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Virtual Backpack

Virtual_BackpackVirtual Backpack connects the community with Columbia Public Schools.  It is our eco-friendly way to distribute information on educational programming and activities available to students in the community.

Rather than sending flyers via backpack (which previously only took place at the elementary level), we are now posting approved information on this "virtual backpack" Web page. It is estimated that this saves nearly 2,000 hours per year in labor, as well as conserves natural resources.

During the school year, regular notices will be sent to parents and families reminding them that flyer information is posted online. Those wishing to submit information to be posted must do so by e-mailing a completed Virtual Backpack District-Wide Distribution Request Form and sending a PDF of the requested posting to Columbia Public Schools' Community Relations Department, in care of Michelle Baumstark (mbaumsta@columbia.k12.mo.us), at least 14 days in advance of the desired posting date.

Prior to submitting, please review the distribution guidelines carefully. Approval of materials is at the sole discretion of Columbia Public Schools; please be advised that we have very specific guidelines governing the distribution of materials through our communication systems. Requesting organizations must be located within the Columbia Public Schools' boundaries.
 
Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organization represented, and endorsement by Columbia Public Schools is neither direct nor implied.
Grade Level Description Who should attend the activity Posted Through
PreK-12 Help Andy's Frozen Custard Break a World Record on Saturday, April 28 Students and Families 4-28-12
PreK-12 North Village Arts District Grand Opening, Sunday, April 29 Students and Families 4-29-12
PreK-12 Prescription Drug Take Back, April 27-28 Families 4-29-12
PreK-12 Mother's Day Gift for Moms from Cold Stone Creamery Students and Families 5-13-12
K-5 Camp Invention Students Grades K-5 7-1-12
PreK-6 Bike Safety Challenge Students Grades PreK-6 5-13-12
5-12 Rock Bridge High School Boys' Basketball Camp Students Grades 5-12 6-4-12
PreK-12 Kids on Track Students Grades PreK-12 8-9-12
PreK-12 Kids Book Drive Students and Families 4-27-12
PreK-8 CYFL Youth Football League Students Grades PreK-8 6-15-12
6-18 Writing Your Future Summer Camp Students Grades 2-12 6-10-12
K-9 Hy-Vee Iron Kids Triathalon Students ages 6-15 6-30-12
Prek-12 Free Missouri Symphony Conservatory Spring Concert Students and Families 5-6-12
1-7 Free 4-Week Boys and Girls Golf Camp Students ages 6-13 6-5-12
PreK-12 Paxton Keeley Elementary 5K Students and Families 5-15-12
K-12 Columbia Public Schools Foundation Teacher Appreciation Candy Bar Sales Students and Families 5-3-12
K-12 School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet Summer Programs Students ages 4-18 8-6-12
K-12 PACE: Performing Arts in Children's Education Spring and Summer Camps Students ages 6-18 8-12-12
K-12 Auditions for The Secret Garden with the Missoula Children's Theatre and MU Concert Series Students ages 5-18 4-30-12
Parents Lose the Training Wheels Camp - Volunteers Needed! Adult volunteers 6-16-12
K-12 Camp Hickory Hill - A camp for children with diabetes Students with diabetes 6-1-12
2-12 Strings 'N Things Summer Camp Students ages 8-18 6-1-12
K-11 Sibshops for siblings of children with special needs | Registration Students ages 6-16 5-5-12
1-8 CYFL Tiger Youth Football Camp Students Grades 1-8 5-1-12
1-8 Columbia Youth Football League 2012 Students Grades 1-8 5-12-12
Parents The Intersection Parents 4-23-12
3-8 Mizzou Volleyball Camps | Spring Camps |  Summer Youth Camps Students Grades 3-8 5-31-12
K-5 Douglass Bulldog Baseball Registration Students Ages 5-10 5-1-12
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