I want to thank the entire school community once again for all the prayers, and tremendous amount of support I received since testing positive for COVID-19.  I am still progressing in isolation at home, feeling better every day. I am looking forward to returning soon, but thanks to our technology, I have been able to meet daily with our Administration as we continue to make preparations for the 2020-2021 school year. 

All things are being considered, and all decisions will be made in the best interest of our entire school community. I am confident that our decisions will reflect the information we have received from other school districts, healthcare professionals, local government leaders, as well as national recommendations from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics. One thing is certain, there will be an emphasis on education, communication, and expectations. Our situation remains fluid and is always subject to change, so it will be important to remain flexible, with the understanding that we may need to transition from one platform to the next at any given time. 

 

We look forward to sharing this information with you in early August. Until then, continue to explore our website and social media outlets throughout the month of July.  Enjoy the summer break, practice the guidelines provided by the CDC and respect the health and safety of others. We will do this, but we must work together, and we have to remain disciplined in our actions! 

On April 24th, amidst a cheering group of faculty and staff members wearing masks and holding inspirational signs, our class of 2020 was given the opportunity to drive through campus for a special gift distribution. Each senior received a congratulatory Class of 2020 Yard Sign and Columbus socks but what many of the students appreciated most was the support from our teachers and the school’s administration.  VIEW VIDEO    COMMUNITY PAPERS ARTICLE

CCNN Live won a total of 13 awards in the Student Television Network's Spring National Contest. More than 3,000 students competed in different journalistic categories. CLICK HERE TO VIEW AWARDS. STN also named CCNN's The Voyage, the best monthly show in the nation and their animated film, Nasib, best animated film in the nation. Unfortunately, the crew could not accept these awards in person at the STN convention in Washington D.C., but they did have a virtual Zoom party. Another record for CCNN Live - the program earned 17 Emmy nominations from the Suncoast Chapter of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences! The Columbus family is so proud of the team for their continued extraordinary accomplishments. Thank you Mr. Delgado, Mrs. Insua, and Mr. Diaz.

We are proud to announce that Alejandro Quevedo has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural CCHS Helmsman Award, given to the senior whose leadership, experiences and personality best exemplify the heart and soul of the Class of 2020.  Well-respected by his peers, teammates and teachers, "Q," as he is affectionately known, will have the opportunity to address his fellow seniors at graduation.

 

CCNN Live'S Summer Institute Camp Goes Virtual and National
CCNN Live's popular Summer Camp for girls and boys in middle and high school will be offered online this summer to students across the nation. It will run weekdays for two weeks starting June 8th from 12pm - 3pm and feature guest speakers PBS' Pam Giganti, Former CBS Morning News Anchor Maggie Fernandez and Miami Heat's Jason Jackson. To register, visit ccnnlive.com. For more information, email ccnnlive@columbushs.com.  

Following the video trend started by a few colleges, Columbus family members got together virtually to make the popular "ball catch" video. What's especially great about the Columbus video is that it not only includes students, coaches, and faculty, but also some prominent alumni sports and community figures like MLB World Series Champion Jon Jay, Detroit Tigers' Brian Garcia, CBS4 News Anchor Mike Cugno, and MasTec President Jose Mas, to name a few. Watch the Columbus brotherhood play some ball together while showing their C-Pride! The video was picked up by Jim Berry at CBS4 Miami who included it in his sports report.   WATCH CPRIDE BALL CATCH VIDEO