The Fall Play scheduled for Thursday 11/19, Friday 11/20, and Saturday 11/21 is postponed due to our shift to virtual instruction for the next three days. We will post again when a rescheduled date is decided.
Good afternoon Parents and Caregivers of CBSD
This is Dr. Gregg McGough Interim Superintendent.
The District’s Public Health Team was just made aware of a COVID 19 case from the community and through contact tracing it will impact teachers and students at all three buildings. At this time, the schools will not be properly staffed. The district is taking two(2) decisive actions.
1. On Thursday November 19th, the school district is calling for an early dismissal for students at 1PM. The school nurses at each of the three(3) buildings will communicate with those teachers and students who are considered a “direct contact.” The school nurse will contact either you or your student if he or she came into direct contact.
2. The school district is shifting to remote learning on Friday (11.20.2020), Monday (11.23.2020), and Tuesday (11.24.2020). We will re-evaluate next week and will be in contact with all stakeholders by the end of the week.
The district administration appreciates your patience and understanding in dealing with this recent incident.
If this rapid shift presents a hardship for you or your family today, please contact the principal and your student can remain with us until the end of the scheduled school day.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact your building principal.
Have a wonderful day!
Dr. Gregory McGough
Interim Superintendent
(717)681-2420 ext.1101
gmcgough@columbiabsd.org
Columbia Borough School District
District Administration Center
200 North Fifth Street
Columbia, PA 17512
http://www.columbiabsd.org
Columbia Theater Program's Fall Play begins tonight (Thursday 11/19). They will be performing the Monkey's Paw, The Tell-Tale Heart, and Trifels.
Showtimes:
Thursday 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults. We hope to see you there!
The school district is shifting to remote learning on Friday (11.20.2020), Monday (11.23.2020), and Tuesday (11.24.2020). We will re-evaluate next week and will be in contact with all stakeholders by the end of the week.
As the holidays approach and you are a family looking for assistance during the holidays, please contact Kelly Smith to find out what assistance may be available. Please keep in mind, many community organization deadlines often close well before Christmas.
Please contact Kelly Smith, ksmith@columbiabsd.org or 717-684-7500 extension 3515
Fresh Express is happening this Friday, November 20th. You must register by calling 717-864-1497. Pickup is at a different location! Pick up is from 3:30 to 5pm at Salem United Church of Christ, 324 Walnut Street, Columbia. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address.
Advanced Reminder: Typically on a Tuesday we would be hosting Cohort A in school, BUT for Tuesday, November 24th, Cohort B will report to School and Cohort A will be online. This change is due to the holiday. This change is only for November 24th.
A reminder that winter sports physicals are available tonight, Tuesday 11/10 in the HS Gym. Please sign up for a slot at: http://tiny.cc/WinterPhysicals
PIAA physical paperwork should be completed before arrival. It is available in the office or at the following link: http://tiny.cc/CIPPE
Seniors,
The last portrait makeup date is scheduled for Monday 11/23. If you did not get your portrait taken for the yearbook please see the attached flyer.
A quick reminder that winter sports physicals will be conducted next Tuesday November 10th from 6-8 in the HS Gym. Signups at the following URL: http://tiny.cc/WinterPhysicals
Physical packets and permission slips are available in the office.
Friday's football game with Ephrata has been cancelled. We will play Southern Huntingdon County at home on Monday 11/9 in our final game of the year. Kickoff is early at 6:00 PM. The game will be streamed at: https://youtu.be/_u0vBKyxShs
Attention CHS Parents/Caregivers: Tomorrow (Friday 11/6) we will have an early dismissal at 1pm. We will be following this year's Wednesday schedule.
Attention CHS Parents/Caregivers: Picture retake day is Wednesday 11/4. Students needing retakes should report to the school between 7:45 and 10:30 AM. If they are getting retakes, they need to bring their original pictures back. If they are getting pictures for the first time, they may order online. Thank you!
Parent conferences are scheduled for 11/11 at the high school. You can sign up with many of the teachers through the link below. If your student's teacher is not listed they will be scheduling their own conferences and reach out to you individually. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4fa8aa2da0f49-chsparent
Tune in to the second part of the Covid-19 update zoom meeting provided by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Learn about the upcoming flu season, college age students returning home and holiday activities.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Zoom: hempfieldsd.zoom.us/j/99110944528
1-646-558-8656 ID: 991 1094 4528
Winter sports signups are live at the following URL: http://tiny.cc/CBSDwinter
Winter sports physicals will be conducted for those who have not yet had one on November 10th from 6-8 in the HS Gym. Signups at the following URL: http://tiny.cc/WinterPhysicals
Winter sports offered are: Basketball (7-8) and (9-12) Bowling (9-12) Bocce (9-12) Cheer (7-12) Wrestling (7-12) sorry about the typo earlier on Jr High wrestling.
Learn more about Contract Tracing, Social Distancing, Quarantine vs Isolation and Testing in this zoom webinar provided by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Zoom: hempfieldsd.zoom.us/j/98256711808
1-646-558-8656 ID: 982 5671 1808
Tonight's away football game vs ELCO will be livestreamed on their YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2OoTGxySNSR875LpTvMSOQ
Kickoff at 7:00.
Roll Tide!
Fresh Express is happening today and pickup is at a different location! Pick up is from 3:30 to 5pm at Glatfelter Memorial Field, 1249 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has partnered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Columbia Borough School District, Columbia Life Network, Community Action Partnership and Hunger-Free Lancaster County to bring Fresh Express, a mobile food pantry filled with fresh produce and healthy food options, to Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
This is a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL this Wednesday October 21st, 2020. This day is a Teacher Inservice day for staff and all buildings will be closed to students.
Thank you,
CBSD Administration Team