💙 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 💜
1 day 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.
Free Summer Meals For Columbia Borough Kids & Teens 18 & under June 9-July 31 at Park Elementary School In-person Meals are offered Monday—Thursday Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lunch 10:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. No meals served on Fridays
7 days ago, CBSD
A bright, colorful flyer with a yellow-orange background advertising a free summer meals program. At the top, a sunburst graphic contains the word "Free" in white text. Below it, bold purple text reads "SUMMER MEALS." Additional information in purple text states: "For Kids & Teens 18 & Under, June 9–July 31, Park Elementary School." On the right side, the flyer explains that meals are provided in-person, Monday through Thursday, with no meals served on Fridays. Meal times are listed as: Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 A.M. and Lunch: 10:45 A.M.–12:00 P.M. At the bottom left, there's a simple illustration of a paper lunch bag, a bento-style food container, and an orange. The overall design is vibrant and inviting for families.
🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Retirees 🎉 Columbia Borough School District proudly recognized three outstanding CBSD team members who are retiring or have already retired during the May 15th School Board Meeting: -Dr. Crystal Martin -Donna Prokay -Deborah Weisser With a combined 92+ years of service in education, these dedicated professionals have provided invaluable support, leadership, and care to our students, staff, and the greater school community. Their work has helped shape the day-to-day operations and long-term goals of our district. ✅ Dr. Martin provided visionary leadership and worked tirelessly to advance district-wide goals and student success. In her role as Assistant to the Superintendent, she provided strategic support to district initiatives and operations. ✅ Mrs. Prokay has led our Human Resources department with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering focus on supporting staff and building a positive workplace culture. ✅ Mrs. Weisser ensured accuracy, consistency, and care in managing payroll and helping to support the business office day-to-day operations that keep our district running smoothly. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and years of service to Columbia Borough School District. We wish Dr. Martin, Mrs. Prokay, and Mrs. Weisser all the best as they begin a new and exciting chapter...retirement!💐📋 #CBSDTidePride #ThankYouRetirees #DistrictOfficeTeam #RetirementCelebration
25 days ago, CBSD
Dr. Crystal Martin, Donna Prokay, and Deborah Weisser stand smiling in front of a Columbia Borough School District "Crimson Tide" backdrop. They are being honored for their retirement after years of dedicated service in the District Office.
🎓✨ BBBS Graduation Celebration & Award Ceremony ✨🎓 Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA hosted a special Graduation Celebration & Award Ceremony at The State Museum of Pennsylvania to honor our graduating seniors from Columbia High School! 💜 We celebrated three remarkable students: 🎉 Mariana Ruiz Barragan 🎉 Breanna Young 🎉 Alexymahr Whitley (not in attendance) These incredible young leaders have shown dedication and the true heart of mentorship! 🌟 #TidePride #GraduationCelebration #MentorshipMatters #BigBrothersBigSisters #ClassOf2025 #StateMuseumOfPA
26 days ago, CBSD
Mariana Ruiz Barrgaan poses in front of a Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region backdrop wearing a “Congrats Grad” sash and smiling proudly.
Breanna Young smiles while holding her Certificate of Accomplishment in front of a Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region backdrop.
Mariana Ruiz Barrgaan and Breanna Young stand with two Big Brothers Big Sisters representatives on stage at the Graduation Celebration and Award Ceremony. A Columbia Senior High School photo is displayed on the screen behind them
🗓️ May/June Calendar Reminders 📌: 🔸 Early Dismissal-Friday, May 23 (all schools dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚 🔸No School- Monday, May 26🔴 🔸SENIORS ONLY- Early Dismissal- Friday, May 30, Monday, June 2, Tuesday, June 3 🧑‍🎓 🔸Early Dismissal- Tuesday, June 3 (all schools dismiss at 11:30 am)📚 🔸Last Student Day-Tuesday, June 3🎉 🔸CHS Graduation- Tuesday, June 3🎓 📆 24-25 Student Calendar: https://5il.co/295oh 📆
27 days ago, CBSD
"Graphic with a maroon background featuring the Columbia Borough School District logo and the words 'Calendar Reminders' in bold white text.
🚧 Important Announcement 🚧 The CHS football stadium is closed for construction until further notice as we work on exciting improvements! 🏟️💡✨ We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Stay tuned for updates as progress continues! #ConstructionUpdate #StadiumClosed #ComingSoon #TidePride
28 days ago, CBSD
Photo looking down into CHS football stadium
🎙️💬 Celebrating our Speech-Language Pathologists 💬🎙️ We’re proud to recognize the incredible work of our speech-language pathologists who support students in developing their communication skills every day. From helping with speech sounds and fluency to language development and social communication, their impact goes far beyond the classroom. Thank you to Jillian Kemmerly, Shawn Sullivan, and Kathy Nornhold for empowering our students to find their voices — one word at a time! 👏❤️💛 #ThankYouSLPs #StudentSupport #CBSDTidePride
28 days ago, CBSD
Graphic for National Speech-Language Pathologist Day with colorful block letters spelling out 'Speech-Language Pathologist' in shades of crimson, yellow, and brown. Below, the text reads 'Everyone deserves a voice.' The Columbia Borough School District logo is in the bottom right corner.
📢 Calling all 7th-12th graders in Columbia! 🎓✨
about 1 month ago, CBSD
The 2026 300th Anniversary of Wright's Ferry/Columbia Committee is hosting an official anniversary logo contest. Entry requirements include: open to all students in grades 7-12 in columbia, contest runs from May 1, 2025 until may 30,2025. Deadline: may 30th, the logo must be in color, the winning logo will be the official logo for all anniversary events! Ideas include: railroad town, river, burning of bridge, fireworks, riverpark, etc. Dropp off location CHS/CMS Hill campus or District administration center. The winning entry will be chosen by vote on June 15th, 2025.
🌸 Happy Mother's Day from Columbia Borough School District! 🌸 To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures in our community — we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. 💐 Your love, patience, and dedication are felt in every lunch packed, every encouraging word, and every proud smile at a school event. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, helping with homework, or simply being there with a listening ear — you make a difference every single day. Thank you for everything you do. 💖 We wish you a day filled with love, laughter, and appreciation! #MothersDay #ThankYouMoms #TidePride #CBSD 💜
about 1 month ago, CBSD
A watercolor-style Mother's Day graphic with pink, red, and teal hues. Floral arrangements of white, pink, and coral flowers decorate the top left and bottom right corners. In elegant black script, the message reads "Happy Mother's Day" centered on a soft pastel background.
🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟 ➡️ Today’s Theme (5/9): Community Appreciation ✨📚 As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, let's celebrate the entire school community! Encourage your child to share a thank you note or a kind message with any teacher, staff member, or volunteer who has made a positive impact. 💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6 These gestures of gratitude remind everyone of the difference they make in our students' lives and help create a positive and supportive environment. 💖 #ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Gratitude #WeLoveOurTeachers
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Graphic for Teacher Appreciation Week with a lined paper background. Two red apples frame the text 'Teacher Appreciation Week' in a cursive black font. Below, it reads 'Friday 5/9/2025' and 'COMMUNITY APPRECIATION' in bold, uppercase black letters.
🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟 ➡️ Today’s Theme (5/8): Throwback Thursday It's Throwback Thursday! Today, let's take a moment to thank a teacher your child had in the past. Share a quick note to show how much their impact is still appreciated.💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6 Your kind words and memories mean the world to our educators and remind them of the lasting difference they make in our children's lives. 💖 #ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Graphic for Teacher Appreciation Week with a lined paper background. At the top, two red apples frame the words 'Teacher Appreciation Week' in cursive black font. Below, it reads 'Thursday 5/8/2025' and 'THROWBACK THURSDAY' in bold, uppercase black text.
👩‍⚕️💙 Celebrating Our Amazing School Nurses! 💙👨‍⚕️ School nurses do so much more than care for scrapes and sniffles—they are advocates, educators, and essential members of our school community. Their compassion, expertise, and commitment to student wellness make a lasting impact every single day. 🩺🍎 Thank you for all you do to keep our schools safe, healthy, and thriving! #SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurses #HealthHeroes #CBSDCares
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District Every Student Every Day Ctide Logo Happy National Nurses Week Thank you to our School Nurses
🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟 ➡️ Today’s Theme (5/7): Coaches, Mentors, and Teachers ✨📚 Let's celebrate our coaches and any other teachers who have made a positive impact. Encourage your child to share a thank you note or favorite memory with them. These gestures show our appreciation and remind them of the difference they make in our students' lives in and out of the classroom. 💖 💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6 #ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers
about 1 month ago, CBSD
"Graphic for Teacher Appreciation Week with a lined paper background. At the top, two red apples frame the words 'Teacher Appreciation Week' in cursive black font. Below, it reads 'Wednesday 5/7/2025' and 'THANK OUR COACHES, MENTORS, AND TEACHERS' in bold, uppercase black text.
🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟 ➡️ Today’s Theme (5/6): Specialists and Support Teachers ✨📚 Today, let's celebrate our amazing specialist teachers and support staff! This includes our art, music, STEM, library, and physical education teachers, as well as our dedicated nurses, counselors, English Language Development specialists, special education teachers, reading specialists, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and home school visitors. A quick note can show how much their efforts are appreciated. Your kind words mean the world to those who support our students in so many important ways. 💖 💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6 #ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Graphic for Teacher Appreciation Week with a lined paper background. At the top, two red apples frame the words 'Teacher Appreciation Week' in cursive black font. Below, it reads 'Tuesday 5/6/2025' and 'THANK OUR Specialists and Support Teachers' in bold, black text.
🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟 Now's the perfect time to say thank you to the amazing teachers and staff—past or present—who’ve made a difference in your life or your child’s education in Columbia Borough School District! 💙🍎 💌 Share a kind message, a heartfelt shoutout, or note from your student. 🎨 https://forms.gle/GuxSWfJQibaGgWuF8 ✍️ ➡️ Today’s Theme (5/5): Thank Our Current Teachers! Take a moment to recognize the educators who are making an impact right now in our classrooms. Let them know how much they’re appreciated! Each day, we’ll feature a new theme to help inspire your appreciation. And if you miss a day, no worries—the form stays open all week so we can capture all the kindness. 📬 All messages will be shared with the teachers and staff members mentioned throughout the week. Let’s show our CBSD team just how much they mean to us—because a little gratitude goes a long way! #ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Graphic for Teacher Appreciation Week with a lined paper background. At the top, two red apples frame the words 'Teacher Appreciation Week' in cursive black font. Below, it reads 'Monday – 5/5/2025' and 'THANK OUR CURRENT TEACHER(S)!' in bold, uppercase text
🍎✨ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! ✨🍎 At Columbia Borough School District, we are proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our students nourished, fueled, and ready to learn—our amazing food service staff! These everyday heroes go far beyond preparing meals. They greet students with smiles, offer comfort and kindness, and create a welcoming environment in our cafeterias. Their dedication behind the scenes ensures that every child receives the nourishment they need to succeed, both in and out of the classroom. From early morning prep to the final clean-up, their teamwork, positivity, and tireless commitment are nothing short of heroic. Whether serving breakfast, lunch, or a helping of encouragement—our cafeteria teams are an essential part of the CBSD family. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 THANK YOU to our outstanding food service teams at Park, Taylor, and the Hill! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the care and compassion you show each and every day. 💛 You are the heart behind every meal. 💛 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #CBSDProud #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #ColumbiaCrimsonTide #FuelingSuccess #HeroesInAprons
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Comic-style graphic with a burst design reading "Happy School Lunch Hero Day – May 2, 2025." A cheerful cartoon lunch lady in gloves and apron is striking a heroic pose. Columbia "C" logo appears in the corner.
Seven Columbia School District cafeteria staff members stand in a line in front of a colorful bulletin board that says “Ready to Grow Great Eaters,” decorated with fruits, vegetables, and garden-themed images. All are wearing matching maroon polo shirts.
Three Columbia School District food service staff members stand in front of a colorful bulletin board that says "Everyone is Welcome." They wear matching maroon shirts with the Columbia "C" logo and smile for the photo.
A group of eight Columbia School District food service staff members stand in front of a Columbia Crimson Tide backdrop, wearing maroon or black uniforms and smiling for the camera.
🎉 Happy National School Principal Day! 🎉 Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools, support our students and staff, and help shape the future of our community. At Columbia Borough School District, we are fortunate to have three outstanding principals who go above and beyond every single day: 🍎 Trudi Smith – Park Elementary 🍎 Danielle Eshleman – CMS–Taylor Campus 🍎 Kendall Pankake – CHS/CMS Hill Campus Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to academic excellence and student well-being do not go unnoticed. From building strong relationships with families to creating safe and engaging learning environments, these principals are the driving force behind so much of what makes our schools special. Show your appreciation by taking a minute to share kind words, appreciation, or thank you:👇https://forms.office.com/r/ain1steXUK! Thank you, Ms. Smith, Ms. Eshleman, and Ms. Pankake — you truly make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community every day. ❤️ #NationalSchoolPrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal #CBSDProud #TidePride #LeadershipMatters
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Chalk board graphic with Happy School Principals Day and C tide logo in bottom right corner
Behind every great school and school district is an amazing team of Administrative Professionals, making it all happen. 💻📞 Today, we recognize and celebrate you — thank you for being the heart of our offices! 💙 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #CBSDteamwork #GratitudeInAction
about 2 months ago, CBSD
A floral-themed graphic with orange, red, pink, and teal flowers framing a light gray box. Inside the box, the message reads: "Please join us in thanking our Administrative Office Professionals. Happy Administrative Professionals Day. To our School Administrative Assistants and our District Office Staff, your hard work behind the scenes does not go unnoticed! We are appreciative of all that you do for our district!
Today, Columbia Borough School District received $1914.65 from @GIANT for the Feeding School Kids initiative! This initiative combats childhood hunger by growing our school food programs. Thank you to all of our community members who rounded up at the register! Together, we are ensuring students have access to the nutrition they need to grow and fuel their education. #FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany
2 months ago, CBSD
A group of Columbia School District food service staff members stand together in a school cafeteria, smiling and holding a large check from GIANT for $1,914.65, dated April 17, 2025. The check is made out to Columbia School District as part of the "Meals for Schools" program. The kitchen area and food service line are visible in the background.
Three individuals stand in a school cafeteria holding a large ceremonial check from GIANT for $1,914.65, dated April 17, 2025. The check is made out to Columbia School District. The two people on each end are Giant representatives and the one in the middle is a district representative. The food service line is visible in the background.
🗓️ April Calendar Reminders 📌: 🔸 No School-Friday, April 18 🔸 Early Dismissal-Friday, April 25 (all schools dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚 📆 24-25 Student Calendar: https://5il.co/295oh 📆
2 months ago, CBSD
Graphic with the text 'Calendar Reminders' prominently displayed, featuring the Columbia Borough School District logo. The background is burgundy with a gold accent at the bottom.