School Districts Are Changing

Today is the first day back to school! So, what more appropriate topic than that of the school district!  Columbia is building a 3rd high school, Battle High School, which will be built on E. St. Charles Road but is not set to open until 2013.  Columbia also will be home to Tolton High School, the new Catholic High School, located off of Hwy 63 & Discovery Parkway which is starting its first class this Fall.

With the addition of the new high school, and while Columbia transitions to a three-level school system, these district lines are going to change.  The middle & junior high schools are going to be combined to be grades 6-8 and high schools will become grades 9-12.  According to the Columbia Public Schools website, the committee is planning on having the new high school re-districting lines done by the end of this year. And, currently some of the district lines are in transition.  If you are unsure about what school district your home (or future home) is in, this is the best link to use:  http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/attendance.php. It could vary depending on what grade your child is entering, especially when it comes to middle & junior high schools.  And, there is a possibility it could change down the road.  If you are really concerned about districts, you can contact the CPS Administrative Office at 214-3400.

Best wishes for the upcoming school year! JK