Great effort all around! 💪

Shoutout to the Columbia Track & Field team for their hard work and determination in their first home meet against Annville-Cleona—keep building!

Big congratulations to our Baseball team on an 8-4 victory over Annville-Cleona! ⚾️ Special recognition to Peyton Gilbert for reaching an incredible milestone with his 300th career strikeout and adding another home run to his name!
about 10 hours ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
With the warm and sunny weather this week, Ms. Mellon’s Honors British Literature class took their learning outside. They analyzed and discussed symbolism in George Orwell’s 1984 under the bright spring sunshine. Taking class outside is one of the many ways CHS finds joy and fun in learning!
3 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Poster titled “CHS | Hill Campus” promoting outdoor learning. The design features a warm gradient background (pink, orange, yellow) with a “Tide C” logo in the top left and a stylized open book icon with the words “Outdoor Learning” in the bottom right. Three photos show high school students studying outside: in the left image, a teacher stands with two students under a tree, all holding papers or notebooks; in the top-right image, two students sit on a bench against a brick wall reading and writing; in the bottom image, four students sit along a low wall outdoors, focused on writing in notebooks. The overall theme highlights students engaged in reading and coursework in outdoor settings.
🌸🎶 The 7th & 8th Graders are celebrating spring at our Spring Fling dance! Fun times with good friends, great music, and some sweet treats!
3 days ago, Hill Campus
spring fling
The CHS English and Social Studies departments collaborated to create World War I simulations. Students took on the roles of different countries, made tactical decisions and worked to achieve their goals by forming alliances. Through this experience, they gained insight into what it may have been like to lead a nation in the period leading up to World War I.
4 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Collage of nine photos showing high school students participating in hands-on World War I simulation activities in a library setting at CHSI Hill Campus. Students work in small groups around tables, writing, discussing, and interacting with materials such as cards and small devices. A teacher guides and observes as students collaborate, debate, and present ideas. The space is bright with large windows, bookshelves, and round tables. In one image, a projected slide about World War I is visible. The overall scene emphasizes active, collaborative learning and student engagement.
Today we celebrate our senior softball players—thank you for your leadership, dedication, and heart you’ve brought to the field. Your impact goes far beyond the game, and you’ve set the standard for those who follow. Wishing you all the best in what’s next—you’ll always be part of this team. 🥎
5 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
softball player and her parent
senior player and their parents
senior players and their parents
Tough one today, falling 0-2 to Lancaster Catholic. The score didn't go our way, but getting the chance to play at Penn Medicine Park was an incredible experience we won't forget. Proud of the fight and effort from the team.

And a special shoutout to Zooey Minnick for an amazing performance of the national anthem; you set the tone for a great night of baseball.⚾
5 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
A baseball team in white uniforms stands in a straight line across the field in front of empty stadium seats, posing together for a group photo during daylight.
A baseball team in white uniforms stands in a line on the field at night under bright stadium lights, facing forward as if being introduced before a game.
A young woman stands on a baseball field holding a microphone, singing during a pregame ceremony. She wears a pink top, denim shorts, and sneakers, with a team lined up in the background near the baseline.
⚾️ Game Day Announcement ⚾️

Columbia vs Lancaster Catholic
📅 Wednesday, April 15
🕖 First pitch at 7:00 PM
📍 Penn Medicine Park
650 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603

🎟️ Admission is FREE
🌭 Concessions stand will be open

Come out and support your team for a great night of baseball!
6 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.
The CHS Social Studies Department welcomed a panel of Vietnam veterans to the Hill Campus this week. The veterans answered students' questions and shared their experiences, providing students with a unique window into living history.
6 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Flyer titled “The CHS Social Studies Department Hosts a Vietnam Veterans Panel” featuring patriotic red, white, and blue graphics. The flyer includes several photos of Vietnam veterans speaking to students in a classroom setting, students listening to a panel discussion, and students interacting with veterans and viewing displayed artifacts and materials related to the Vietnam War.

The Hill Campus recently received new lacrosse equipment from USA Lacrosse, giving students the opportunity for hands-on learning with our experienced goalie and HS lacrosse coach, Guinard.

A special thank you to Guinard for shairing their time and expertise with CHS students.

12 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Students play a fast-paced indoor lacrosse game in a high school gym, clustered around a small goal as several players attempt to control the ball with their sticks. Bleachers, banners, and a scoreboard are visible in the background. Overlaid text reads “Lacrosse at the Hill” and “CHS | Hill Campus,” with a large “C Tide” logo at the bottom.
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!
13 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.
Celebrating Assistant Principal's Week. Thank you Mr. Brown and Dr. Heavner for everything you do for the Hill Campus.
13 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Graphic celebrating Assistant Principal Week at The Hill Campus. The design features the words “Celebrates Assistant Principal Week” above a photo of two assistant principals standing outdoors in front of a school building and a campus sign. One is a woman with red hair wearing glasses, a light vest, and a scarf; the other is a man wearing a dark shirt and sunglasses. Below the image, text reads: “Thank you Mr. Rob Brown and Dr. Sarah Heavner for your leadership, support, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. You make a difference. Every Student. Every Day.” A school logo with a large “C” appears in the corner.
Congratulations to our Hill Campus PBIS winners!
21 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
A graphic labeled “Columbia Hill Campus PBIS Raffle Winners” shows a group of middle school students standing in a school hallway in front of wooden doors. The students are lined up side by side, holding various prizes such as lunchboxes, boxes, and sports equipment. A stylized school mascot graphic appears on the left, and ticket illustrations decorate the corners of the image.

In 7th grade science classes, students have been learning about weather, water, and climates around the world. Last week, they chose a real-world location facing an environmental challenge, such as deforestation, drought, glacier melting, or natural disasters, and researched the issue, identified its root causes—especially those connected to greenhouse gases—and examined how it impacts Earth’s systems. Students also developed solution-based plans that included immediate community actions, possible policy changes, and long-term goals.

We’re so proud of their critical thinking, creativity, and dedication to understanding and protecting our planet!

22 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
A collage-style graphic titled “7th Grade Explores Weather & Climate” from CMS Hill Campus shows middle school students in a classroom presenting and working on science projects. Students hold posters about topics like glaciers, ecosystems, and environmental issues, while others collaborate at tables writing and discussing their work. The background features a green-to-blue gradient with a globe and weather icons (sun, clouds, thermometer).
Last chance! Join us this afternoon or this evening for one of the final performances of The Addams Family musical.
24 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Poster for Columbia High School Theatre’s production of The Addams Family: School Edition. The design features a red textured background and a gold oval frame containing illustrated characters of the Addams Family in blue tones. The title “The Addams Family” appears in large yellow script. Performance dates are Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM; Friday, March 27 at 7 PM; and Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM and 7 PM. The show takes place at the CHS Auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and free for children under 5. The poster also includes production credits and the Columbia High School Theatre logo.

CHS is proud to announce that senior Aster Hjelm's poem, “To the People I’ve Lost,” earned both a Gold Medal and the American Voices Award at the national level in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. More than 110,000 students from across the country submitted over 335,000 original works of art and writing to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

25 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Poster for CHS Hill Campus announcing the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Award Winner. The design features a gold fountain pen and handwritten script background. A large title reads “National Award Winner.” A photo shows a student seated at a round table in a library, writing in a notebook, with bookshelves behind them. The student’s name, Aster Hjelm, appears at the bottom right.
Join us for this evening's performance of The Addams Family musical.
25 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Poster for Columbia High School Theatre’s production of The Addams Family: School Edition. The design features a red textured background and a gold oval frame containing illustrated characters of the Addams Family in blue tones. The title “The Addams Family” appears in large yellow script. Performance dates are Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM; Friday, March 27 at 7 PM; and Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM and 7 PM. The show takes place at the CHS Auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and free for children under 5. The poster also includes production credits and the Columbia High School Theatre logo.
Big win on the field today! ⚾️ Dominant performance as we shut out York Tech 9–0. Proud of this team! 💪🔥
25 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Hill Campus AP Environmental Science students were tasked with designing two projects focused on rainwater collection and ORT (organic waste) collection for implementation in the Edible Garden, and presenting their proposals to CBSD staff and community members.

During the first presentation, students outlined a cafeteria-based system for collecting food waste to be directly added to compost, along with improvements to the garden’s existing three-tier composting system to increase efficiency.

In the second presentation, students designed a rainwater collection system that uses gutters on the garden shed to collect rainwater into a barrel, which can then be integrated with the garden’s current irrigation system.

Congratulations to our student presenters.
26 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
“Poster titled ‘AP Environmental Science – Sustainability Project Proposals’ showing students presenting in a classroom, a composting demonstration, and a group discussion. Images of rainwater collection barrels and a compost bin illustrate proposed sustainability projects. Text notes the proposals will benefit the Hill Campus garden at CHS.”
CHS/CMS-Hill Campus congratulates senior Ethan McNair on his acceptance into the RISE: Fulton Broadway Intensive program. This two-week program provides professional theatrical training from industry experts and culminates in two showcase performances on the Fulton Theatre Mainstage, accompanied live by the Fulton Theatre Orchestra.
27 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Graphic celebrating CHS Hill Campus senior Ethan McNair’s acceptance into the RISE: Fulton Broadway Intensive. The design features bold yellow and black text on the left and a photo on the right of a smiling student with curly hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt, standing with arms crossed against a brick wall. A school logo with the letter “C” and the word “Tide” appears in the top right corner.
🖤🎭 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! 🕸️💀
27 days 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.