Columbia Borough School District

Students in Mr. Scharf’s class at Columbia High School/Middle School Hill Campus are gaining hands-on experience in life-saving skills! 🫀💪

As part of their American Red Cross CPR/AED certification training, students practiced performing high-quality chest compressions and learned how to properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during an emergency.

This type of real-world learning not only strengthens their understanding of health and safety but also empowers them to take action when it matters most. We’re proud to see our students developing confidence, teamwork, and responsibility through lessons that make a real difference.

#CPRTraining #HandsOnLearning #TidePride

4 days ago, CBSD

A student practices CPR on a training mannequin connected to an AED while a student stands beside her holding training materials. A Red Cross instructional video is displayed on a screen in the background.

A student kneels on a mat performing chest compressions on a CPR training mannequin while an AED device is placed nearby on the floor.

October Years of Service Recognition: 🎉

Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to CBSD! 🙌

5 days ago, CBSD

Charles Leader and Heather Lischner standing and smiling in front of a maroon backdrop featuring the words ‘Columbia Crimson Tide’ and the Columbia Borough School District seal. Mr. Leader, on the left is wearing glasses, a beige blazer, white shirt, and dark tie, while Ms. Lischner, on the right is wearing a light blue top and a long patterned skirt.

Maroon and gold graphic with the Columbia Borough School District seal faintly in the background. The text reads: ‘Thank you for 5 Years of Service, Heather Lischner, Music Teacher, CHS/CMS Hill Campus.

🗓️ October Calendar Reminders 📌:
🔸 Early Dismissal-Thursday, October 23 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚

🔸No School- Friday, October 24🔴

📆25-26 Student Calendar: https://aptg.co/GFP0rZ 📆

10 days ago, CBSD

🎃 Join the Class of 2027 for a night of fun and delicious food! 👻

🚗🍬 Trunk or Treat & Chicken BBQ
📅 Tuesday, October 29, 2025 | 5–8 P.M.
📍 Glatfelter Park – 1249 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA

Bring your family and friends for:
✨ Truck-or-treat fun
🔥 Peter’s famous chicken BBQ (includes half chicken, baked potato, roll, butter & applesauce)
🎟️ Pre-order your meal now – limited extras available!https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/columbiabsd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzEyOQ==

All proceeds support the CHS Class of 2027 Prom Fundraiser!

📩 Questions? Contact Victor Beppler or Kaitlin Clark at the emails on the flyer.

#TrunkOrTreat #CHSClassof2027 #CommunityFun #FamilyEvent #Halloween2025 #ColumbiaPA #ChickenBBQ

11 days ago, CBSD

A festive Halloween-themed flyer titled “Trunk or Treat & Chicken BBQ!” The top of the flyer has orange and cream-colored text with a dark purple and black gradient background. Decorative candy corn and orange pumpkin buckets with handles appear in the top corners. Below the title, white text announces: “October 29, 2025 | 5–8 P.M.” followed by the location: “Glatfelter Park, 1249 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA.” A section titled “Peter’s Chicken BBQ Information” lists details in bullet points: “Meal includes half chicken, baked potato, roll, butter, and applesauce.” “Pre-orders highly encouraged as a very limited amount of extra meals will be available day of the event. Order through QR code.” To the right of this section, there is a hand-drawn “Scan me!” note pointing to a QR code for pre-orders. The bottom of the flyer shows a large full moon with silhouettes of bats flying across it. In front of the moon are three cartoon chickens dressed in Halloween costumes — one as a jack-o’-lantern, one as a mummy, and one as a ghost. There are two bare trees on either side, creating a spooky but playful scene. Below the artwork, a banner reads: “CHS Class of 2027 Prom Fundraiser.” At the very bottom, small text provides class advisor contact information: Victor Beppler (vbeppler@columbiabsd.org ) and Kaitlin Clark (kclark@columbiabsd.org ). The overall design is cheerful and Halloween-themed, mixing orange, black, and purple tones with fun illustrations to promote the community event.

🗓️ September Calendar Reminder 📌:
🔸 Early Dismissal- Friday, September 26 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚

about 1 month ago, CBSD

This week our cafeterias served students our first-ever Kauffman Orchards Apples!

Kauffman’s is a family-run local orchard in Bird-In-Hand, PA, and we were proud to bring their fresh, delicious apples straight to our cafeterias.

✨ Students enjoyed every crisp, sweet bite — here’s to many more farm-to-table moments!

#LocalHarvest #FarmToTable #FreshApples #KauffmanOrchards #TidePride

about 2 months ago, CBSD

A young student in a pink shirt sits in a school cafeteria, taking a big bite of a fresh apple

A young student in a purple shirt sits at a cafeteria table, holding a large apple with both hands and taking a big bite.

A close-up view of a tray filled with shiny red-and-yellow apples, freshly washed and ready to eat.

A wooden crate stamped with “Kauffman Orchards” filled with plastic bags of fresh apples, sitting outside a brick building.

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Charles Leader, our Board of Directors President!

At the August Board Meeting, he was recognized by PSBA for being named to the Honor Roll of School Board Service. 👏

Thank you, Mr. Leader, for your dedication and leadership to the Columbia Borough School District! ❤️🌊

#TidePride #PSBA #SchoolBoard

about 2 months ago, CBSD

"Man wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a striped tie stands smiling in front of a Columbia Crimson Tide backdrop. He is holding a framed certificate from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) honoring him for 10 years of School Board Service. His name badge reads 'Charles Leader.'

📚✨ Welcome Back, CBSD Students & Families! ✨📚

Today marked an exciting first day of school across our district! From the smiling faces at Park Elementary, to the eager learners at CMS Taylor Middle, and the bright energy at Hill Campus, our schools were filled with curiosity, laughter, and the joy of new beginnings.

We’re looking forward to a year of growth, discovery, and success for every student. ❤️💛

Here’s to making the 2025–2026 school year the best one yet! 🎉

#FirstDayOfSchool #WelcomeBack #TidePride

2 months ago, CBSD

Students sitting together in the gym – Three elementary students sit on the gym floor with backpacks, smiling and leaning close for a photo with classmates around them.

Family drop-off photo – A young elementary student smiles with his parents outside the school entrance on the first day.

Student holding a first-day note – An elementary student smiles in the cafeteria while holding up a handwritten note from a parent wishing them a great first day.

Elementary students sit in small groups at desks, drawing and writing on paper during a classroom activity.

Student working on a classroom project – A CMS Taylor Middle School student cuts out paper shapes during a classroom art activity.

Group of friends posing by school entrance – Five middle school boys with backpacks smile and pose together outside by a brick wall.

Students seated in a school gym – A group of middle school students sit at long cafeteria tables in the gym, listening to a staff member speak at the front of the room.

Three friends smiling outside school – Three girls stand smiling in front of the school entrance, surrounded by classmates arriving for the day.

Two students sitting together – Two high school students sit at a cafeteria table, smiling for the camera on the first day of school.

Students in a lecture-style classroom – A large group of high school students sit attentively in tiered rows of desks during a class or assembly.

📚✏️ Welcome Back, CBSD! ✏️📚

We can’t wait to see you back on Monday, August 25th, as we kick off the 2025–26 school year! 🎉

August 25: First day for Grades 1–12
August 25–27: Modified Kindergarten schedule
August 28: First full day for Kindergarten

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

#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #CBSDProud

2 months ago, CBSD

August Years of Service Recognition: 🎉

Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to CBSD! 🙌

2 months ago, CBSD

5 Years of Service Award – Maroon background with a laurel wreath design. Large gold number "5" in the center. Text above reads “Thank you for,” and below reads “Years of Service.” Name in gold: “Jocelyn Elzer,” with title “Teacher, CHS/CMS Hill Campus.”

10 Years of Service Award – Maroon background with a laurel wreath design. Large gold number "10" in the center. Text above reads “Thank you for,” and below reads “Years of Service.” Two names in gold: “Kelcey Bucks” (Librarian, Park Elementary and CMS Taylor Campus) and “Tara McCarty” (Teacher, Park Elementary).

20 Years of Service Award – Maroon background with a laurel wreath design. Large gold number "20" in the center. Text above reads “Thank you for,” and below reads “Years of Service.” Name in gold: “Daphne Sellers,” with title “Teacher, Park Elementary.”

25 Years of Service Award – Maroon background with a laurel wreath design. Large gold number "25" in the center. Text above reads “Thank you for,” and below reads “Years of Service.” Name in gold: “Brendan Forgotch,” with title “Teacher, CHS/CMS Hill Campus.”

🎒✨Sign Up Today ✨🎒

Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 12th–21st for GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL Days 🎉

✅ Pack a backpack
👕 Explore the Community Pantry for clothing
🍪 Enjoy refreshments
📚 Connect with local organizations sharing resources & info!

📍 Don’t miss this back-to-school boost located at 200 N 5th Street on the lower level of the District Administration Center

🗓️ August 12 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 14 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ August 19 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 21 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

👉 RSVP HERE https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/242c1407-ef97-4a14-9e7e-e474861286e8/select
or scan the QR code on the flyer.

3 months ago, CBSD

Colorful event flyer titled "Gear Up! For School" presented by CBSD Community Pantry. It advertises free backpacks, school supplies, and clothing at 200 N. 5th Street, Columbia, with a QR code for RSVP in the top right corner. The flyer lists four events: August 12, 9AM–11AM – “Breakfast & Backpacks” with muffins, breakfast bars, clementines, bananas, juice, water, and coffee. Organization: Boys and Girls Club. August 14, 1PM–3PM – “Pop! Into a Great School Year” with popcorn, Pop-Tarts, lollipops, water, and juice. Organization: Union Community Care. August 19, 9AM–11AM – “Donut Stress, It’s Back to School” with donut holes, bananas, juice, water, and coffee. Organization: Union Community Care. August 21, 4PM–6PM – “Snacks & Supplies” with chips, cookies, apple slices, veggies, and water. Resource: Power Packs registration support. Contact listed is Brittany Kelley at 717-719-0296. The flyer includes colorful graphics of school supplies, snacks, and a backpack.

🎒✨ Welcome Back, CBSD! ✨🎒
CBSD is thrilled to welcome our amazing students and staff back for another exciting school year! 🎉

📝 Need help getting ready?
Check out our Back to School Headquarters for everything you need to start the year strong—arrival and dismissal procedures, calendars, school schedules, attendance information, and more! 🚍🗓️

👉 Click here to explore-https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/back-to-school-headquarters

#BackToSchool #CBSDPride #WelcomeBack #CBSD2025 #CBSDStrong

3 months ago, CBSD

July Years of Service Recognition: 🎉

Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to CBSD! 🙌

3 months ago, CBSD

A smiling man and woman pose together in front of a Columbia Borough School District and “Columbia Crimson Tide” branded backdrop. The man, wearing glasses and a gray shirt with a matching tie and red lanyard, stands on the left. The woman, wearing a burgundy top and light gray cardigan, stands on the right, smiling broadly.

A digital recognition card with a maroon background featuring the Columbia Borough School District seal in the center. Large gold text displays “5” and the message reads: “Thank you for 5 Years of Service.” Below, it says “Lindsay Blake” in bold gold text, followed by “District Grant Writer” and “District Administration Center” in smaller white text.

🎒✨ GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL with the CBSD Community Pantry! ✨🎒

Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 12th–21st for GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL Days 🎉

✅ Pack a backpack
👕 Explore the Community Pantry for clothing
🍪 Enjoy refreshments
📚 Connect with local organizations sharing resources & info!

📍 Don’t miss this back-to-school boost located at 200 N 5th Street on the lower level of the District Administration Center

🗓️ August 12 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 14 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ August 19 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 21 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

👉 RSVP HERE https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/242c1407-ef97-4a14-9e7e-e474861286e8/select
or scan the QR code on the flyer.

3 months ago, CBSD

📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!

Starting August 4, 2025, parents and guardians will receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the CBSD app.

✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more

3 months ago, CBSD

📚 CBSD Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst

Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration

3 months ago, CBSD

THE COLUMBIA BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING PART-TIME CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/columbia-borough-police-department-hiring-part-time-crossing-guards-2025-2026-school-year

3 months ago, CBSD

💙 Happy Father’s Day from Columbia Borough School District! 💙 Today we honor the fathers, grandfathers, guardians, and mentors who show up every day with strength, dedication, and heart. From quiet support to loud cheers, steady guidance to shared laughs — your presence makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students. You teach, inspire, lead, and love in countless ways, and we are grateful for everything you do. We hope your day is filled with recognition, relaxation, and all the appreciation you deserve. #FathersDay #CBSDProud #TidePride #ColumbiaBoroSD 💜

4 months ago, CBSD

A watercolor-style Father’s Day graphic with soft shades of blue and teal. In the center, a blue heart contains the word "Father’s" in bold, cursive navy font. The words "Happy" and "Day" appear above and below the heart in uppercase navy letters, forming the phrase “Happy Father’s Day.” The background features abstract watercolor brush strokes and a calm, sky-like texture.