columbia public school district

Douglass High celebrates largest graduating class since becoming desegregated

Harum Helmy — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:52 +0000

Columbia’s Frederick H. Douglass High School celebrated its largest graduating class since the building reopened as a desegregated high school in the 1980s.

“This day, we celebrate the triumph and determination and hope of, hear this number, people, 72 graduates,” Douglass principal Eryca Neville announced to a roaring auditorium, packed full of proud family and friends.

Major changes discussed for Columbia's Lee Elementary School

Marissa Balmas — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:05:24 +0000

The Columbia Board of Education debated a major change for one of its elementary schools at last night’s meeting. Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School, located in the heart of downtown Columbia, is attempting to follow the example set by Ridgeway Elementary and become an autonomous school operating within the Columbia Public School District.

Lee parent Candace Sall said she is excited for the changes to come.

After precautionary lockdown, CPS reports students and staff safe

Janet Saidi — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:22:09 +0000

The Columbia Public School District placed all district schools on what it calls a “modified lockdown” on Tuesday while law enforcement officials were engaged in a vehicle pursuit.

Possible budget cuts could affect public schools

Sapna Khatri — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:24:19 +0000

The Missouri National Education Association is warning of the fallout for public schools if congress does not act to avoid the so called fiscal cliff.