Back to School

• Athletic Form (Grades 6 to 12 athletes), due prior to first sports practice
• Beginning of Year Form (Grades Preschool to 12 all families) — COMING SOON!
• Bus Transportation Registration Instructions (Grades 4K to 12 families of students riding the bus to and/or from school)
• Chromebook Agreement Form (Grades 6 to 12 all families) — COMING SOON!
• Dual Household Form (Grades Preschool to 12 dual-household families that have not already submitted a form)
• Extended (After School) Care Registration (Grades Preschool to 5 families of students who will attend Extended Care) — COMING SOON!
• Medication Permission Forms (Grades Preschool to 12 families of students who will bring medication to school)

August 3: All Sports Meetings 

• 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Columbus Catholic High School (All gr. 6–8 athletes and gr. 9–12 football players)
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Columbus Catholic High School (All other gr. 9–12 athletes)

August 11: Preschool Parent Meeting (Gr. Pre)

• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church
• Bring your child’s original birth certificate (if we are the first school they are attending)

August 18: Back to School & Orientation Night — CCMS & CCHS

• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Columbus Catholic Middle School (ALL Gr. 6 and NEW 7–8)
• 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Columbus Catholic High School (ALL Gr. 9 and NEW 10–12)

August 19: Back to School & Orientation Night — OLPI

• 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School (Gr. 3–5)

** Grades 3-5: Please watch for a SignUpGenius to arrive via email. You will sign up for a specific time slot for August 19. **

August 20: Back to School & Orientation Night — SJBP

• 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Primary School (Gr. Pre–12)

** Grades Pre-2: Please watch for a SignUpGenius to arrive via email. You will sign up for a specific time slot for August 20. **

August 21: Uniform Resale/Purchase Event & Stock Your Locker

• 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stock Your Locker at Columbus Catholic Middle & High Schools (Gr. 6–12)
• 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Uniform Resale/Purchase Event at Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School Gym (Gr. 4K–5)
• 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Uniform Resale/Purchase Event at Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School Gym (Gr. 4K–5)

August 24: Family Social

• 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Gathering at Our Lady of Peace Church (Gr. Pre–12)
• 6:15 p.m. Social in back of Our Lady of Peace Church (Gr. Pre–12)

August 25: 2nd Annual Prayer Walk

• 10:30 a.m. at Columbus Catholic High School

August 27: First Day of School

3-Year-Old and 4-Year-Old Preschool:

• August 11 — Preschool Parent Meeting – St. John the Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  This meeting is for parents in our 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool programs.
• August 20 — Back to School Night – St. John the Baptist Primary School from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Please watch for a SignUpGenius to arrive via email.
• August 24 — FamilySocial
  • 6:00-6:15 p.m. Gather in Our Lady of Peace Church
  • 6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church
• August 25 — 2nd Annual Prayer Walk — Columbus Catholic High School at 10:30 a.m.
• August 27 — First Day of School

Grades 4K-2:

• August 20 — Back to School Night – St. John the Baptist Primary School from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Please watch for a SignUpGenius to arrive via email.
• August 21 — Uniform Resale/Purchase Event — Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School Gym from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• August 24 — Family Social
  • 6:00-6:15 p.m. Gather in Our Lady of Peace Church
  • 6:15 p.m.  Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church
• August 25 — 2nd Annual Prayer Walk — Columbus Catholic High School at 10:30 a.m.
• August 27 — First Day of School

Grades 3-5:

• August 19 — Back to School Night – Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Please watch for a SignUpGenius to arrive via email.
• August 21 — Uniform Resale/Purchase Event — Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School Gym from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• August 24 — Family Social
  • 6:00-6:15 p.m. Gather in Our Lady of Peace Church
  • 6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church
• August 25 — 2nd Annual Prayer Walk — Columbus Catholic High School at 10:30 a.m.
• August 27 — First Day of School

Grades 6-8:

• August 3 — All Sports Meeting – Columbus Catholic High School from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  This meeting is for students (and their parents/guardians) who plan to participate in any sport during the school year (fall, winter, or spring).
• August 19 — Orientation — Columbus Catholic Middle School from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  (ALL 6th graders and any student new to our school in grades 6-8)
• August 21 — Stock Your Locker Day – Columbus Catholic Middle School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• August 24 — Family Social
  • 6:00-6:15 p.m. Gather in Our Lady of Peace Church
  • 6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church
• August 25 — 2nd Annual Prayer Walk — Columbus Catholic High School at 10:30 a.m.
• August 27 — First Day of School

Grades 9-12:

• August 3 — All Sports Meeting – Our Lady of Peace Church Basement
  This meeting is for students (and their parents/guardians) who plan to participate in any sport during the school year (fall, winter, or spring).
  • Football Players (grades  9–12) from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • All Other Athletes (grades 9–12) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• August 18 — Orientation — Columbus Catholic High School from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  (ALL 9th graders and any student new to our school in grades 9-12)
• August 21 — Stock Your Locker Day – Columbus Catholic Middle & High School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• August 24 — Family Social
  • 6:00-6:15 p.m. Gather in Our Lady of Peace Church
  • 6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church
• August 25 — 2nd Annual Prayer Walk — Columbus Catholic High School at 10:30 a.m.
• August 27 — First Day of School

• Dress Codes and Uniform Policy

• School Supply Lists

Dear CCS Families,

We hope you're enjoying the final weeks of summer! As we prepare to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year, we wanted to share a few important dates to help you plan ahead.

Watch your inbox over the next few weeks for our Back to School email series with more detailed information about each event.

You can also find the latest Back to School information anytime on our website.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BACK TO SCHOOL ON OUR WEBSITE

You can also access Back to School information through the FACTS Family App. If you haven't already downloaded the app, we encourage you to do so. It's a convenient way to stay connected with Columbus Catholic Schools throughout the school year.

CLICK HERE FOR FACTS FAMILY APP INSTRUCTIONS

3-Year-Old & 4-Year-Old Preschool

August 11 – Preschool Parent Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Church

This meeting is for parents of students enrolled in our 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool programs. If this is your child's first school, please bring their original birth certificate. We'll verify it and return it to you that evening.

August 20 – Back to School & Orientation Night
3:00–7:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Primary School

Please watch your email for a SignUpGenius invitation to select your family's arrival time.

August 24 – Family Back to School Social
6:00 p.m. Back to School Message at Our Lady of Peace Church
6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church

August 25 – 2nd Annual Columbus Catholic Prayer Walk
10:30 a.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

Students, families, staff, parishioners, alumni, and community members are invited to join us as we walk and pray for a faith-filled, safe, and successful school year.

Grades 4K–2

August 20 – Back to School & Orientation Night
3:00–7:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Primary School

Please watch your email for a SignUpGenius invitation to select your family's arrival time.

August 21 – Uniform Resale/Purchase Event
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School Gym

August 24 – Family Back to School Social
6:00 p.m. Back to School Message at Our Lady of Peace Church
6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church

August 25 – 2nd Annual Columbus Catholic Prayer Walk
10:30 a.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

Students, families, staff, parishioners, alumni, and community members are invited to join us as we walk and pray for a faith-filled, safe, and successful school year.

August 27 – First Day of School

Grades 3–5

August 19 – Back to School & Orientation Night
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School

Please watch your email for a SignUpGenius invitation to select your family's arrival time.

August 21 – Uniform Resale/Purchase Event
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School Gym

August 24 – Family Back to School Social
6:00 p.m. Back to School Message at Our Lady of Peace Church
6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church

August 25 – 2nd Annual Columbus Catholic Prayer Walk
10:30 a.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

Students, families, staff, parishioners, alumni, and community members are invited to join us as we walk and pray for a faith-filled, safe, and successful school year.

August 27 – First Day of School

Grades 6–8

August 3 – All Sports Meeting (for students participating in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year)
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

August 18 – Back to School & Orientation Night
(All Grade 6 students and students new to Columbus Catholic in Grades 7–8)
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Columbus Catholic Middle School

August 21 – Stock Your Locker Day
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Columbus Catholic Middle School

August 24 – Family Back to School Social
6:00 p.m. Back to School Message at Our Lady of Peace Church
6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church

August 25 – 2nd Annual Columbus Catholic Prayer Walk
10:30 a.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

Students, families, staff, parishioners, alumni, and community members are invited to join us as we walk and pray for a faith-filled, safe, and successful school year.

August 27 – First Day of School

Grades 9–12

August 3 – All Sports Meetings (for students participating in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year)
Columbus Catholic High School

Football Players
5:00–6:00 p.m.

All Other Student-Athletes
6:00–7:00 p.m.

August 18 – Back to School & Orientation Night
(All Grade 9 students and students new to Columbus Catholic in Grades 10–12)
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

August 21 – Stock Your Locker Day
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Columbus Catholic Middle & High School

August 24 – Family Back to School Social
6:00 p.m. Back to School Message at Our Lady of Peace Church
6:15 p.m. Social behind Our Lady of Peace Church

August 25 – 2nd Annual Columbus Catholic Prayer Walk
10:30 a.m.
Columbus Catholic High School

Students, families, staff, parishioners, alumni, and community members are invited to join us as we walk and pray for a faith-filled, safe, and successful school year.

August 27 – First Day of School

We will continue sharing more Back to School information throughout August, including school supply lists, drop-off and pick-up procedures, required forms, and other helpful reminders to prepare for a successful school year.

Thank you for choosing Columbus Catholic Schools. We look forward to another year of faith, learning, and community!