It is the Columbus Elementary School's mission to provide an educational environment that will:

• Foster creative thinking and problem solving skills for independent learning in a changing world.
• Recognize and provide for each student's emotional, academic, social and physical needs.
• Assist students in realizing their individual values.
• Challenge and support each student as they strive for excellence.
• Support and encourage student, staff, family and community wellness and model a positive attitude towards each other, students and the learning environment.