Columbia High/Middle School Hill Campus

Take a trip to the Louvre, or take a virtual tour to a national park, this link can take you to the distant journeys straight from your couch! https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/art-music-movement/k-12-couch-field-trips

Student Work Permits: Students, we realize some of you may need to work during this difficult time. Although schools are closed, I will be issuing work permits by appointment only. Starting on Wednesday, March 25 we will start "Work Permit Wednesdays" where I will make myself available to issue work permits. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact me at msmith@columbiabsd.org Thank you! Dr. Smith

Plan, strategize, and collaborate, with high school resources from our website, https://www.apptegy.net/s/live-feed-8e6dea55-f716-4a02-8e9f-550cb9501aa9

Reminder, Power Packs distribution will continue Today while school is closed. Packs may be picked up from 2pm to 5pm at 221 Union Street

GOOD MORNING COLUMBIA! Mrs. Ohrel, a science teacher at the high school, as well as a community member, is amazingly talented in art! This year we created several chalkboard walls and she has graciously agreed to share her talents to continually update these spaces with positive messages and art. Here are the current displays...the last one is extremely relative...let's all remember to be HUMBLE and KIND during these difficult times! Dr. Smith

From a collection of stories and poems in Mp3 formats, to downloadable PDFs, these sources are at your learning fingertips. If you find that your high schooler needs engagement and to be creative, seek this link from our website, https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/reading-materials/high-school-resources

Although the hallways are currently clear, there is some really cool art in the cabinets that I wanted to share with everyone!

Power Packs distribution will continue on Thursdays while school is closed. Packs may be picked up each Thursday during the Grab and Go Lunch distribution at Park Elementary Cafeteria entrance or Taylor Middle Main Entrance from 9:45am to 11am OR at 221 Union Street from 10am to Noon or 2pm to 5pm

The SATs are cancelled for May 2, 2020. Makeup exams for the March 14th (scheduled March 28th) are also cancelled. SAT will provide future additional SAT testing opportunities for students as soon as feasible in place of cancelled administration.

Have you downloaded our new Columbia Borough School District APP? It is available for Android or Apple. Search for Columbia Borough School District app today. Stay current and up to date on district news, and community events.

Power Packs distribution will continue on Thursdays while school is closed. Packs may be picked up each Thursday during the Grab &Go Lunch distribution at Park Elementary Cafeteria entrance or Taylor Middle Main Entrance from 9:45a to 11a OR at 221 Union Street from 10a to Noon or 2p to 5p

It's been a successful morning handing out Grab & Go breakfast and lunches to our students. We couldn't be more proud of our food service team, their professionalism and organization were top-notch. Again, breakfast and lunch will be available for all CBSD students tomorrow through Friday. We are offering 2 places for pick-up: Park Elementary, along Cherry Street, and Taylor Middle School's main entrance. Serving stations will be open to students from 9:45am to 11:00am. Menu for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Breakfast- Cereal w/ Yogurt or Chocolate Filled Croissants Assorted Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Low Fat Milk Lunch- Turkey Club Wrap or PB&J Assorted Fruit Assorted Vegetables w/ Dip Low Fat Milk

A Grab & Go breakfast and lunch will be available for every Columbia Borough School District student, Monday thru Friday beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 Locations: Park Cafeteria Entrance and Taylor Main Time: 9:45 am to 11 am Students are not permitted inside the building.

By direction of Governor Tom Wolf, Columbia Borough School District is CLOSED until Monday, March 30. All activities are CANCELED.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Multiple testing locations are closed for tomorrow's SAT Test. Please view the testing site closures before traveling to your test! https://pages.collegeboard.org/natural-disasters

BENCHMARK bringing the heat and representing Columbia at the Reinventing Learning Showcase tonight!

2020 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Daylight saving time in Pennsylvania will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour!

The following students recently created and completed a new artistic wall in our student services area. 8th grade students: - Desiree Sanchez - Andrea McNeil-Schavone - Harmony Zeamer They did an amazing job!

PRIDE IN THE TIDE Congratulations to the following players for being selected by the L-L coaches association as all stars for section 5! Girls Basketball: - - Second Team—MacKenzie Burke and Audreanna Frazier Boys Basketball: - First Team—Kerry Glover and Michael Poole - Second Team—Matt McCleary Congratulations also to coach Glover for being named coach of the year for section 5! https://lancasteronline.com/sports/l-l-league-girls-basketball-coaches-select-section-all-stars/article_ae1309ec-577d-11ea-aa62-a701b502a9f2.html https://lancasteronline.com/sports/here-are-the---l-l-league-boys-basketball/article_270dd814-5dc7-11ea-97cd-036d733b5db8.html

COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATIONS for students in grades 9-11 will be held on Wednesday, March 4. It is important for all students to be in school and on time to ensure they do not miss their presentation.