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September and October Years of Service Recognition: 🎉

Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to CBSD! 🙌
about 23 hours ago, CBSD
Thank you to Kevin Kreider for 30 years of service as a teacher at CMS Taylor Campus.
Thank you for 5 Years of Service. Trisha Backes, Teacher, Park Elementary. Brittany Kelley, District Home School Visitor, DAC.
Thank you to Aileen Kemmerly for 25 years of service as a teacher at Park Elementary.
Congratulations to seniors Ava Broome and Halie Rineer on their dedication to the Columbia Volleyball program! We are so proud of all they have given to Crimson Tide Volleyball and are excited to see what is next for them. ❤️🏐
2 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Columbia volleyball seniors Halie Rineer and Ava Broome stand with family members on the gym court during Senior Night. Both wear “Senior” sashes and hold bouquets in front of the volleyball net.
🍎 Every Role Matters: Serving More Than Meals

During National School Lunch Week, we are celebrating CBSD’s Food Services team and the care they bring to students each day.

From early-morning preparation and food-safety checks to fresh meal options and welcoming serving lines, this dedicated team helps ensure students have the nutritious meals they need to learn and grow. This year, Park Elementary’s Food Services staff is also bringing a fun carnival theme to the week, making mealtime even more exciting for students.

Thank you to our entire Food Services team for the hard work, creativity, and teamwork you bring to our schools every day. ❤️🤍

Read the full story on our website: https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/3189839
4 days ago, CBSD
A smiling cafeteria staff member in a carnival-themed outfit poses playfully beside trays of lunch food, while another staff member stands farther back in the kitchen. Red balloons and carnival decorations are visible.
A cafeteria staff member wearing a pink tie-dye shirt leans down to speak with two young students at a school lunch checkout station. A meal tray with milk and food sits on the counter beside a point-of-sale screen.
Two school food service staff members in carnival-themed shirts smile behind a cafeteria checkout counter while elementary students eat lunch at tables decorated with hanging red, white, and blue carnival decorations.
A cafeteria staff member wearing a colorful headband and gloves serves lunch from a hot-food station while students wait on the other side of the counter.
Six school food service staff members pose together in the cafeteria kitchen wearing carnival-themed clothing. Colorful carnival decorations and banners about healthy food groups hang behind them.
Food service staff members prepare lunch trays in a school cafeteria kitchen decorated with red balloons and carnival-themed signs. A large box of Rice Krispies Treats is visible in the foreground.
Red, white, and blue carnival-themed sign at the cafeteria entrance. Text reads: “STEP RIGHT UP,” “TICKET,” and “CARNIVAL,” with illustrations of tickets, popcorn, and a circus tent.
📢 Hill Campus Track & Stadium Closure Notice 📢

Due to recent incidents of vandalism and after-hour misuse, the Hill Campus track and football stadium are closed to the public until further notice.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of our schools and athletic programs!
9 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Graphic announcing that the track and football stadium are closed. The design features a maroon, gold, white, and black color scheme. At the top, a yellow warning triangle with an exclamation point appears beside the words “IMPORTANT NOTICE” in white lettering on a maroon background. The left side displays large black text reading “TRACK & FOOTBALL STADIUM” and large red text reading “CLOSED.” The right side shows an aerial photo of a football stadium with a red running track, green field, bleachers, goalposts, and a blue sky. A gold banner across the graphic reads “UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.” Below, centered white and gold text reads: “Due to recent incidents of vandalism and after-hours misuse, the track and stadium are closed to the public.” The words “closed to the public” are gold. At the bottom, gold script reads “Thank you!” followed by white text: “FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND SUPPORT!”
Today, CBSD celebrated Walk or Roll to School Day—a reminder of the importance of safe, active routes to school.

We are especially grateful for our crossing guards, who show up each day to help our students and families safely get to and from school. Their care, attention, and presence make a meaningful difference in our community.

Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility. Whether you are walking, biking, driving, or rolling through town, please stay alert, slow down near schools and crosswalks, follow traffic laws, use designated crossings, and always follow the directions of crossing guards.

Thank you to our crossing guards for helping keep our Crimson Tide students and families safe every day! ❤️💛

#WalkRollToSchool #PedestrianSafety #CBSDCrimsonTide
10 days ago, CBSD
A crossing guard wearing a fluorescent yellow safety vest stands at a curb beside a brick school building, holding a red STOP paddle. A pedestrian crossing signal, yellow directional sign, and quiet street are visible behind him.
A crossing guard in a fluorescent yellow vest holds a red STOP paddle in the street outside a CVS/pharmacy as pedestrians cross and cars wait nearby. A large stop sign in the foreground reads “STOP” and “ALL WAY.
Several students walk along a sidewalk near parked cars and autumn trees. One student uses a blue wheelchair and is pushed by another student; other students walk alongside carrying backpacks and water bottles.
A crossing guard in a fluorescent yellow vest holds up a STOP paddle while several students cross a marked crosswalk in front of brick homes. Overhead utility lines and a school-zone speed-limit sign are visible.
A family with young children crosses a marked crosswalk; one adult pushes a stroller. A crossing guard in a fluorescent yellow vest holds a STOP paddle in the background near a playground and waits for the group to cross safely.
A crossing guard wearing a fluorescent yellow vest holds a red STOP paddle at the edge of a crosswalk while a family with children crosses the street. A playground, parked cars, and long morning shadows are visible.
Families and children cross a busy intersection while a crossing guard holds a red STOP paddle. A green street sign reads “Lancaster Ave,” and a white traffic sign reads “NO TURN ON RED 7AM TO 6PM.” The pedestrian signal displays a white walking figure.
A crossing guard in a fluorescent yellow-and-orange safety vest holds a red STOP paddle while an adult and child cross the street in front of stopped traffic. Brick storefronts line the opposite side of the street; a vertical sign reads “CASH FOR gold.
Today is Walk or Roll to School Day at CBSD! 🚶🧑‍🦽

Thank you to everyone walking or rolling safely to school and supporting our students along the way. Please use sidewalks and designated crossings, remain alert near traffic, follow the directions of crossing guards, and continue to follow normal arrival procedures.

#WalkRollToSchool #CBSDCrimsonTide
10 days ago, CBSD
Colorful graphic of five students wearing backpacks walking to school along a tree-lined sidewalk; one student uses a wheelchair with a Columbia “C Tide” logo on the back. Text reads: “WALK OR ROLL TO SCHOOL” “WEAR NEON COLORS TO PARTICIPATE!” “JOIN US OCTOBER 7!” A Columbia “C Tide” logo appears in the lower-right corner.
Tomorrow is Walk or Roll to School Day at CBSD! 🚶🧑‍🦽

Families are encouraged to walk or roll safely to school when they are able while continuing to follow normal arrival procedures. Please use sidewalks and designated crossings, remain alert near traffic, and follow the directions of crossing guards.

#WalkRollToSchool #CBSDCrimsonTide
11 days ago, CBSD
Colorful graphic of five students wearing backpacks walking to school along a tree-lined sidewalk; one student uses a wheelchair with a Columbia “C Tide” logo on the back. Text reads: “WALK OR ROLL TO SCHOOL” “WEAR NEON COLORS TO PARTICIPATE!” “JOIN US OCTOBER 7!” A Columbia “C Tide” logo appears in the lower-right corner.

📚 Every Role Matters: Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Learning

Today, we also want to celebrate Dr. Jodie Parkinson, CBSD’s Instructional Coach, and the important role she plays in helping teachers and students succeed.

Dr. Parkinson helps ensure district curriculum is in place, and that teachers have the resources they need to support strong instruction. Through collaboration, encouragement, and instructional support, she partners with teachers to explore new strategies, reflect on their practice, and create meaningful learning experiences for students.

Her work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact reaches classrooms across CBSD every day. By supporting teacher growth and curriculum implementation, Dr. Parkinson helps strengthen learning for all students.

Thank you, Dr. Parkinson, for your expertise, partnership, and commitment to CBSD schools for the past 12 years. ❤️🤍

11 days ago, CBSD
Every Role Matters. Dr. Jodie Parkinson, CBSD Instructional Coach.” The graphic includes a portrait of Dr. Parkinson and the Columbia Borough School District logo with the text, “Every Student Every Day.
🏈🎭🏐🏀 Every Role Matters: Helping Students Belong Beyond the Classroom

In recognition of National Coaches Day, CBSD is celebrating the coaches and activity advisors who do more than lead practices, games, rehearsals, and events. They help students build confidence, develop life skills, form meaningful relationships, and discover the value of being part of a team.

Through athletics and activities, students learn teamwork, resilience, accountability, leadership, and the importance of supporting one another. Most importantly, they find opportunities to feel seen, valued, and connected.

Thank you to all of our coaches and activity advisors for the time, encouragement, and leadership you provide to students beyond the classroom. ❤️🤍

Read the full story on our website: https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/3173988
11 days ago, CBSD
- CHS girls volleyball team gathers around as coach mccarty is kneeling during a timeout in the gymnasium.
A youth football player in a Columbia football helmet walks across the field beside coach marty moore.
Columbia youth football players in black uniforms warm up on a field as coaches and spectators look on.
A large group of students and adults pose together on a theater stage under purple lighting.
A girls basketball team huddles around coach keyes in a school gymnasium; players’ warm-up shirts read, “We Before Me.”
A Crimson Tide girls basketball player wearing number 13 stands beside coach Keyes and referee during a game.

🗓️ October Calendar Reminders 📌:

🔸No School-Monday, October 12 📚

🔸Early Dismissal-Thursday, October 22 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚

🔸No School-Friday, October 23 📚

📆26-27 Student Calendar: https://aptg.co/GvflVT 📆

12 days ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District graphic with the Crimson Tide logo and the words ‘Calendar Reminders’ on a maroon background.
🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Observed each year on October 5, World Teachers’ Day celebrates educators around the world and recognizes their essential role in shaping learning, supporting students, and strengthening communities.

At CBSD, we celebrate the teachers who help students learn, grow, and believe in themselves each day. Through encouragement, creativity, patience, and meaningful relationships, they make a lasting difference both inside and beyond the classroom.

We are grateful for the care, commitment, and inspiration our teachers bring to students every day. ❤️🤍
12 days ago, CBSD
World Teachers’ Day. October 5. Thank you, CBSD Teachers, for helping students learn, grow, and believe in themselves.” The crimson-and-gold graphic includes school-themed illustrations of books, a pencil, an apple, and hearts.

October is National Principals Month—a time to recognize the school leaders whose voices, vision, and dedication help transform school communities.

At CBSD, we are grateful for the principals who lead with purpose each day by building strong relationships, supporting staff, partnering with families, and helping every student feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.

Please join us in celebrating:

💠Elizabeth Landis, Hill Campus Principal

💠Danielle Eshleman, CMS Taylor Campus Principal

💠Trudi Smith, Park Elementary Principal

Thank you for the tireless commitment, leadership, and care you bring to our students, staff, families, and community. ❤️🤍

Share a message of appreciation for one of our principals:

https://forms.gle/2sbeHiFgVZ2EgeoQ6

15 days ago, CBSD
National Principals Month. Maroon graphic featuring a gold script “National” above bold white text, “Principals Month,” and a large outlined Crimson Tide C logo. Three principal portraits appear below: Elizabeth Landis, Hill Campus; Danielle Eshleman, CMS Taylor Campus; and Trudi Smith, Park Elementary.
📅Save the date!

CBSD will celebrate Walk or Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7. 🚶🧑‍🦽

Families are encouraged to walk or roll safely to school when they are able. Please use sidewalks and designated crossings, remain alert near traffic, follow the directions of crossing guards, and continue to follow normal arrival procedures.

#WalkRollToSchool #CBSDCrimsonTide
19 days ago, CBSD
Colorful graphic of five students wearing backpacks walking to school along a tree-lined sidewalk; one student uses a wheelchair with a Columbia “C Tide” logo on the back. Text reads: “WALK OR ROLL TO SCHOOL” “WEAR NEON COLORS TO PARTICIPATE!” “JOIN US OCTOBER 7!” A Columbia “C Tide” logo appears in the lower-right corner.
Today is National Teaching Assistants Day, and we are celebrating the CBSD paraprofessionals and classroom aides who make a difference for students every day!

Through our partnership with Substitute Teacher Service, these caring team members support learning in classrooms and small groups, encourage students through challenges, celebrate progress, and help every child feel seen, capable, and included.

Their work is a reminder that every role matters. Thank you to our paraprofessionals and classroom aides for the patience, positivity, flexibility, and encouragement you bring to our schools each day. ❤️

Read the full story on our website: https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/3152093

#EveryRoleMatters #NationalTeachingAssistantsDay #CBSDProud
22 days ago, CBSD
A teacher works one-on-one with two students at a round table, helping them complete a worksheet.
Two student baristas wearing Llama Beans aprons serve a staff member from a mobile coffee cart in a school hallway.
A school office staff member assists a student at the middle school reception desk.
A student and staff member pose together in front of a bulletin board.
A teacher sits beside a student at a desk and supports him as he writes on a worksheet.
Yesterday, students from Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus gathered at Mount Bethel Cemetery for the annual Mifflin Memorial Service.

Students honored Lloyd Mifflin, a Columbia native known for his work as an artist, poet, and photographer, while also recognizing his mother, Ann Elizabeth Bethel Heise Mifflin, and his brother, Dr. Houston Mifflin. The service marked what would have been Lloyd Mifflin’s 180th birthday.

Thank you to our students, staff, musicians, and community members who helped continue this meaningful Columbia tradition.
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Students wearing choir gowns stand in a cemetery and sing while holding printed programs.
Four students stand among cemetery monuments as one student reads from a paper into a microphone.
Student musicians and an adult stand among cemetery monuments during an outdoor performance, with saxophone, clarinet, and trumpet players positioned behind music stands.
Students wearing gowns stand in a cemetery and sing while holding printed programs.

💻 Every Role Matters: Keeping Learning Connected

On International IT Professionals Day, we are celebrating the CBSD Technology team and the important work they do to support students, staff, and learning every day.

When a student signs in to a device, a teacher launches a lesson, or classroom technology is ready to use, CBSD’s Technology team has already made an impact.

Behind the scenes, this dedicated team maintains devices, supports networks and systems, manages accounts and applications, helps protect technology, and solves problems so teachers can focus on instruction and students can focus on learning.

Thank you to the entire CBSD Technology team for the dedication, expertise, and teamwork you bring to our schools each day. ❤️🤍

Read the full story on our website: https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/3131987

about 1 month ago, CBSD
image of a technology staff member repairing an open laptop on a worktable, with additional laptops and computer equipment nearby.
Technology staff member works at a desk with four computer monitors, a keyboard, phone, and office supplies.
Technology staff member works at a desk with three computer monitors displaying technical information.
Technology staff member types at a desk with two computer monitors, a laptop, phone, notebook, and office equipment.
Technology staff member uses a laptop at a desk with a computer monitor, printer, keyboard, and office equipment.
🎀 PINK OUT FOOTBALL GAME 🎀

Join us Friday, October 23 as we take on Lancaster Catholic and turn the stands pink in support of breast cancer awareness!

Order your Pink Out shirt today and wear it proudly to the game:
https://etownsportinggoods.chipply.com/ColumbiaPinkOut/

Let’s pack the stands, show our school spirit, and make a difference together! 💗🏈
about 1 month ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Shirt design included two football helmets, one with the Columbia logo and the other with the Lancaster Catholic Logo. The text reads, "PINK OUT TACKLE BREAST CANCER"
The Columbia Borough community is invited to join Columbia Borough School District students from Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus for the annual Mifflin Memorial Service as we celebrate the 180th birthday of Lloyd Mifflin.

This annual tradition honors Lloyd Mifflin, a Columbia native, artist, poet, photographer, and former Columbia public school student, as well as his mother, Ann Elizabeth Bethel Heise Mifflin, and brother, Dr. Houston Mifflin. The service celebrates the Mifflin family’s lasting connection to Columbia and its public schools.

Please join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Bethel Cemetery.
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Graphic for Columbia Borough School District. Text reads: “Annual Mifflin Memorial Service. Honoring Lloyd Mifflin, his mother, Ann Elizabeth Bethel Heise Mifflin, and his brother, Dr. Houston Mifflin. Celebrating Lloyd Mifflin’s 180th Birthday. Tuesday, September 15, 2026. 2:00 p.m. Mount Bethel Cemetery.” The graphic includes the Columbia Borough School District logo at the top, a maroon and gold Tide C logo at the bottom left, and gold botanical line art along the right side.
Collage of Columbia Borough School District students and student musicians participating in the annual Mifflin Memorial Service at Mount Bethel Cemetery. Photos show students reading from programs, presenting flowers, standing beside Lloyd Mifflin’s grave marker, and musicians performing among cemetery headstones. The grave marker reads: “Lloyd Mifflin. Sept. 15, 1846. July 16, 1921.” Columbia homes and a cloudy sky appear in the background.
Today, Columbia Borough School District students and staff paused for a moment of silence to remember the lives lost and affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this time of reflection allowed our school community to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the first responders, military members, families, and all those impacted by that day.

We remember.
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Square remembrance graphic with a dark blue New York City skyline at night, two beams of light, a translucent American flag across the top, a faint image of the Pentagon on the left, and a faint image of the Flight 93 Tower of Voices on the right. White and gold text reads: “SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. 25 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE. Columbia Borough School District pauses for a moment of silence. WE REMEMBER.” The Columbia Crimson Tide logo appears in the lower right corner.
Reminder for all CMS/CHS Hill Campus Stadium events: Backpacks and large bags are not permitted in the stadium.

Fanny packs, belt bags, and small bags for medical supplies are allowed but are subject to be checked. Thank you for helping us keep our events safe and enjoyable for everyone.
about 1 month ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
White Columbia Crimson Tide stadium bag guidelines sign with maroon and gold stripes across the top and a Crimson Tide “C” logo. The sign includes crossed-out images of a backpack, large shopping bag, and drawstring bag. Text reads: “CMS/CHS Hill Campus Stadium Bag Guidelines. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted in the stadium. Fanny packs, belt bags, and bags for medical supplies are allowed, but are subject to be checked.”