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Kick Off the Year Strong: Attendance Matters
Regular attendance is important for learning, building friendships, and emotional growth. Resources are available for families facing challenges that impact their student’s attendance.
Tech With Purpose: Not All Screen Time is Created Equally
Active and passive screen time are different. We encourage families to limit passive screen time as much as possible.
E-Bike Safety: Know Before You Ride
With an increasing number of students riding E-bikes, it’s important for everyone to understand how to ride safely, responsibly, and legally.
Use Parent Square to Get Important School Updates
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect.
New Student Orientation
If your family has been referred to Columbus High School parents and students must attend an orientation session.
2026 New Student Presentation
New Columbus High School students, this is the information provided in the orientation presentation.
Annual Verification (Registration) Opens July 1
What you need to know: this mandatory process occurs every summer to ensure essential information is accurate for the new school year.
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens: 2026 Program Details
Free summer breakfast & lunch for kids 18 & under! Join us at various school sites from June 5–July 16. Healthy meals served daily on-premises.
Important Summer Dates & Office Hours
Please take note of our upcoming schedule changes, key deadlines, and office hours as we wrap up the current school year and prepare for the next.
2025-2026 Highlights
Columbus High celebrates Dr. Ortiz, Ms. Farina, Mr. Lozano, Mr. Mazariegos & Athanacios Farid for state, county & local awards in Downey Unified.
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