"Preparing today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world” is the vision that Columbus ISD has adopted to drive the direction of our academic endeavors. We are responsible for the education and growth of this community’s children and this is a responsibility that we do not take lightly. The staff and students of Columbus continue to do an outstanding job in the school’s many endeavors. The district’s performance has continued to improve under TAKS each year and we look forward to the challenges of the new STAAR assessment. It is our goal to make each campus and the overall district the best that we can be for all of our children.

We are in the process of instituting our new C-Scope curriculum which offers us a road map in terms of our academic direction. We are striving to implement all of the college readiness standards and make the right adjustments to our programs in order to insure that our students are well prepared for their post high school endeavors. Technology is an emphasis of this district and we continue to upgrade our technology and infrastructure to keep our students prepared for the challenges of the 21^st Century. Our mission statement is “Columbus ISD strives to empower student(s) to discover their interests and develop the talents necessary to pursue their goals and dreams”.

High expectations is an attribute that all of us in Columbus ISD must consciously embrace. Success brings success and along with that a renewed set of expectations to exceed the previous performance or repeat the success. Even though we are constantly striving to be successful, our work is never done. We are excited about our possibilities and celebrate the opportunity that we have to work on a daily basis to educate the youth of our community. Come out and get involved and support the Cardinals and Lady Cards!

Dr. Robert A. O’Connor

Superintendent of Schools