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.
Pennsylvanians may be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to help with past and future rent/utility costs. To apply, you’ll need the following information on hand:
• Personal identification information for the head of household. This could include a driver's license, state-issued ID card, passport, etc.
• Income information for all household members over the age of 18.
• Your lease and something to show the amount of rent you owe.
• Your landlord's name and contact information.
• Utility expenses like electric, water, oil, natural gas, etc.
• Utility provider information.
Get started on your application at dhs.pa.gov/erap .
Mark your calendar for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. This school year, we want to highlight the importance of school attendance because your student matters, their future matters. See you soon!
Important end of year dates:
Friday, June 4, 2021-Last student day
Friday, June 4, 2021-Columbia High School Graduation at 7pm in the auditorium.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021-Computer Collection for remote Learners. Drop off location will be at the CHS/CMS Hill Campus at the maintenance shed located in the student parking lot. Drop off times are from 9am-12pm and 3pm-7pm.
We're excited to announce Columbia Borough School District received a $9,878.64 donation from @Giant to support our schools' food programs! Thank you Columbia Community for donating, and thank you GIANT!
Reminder: Thursday, May 27 is an early dismissal day. All students will dismiss at 1:00pm. Friday, May 28 and Monday, May 31 there is no school in observance of Memorial Day.
Good Morning CBSD Community! Based on the recommendations from the PDE/DOH, CDC, we will continue to implement our current mitigation efforts, including masking, through the remainder of the school year (June 4). Thanks for helping to keep our community safe!
Attention All Columbia Borough School District Parents -
You are eligible to receive internet reimbursement or free internet up to $50 per month under the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Federal Program. Since our school district is a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district, all families are eligible for EBB regardless of economic status.
To enroll/check eligibility, please go to this website and enter your information., At the very bottom of the form, indicate, "Yes, I qualify through my child or dependent."
https://www.checklifeline.org/lifeline/?id=nv_flow&ebbp=true
Reminder: Today, Wednesday, May 12 is an early dismissal day. All students will dismiss at 1:00pm.
Attention Parents/Caregivers: In an effort to promote safety in our schools, the Columbia Borough School District will be conducting active intruder drills at all three buildings this week. These drills will allow our students and staff to practice safety procedures while also helping our district to become safer through the knowledge gained and areas for improvement we identify each time a drill is done. While the drill will have set simulations at each building, we will not be utilizing any simulated weapons or weapon sounds for the drill. Once the drill concludes, students and staff will return to the building from our rally (safe) points. As part of this drill, we will ask that parents and guardians not come to the building to pick-up students during this time. Prior to our active intruder drill, staff will discuss school safety with students, including the details of the armed intruder drill. If you have any questions, please contact the building.
Reminder: Wednesday, May 12 is an early dismissal day. All students will dismiss at 1:00pm.
CBSD would like to thank our School Nurses for all they do! Happy Nurse's Day!
We have so many wonderful staff members in the Columbia Borough School District. Take a moment to write a thank you or share a memory of a CBSD teacher or staff member (former or current) that has made a positive impact! https://forms.office.com/r/MZqf8Sihdv
CBSD would like to thank all of our amazing teachers for all they do for our students and families! Happy National Teachers' Day!
Tomorrow is National School Principal’s Day and CBSD would like to thank our school administrators for everything they do! Let them know how much you appreciate them!
