Our 9th grade PE students participated in a week of weight training, giving them the opportunity to explore what strength training is all about, practice basic movements, and build confidence using equipment safely and effectively.
In Health & Wellness, CMS students examined the roles of bones, muscles, and tendons. To bring their learning to life, they created working hand models to demonstrate how tendons function!
9 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
A school promotional graphic titled “Exercising Our Bodies and Minds” for the Hill Campus. The top section has a maroon background with white bold text and a honeycomb pattern. Below, four photos are arranged in a collage: Students in a fitness room using exercise machines like stationary bikes and rowing machines. Three students at a lab table constructing models using straws and tubing, with a large anatomical muscle chart hanging behind them. Students in a gym area practicing exercises on equipment, including push-ups on bars. Another view of the fitness room showing students active on various machines. The school’s “C” logo appears in the bottom right corner.
🎭 Spring Musical Kickoff: The Addams Family! 🕸️

Calling all performers, tech crew hopefuls, and theatre lovers!
Join us for the official kickoff meeting for our 2026 Spring Musical: The Addams Family!

📅 January 5, 2026
🕒 3:15 PM
📍 CHS Auditorium

Students in grades 5–12 are welcome to attend.
Come meet the team, learn about auditions, and get all the details for this spooky-fun production!

We can’t wait to see you there! 👻🖤
10 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
We’re excited to launch our 2026 spring musical: The Addams Family – School Edition! Join us on January 5 at 3:15 PM in the CHS Auditorium for the kickoff meeting. Students in grades 5–12 are welcome. Plus—save the date for our audition workshop on Jan. 8 and auditions Jan. 12–14!
Hands-On Science at CHS Hill Campus

This week, students in our Marine Biology class participated in a shark dissection lab. They explored organ systems, learned about adaptations unique to marine predators, and gained invaluable hands-on lab experience.
10 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Marine Biology Exploration at CHS Hill Campus. Show a collage of photos of students disecting sharks.
PHEAA and Student Services hosted a Financial Aid & Scholarship Seminar at The Hill Campus, where families learned about financial aid, FAFSA tips, and scholarship opportunities. We appreciate everyone who attended and took steps toward planning for their student’s future!
11 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
The image appears to be a scrapbook-style or notebook-style layout summarizing a Financial Aid & Scholarship Seminar held at CHS | Hill Campus for the 2025–26 cycle. Left Page At the top, handwritten notes read: “CHS | Hill Campus — Financial Aid & Scholarship Seminar.” Below that is a photo of a large room—likely a school library or commons area—where families are seated at tables listening to a presentation. At the bottom is a logo for CHS College & Career, along with the tagline: “Helping to shape our student’s future.”
Spreading Holiday Cheer!
A huge shoutout to Hill Campus students from Ms. Eisenhauer and Ms. Knaper’s classrooms for their incredible work at the IU 13 Christmas Bazaar! Our students sold handcrafted holiday treats and brought their Tide Pride to the event!
13 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Christmas Bizarre - Students participated in a Holiday Bizarre

🚨 Important Student Calendar Update 🚨

March 6th will now be a regular school day, serving as the inclement weather make-up day for December 2nd. 🌨️

In addition, the Board of Directors has approved a new graduation date for the Class of 2026. Columbia High School’s graduation ceremony has been moved from June 4, 2026, to June 3, 2026. As a result, senior early dismissal days have been adjusted from June 2–4, 2026, to June 1–3, 2026.

Families and students can review all updates in the revised 2025–2026 Student Calendar here: https://aptg.co/GFP0rZ.

The graduation date change was approved during the Board’s November 18 meeting. Additional details about commencement activities will be shared as the date approaches.

16 days ago, CBSD
Graphic with a maroon background displaying the Columbia Borough School District logo and the words ‘Calendar Update’ in large white text.

All after-school activities are cancelled today due to the weather. Updates on game rescheduling will be posted to Arbiter as they are confirmed.

16 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
After school activities are cancelled for 12/2/25. Updates on game rescheduling will be posted to Arbiter as they are confirmed.
CBSD families, winter weather is in the forecast! 🌬️ As we prepare for possible snowy conditions, we want to remind everyone of our Inclement Weather Procedures. Stay informed about school delays, early dismissals, or closures by visiting our website: https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/inclement-weather-procedures.

Be sure to check your contact information in PowerSchool to ensure you're receiving updates, and follow us on social media for the latest announcements. Stay safe and warm! 🧣☃️
17 days ago, CBSD
Graphic with a maroon background that reads ‘Inclement Weather Procedures’ in large white and maroon text. A white bar at the bottom displays the website ‘www.columbiabsd.org.’ An outline of a school-related emblem appears faintly in the background.
Score 20% OFF custom gifts for your whole crew with code BLKFRI20. Don’t wait—shop Sideline’s Black Friday sale now for on-time holiday delivery. 🚚 🎁

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23 days ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
20% off Black Friday
CBSD students brought Alice in Wonderland to life tonight! Thank you to our amazing performers, crew, and everyone who came to support the show. If you didn't make tonight's performance, there are still opportunities to catch the show at the Hill Campus tomorrow at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
27 days ago, CBSD Hill Campus
What a fun and colorful collage! It looks like a stage production of Alice in Wonderland, with different scenes featuring characters like Alice, Tweedledee & Tweedledum, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, and the card guards. The whimsical checkered background and sparkles give it a very Wonderland feel.

Columbia High School Theatre proudly presents this year’s Fall Play:
🎩🌹🐇 Alice in Wonderland 🌹🐇🎩

📍 Location:
Columbia High School Auditorium
901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512

🎟️ Tickets:
Adults – $8
Students & Senior Citizens – $4
Children under 5 – Free
Tickets available at the door or online!
https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/high-school/page/athletic-event-tickets

📅 Showtimes:

Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Come join us for a magical journey down the rabbit hole — a whimsical adventure for the whole family! 🌟💫

about 1 month ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities
Performance details: Friday, November 21 at 7 PM Saturday, November 22 at 2 PM and 7 PM Location: Columbia High School Auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512. Tickets: Adults $8, Students & Senior Citizens $4, Children under 5 free. Presented by Columbia High School Theatre, Home of International Thespian Troupe 289.
Congratulations to our 2025 National Honor Society inductees.
about 1 month ago, CBSD Hill Campus
This image shows a group of students standing on stage, each raising their right hand in a ceremony setting. The banner below congratulates them as 2025 National Honor Society Inductees from CHS Hill Campus. The design includes the National Honor Society logo, the CHS “Tide” emblem, and celebratory text reading “Congratulations to our 2025 National Honor Society Inductees.”

View Quarter 1 report cards in PowerSchool.

about 1 month ago, Elizabeth Landis--Hill Campus
Quarter 1 Report Cards are now available for viewing in PowerSchool.

🌽 REMINDER-FREE FARMER’S MARKET — All Are Welcome! 🌽
Join Twin Rose Family Medicine (Columbia) on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 3–6 PM for a FREE fresh produce distribution event! 🍎🥦

📍 Location: 306 N. 7th Street, Columbia, PA 17512
🕒 Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
☔ Rain or shine!

Twin Rose Family Medicine, in collaboration with Highmark Wholecare and The Central PA Food Bank, is hosting a Free Farmer’s Market to provide fresh produce to everyone — no cost, no ID, no income guidelines required.

🛒 First come, first served — produce may run out before the end of the event based on turnout.
💙 Community members do not need to have Highmark Wholecare insurance to participate.

Not sponsored by CBSD

about 1 month ago, CBSD
A cream-colored flyer with green vegetable illustrations in the corners (onions, tomatoes, and leafy greens). Bold heading reads: “FREE FARMER’S MARKET” followed by “Twin Rose Family Medicine – Columbia.” Event details are in orange and dark gray text: Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 3PM–6PM Location: 306 N. 7th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 Body text explains that Twin Rose Family Medicine, in collaboration with Highmark Wholecare and The Central PA Food Bank, is hosting a Free Farmer’s Market to provide fresh produce to everyone for free. Bold text states: “No income guidelines, no ID necessary. All are welcome.” A note adds: “Community members do not have to have Highmark Wholecare as their insurance carrier to participate.” The flyer ends with a message that the event is first come, first served, and that produce may run out before the end time based on turnout. Decorative vegetable drawings frame the text.
A cream-colored Spanish-language flyer with the same green vegetable illustrations as the English version (onions, tomatoes, and greens in the corners). Bold heading reads: “MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES GRATUITO” followed by “Medicina Familiar Twin Rose – Columbia.” Event details are in orange and dark gray text: Fecha: Jueves 13 de noviembre de 2025 Hora: 15:00–18:00 Ubicación: 306 N. 7th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 The body text explains that Medicina Familiar Twin Rose, in collaboration with Highmark Wholecare and the Banco de Alimentos de Pensilvania Central, organizes the free market to offer fresh produce to everyone. Bold lines state: “No se requieren requisitos de ingresos ni identificación. Todos son bienvenidos.” A note adds: “No es necesario que los miembros de la comunidad tengan Highmark Wholecare como aseguradora para participar.” The flyer concludes that produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and may run out before the scheduled end time depending on turnout. The layout mirrors the English version, surrounded by green produce illustrations.
Last Friday at the Hill Campus, our Net/Racket Sports PE class competed in a spirited Badminton Championship, showcasing impressive rallies, strong sportsmanship, and excellent teamwork — with several students even volunteering as referees. Congratulations to our undefeated champions, Chase and Kherington!
about 1 month ago, CBSD Hill Campus
Alt text: A collage celebrating the CHS Hill Campus Badminton Tournament. The top section has the title “Badminton Tournament” with a shuttlecock graphic. The left photo shows two students holding certificates and shaking hands in a gym. The top-right image displays a “Badminton Champion” certificate awarded to Chase and Kherington. The bottom-right photo shows students playing badminton in a gym with red padding on the walls. The CHS Tide logo appears in the corners.

This week, Hill Campus AP Government students brought the Constitution to life in a class debate, demonstrating critical thinking skills, respectful discussion, and a commitment to civic engagement.

about 1 month ago, CBSD Hill Campus
A collage featuring high school students participating in an AP Government debate titled “The Constitution in Action.” Several students stand at podiums or sit at desks with laptops, engaging in discussion. The school’s logo with a large “C” and the word “TIDE” appears in the upper left corner. Text on the image reads “AP Government Debate – The Constitution in Action” against a beige background with white stars and a podium graphic.
CHS STEM students are getting their hands dirty analyzing soil samples in the lab to explore composition, texture, and nutrient content. Hands-on science in action — fostering curiosity and discovery from the ground up!
about 1 month ago, CBSD Hill Campus
A collage of high school STEM students conducting a soil composition lab. Several students wear gloves as they test soil samples using lab kits and record data. The background includes lab equipment, windows, and classroom posters. The top of the image reads “CHS STEM CLASS | Soil Composition Lab” with the CHS logo and a soil texture graphic along the bottom.
🌽 FREE FARMER’S MARKET — All Are Welcome! 🌽
Join Twin Rose Family Medicine (Columbia) on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 3–6 PM for a FREE fresh produce distribution event! 🍎🥦

📍 Location: 306 N. 7th Street, Columbia, PA 17512
🕒 Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
☔ Rain or shine!

Twin Rose Family Medicine, in collaboration with Highmark Wholecare and The Central PA Food Bank, is hosting a Free Farmer’s Market to provide fresh produce to everyone — no cost, no ID, no income guidelines required.

🛒 First come, first served — produce may run out before the end of the event based on turnout.
💙 Community members do not need to have Highmark Wholecare insurance to participate.

Not sponsored by CBSD
about 1 month ago, CBSD
A matching beige flyer with the title “Free Farmer’s Market” in bold uppercase letters, featuring the same green sketch illustrations of onions, tomatoes, and vegetables in the corners. The event information reads: “Twin Rose Family Medicine – Columbia” Event details in red and black text: Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 3 PM – 6 PM Location: 306 N. 7th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 The main paragraph states that Twin Rose Family Medicine, in collaboration with Highmark Wholecare and the Central PA Food Bank, is hosting a Free Farmer’s Market to provide fresh produce to all, at no cost. It highlights: “No income guidelines, no ID necessary. All are welcome.” A footnote clarifies that community members do not need Highmark Wholecare insurance to participate. The final paragraph mentions the event operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and produce may be distributed before the event ends depending on turnout. It closes with a welcoming note: “We look forward to seeing you at the event.”
A beige-colored flyer titled “Mercado de Agricultores Gratuito” with hand-drawn green illustrations of vegetables—onions, tomatoes, and leafy greens—decorating the corners. The headline reads: “Mercado de Agricultores Gratuito – Medicina Familiar Twin Rose-Columbia.” Below it, event details appear in bold red and black text: Fecha: Jueves 13 de noviembre de 2025 Hora: 15:00–18:00 Ubicación: 306 N. 7th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 The body text explains that Twin Rose Family Medicine, in collaboration with Highmark Wholecare and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, is organizing a free farmer’s market to offer fresh produce at no cost. It notes that no income requirements or identification are needed and that everyone is welcome. A footnote states that community members do not need to have Highmark Wholecare insurance to participate. The closing paragraph mentions that distribution will be first-come, first-served, and produce may run out before the end time depending on attendance.
🏈👏 Congratulations to the Crimson Tide on an incredible season! You played with heart, determination, and pride every step of the way. Though the final score was 46–22 with Steelton-Highspire on top, our Tide spirit never fades. Proud of this team and all you’ve accomplished!
about 2 months ago, CBSD Athletics and Activities

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and honor the incredible leadership and dedication of principals across the nation. This month celebrates the vital role they play in shaping positive school cultures, supporting teachers, and ensuring student success — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Before this month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing principals for all you do to support our students, staff, and community. Your hard work, compassion, and leadership make a lasting difference in every classroom and every heart. ❤️💛

A special shoutout to our outstanding Principals:
-Elizabeth Landis – Columbia High School / Middle School Hill Campus
-Danielle Eshleman – Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus
-Trudi Smith – Park Elementary School

We are so grateful for your vision, commitment, and care. You make the Columbia Borough School District a better place for everyone!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #Tide Pride #ColumbiaBoroughSchoolDistrict

about 2 months ago, CBSD
A maroon background graphic celebrating National Principal Month. The words “National Principal Month” appear in large white and gold script at the top left. To the right is a large maroon “C” outlined in gold with the word “TIDE” written vertically inside, representing Columbia Borough School District’s Crimson Tide logo. Below the text are three rectangular photos of principals against a brick wall background: Elizabeth Landis, labeled “Hill Campus,” wearing glasses, a white blouse, and a navy blazer. Danielle Eshleman, labeled “CMS Taylor Campus,” with blonde hair, wearing a black blazer over a patterned blouse. Trudi Smith, labeled “Park Elementary,” with blonde hair, wearing a royal blue jacket over a patterned blouse. The design honors these principals for their leadership and dedication during National Principals Month.