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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

about 23 hours 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
5 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
8 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.
17 days 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

18 days 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! 💗🏈
18 days 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.
19 days 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.
22 days 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.
29 days 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.”
🗓️ September Calendar Reminders 📌:

🔸No School-Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 📚
🔸Early Dismissal-Friday, September 25 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚

📆26-27 Student Calendar: https://aptg.co/GvflVT 📆
30 days ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District graphic with the Crimson Tide logo and the words ‘Calendar Reminders’ on a maroon background.
July and August Years of Service Recognition: 🎉

Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to CBSD! 🙌
about 1 month ago, CBSD
5 Years (Paul, Elizabeth, Kaitlin, Brandon): “Thank you for 5 years of service: Paul Mosteller, Maintenance and Grounds; Elizabeth Baker, Teacher; Kaitlin Clark, Teacher; and Brandon Cooley, Technology Support Specialist, all at CHS/CMS Hill Campus.”
5 Years (Emily, Brian, Shawn): “Thank you for 5 years of service: Emily Huston, Teacher, CMS Taylor Campus; Brian Rathgeb, Director of Food Services, CHS/CMS Hill Campus; and Shawn Sullivan, Speech and Language Pathologist, CMS Taylor Campus.”
10 Years: “Thank you for 10 years of service: Lindsay Geib, Teacher, Park Elementary; Ryan McBride, Teacher, CMS Taylor Campus; and Rochelle Yohe, Teacher, Park Elementary.”
15 Years: “Thank you for 15 years of service: Justin Houghton, Counselor, Park Elementary; and David Kemmick, Teacher, CHS/CMS Hill Campus.”
20 Years: “Thank you for 20 years of service: Megan Herr, Teacher, Park Elementary; and Amy Wright, Teacher, CMS Taylor Campus.”
25 Years: “Thank you for 25 years of service: Jodie Eck and Jill Kazmierczak, Teachers at CHS/CMS Hill Campus.”
30 Years: “Thank you for 30 years of service: Danielle Eshleman, Principal, CMS Taylor Campus.”
Congratulations to Crimson Tide Football on earning the program’s 500th win with a 27–7 victory over J.P. McCaskey! This milestone represents the dedication, hard work, and pride of generations of players, coaches, and supporters. We are incredibly proud of this tradition and everyone who helped build it.
about 1 month ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Graphic celebrating Columbia Crimson Tide football’s 500 program wins, with game photos displayed inside the large number “500” over a view of the school stadium.
In anticipation of the start of our fall athletic season, we would like to remind our fans of our spectator expectations. We hope to see you this season!
about 1 month ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Fall sports spectator expectations flyer with rules for entry, attire, noisemakers, food and drink, positive sportsmanship, athletic-surface access, handicap-accessible parking, and livestream availability.

📚✏️ Welcome Back, CBSD! ✏️📚

We can’t wait to see you back tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, as we kick off the 2026–27 school year! 🎉

🗓️August 25: First day for Grades 1–12

🗓️August 25–27: Modified Kindergarten schedule-kindergarten students will not attend a full school day. Instead, each child will come to school for a scheduled one-on-one visit with their teacher.

🗓️August 28: First full day for Kindergarten

Let’s make this year one filled with learning, growth, and new memories. 💛❤️

#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #CBSDProud

about 1 month ago, CBSD
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Grades 1–12 begin August 25; kindergarten follows a modified schedule August 25–27, with the first full day on August 28. School hours: Park, 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.; CMS-Taylor, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; CHS and CMS-Hill, 8:00 a.m.–2:55 p.m. Welcome Back, CBSD.
🎒 Gear Up for School! 📚✨

The CBSD Community Pantry is hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway to help students start the year nourished, prepared, and confident!

Day 1: Fuel Up & Gear Up
📅 Wed, Aug 12th | ⏰ 9 AM – 11 AM
Breakfast, Backpacks, Supplies & Clothing

Day 2: Snack, Style & Smile
📅 Wed, Aug 19th | ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
Snacks, Backpacks, Supplies & Clothing

📍 Location: CBSD Community Pantry (200 N 5th St, Columbia, PA)
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Promotional flyer from the CBSD Community Pantry titled “Gear Up for School! Back-to-School Giveaway.” The flyer uses maroon, gold, and white school colors and features the Columbia Tide logo, school supplies, a backpack, clothing, and snacks. The flyer announces two free back-to-school events designed to help students begin the school year nourished, prepared, and confident. Location: CBSD Community Pantry 200 N. 5th Street, Columbia, PA Day 1: Fuel Up & Gear Up Wednesday, August 12 9:00–11:00 a.m. Families can receive: Breakfast Backpacks School supplies Clothing Day 2: Snack, Style & Smile Wednesday, August 19 4:00–6:00 p.m. Families can receive: Snacks and sweet treats Backpacks School supplies Clothing The flyer includes illustrations of a backpack, notebooks, pencils, clothing, fruit, cereal, cookies, and other snack items. A banner across the bottom reads: “Free items while supplies last!”

💰 On your mark, get set, SAVE! Sideline’s Back-to-School Sale is ON. Now thru Sun., score 20% OFF top-brand CRIMSON TIDE fanwear & accessories with code GAMEON20. 🏈🎒

Click here to shop!

about 2 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Sideline Store back-to-school sale graphic featuring a model wearing a dark Columbia sweatshirt. Large text reads, “Back-to-School Swag Sale,” over a lined notebook-paper background with hand-drawn hearts and doodles.
🎒 Gear Up for School! 📚✨

The CBSD Community Pantry is hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway to help students start the year nourished, prepared, and confident!

Day 1: Fuel Up & Gear Up
📅 Wed, Aug 12th | ⏰ 9 AM – 11 AM
Breakfast, Backpacks, Supplies & Clothing

Day 2: Snack, Style & Smile
📅 Wed, Aug 19th | ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
Snacks, Backpacks, Supplies & Clothing

📍 Location: CBSD Community Pantry (200 N 5th St, Columbia, PA)
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Promotional flyer from the CBSD Community Pantry titled “Gear Up for School! Back-to-School Giveaway.” The flyer uses maroon, gold, and white school colors and features the Columbia Tide logo, school supplies, a backpack, clothing, and snacks. The flyer announces two free back-to-school events designed to help students begin the school year nourished, prepared, and confident. Location: CBSD Community Pantry 200 N. 5th Street, Columbia, PA Day 1: Fuel Up & Gear Up Wednesday, August 12 9:00–11:00 a.m. Families can receive: Breakfast Backpacks School supplies Clothing Day 2: Snack, Style & Smile Wednesday, August 19 4:00–6:00 p.m. Families can receive: Snacks and sweet treats Backpacks School supplies Clothing The flyer includes illustrations of a backpack, notebooks, pencils, clothing, fruit, cereal, cookies, and other snack items. A banner across the bottom reads: “Free items while supplies last!”
🎒 Gear Up for School! 📚✨

The CBSD Community Pantry is hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway to help students start the year nourished, prepared, and confident!

Day 1: Fuel Up & Gear Up
📅 Wed, Aug 12th | ⏰ 9 AM – 11 AM
Breakfast, Backpacks, Supplies & Clothing

Day 2: Snack, Style & Smile
📅 Wed, Aug 19th | ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
Snacks, Backpacks, Supplies & Clothing

📍 Location: CBSD Community Pantry (200 N 5th St, Columbia, PA)
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Promotional flyer from the CBSD Community Pantry titled “Gear Up for School! Back-to-School Giveaway.” The flyer uses maroon, gold, and white school colors and features the Columbia Tide logo, school supplies, a backpack, clothing, and snacks. The flyer announces two free back-to-school events designed to help students begin the school year nourished, prepared, and confident. Location: CBSD Community Pantry 200 N. 5th Street, Columbia, PA Day 1: Fuel Up & Gear Up Wednesday, August 12 9:00–11:00 a.m. Families can receive: Breakfast Backpacks School supplies Clothing Day 2: Snack, Style & Smile Wednesday, August 19 4:00–6:00 p.m. Families can receive: Snacks and sweet treats Backpacks School supplies Clothing The flyer includes illustrations of a backpack, notebooks, pencils, clothing, fruit, cereal, cookies, and other snack items. A banner across the bottom reads: “Free items while supplies last!”

🎒 We’re excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2026–2027 school year!

Visit CBSD’s Back-to-School Headquarters for calendars, school schedules, arrival and dismissal procedures, meal information, registration, school supplies, ParentSquare resources and more.

✅ Returning families: Please complete the Annual Student Information Update in PowerSchool for each student.

📅 Important Dates:

Aug. 13: Hill Campus Self-Guided Tours, 9–11 a.m.
Aug. 20: Park Back-to-School Night, 4–6 p.m.
Aug. 20: Taylor Back-to-School Night, 5–7 p.m.
Aug. 25: First day for grades 1–12
Aug. 25–27: Kindergarten modified schedule
Aug. 28: First full day of kindergarten
Aug. 28: Hill Campus Back-to-School Night, 3:30–5:30 p.m., followed by a tailgate and high school football game

Get ready for a great 2026–2027 school year! 🌊

🔗 https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/back-to-school-headquarters

2 months ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District Back-to-School Headquarters graphic featuring the district logo and photos of CBSD students and families.
Columbia Borough School District Back-to-School Headquarters graphic featuring the district logo and photos of CBSD students and families.
Kindergarten Families: We Heard Your Questions!

We know many kindergarten families have been asking, "What is a Modified Kindergarten Schedule?" We hope this helps explain what to expect as your child begins their kindergarten journey!

To help our newest learners have a smooth start, kindergarten students will begin the school year on a modified schedule. During the first three days of school(August 25, August 26, August 27), kindergarten students will not attend a full school day. Instead, each child will come to school for a scheduled one-on-one visit with their teacher.

During this visit:
🍎 Your child will meet their teacher in a calm, welcoming environment.
📚 Teachers will complete beginning-of-the-year activities and assessments.
👨‍👩‍👧 A parent or guardian will stay with their child for the entire visit.

This modified schedule gives our youngest learners the opportunity to become comfortable in their new classroom while allowing teachers to get to know each child before the full class begins.

📞 Beginning the week of July 27, Ms. Houser will contact families to schedule their child's one-hour visit.

🎒 All kindergarten students will begin attending school for a full day on Friday, August 28.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Houser at 717-684-9780.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Crimson Tide students! ❤️💛
#CBSD #Kindergarten #BackToSchool
2 months ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District graphic announcing Modified Kindergarten Schedule Information. The design features the Columbia Tide logo centered at the top with maroon and gold school colors throughout. Large headline text reads “Modified Kindergarten Schedule Information.” Decorative school-themed graphics, including an apple, a hand-drawn star, a paper airplane with a dotted flight path, and a heart, surround the text. The background is white with maroon and gold brushstroke accents. The graphic serves as a title image introducing information about the district's modified kindergarten schedule for incoming kindergarten families.