIL EINSTEIN’S HOST TRUNK OR TREAT 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony school prepares for Halloween
St. Anthony school prepares for Halloween
Halloween Carnival week hits St. Anthony this week. The PTC and families are busy as they prepare to host the annual event this coming Saturday, Oct. 28. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENJOY PICNIC, LEARN FIRE SAFETY
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENJOY PICNIC, LEARN FIRE SAFETY
Above left: Pre-K3 had a picnic lunch on Thursday, Oct. 19. Students are from the top left in clockwise order: Rosalyn Hatfield, Lily Hubenak, Ellis Hatfield, Walker Prihoda, John Brady Martinez, Amelia Dreitner and Maddox Blasig. Above right: WVFD gave the St. Michael Catholic School students a scary demonstration of what can go wrong when cooking unsafely. Left: SMCS Junior High students learned from WVFD members about fire trucks and asked questions about the equipment and safety precautions when fighting fires. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HAVE HALLOWEEN ARTS AND CRAFTS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HAVE HALLOWEEN ARTS AND CRAFTS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HAVE HALLOWEEN ARTS AND CRAFTS 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
NESBITT CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
NESBITT CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
NESBITT CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CREATES HALLOWEEN ART
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CREATES HALLOWEEN ART
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CREATES HALLOWEEN ART 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
RHS SENIORS AT WHARTON COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
RHS SENIORS AT WHARTON COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
RHS SENIORS AT WHARTON COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
St. Anthony Homecoming, sports, fundraisers
St. Anthony Homecoming, sports, fundraisers
St. Anthony School Homecoming is on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Mums, garters and lots of orange are all over campus as the Saints football team takes on St. Michael of Weimar on Cardinal field at 6 p.m. Students at the Oct. 18 Homecoming pep rally will see either Tracy Theut, Shanna Collins or Fr. James Dvorak get “pied”, depending on whose jar collects the most money. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
St. Michael students have full week of activities
St. Michael students have full week of activities
St. Michael students have full week of activities 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
Early release for CISD schools
Early release for CISD schools
Each school in the Columbus Independent will be releasing from the school day early on Oct. 13 in preparation for the Columbus varsity football game away from home against Hitchcock. Students will get home around three hours earlier than normal to accommodate for those travelling for the game. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake recognizes World Teachers’ Day
Eagle Lake recognizes World Teachers’ Day
EAGLE LAKE – Mayor Tim Kelley and the City Council officially signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 as a day of celebration for the city’s classroom teachers. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
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