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As a new year starts for Columbus City Schools (CCS), Forth Hayes’ Construction Trades students are picking up shovels and hammers to help Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio build a new home from the ground up on Gibbard Avenue for a local family through a partnership with the City of Columbus.

As we settle into the 2026–2027 school year, Dr. Angela Chapman shares a message with families reflecting on the start of the year, the work happening across our schools, and what lies ahead for Columbus City Schools.

There’s nothing better than welcoming our students back for another amazing year! Our incredible staff, families, and community partners helped us ring in the new year. From warm welcomes to special surprises, our schools and community partners helped make the first day of the 2026-2027 school year one to remember. Take a look!

Columbus City Schools is unwavering in its commitment to keeping students, staff, and visitors safe. We continuously evaluate our security practices and proactively look for additional measures to ensure a safe and secure environment. As we start the new school year, these measures align with our ongoing commitment to your safety and well-being and are designed to provide a secure and protected environment for all.

Before students step onto a bus for the 2026-27 school year, more than 600 Columbus City Schools transportation professionals gathered for hands-on emergency preparedness and safety training. Through the District’s partnership with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio School Safety Center, drivers, aides, staff, and leaders practiced responding to serious situations with confidence, calm, and care.