Columbia High/Middle School Hill Campus

Yesterday, Mr. Blair's Local History students had a chance to examine some of PA's iconic folk art! They got hands-on with an early 19th century redware bowl and Mr. Blair's third great-grandmother's 1845 Fraktur baptism certificate!

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

The first photo shows a framed, historical document titled "Geburts und Taufschein," which appears to be a German birth and baptism certificate. The certificate is aged, with ornate designs featuring figures, birds, and floral elements. It is set against a blue mat and encased in a wooden frame, displayed on a table.

In the second photo, a student with long dreadlocks examines a ceramic plate, holding it carefully with both hands. The plate has a reddish-brown glaze with decorative swirls. The classroom setting includes other students seated in desks, some looking on, with educational posters on the walls.

The third photo provides a close-up of the ceramic plate the student is holding. The plate features a worn, reddish-brown glaze with green swirl designs, showing signs of age, including some cracks and wear along the edges.

The fourth photo shows a student standing at a wooden podium in a classroom, focused on reading from a paper. The podium displays the framed historical document, and the room includes a whiteboard and posters on the wall, contributing to an academic atmosphere.

Marking Period 1 Middle School awards for Most Improved Academics, Most Outstanding Academics, and Best Participation! Congratulations to our students, and thank you for representing our community well!

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

A group of students stands proudly in a hallway, holding up certificates that read "Outstanding Academic Student." Most students display their certificates in front of them, while one student in the front center smiles and waves at the camera. The diverse group is arranged casually, with some students standing and others kneeling. The background shows a wooden door and lockers, capturing a moment of celebration and achievement in an academic setting.

Last Thursday in Ms. Wolf's 8th grade ELA class, students recorded their own podcast to summarize a chapter of reading! It was fun to watch students be creative and step into the recording booth!

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

two students with long hair are sitting closely together at a desk by a window, working on laptops. They are separated from their surroundings by a cardboard divider, which provides a private, focused workspace.

two students are seated together at a desk near a cabinet labeled "The Fridge." They are working collaboratively on laptops, with a cardboard divider set up to create a private, dedicated work area. A colorful curtain and various decorations are visible in the background.

Beginning November 4th, new hours will go into effect at the Taylor Campus Playground in order to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and the community in light of Daylight Savings Time changes. The playground will be closed each week from Monday through Thursday. However, the playground will remain open Friday evenings through Sundays. Additionally, the playground will remain open during extended breaks from school so that students and the community can enjoy during daytime hours. As a reminder, everyone enjoying this space should treat it with care and respect—this includes playground equipment, tables, and the garden area. We ask that families practice safe behavior while on the playground, and keep in mind that the playground should always be vacated by dusk when open. Security cameras are in use and are monitored regularly to ensure that guidelines are being followed. If you observe any concerns while using the playground, please contact the Columbia Borough Police Department. Thank you for helping us keep the playground safe and welcoming for all!

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Dear Taylor {Park, Hill Campus} Families, Beginning November 4th, new hours will go into effect at the Taylor Campus Playground in order to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and the community in light of Daylight Savings Time changes. The playground will be closed each week from Monday through Thursday. However, the playground will remain open Friday evenings through Sundays. Additionally, the playground will remain open during extended breaks from school so that students and the community can enjoy during daytime hours. As a reminder, everyone enjoying this space should treat it with care and respect—this includes playground equipment, tables, and the garden area. We ask that families practice safe behavior while on the playground, and keep in mind that the playground should always be vacated by dusk when open. Security cameras are in use and are monitored regularly to ensure that guidelines are being followed. If you observe any concerns while using the playground, please contact the Columbia Borough Police Department. Thank you for helping us keep the playground safe and welcoming for all!

Is your student dreaming of playing their sport at the NCAA level? Register for the free NCAA Eligibility Center webinar. 🔗https://on.ncaa.com/Web_11032024

6 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities

Free Webinar for Students and Families Sunday, Nov. 3, 6-7 P.M. Eastern Time Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level!

On Monday, students had the opportunity to tour and eat at Millersville University. The weather was perfect and students loved seeing the pond with the geese Miller and Sville! Students viewed dorm halls, academic buildings, and of course the dining hall. The next day students were able to go to Gettysburg college, a small liberal arts college with a deep history. Students had an information session asking a ton of great questions surrounding Gettysburg’s unique approach to majors in college. The dining hall was great with the highlight being the cookies!

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

A group of students seated on a low concrete wall in an outdoor area on a sunny day, with campus buildings and trees in the background. They are lined up and facing the camera, enjoying the bright autumn day.

Six students sitting around a table in a cafeteria, smiling and giving thumbs up. They are having breakfast with plates of food and drinks in front of them, surrounded by other tables in the cafeteria.

Two students seated at a cafeteria table with plates of breakfast food. One student in a white hoodie looks at the camera, while the other, wearing an orange Texas hoodie, gives a thumbs up. There are other students dining in the background.

A group of students standing in front of a stone sign that reads “Gettysburg College.” They are posing for the camera with trees and a campus sign in the background on a clear, sunny day.

Six students seated at a cafeteria table, smiling and enjoying a meal together. One student gives a thumbs up, and they all have plates and drinks in front of them.

Six students standing outside next to a large Halloween-themed inflatable Minion wearing a firefighter hat, holding a pumpkin decoration. There is also an inflatable decoration with cartoon owls wearing witch hats and a “Halloweenie” banner.

🔴🟡 WE ARE HIRING! 🟡🔴 Join our team at Columbia Borough School District and discover all the opportunities we have to offer! 🌟 Whether you’re looking to inspire students, support our community, or grow your career, apply today at the link below! 👉 Click the link to explore open positions: https://columbiabsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #CBSD #EducationCareers #HiringNow

6 months ago, CBSD

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6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Columbia High School Scholarships CBSD appreciates the incredible support our community has provided throughout the years providing scholarships to our students. Any organization, group, individual or business that would like to add a scholarship opportunity for our students can complete the form linked above. Please contact jjesberger@columbiabsd.org if you have questions about this process. One form must be completed for each separate scholarship you intend to give. In order to be included for students graduating in 2025, all Forms must be returned to the Hill Campus or emailed to jjesberger@columbiabsd.org by November 8, 2024. Important Information Students will apply for all scholarships using one standard application, but will identify the scholarships for which they qualify. Once all student packets are received (mid-February), they will be sorted and sent to the Scholarship Contacts in order to select their own recipients using the applications provided. If the Scholarship Contact requests that CHS selects the recipients, they will be notified of those recipients when that is complete. Any checks or certificates will need to be delivered to CHS by mid-May in order to be distributed at Awards Night. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of our CHS students.

Did you ever wonder what our teachers do on professional development days?? Lots of things to create a great school experience for students! Here is just ONE example of the many things our teachers did on Friday: The social studies department went on a tour through town with Chris Vera. The social studies team can now better inform their students on Columbia and its vast history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, Wrights Ferry Mansion, and the historic Markethouse.

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

teachers in a historic building in Columbia

Chris Vera in front of a historic house in Columbia

This past Tuesday we held an Application Day that featured instant decisions from Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, York College, and Kutztown University. All of our students that signed up for instant decisions were accepted ON THE SPOT! Along with this, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and Messiah College offered information sessions and answered student’s questions.

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Attention all student-athletes who are planning on participating in a winter or spring sport! Free sports physicals will be offered on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the CHS Library. Use the link below to sign up for a time. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AACAE28ABFCC25-51895118-winter

6 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities

Mrs. Hilton's English 2 students are learning about holidays and traditions around the world. First stop? Mexico for el Día de los Muertos!

6 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Last week, our seniors came together at dawn, watching the sunrise to kick off their final year with excitement and smiles! A big thank you to Mr. Farber and Mr. Mathias for making this special event possible! 🌄😎🏫

7 months ago, Ashtyn Rockwell

Even the sky stood with the Tide to show support for breast cancer awareness. In October we wear pink!

7 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities

Proud to stand together on Pink Out Day! 💖

7 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Today, Mr. Blair’s local history students had the opportunity to explore an 18th century home at Historic Rock Ford! They discussed colonial and revolutionary themes while getting a real view of life in the 1700s.

7 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Fire Fridays at CHS are never something to miss! For this experiment, Mr. Zettlemoyer's class trapped flammable gas from a spray bottle into bubbles from a mixture of water and dish soap. Students soaked their arms in water, then picked up the bubbles and held a lighter close. This heated up the gas and caused them to burn! The water in the bubbles and on the hands captures the heat.

7 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Engineering with our heads instead of our minds in STEM Exploration! Students were tasked with building the sturdiest spaghetti tower, and this student certainly got creative!

7 months ago, CMS/CHS Hill Campus

Congratulations to Kayla Hess! She was awarded a Senator's Citation from Senator Aument for her disc golf accomplishments. Go Kayla, we are proud of you!

7 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities

🗓️ October Calendar Reminders 📌: 🔸 No School- Monday, October 14🚫 🔸 Early Dismissal- Thursday, October 24 (all schools dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚 🔸 No School- Friday, October 25🚫 🗓️24-25 School Year Student Calendar- https://5il.co/295oh

7 months ago, CBSD