Cranbrook Cougars PTA

05/31/2026

Free summer fun starts Tuesday at Dorrian Green ☀️

Dorrian Days, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and Downtown Columbus, returns to Dorrian Green on The Peninsula next Tuesday!

Every week, come out for free family fun, including giant inflatables, games, a themed activity station, a food truck and the Dorrian Green water feature.

05/30/2026

Calling all Cougars who just completed 4th grade in the 2025-2026 school year - special opportunity for you this summer!

America 250-Ohio and Ohio history-related museums and sites are offering Ohio 4th Graders with free general admission to participating sites.

05/29/2026

More free summer fun - thanks, Ms. Eaton!

Did you know your library card works at the Gateway Film Center? Tickets are free to any movie in the "From Book To Film" series:

🧌 Where the Wild Things Are
🍫 W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
🦁 The Wiz
🕵️‍♀️ Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
🌲 FernGully: The Last Rainforest
📚 Matilda
🏰 Howl’s Moving Castle
🤖 The Iron Giant
🧩 Labyrinth
🎞️ Passing
💜 The Color Purple

Just bring your library card to the ticket counter on the day of the screening, and you'll be on your way (while supplies last).

Showtimes: https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/from-book-to-film/

05/28/2026

And that's a wrap on the 2025-2026 School Year! Happy Last Day of School to students and staff on the Traditional Calendar!

At CCS, leaders are grown here, and we are so proud of all you have achieved this year. Now, have a safe and restful break! We can't wait to see you again on August 20, 2026! 😉

Planning ahead for next school year? Check out the 2026-2027 Calendars here: https://www.ccsoh.us/our-district/calendars

05/28/2026

🎉 This is it, Cougars! The last day of the 2025-2026 school year. Great job to all of our students, and a special congratulations to our graduating 5th graders! Have a wonderful summer and stay tuned to your Cranbrook Cougars PTA page. 🐾

05/27/2026

📣 Opportunity to make your voices heard, Cougars!

Keep the community conversation going and help CCS plan for the classrooms of the future. Take our survey before June 5! https://tejoin.com/participate/228200923

05/27/2026

Hey Cougars! As we continue to get ready for summer, there are a number of fun summer reading opportunities available:

📕 Columbus Metropolitan Library Summer Reading Challenge - earn prizes and a raffle entry: https://columbuslibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
📔 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading - read 8 books and get 1 free: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading-free-book-giveaway/_/N-2vjz
📘 Pizza Hut Book It! Summer of Stories - earn a free Personal Pan Pizza each month by meeting parent-set reading goals: https://www.bookitprogram.com/
📗 Reading is Fundamental Summer Reading Challenge, in partnership with the National PTA: https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/summer

Feel free to drop others in the comments! 👇

05/27/2026

Summer is rapidly approaching so let's get ready! Find free meals for kids and teens at select libraries beginning June 1. 🥙🍛

FREE SUMMER MEALS are coming back to the library 🍽️🌟

Starting Monday, June 1, kids and teens can get free meals at select library locations thanks to Children's Hunger Alliance. Some branches will also offer breakfast or dinner options.

Meals will be available until school is back in session.

👉 See meal times in the comments, and come grab a plate!

05/26/2026

Come on down to Jeni's Clintonville from 4-7 today, 5/26! 🍨