As of today, we have used five calamity days for the 2025-2026 school year. If we reach a sixth calamity day or beyond this school year, we will first refer to the board-approved 2025-2026 school calendar to see if there are any scheduled days remaining that are designated to make up for in-person instruction. The calendar shows one pre-scheduled make-up day for in-person instruction; March 20th (Third Quarter Break).

If a sixth calamity day comes after March 20th, it will be made up with an online learning day. Students will complete their instruction and assignments online. One of the biggest benefits of using this approach is that it will eliminate school days getting added to the end of the school year, during a time when families have vacations already planned. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Mr. Best at 659-2639.  

This winter has been challenging with the snow, ice, cold temperatures, and fog. We greatly appreciate the efforts of our bus drivers who have to navigate these challenging conditions. Our drivers keep safety at the forefront of their duties and make sure our students arrive safely to and from school daily! CG regular route drivers are Deanna Ricker, Shelly Schroeder, Linda Ridenour, Janel Hardeman, Mike Fanaff, Brad Anderson, Bill Heilman, Chad McCluer, Jeff Gertsen, Pete Langhals, and Stephanie Ricker. 

CGLS will be celebrating National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6, 2026. This year's theme is "The Quest for School Breakfast". We have planned dress up days for the week:

 

Monday- Wear Orange

Tuesday- Dress like a Prince/Princess

Wednesday- Wear a Wacky Hat

Thursday- Wear Sunglasses

Friday- Wear your Bulldog Gear

 

There will be new food items each morning with activity and coloring sheets available during breakfast. The kids can complete the sheets at home and return them the following day at breakfast for the chance to win a prize. This should be a fun and exciting week to help ensure students start their day off right with a healthy, nutritious breakfast. 

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized as the 2nd quarter PAWS winners:

7th Grade: Jason Boggs, Emerson Davis-Lomeli, Drake Dunlap, Sahanna Garza, Cali Gilbert, Kaitlyn Hites, Karlie Hughes, Owen Mansfield, Sonny Medina, Kirra Meek, Mason Moore, Ella Sautter, Hudson Schroeder, Wynn Schroeder, Gavin Schumacher, Maycee Thieme, and Kalie Wainscott

8th Grade: Adrian Birnesser, Brooks Forrest, Mason Mansfield, Anne Moore, Charlotte Teders and Keigan Wainscott

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is still open. If your child will turn 5 years old on or before August 19, 2026, they are eligible for kindergarten. You can register at http://cgbulldogs.org/enrollment or you may contact the school at 419-695-2631 and we will walk you through the registration process. At the beginning of March, a letter will be sent informing you of your date and time for screening. The dates for screening will be April 16th and 17th. Documents needed are a birth certificate, immunization records and/or Kindergarten boosters, parent ID, proof of residency (if new to the district and no other siblings attend CG schools) and custody papers if applicable. 

Congratulations to Coach Schroeder and the girls’ basketball team on winning both the NWC and the PCL this season. This year’s team has done an outstanding job building on the success of last year’s state championship team. They secured a victory in their opening-round tournament game last night against LCC and are now preparing for District competition. Best of luck as they continue their postseason run.

Additionally, congratulations to Coach Kohls and the boys’ basketball team on winning the PCL. This marks the first time since 2020 that our boys’ program has claimed the PCL title. The team will conclude the regular season tonight against Allen East before turning its focus to tournament play.

Columbus Grove Local Schools is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers. This position has the potential of becoming a full-time bus driver in the future, if applicants are interested. Substitute bus drivers are contacted to drive extracurricular field trips and occasionally drive a regular morning or afternoon route. Certification requires the completion of attending a pre-service class, a written and driving test, CDL license, a medical physical exam, drug test, BMV check of driving record, and a background check. Cost for training will be reimbursed by the district for any individuals who serve as a substitute bus driver for Columbus Grove Local Schools. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver for Columbus Grove School, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 659-2639 for further information.

Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Carey @ Lima Senior – 7:30 p.m. – Sectional Tournament

Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Riverdale @ Home – 6:00 p.m. – Sectional Tournament