Columbia Borough School District

As a reminder, tonight, Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., is a regular school board meeting. You may attend the meeting in person at the District Administration Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Columbia, PA, or view the live-stream via https://columbiabsd.zoom.us/j/83443516084#success

Catch our Columbia Crimson Tide tonight at 7pm on our district Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHiNIYJBmYzqkJoNx53AGw

Reminder: Schools and offices are closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND! Thank you Park Elementary for the reminder!

Columbia Borough School District Health & Safety Plan already requires all students, teachers, staff, and visitors to wear masks when inside school buildings. On August 31, 2021, the Department of Health mandated universal indoor masking across Pennsylvania school facilities. However, beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the only change outlined in the order that impacts the Columbia Borough School District is masks are not required for students participating in sports practices/events when inside the building. Our athletes have been notified of the choice to mask during athletics.

Due to the anticipated rainfall and flooding from Hurricane IDA, the Columbia Borough School District will follow an early dismissal schedule tomorrow Wednesday, September 1, 2021. All schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. All after school activities and events on September 1 are canceled.

The Columbia Borough School District is a place where everyone is genuinely valued and welcomed. Check out the highlight video from our first week back to school! https://spark.adobe.com/video/sNy14d9uTSBgx Welcome back Columbia Borough School District! We are happy you are here!

The School Board of Directors met on 8/19/2021 during the scheduled board meeting to review community input and recent universal indoor masking recommendation. At this time, CBSD will require universal indoor masking for all students, staff, and visitors. On a weekly basis we will monitor the local data, guidance from the CDC, and medical professionals. We will continue to keep you informed. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy and safe!

Dear CBSD Families and Staff, The School Board of Directors met on 8/19/2021 during the scheduled board meeting to review community input and recent universal indoor masking recommendation. At this time, effective immediately, CBSD will require universal indoor masking for all students, staff, and visitors. The approved plan is available on our website. On a weekly basis we will monitor the local data, guidance from the CDC, and medical professionals. We will continue to keep you informed. Sincerely, CBSD Public Health Team

As a reminder, tonight, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., the Columbia Borough School Board of Directors will vote on the updated Health and Safety Plan in regards to the possibility of required indoor masking for students and staff. You may attend the voting meeting in person at the District Administration Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Columbia, PA, or view the live-stream via https://columbiabsd.zoom.us/j/89298629315 Communication on the decision made will be sent to our families and staff this evening.

Welcome our new teachers to the Columbia Borough School District Team!

Dear CBSD Parents: If your child has Asthma, Seizures, Severe Food Allergies, Severe allergies to bee stings (that require the use of an EPI-Pen) or Diabetes- Please make every effort to have an Action Plan submitted to the school nurse. These plans can be found on the CBSD website. They need to be completed and signed by your child’s physician. This ensures that the school nurse is aware of the correct treatment/procedure if your child needs care during school hours https://www,columbiabsd.org

CBSD Students: V and JH XC runners and 9-12 girls tennis players are needed! Please contact Jim Rhoads (jrhoads@columbiabsd.org) if interested!

Check out the First Edition of the CBSD Board of Directors' Newsletter. https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/board-newsletter

Dear CBSD Parents: If your child will be taking ANY prescribed medication during the school year a physician’s order is required. NO prescribed medications will be given to any student without an order from the student’s physician. This includes medications for: ADHD/ADD, Asthma, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Bee stings and Seizures, etc. The Medication Policy Form is located on the CBSD website at https://www.columbiabsd.org.

Do you have a passion for working with children and/or teens in a school setting? Consider becoming a substitute teacher, paraprofessional or support professional.

Celebrate the end of summer with a film! On Friday August 13th, the Columbia Borough School District will be playing Home to conclude CBSD Reads! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m. No Tickets required, this is a free event! Come out and enjoy a family fun night at Columbia High School Auditorium (901 Ironville Pike) Parent Teacher Partnership will be holding a fundraiser providing refreshments for a small fee (cash only please).

Will your child turn 5 by September 1, 2021? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2021! REGISTER TODAY!

Columbia school supply drive for CBSD and OLA students.

Attention CBSD Families, Please be sure your students' school health records are up-to-date BEFORE the first day of school on August 24th. Please follow the link to the Health Services page for grade specific health requirements and additional health related information. https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/health-services All required documentation should be turned in to your students' school nurse.