Coronavirus Response & Information 

Dear Columbus Families,
We are preparing for hybrid learning! We are excited at the prospect of seeing your children again! 

CPS and Columbus staff have been planning for reopening and hybrid learning. We are following all recommended safety and health protocols as we set up each classroom. Ms. Oleksy will be holding town hall meetings to share the plans and to answer any questions parents and students may have. Please find the dates and times on our calendar by clicking at the top of this page.  

For current CPS Reopening Information, please click this link. 

School hours will be 7:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call or email if you have any concerns. Most of the time, we can assist you over the phone. 

I wanted to provide you with some reliable resources to go to around COVID-19. 

City of Chicago/COVID
Illinois Dept of Health
Centers for Disease Control
World Health Organization

Please check this website and our social media for updated information. 

Columbus continues to provide meals to students. Bagged breakfasts and lunches remain available for all students. Each student is provided three days worth of meals. Just go to a school near you between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily. Come by the playground entrance during school hours to pick up your meals. Ms. Lisa will be happy to assist you. 

Thank you for your support. 

Ms. Oleksy

Chromebook Responsibility Contract

Chromebooks

Download and return the completed form to your child's teacher. 

Classroom Pages

Classroom Resources

Find your child's classroom page, with links to updates and resources for your child.

Establishing a Home learning environment

We're so glad you're here! 

Welcome students, families, friends, and neighbors.
 Together we empower, inspire, and persevere!  

Level 1+ School

High Quality Teachers

Caring Community

The Leader in Me @ Columbus

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We see the genius in every child and develop leadership in ALL students. ​

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Each day, students are taught about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In addition, each classroom creates a mission statement to guide them to success! 

Learn more

Prospective Parent Tours

 If you're interested in finding out more about our Level 1+, Exemplary neighborhood school, plan a tour. A staff member or student will be happy to give you a tour and tell you all the wonderful things about Columbus Elementary.  

Come any Tuesday between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
OR
Call the main office to request an appointment.

Call for appointment

​773-534-4350

Find Important Information

Parent Resources

Find the important forms and infromation that you need here. 

Resources

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Breakfast & Lunch Menu

News & Announcements

Keep up to date with the latest news and announcemnts at Columbus.

Announcements

Calendars

Check for upcoming field trips, parent meetings, jeans days, and more! ​.

Columbus Calendar

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District Calendar

Classroom News via Social Media

Some of our staff have started social media pages for their classrooms!
​Like and follow them below to see what's going on.

Mrs. Oleksy | Principal
Facebook: Principal Oleksy

Ms. Blochowiak | 1st Grade
Instagram: 1st.grade.with.ms.blochowiak

Mrs. Gibb | 4th Grade
Facebook: Columbus Room 201
Instagram: Mrsgibbs201

Ms. Pietruszka | School Counselor
Facebook: Columbus Counselor
Instagram: columbus_counselor​