Columbia Heights Public Schools
CHPS Update | July 28, 2022
Special Education Teachers Needed!
At this time there are openings for Special Education teachers at the Columbia Heights High School and in Early Childhood! Whether supporting our youngest learners or our high school students, our students benefit from outstanding and caring teachers!
If you have a license to teach Special Education, or have a four-year degree and are interested, please visit our job application website!
August CHPS Board of Education Meeting
Important Dates in August, 2022
Aug. 1-5: Environmental Camp
Aug. 15: Fall Activities Begin
Aug. 15-17: Early Childhood Screening (Students entering PreK 4 & Kindergarten!)Aug. 23-25: CHHS Freshman Academy
Aug. 30: Columbia Academy Open House, 4-6:30 p.m.
Columbia Heights Monarch Festival
Please visit the CHPS Blooming Heights table at the CH Monarch Festival to learn more about how CHPS is supporting Monarchs and other pollinators!
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.Where: Sullivan Lake Park, 721 51st Ave NE
- Live Music and Mexican Fold Dance Performers
- Encanto Dance Party
- Monarch Costume Parade
- Pollinator Educational Activities
- Food Trucks (Tacos Los Primos, Fathouse BBQ and Kona Ice Cream)
Limited Openings For PreK 3 or Mini Adventures at CHPS
Do you have a child in your life needing child care who is between the ages of 36 months and 5 years old? Mini Adventures is a four-star Parent Aware child care program at the Family Center where students play, grow and learn with caring staff. More information about the limited openings can be found at Mini Adventures Program!
CHPS Construction Update
The CHPS paving project is moving along nicely. Below is the planned work and when they began:
- Week of 7/4- the company started the reclaim process in the staff and student parking lots across the street. No one can park there after Friday 7/1.
- Week of 7/11- the company started the mill and overlay of the front horseshoe/ Family Center Parking lot.
Attached is a map highlighting the different areas:
- Light Blue are the parking lots closed after Friday 7/1 and reclaim began the week of 7/4.
- Red is the area that has mill and overlay started on Monday 7/11. There is no access to this lot after 7/10.
- Purple will be the available parking spaces while the main lot and the lots across the street are being worked on.
- Yellow will be the area that the Family Center will have access to for parking and drop offs for programming.
We will keep the public updated on when the lots reopen for use.
Summer Meal Information
Summer meals will be provided with specific summer programming at Columbia Heights High School, Columbia Academy and North Park. The menus and meal times are posted on the district website by school location.
Looking for a meal site?
Use these resources to find an SFSP site near you:
- Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.
- Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, TTY: 651-291-8440.
- Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Time.
- Text USDA to texting service. Text Summer Meals to 914-342-7744. Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.
Activities Update
Sports Physical for all Athletics
Every athlete participating in school-year sports must have a physical on file with the Activities Office. Student Athletes cannot register for the upcoming season without a sports physical on file. Sports physicals are valid for three years. 22-23 Sports Physical Form
Allina Health Orthopedics is hosting a FREE Sports Physical Clinic for CHPS students (grades 6-12) on Wednesday, August 10th from 5-6:30 pm at CHHS- Space is limited so please sign-up ASAP at https://forms.gle/H5UMRZ2vZxoBU9sE8
Twin Cities Orthopedics is hosting FREE High School Sports Physical Clinics- More info here, https://tcomn.com/SportsPhysicals/
Fundraising Opportunities-
- US BANK STADIUM- If you are interested in helping to raise money for your student’s team/club we are beginning a partnership with US Bank Stadium to work Concessions during events. Currently we are looking for adults who can take the lead in getting a group of volunteers (age 16+) from your team/club to volunteer. Earn at least $150/volunteer! If interested, please email vitalscc@colheights.k12.mn.us
- VIKINGS $20 PRESEASON TICKET OFFER- Vikings vs. 49ers | August 20th | Kickoff at 6 PM CT
With this special offer you can purchase tickets for ONLY $20 for the Vikings preseason home game. For each ticket sold using our promo code, the Minnesota Vikings will donate $5 to Columbia Heights Activities. Enter Promo Code: HYLANDERS - BUY TICKETS HERE
FALL ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for:
Practice starts August 15th for:
- 7th-12th grade: Girls Swim & Dive, Girls Tennis
- 9th-12th grade: Soccer (Boys and Girls), Girls Volleyball, Football
- 6th-8th grade: Football
Practice starts September 12th for:
- 6th-12th grade: Robotics
- 7th-12th grade: Adapted Soccer
- 6th-8th grade: Soccer (Boys and Girls), Girls Volleyball
More information can be found at the CHPS Activities Website or contact the Activities Office at 763-528-4511
CHPD Open Gym- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 pm for grades 6-12. City Side Hylander Center Gym.
Apply to Work at CHPS!
You can make a difference in the lives of students in our community by coming to work at CHPS! We are urgently seeking great applicants for a variety of full- and part-time positions including cooks, teachers, Mini Adventures and Adventure Club staff, education assistants, and more! Your next career move could be as a valued employee of the CHPS!
CH Recreation and Library Offerings
There are many wonderful activities for students through our CH Rec Department and Library!
Please go to the CH Recreation website or call their office at 763-706-3730.
Click Here for the Columbia Heights Library Website.
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Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN, USA
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