Columbus After School Program

08/24/2026

📣 **WE’RE HIRING!** 📣

Our After School Program is looking for enthusiastic, dependable team members to join us! If you enjoy working with students and want to be part of a fun, positive after-school environment, we’d love to hear from you!

🕒 Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 3:00–5:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:45–5:30 PM (2:00-5:30 PM for Middle School)

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time position with consistent afternoon hours while making a difference in the lives of students.

📚 Interested in joining our team?
Apply online here:

Columbus Public Schools

07/29/2026

2026-2027 CASP Family Calendar

07/28/2026

Middle School First Quarter Enrollment will be held Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4 at our downtown office: Nebraska Extension - Platte County, 2715 13th St.

Enrollment hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. Enrollment forms and program information will be available during enrollment.

Please ask your child to rank the clubs in order of preference, from their first choice to their last choice. Club placement is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many clubs fill quickly.

06/11/2026

05/20/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, is the final day to enroll or join the wait list for the Elementary ASP, limited spots available. After tomorrow, please check back in September to see if openings become available at your child’s school.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our musical cast, crew & directors on this well deserved award!

📰✨ Outstanding News from Columbus Middle School Theater! ✨📰

We’re proud to share that our production of Newsies Jr. received the 🏆 Outstanding Musical Theater Production award from the Nebraska Theater Academy!

👏 Thank you to our amazing cast, crew, directors, and staff for the passion and dedication that brought this story to life on stage.

❤️ We’d also like to extend our gratitude to the Columbus After School Program for their ongoing support and partnership, which helps make opportunities like this possible each year!

05/07/2026

2026-2027 Enrollment Information

Elementary enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will take place May 18-21 at our downtown office, located inside the Nebraska Extension – Platte County building (2715 13th Street).
Office hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM each day.

Please note that all of CPS, including the After School Program, will be closed on Friday, May 22.

Middle School First Quarter Enrollment will take place August 3 & 4.

04/22/2026

Afterschool Professional Appreciation Week

This week, we are celebrating our incredible after school program staff at the Columbus After School Program!

Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care you show our students each and every day. You create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where kids can continue to learn, grow, and feel valued long after the school day ends.

From helping with homework to leading engaging activities and simply being a positive, consistent presence, you truly make a difference in the lives of our students and their families.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do!

Join us in showing appreciation for our amazing after school team!

04/14/2026