🍎 You’re Invited: CBSD Food Service Wellness Meeting!

Join us in supporting a healthier Columbia community! 💚

The CBSD Food Service Department Wellness Meeting is an important opportunity to connect, share updates, and gather feedback. This meeting is held in accordance with USDA requirements for school wellness policy review and transparency.

We’ll be discussing what our Food Services team has been working on, plans for the 2026–2027 school year, and revisiting the Wellness Policy Assessment Tool.

📍 Location: CBSD High School (Cafeteria)
📅 Date: May 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Students, families, staff, and community members are all encouraged to attend. Your input matters as we continue building a stronger, healthier school community!

#CBSD #SchoolWellness #USDA #HealthyStudents #StrongerCommunity
3 days ago, CBSD
CBSD Food Service Wellness Meeting announcement. The graphic features the CBSD Food Services logo and the headline “CBSD Food Service Wellness Meeting.” It includes the message “Healthy Students, Stronger Community” and “Let’s work together for a healthier school community.” Event details are listed: Location—CBSD High School; Date—May 13, 2026, in the high school cafeteria; Time—3:00 to 4:00 p.m. A banner states “All are invited,” including students, community members, administration, school board, food service staff, and anyone interested in the wellness program. The design includes images of fresh foods such as lettuce, apples, blueberries, vegetables, and a carton of milk.
Today, we had the honor of surprising Ms. Arlene Gibble, 1st grade teacher at Park Elementary School, as a Winner of the Citadel Heart of Learning Award! 💙

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding teachers across the Greater Philadelphia area who go above and beyond for their students—and Ms. Gibble is truly one of the best! Out of thousands of nominations, she was selected for her dedication, passion, and lasting impact.

As Citadel celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Heart of Learning Award, nominees for this special recognition were required to have 25+ years of teaching—a milestone Ms. Gibble far exceeds. She was recognized in September 2025 for 55 years of service to CBSD. Citadel presented her with a $2,500 check and a commemorative glass heart.

The smiles, excitement, and celebration this morning made it a moment we’ll never forget!

👏 Congratulations, Ms. Gibble—this is a truly well-deserved honor!

#TidePride #ParkElementary #HeartOfLearning #TeacherExcellence #CitadelAwards
6 days ago, CBSD
Arlene Gibble stands in a school library holding a heart-shaped award. She smiles at the camera, standing in front of bookshelves filled with children’s books, representing recognition for an educational achievement or award.
Three women stand in a school library holding a large ceremonial check from Citadel Credit Union. The check is made out to Arlene Gibble for $2,500 as a Heart of Learning Award winner. Bookshelves filled with children’s books line the background.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌼

Today we’re recognizing the amazing people who keep everything organized, moving, and on track every single day. From our school administrative assistants to our district office staff—your work truly makes a difference.

Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes (and often in front of it, too!). We’re grateful for you today and every day.

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #Grateful #Teamwork
8 days ago, CBSD
Decorative floral graphic in soft pink, peach, and cream tones surrounds a centered message. The text 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 appreciate all that you do for our schools and district!”
Last week, Columbia Borough School District received $2,067.98 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
10 days ago, CBSD
A group of school staff members stand together in a cafeteria kitchen holding a large ceremonial check from GIANT. The check is made out to Columbia School District for $2,067.95 and dated April 16, 2024. Overhead signs read “Fruits & Vegetables” and “Grill.” The group smiles at the camera, indicating a donation or partnership event.
Shoutout to our incredible food service team for going the extra mile to make our students day a little brighter (and sweeter)! From fueling us with great meals to adding thoughtful touches like these uplifting banana messages for National Banana Day ✨—you remind us that kindness and creativity matter.

Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes and beyond. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌

#NationalBananaDay #FoodServiceHeroes #SpreadKindness #Gratitude
15 days ago, CBSD
Five young children sit side by side on a cafeteria bench, each holding a banana decorated with handwritten positive messages. The children smile and display messages such as “Smile,” “Crimson Tide,” and “Be Kind,” highlighting a fun activity focused on encouragement and positivity.
A basket of bananas on a countertop, each banana decorated with handwritten positive messages and simple smiley faces. Messages include phrases such as “You are enough,” “Be a leader,” “Be creative,” “Be a light,” “Smart,” “Strong,” and “Crimson Tide.” The display appears to promote encouragement and positivity.
A close-up view of bananas in a basket with handwritten motivational messages and doodled faces. Visible phrases include “Crimson Tide,” “Be a leader,” and “Inspire yourself and others!” The bananas are arranged together as an uplifting display with encouraging affirmations.
A small black tray filled with sliced bananas and strawberries topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and colorful sprinkles. Two strawberry stems extend upward, and the dish is arranged as a decorative fruit dessert.
Join us for an exciting night of baseball as
Columbia takes on Lancaster Catholic

📅 Wednesday, April 15
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Penn Medicine Park
650 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603

🎟️ Free Admission
🌭 Concessions Available

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a great evening at the ballpark—we hope to see you there!
22 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Baseball game promotional graphic showing “Lancaster Catholic vs Columbia” with a stadium background at sunset. Event details read: April 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM, free admission, held at Penn Medicine Park, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. Lancaster Stormers logo displayed at the bottom.
🖤🎭 Opening Night is TOMORROW! 🎭🖤

Join Columbia High School Theatre for The Addams Family: School Edition—a delightfully dark and hilarious musical you won’t want to miss!

📅 Show Dates:
• Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM (Opening Night!)
• Friday, March 27 at 7 PM
• Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM & 7 PM

📍 CHS Auditorium
901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA

🎟 Tickets:
• Adults: $8
• Students & Senior Citizens: $4
• Children under 5: Free

Get your tickets here: https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/high-school/page/athletic-event-tickets

Come support our talented cast and crew as they bring this spooky, kooky family to life! 🕸️💀
about 1 month ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
A promotional poster for Columbia High School Theatre’s production of The Addams Family: School Edition. The background is dark red with a cracked texture. At the top, it reads “Columbia High School Theatre – Home of International Thespian Troupe 289,” alongside a large “C” logo. In the center is a gold ornate oval frame containing illustrated members of the Addams Family, including Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Lurch, and Cousin Itt in a stylized blue-toned portrait. Below the frame, the title “The Addams Family” appears in large yellow script, with “School Edition” underneath. On the right side, performance dates and times are listed: Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM; Friday, March 27 at 7 PM; and Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM and 7 PM. The location is CHS Auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512. Ticket prices are listed as Adults $8.00, Students & Senior Citizens $4.00, and Children under 5 free. Credits at the bottom name the writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Andrew Lippa, and orchestrator Larry Hochman, with a note that the musical is based on characters created by Charles Addams.
Due to forecasted severe weather in our area, all after-school activities are canceled today. This includes clubs, practices, and any scheduled events.

Students should follow their normal dismissal plans at the end of the school day. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
about 1 month ago, CBSD
Graphic with a dark red background and a warning symbol (a white triangle with a red border and a black exclamation mark) at the top center. Below the symbol, large white text reads: “AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CANCELED.” Along the bottom is a gold banner with the Columbia Borough School District logo on the right—a maroon letter “C” followed by the words “Columbia Borough School District.” The design communicates an urgent announcement that all after-school activities are canceled.
🚨 Schedule Update 🚨

Today's baseball and softball scrimmages have been postponed. Please check Arbiter for the most up-to-date schedule information.
about 2 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
🏀 IT’S GAME TIME! – PIAA STATE TOURNAMENT 🏀

Our Girls Basketball Team is tipping off at 7:30 PM against Hughesville in the first round of the PIAA State Tournament!

Can’t make it to Williamsport? Tune in and watch the game LIVE here:
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/williamsport/organization/17291/williamsport-high-school

Cheer from wherever you are and support our girls as they battle in the state tournament! Let’s go! 💪🔥
about 2 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
This week, we are celebrating our school social worker and home school visitor, who play an essential role in supporting the success and well‑being of our students and families. Through their dedication, compassion, and expertise, they help remove barriers to learning and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Whether providing direct support, connecting families with critical resources, or collaborating with staff, their impact is felt throughout the district. They approach their work with empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to student growth.

We are deeply grateful for their daily care and advocacy. Their efforts strengthen not only individual students but our entire school community. Thank you for all you do.
about 2 months ago, CBSD
National School Social Work Week graphic on a dark red background. Large white text reads “National School Social Work Week,” with “Week” in gold script. Below, white text says, “Thank you to our District Home School Visitor and Social Worker for all you do.” At the bottom, a gold outline of two hands holds a heart containing a letter “C” with the word “Pride” inside it.

🏀 PIAA STATE TOURNAMENT – ROUND 1! 🏀

Our Girls Basketball Team is headed to the first round of the PIAA State Tournament!

📅 Friday, March 6th
🕢 Tip-Off: 7:30 PM
🆚 Opponent: Hughesville

📍 Location: Williamsport Area High School
2990 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA 17701

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased here:
https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?sport=basketball

🎥 Can’t make it? Watch the game live here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/williamsport/organization/17291/williamsport-high-school

Let’s pack the stands and show our support as the girls take on Hughesville in this exciting state tournament matchup! 💪🔥

about 2 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
CBSD will operate on a 2 hour delay schedule Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Inclement Weather Graphic (5)
🗓️ March Calendar Reminders 📌:

🔸 School is in Session-Friday, March 6th (this is the weather make-up day for December 2nd)📚
🔸No School-Monday, March 9 📚
🔸Early Dismissal-Friday, March 27 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚

📆25-26 Student Calendar: https://aptg.co/GFP0rZ 📆
about 2 months ago, CBSD
Graphic with a dark maroon background featuring the Columbia Borough School District logo at the top. The logo includes a large block letter “C” outlined in gold with the word “TIDE” vertically inside the letter. To the right of the logo, white text reads “Columbia Borough School District.” Centered prominently in large white capital letters are the words “CALENDAR REMINDERS.” A gold wave-shaped design appears along the bottom of the image.
Congratulations to the Columbia High School Girls Basketball Team on an outstanding 3rd place finish in District 3 Class 3A! With a thrilling 49–45 victory over Oley Valley last night, the Crimson Tide showed incredible heart, composure, and determination when it mattered most.

In a hard-fought battle from start to finish, Columbia rose to the challenge, making key plays down the stretch and locking in defensively to secure the win. The grit and teamwork on display reflect the dedication this team has shown all season long. Every player stepped up, supporting one another and leaving everything on the court.

This accomplishment is something to truly celebrate — not just because of the finish, but because of the pride, unity, and relentless effort this team brings every time they represent Columbia. The Crimson and Gold faithful have loved watching this group compete and grow together.

And the journey isn’t over yet! With this impressive win, the Crimson Tide now advance to the PIAA 3A State Basketball Championship. The entire Columbia community stands behind you as you prepare for the next challenge.

Good luck at states, Crimson Tide — keep making us proud! 🏀
2 months ago, CBSD
Columbia High School Crimson Tide girls basketball team poses for a formal team photo inside a gymnasium. Fourteen players in white “Crimson Tide” uniforms with maroon lettering and numbers are arranged in three rows on wooden bleachers, with two coaches in maroon and gray polo shirts positioned at the ends and one coach standing centered behind the top row. The front row of players is seated, the middle row kneels or sits, and the back row stands. A basketball rests on the lap of a seated player in the center of the front row. The gym floor is polished wood, and the background shows light-colored cinderblock walls and folded bleachers. The team colors are maroon and gold.
Columbia High School Crimson Tide girls basketball players stand in a tight huddle with their coaches on the gym floor during a game. The players wear white uniforms with maroon numbers and trim, along with various brightly colored basketball shoes. The coaches, dressed in maroon tops and khaki pants, stand within the circle speaking to the team. The players face inward, listening attentively with focused body language. In the background, referees in black-and-white striped shirts stand near the scorer’s table, and a few spectators sit on wooden bleachers against a light-colored gym wall.
A gymnasium scoreboard displays the final score of a girls basketball game. The home team has 49 points and the guest team has 45 points. The scoreboard shows Period 4, team fouls at 5 for each side, and bonus indicators lit for both teams. The scoreboard is mounted on a light-colored cinderblock wall and covered with protective netting. Below the scoreboard, banners feature individual player posters with names and photos, including Brynn Bigler (#15), Mekhi Johnson-Myer, and Delaney Burke (#20). Overhead lights and exposed ceiling beams are visible above the scoreboard.
2/23/2026- CBSD will operate on a Flexible Instruction/Remote Learning Day, Monday, 2/23/2026.
2 months ago, CBSD
weather update www.columbiabsd.org
Columbia Borough School District will operate on a 2 hour delay schedule, Monday, 2/23/2026. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as necessary.
2 months ago, CBSD
CBSD Inclement Weather Snow (Instagram Post)
🚨 Due to the potential for inclement weather this weekend, the front and back hills at the CHS/CMS Hill Campus will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
2 months ago, CBSD
Snow-covered roadway on Columbia High School Middle School Hill Campus, showing curved tire tracks in the foreground, empty sidewalks and parking areas, and school buildings in the background as light snow falls under an overcast sky.
📚 CBSD Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1, 2026? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2026! Enroll today to secure their spot at our April 23rd Kindergarten Readiness Day.

#CBSD #Kindergarten #ClassOf2039

Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/next-school-year-registration
2 months ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District. Logo with the letter “C”. Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open! Will your child turn 5 by September 1, 2026? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2026! If you register by April 13, 2026 you and your child will… Be invited to a Kindergarten Readiness Session on Thursday, April 23 to meet the Kindergarten Teachers Be screened on Kindergarten readiness skills Learn about school attendance and expectations. Enjoy a free dinner Be given a new backpack filled with supplies for your child and more… Now Enrolling CBSD Class of 2039 Here’s what you Need to Register Birth Certificate Current Immunization 2 Proofs of Residency Current utility bill (electric, water), current signed and dated lease, or mortgage Register Today! To register your child for Kindergarten for the upcoming 2026–27 school year, visit our website www.columbiabsd.org or scan the QR code. Need Help? Call (717) 681-2602 Image description: Three young children seated at a classroom table using colorful geometric pattern blocks on worksheets. Bins of pattern blocks are on the table in front of them.

📣 It’s Not Too Late to Attend! 📣

Don’t miss out on this important opportunity! 🗓️
Columbia Borough School District is hosting a community event to help parents, caregivers, and educators learn how to keep our children safe online.

🧠 Event: Keep Our Children Safe: The Dangers of Online Platforms, Messaging Apps, & Social Media
📅 When: Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Columbia High School/Middle School Hill Campus Auditorium

This session will feature:
• An FBI Special Agent discussing digital threats like cyberbullying, grooming, and online exploitation
• A youth mental health advocate sharing tools for recognizing warning signs and building resilience
• Practical tips and resources to help families navigate technology safely

🎟 Free tickets are still available here https://tinyurl.com/CBSD-Keep-Our-Children-Safe or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Grab your ticket today — don’t wait!

Let’s empower our community to protect and support our kids in the digital world. 💪🌐

For more information see our article post in January 2026.

#CBSD #KeepOurChildrenSafe #CommunityEvent

3 months ago, CBSD
Flyer titled “Keep Our Children Safe: The Dangers of Online Platforms, Messaging Apps, and Social Media.” The design features a shield with a globe and social media icons. Event includes speakers FBI Special Agent Geoffrey Ford and Tricia Maciejewski, President of the Live Like Levi Foundation. Columbia Borough School District invites community adults to attend on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Columbia High School/Middle School Hill Campus Auditorium. Free tickets available via QR code. Topics include mental health and social media, online dangers such as cyberbullying and grooming, artificial intelligence risks, building well-being and resilience, recognizing warning signs, and tools and resources for families and educators.