Columbus USD 493

HS football will practice at central Monday - Thursday next week. We will be full pads Monday - Wednesday and half shell on Thursday (reminder that black shorts are what is to be worn for half shell days). Friday we will go to Girard for jamboree and all players will ride the bus. If your son does not have a travel waiver and code of conduct signed and returned by Friday they will not be traveling with the team. Please download the USD493 app to stay up to date on all HS football events.

There is no Junior High Cheer practice tomorrow. Please look at the parent information form for future events and dates!

We are starting a Student of the Week program at Central, as well as keeping our Student of the Month program, to give more opportunities to recognize our hard working kids! Congratulations to our first kiddos nominated for student of the week! Kastin Burton 2nd grade Harmony Tash 3rd grade

2025 Titan Football Seniors: 65 Zane Gray, 5 Gavin DePratt, 2 Jett Tanner, 17 Jansen Hale, 20 Lemmie Stone, 3 Jayden Rodriguez, 9 Cal Saporito.

HS football practice will be 6:30pm at the stadium Tuesday. We will not be practicing inside.

Due to excessive heat to start the week HS FOOTBALL will be having practice in the evening @ 6:30pm Monday August 18th. Athletes will need to have all of their football equipment to practice outside (helmet, guardian cap, practice jersey, girdle, mouthpiece, black shorts and cleats) and also athletic shoes (not slides, flip flops, hey dudes, crocs etc.) in case we have to start practice inside the high school gym.

Physical must be completed and on file with the office before athletes are allowed to practice.

USD 493 official school times are as follows: Park Elementary 7:50-2:55 Central Elementary and CJSHS 7:55-3:00 Doors will be opened in all schools at 7:30AM. Please do not have students arrive before 7:30 to ensure we have adequate supervision--Thank You!

Central Elementary Pick Up/Drop Off: 2nd/3rd Grade--line will be on Central Street along the north side of the school. 4th-6th Grade--line will be in front of the main gym entry doors in the gym parking lot and run along the soccer field fence. 4th-6th grade after school car riders who have a 2nd/3rd grade sibling will go to the 2nd/3rd pick location. Thank you!

District staff received an impactful message this morning from Mark and Nanette Potter on the topic of mental wellness. Their very personal journey has helped people suffering from depression and self-doubt become the best version of themselves.

Jr High Cheer Info!

Lobby door will be opened to come in off High School Street. We do have construction on our roof that is taking up some of the teachers parking lot.

The High School Volleyball Parent Meeting will be Thursday, August 14th at 5:30 pm in the high school gym lobby.

High School Football Parent meeting will be August 13th at 5:00pm in the high school gym.

Freshman Jace Gaither hitting 405 pounds for 3 reps on back squat today. 85% attendance. HARD WORK PAYS OFF. https://x.com/coach_bburns/status/1952370771155628174?s=46&t=KfxoN_LfLBB5Asf6TXFq5A

Sophomore Kash Smith hitting 500 pounds on back squat for 4 reps today. 100% attendance. HARD WORK PAYS OFF. https://x.com/coach_bburns/status/1952372392959021481?s=46&t=KfxoN_LfLBB5Asf6TXFq5A

Any athletes 9-12 that need to complete testing can come to the gym at 7am Monday and Tuesday (August 4-5).

We will NOT have weights sessions Thursday July 31st for grades 6-12. HS athletes (grades 9-12) that need to finish testing can come in Monday and Tuesday next week at 7am.

Senior shirts are being printed this week! Orders due tomorrow. $20 for a shirt and $35 for a crewneck. Call Amanda at the office today to order. 620-429-3821 If you are interested in a senior parking spot, contact katelyndraeger26@usd493.com.