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News & Announcements
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Before students step onto a bus for the 2026-27 school year, more than 600 Columbus City Schools transportation professionals gathered for hands-on emergency preparedness and safety training. Through the District’s partnership with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio School Safety Center, drivers, aides, staff, and leaders practiced responding to serious situations with confidence, calm, and care.
![Graphic promoting the 2026 Columbus City Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair, August 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Fort Hayes Campus.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786976926/ccsohus/qlh8ozgnlosr5lmkqm8o/Back-to-School-Resource-Fair-2026-Backpacks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786976926/ccsohus/qlh8ozgnlosr5lmkqm8o/Back-to-School-Resource-Fair-2026-Backpacks.png","width":420}])
Get ready for one of the biggest back-to-school events in the City of Columbus! Join Columbus City Schools (CCS) for the 5th Annual CCS Back-to-School Resource Fair, where families can receive free backpacks, books, and school supplies and connect with more than 100 CCS departments and community partners.
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Watch our District Highlights video from August 4, 2026. Check out the summer recap with CCS Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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A new partnership between Columbus City Schools and city leaders is setting the stage for stronger schools and brighter futures.
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270 E. State Street
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3700 S High St
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270 E. State Street
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3700 S High St