Columbia High/Middle School Hill Campus

Several Opportunities to get Food for your kiddos! Wednesday: Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch, 9:45a to 11a, at Park Elementary Thursday: Power Pack Pick Up at 211 Union Street, 10a to 12p, and 2p to 5p Friday: Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch, 9:45a to 11a, at Park Elementary Friday: Fresh Express, Columbia High School, please see https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/249222?org=cbsd for more details.

STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-11 Your last day of instruction will be Thursday, May 28. On Friday, May 29 from 10am to 4:00pm and Monday, June 1 from 11:00-5:00pm, we will be collecting computers and any obligations you may owe (library books, calculators, sports equipment/jerseys, etc.) at the high school. You will also have the opportunity to pick up your locker contents. Please check your email to sign up for a time slot to drop off your computer. It is important that you write down your time slot and come at that specific time so we don’t get overwhelmed with too many people at one time. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Dr. Smith and Dr. Parkinson

SENIOR SHOUT-OUTS Shout-Outs to the Class of 2020 from Dennis Mitchell @ Fun 101.3FM and WITF * Parents, family members and friends are welcome to complete video shout-outs on for their favorite seniors. Video greetings can be uploaded to the fun 101.3FM Facebook page or sent directly to the station using as a private message. The audio from these shout-outs will then be played on fun 101.3 over the next month. www.facebook.com/fun1013fm * WITF wants to congratulate the Class of 2020 on your achievements and wish you a bright future. Share your stories and give your Senior a Shout-Out here: 2020.witf.org

Graduate Together 2020 Seniors...this looks like a cool event being broadcast at 8pm tonight! I know I am old because I don't know half the people listed :) Hope all is well Dr. Smith

SENIORS...PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS! On Thursday, May 28 from 10:00am to 4:00pm, we will be collecting computers and any obligations you may owe (library books, calculators, sports equipment/jerseys, etc.). You will also have the opportunity to pick up your locker contents as well as your cap and gown. To spread everyone out so we have time to collect the computers, we are asking all students to pick a time and sign up for a time-slot at the link sent in the email. There are five slots every fifteen minutes. It is important that you write down your time slot and come at that specific time so we don’t get overwhelmed with too many people at one time. Thank you! Dr. Smith

A one-on-one interview with Dr. Smith: questions and answers on what YOU want to know!

SENIORS! SENIORS! SENIORS! On Wednesday, a group of administrators, teachers, and community members will be delivering a Class of 2020 sign to each of your houses between 12-4pm. Although Columbia is a small town, keep an eye out for us between 12-4pm as I am directionally challenged! I can't wait to display these in each of your yards/houses! Dr. Smith

A final message from Dr. Gregg McGough, Director of Curriculum, and Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent - We thank you, our Teachers and Staff of CBSD. #PAThanksTeachers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r0dxwby2FQ

Staff Spotlight: Today's staff spotlight is Will Kiefer, who is the Founder and Executive Director of the The Bench Mark Program. Bench Mark Program is a weightlifting and mentoring program that uses exercise, academic support, and career counseling to propel at-risk youth toward successful futures. It has been an amazing partnership that we hope to continue! 1. How long have you been at Columbia High School and what is your role? a. I’m the Executive Director of Bench Mark Program, and we’ve only been active at Columbia High School since the Spring of 2019. I’m pretty new to the High School Campus. Really, I spend all of my time with the Bench Mark guys down in the field house gym and that monster hill by the track. 2. What hobbies and interests do you have outside of school? a. I love to work on my business, and everything that comes with growing a company. I love reading and learning about how other successful leaders have grown their businesses. I also love to workout (of course), and hangout with my wife and our dog Snoopy. 3. What is your favorite vacation spot? a. Every single year of my life (without missing a year) I have spent a week with my family at Bethany Beach, DE. It might not be the prettiest beach in the world, but it is my absolute favorite place to vacation. 4. Do you have any pets? a. Yes! In 2016 my wife and I rescued a pit bull/lab mix named Snoopy. He was just a puppy then, but he’s grown now and needs to be walked at least 3-4 miles/day so that he’s calm. 5. What is your favorite food? a. My favorite healthy food is a huge kale salad all decked out with toppings and ranch all over it. My favorite unhealthy food is donuts (specifically from Beilers in Lancaster) 6. Do you have any hidden talents? a. Ping pong. I’m not just your regular play-for-fun kind of player. I seriously love ping pong and play at least once/week with a good friend of mine. I challenge just about everyone who “says” they’re good at the game. 7. What is your ultimate dream job? a. To be honest, I’m living my ultimate dream job in a lot of ways right now. Sure, it would be nice to make more money someday, but that will come eventually. For now, I get to wake up everyday and do what I love to do, with a ton of people who I respect and admire immensely. 8. What three traits best define you? a. Big heart, hard working, and charismatic 9. What is your favorite quote? a. “If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader - go sell ice cream” 10. What is your favorite thing about working at Columbia High School? a. The absolute best part of working with my Bench Mark crew at Columbia High School is their indomitable spirit. There is resilience at Columbia High School, and there is nothing like it elsewhere. All of my guys are incredible hard workers and they’re determined to put up a fight to become better. I think it’s because everyone has to walk up that huge hill everyday just to get to class. That builds character.

Liz Landis, Park Elementary Principal, and Eloy Rodriguez, Assistant Principal are privileged to work with such dedicated and passionate educators, watch their video here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTCXGp00Ofs

Dr. Jodi Parkinson, Middle School Principal gives a special shout out to CBSD Teachers and wants to thank them for giving value to our student's lives. Watch her video here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ1eTxdTR_s

SENIORS! Your last day will be Wednesday, May 27th (unless you have outstanding assignments). On Thursday, May 28th we will have a computer drop off, locker content pick-up, and cap and gown distribution (more info to follow).

We are excited to share our first student video announcements during Covid-19. Please watch at the link provided. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl4tjaWWaE8 Great job to our students who created these announcements! I hope all is well with everyone! Dr. Smith

VANS CONTEST: This was the first year we entered the Vans Shoe Design contest. Although we did not get selected to go on to the next round, I am EXTREMELY PROUD of our students: - Cassidy Cook - Off the Wall Shoes - Parker Ohrel - Local Flavor Shoes - Tristan Anderson - Essay Creation The shoes will be on display in the high school cabinets until next year's contest. Congratulations, Cassidy, Parker and Tristan!

A special thank you to our teachers from Dr. Mike Smith and Mr. Rob Kedney. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7xE2Fwhf18 #PAThanksTeachers

Teachers are real-life heroes in the lives of many kids. Our students are giving their gratitude in this cute video! https://youtu.be/ulUnO0Nvolc #PAThanksTeachers Remember to post a picture of your student with a thank you note with the hashtag #PAThanksTeachers

SENIOR Announcements: If you ordered senior announcements for graduation, you can pick them up at the high school on Friday, May 8 from 11:30am-12:30pm. You will report to the front of the high school where you will find me and our representative handing out announcements. You do not need to get out of the car, we will simply hand them to you and you can be on your way! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Dr. Smith *** Caps and gowns have not arrived and will NOT be handed out at this time ***

TIDE PRIDE! This is a special class for me as it is the first class that I have been the principal for all four years! Dr. Smith

Attention all 10th, 11th and 12th grade students: Please check your school email for the link to complete voting for May Day! Thank you!

Columbia Borough School District and North Museum of Nature and Science joined as online partners. North Museum's innovative experts are designing interactive STEM activities. Access the materials at: www.columbiabsd.org OR https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/home