Parents and Caregivers, this is a reminder that we will administer the Keystone exams May 17th – 25th. Packets of information with more details about the tests, their impact on graduation, and the opt-out procedures were mailed home last week to the families of students scheduled to take or retake the exams this spring. If you would like to schedule a meeting with Mr. Kedney or your student’s school counselor to opt out of the test please call 717-684-7500 and speak with Mrs. Yohe to set the meeting up.
For those students not taking the Keystones—school will be in session as normal on these days.
On behalf of the community's May Day Committee I'd like to share the following information:
The 2021 May Day Ceremony will take place tonight (5/1). Due to gathering limits only parents of the participants will be able to attend in person. There will be a live stream available on the May Day YouTube Channel. The stream will go live at 6:50 this evening.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaZj2Z49mzL_t535qDY9mQ
Tuesday May 4th Chala Thomas from HACC will connect with us to talk about the dual enrollment options at HACC for next year.
Interested 10th and 11th students in the building should meet Ms. Jones in the library at 1:00 PM. Interested students working remotely should connect to Zoom at 1:00 PM. The Zoom link will be: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/94166929963
Further information for students can be found at:
https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/Apply/HighSchoolStudents/index.cfm
Further information for parents can be found at:
https://www.hacc.edu/Resources/Parents.cfm
Columbia MS/HS Campus shift to virtual 4/23/2021. Meal Bundles are available at Taylor from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Good evening. Here are 2 important messages.
Message 1: The CBSD Public Health Team met today, and the number of student cases at Columbia Hill Campus has reached six(6). According to the guidance from PDE and PDoH, we have to shift to remote learning for the just the CMS/CHS (Hill Campus) for Friday (April 16th). Students are expected to work from home synchronously with their teachers.
Message 2: The Park Elementary and Taylor Campuses are to report to school as usual tomorrow.
As a reminder, please keep your child home if he/she is feeling ill and contact your school nurse. Thank you all for your patience as we navigate this difficult time. Have a great evening!
Our Color Guard will host an open house This afternoon (Thursday 4/15) and again on 4/29 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the CHS band Room. No experience is necessary. See Mr. Stauffer for more details!
Parents and Caregivers, this is a quick reminder that we have an early dismissal tomorrow (Wednesday April 14) at 1PM.
The CHS Theater Department will offer one last showing of Disney's Alladin, Jr tomorrow night in an online stream. The show will start on Friday 4/9 at 7:30 and the cost is $8.
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/50324?fbclid=IwAR0jAwCU3UqNvxDKFz3Dw3Kmq5k2yCZeXt2QPKcJAKrh1S8pCBIW9_mTR6I
This is a reminder that all 10th grade students will take the Practice SAT (PSAT) next Tuesday April 13th in school. The test will begin at 8:00 AM and will be completed around 11:00 AM. Remote and CVA students will be dismissed to return home upon completion and in building students will return to their scheduled classes when finished.
There will be No School on April 2nd or 5th. Enjoy your long weekend!
CHS/CMS Theater Department Proudly Presents: Disney's Aladdin Jr
Performances are March 25 and 26 at 7pm March 27 at 2pm.
Tickets: $8.00 adults; $4.00 students and senior citizens. Seating is limited to 120 people per show and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks and social distancing required.
Attention CHS parents and caregivers. Next Monday (3/22) high school students will be back in the building 5 days a week!
We have been hard at work preparing for all students to come back and wanted to share some information with you. Please take a few minutes to watch the short video and let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
https://youtu.be/96280KzOjqE
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook for this year please see the attached flyer from Mr. Hill. Please contact him if you have any questions. The deadline is June 1st.
This weekend Columbia has multiple athletes looking to advance further in the postseason.
Emily Gambler will compete in the District 3 swim meet Saturday at Central York in the 50 free and 100 fly. Good luck Emily!
Our girls basketball team hosts Halifax tonight at 7:00 in a District 3 semifinal game. The game will be streamed live on YouTube. Good luck ladies! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHiNIYJBmYzqkJoNx53AGw
Columbia’s 2020-21 varsity wrestling team was short on numbers, but long on determination. The season started slowly as several matches were postponed due to COVID concerns at opposing schools. The other varsity winter teams had multiple games in before the wrestling team had its first match. Even though only three wrestlers finished the season, they were able to set a good foundation for the future. Two of those wrestlers are sophomores and one is a freshman.
James Brady’s record was 10-9. He placed 10th in the L-L League Tournament and 6th in the Sectional Tournament.
Stoudamire Campbell’s record was 19-8. He placed in the top 6 in his weight class in the Lancaster-Lebanon League Tournament, placed 3rd in the Sectional Tournament, and 5th at the District III Tournament. He is an alternate at his weight class for the Regional Tournament. He would have been a Regional qualifier except for limits due to the pandemic.
Chris Sabino’s record was 4-12.
Congratulations team on a great season!
Attention Parents/Caregivers: This is just a friendly reminder that we have an early dismissal on Friday, March 5 at 1pm. This is to prepare for students five day return!
Spring sports physicals will be offered during the school day on Thursday 3/4 from 8-11. Please see Mr. Weaver or Mrs. Nissley for a physical packet if you need one. Please sign up for the physicals at the following link or QR code embedded in this post.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A8AF2AA7F5C61-spring
If you are an A day student please come to the main office and check in on your way to your physical. We will let your teachers know that you will be back at home shortly.
Attention 11th grade students and families:
It is a requirement in the state of Pennsylvania that all 11th grade students receive a medical physical exam. If your student has had a physical exam completed between 6/5/2020 and today, please send a copy to the school nurse. Sports physicals are acceptable and have already been documented for this year.
If you would like your student to have a physical exam completed during the school day, please contact the school nurse: lpavelko@columbiabsd.org
School physical exams will be held in April.
Reminder: Meal Bundle pick-up is today at Park & Taylor from 2:45 - 3:15pm for Group B, Virtual, & Homeschooled.
If you are interested in participating in spring sports please sign up through the link below.
For spring we offer the following sports:
• Boys Baseball (9-12)
• Girls Softball (9-12)
• Boys and Girls Track (7-12)
Practice starts officially on March 8th but look for preseason open gym activities to start before then. Please provide a contact number or email for coaches to reach you to coordinate these open gyms if you are interested in participating.
https://forms.gle/zHXJ4wn61Lb4us1K7
Permission paperwork and physical/recertification paperwork is available from Mrs. Nissley or Terrell. Please make sure you have all paperwork completed before the 8th!