The Columbus Public Schools Alumni Association was formed in 1990. At that time, Jim Ernst, Sr '53, President Steve Anderson '68, and Board members Gayleen (Oppliger) Hingst '60, Dorothy (Encinger) Kyriss '50, and Bob Jaeggi '47, worked to organize an Alumni Association to serve the needs of CPS alumni. A newsletter, first published in 1990, is supported through alumni dues and is published two times a year and mailed to approximately 11,000 alumni.

The Executive Director maintains the 16,000 entry database for the Alumni Association. Alumni Association services include class lists, reunion mailing addresses, and tour arrangements for Columbus High and the Middle School.

The Alumni Association was incorporated in 1993. The purpose of the Alumni Association Inc., includes supporting and promoting activities and programs directed to and responsive to the needs of the alumni, the Columbus Public Schools Foundation, and the staff and students of Columbus Public Schools.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Alumni Association, annual single dues are $10 a year and annual couple dues $15 a year. To be a lifetime single member, the cost is $200 and for a lifetime couple $300.For more information on becoming involved in the Alumni Association, contact Executive Director Michelle Cruise at 402-563-7000 Ext. 1102 or by e-mail at michelle.cruise@cps-ne.org.