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Earth Day in action at South High School. Green Columbus and DHL Supply Chain have planted over 40 trees to address tree inequity around the school.
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The Columbus Board of Education, joined by Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement from the United Way of Central Ohio, hosted a townhall discussion about the impacts city growth has on CCS. Watch the full video above.
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Columbus City Schools and the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Fort Hayes will honor the service and sacrifice of three fallen Ohio airmen during a commemorative wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at noon at Fort Hayes near the Shot Tower Gallery.
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Join us at the McKnight Outdoor Education Center (3232 Indian Village Rd) on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Don’t forget your rain boots and outdoor gear!
Upcoming Events
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McKnight Outdoor Education Center (3232 Indian Village Road)
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Centennial High School
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Columbus Africentric Early College
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West High School
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3700 S. High Street, Room 825
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Downtown Columbus