Columbia High/Middle School Hill Campus

As a Parent/Caregiver, you might be asking how can the Stay at Home Resources benefit your child? They are just another tool to help your student's leverage their education. Teachers can help guide them every step of the way. https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/home

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: During our current situation, I continually try to find ways to remain positive and encourage you to do the same. Over the next several weeks I will be spotlighting numerous staff members so that you can learn more about them! First up, Mr. Strickler, our Superintendent... 1. How long have you been at Columbia High School and what is your role? This is my 3rd year as Superintendent at Columbia. 2. What hobbies and interests do you have outside of school? PIAA Basketball official for 20 years Doing things with 2 grandchildren (soon to be 3 😊 Traveling with my wife, Angie Attending student events 3. What is your favorite vacation spot? We haven’t decided yet. So we are traveling every Christmas and summer to a different destination until we determine our favorite. Today, the favorite is Riviera Maya, Mexico 4. Do you have any pets? Black lab and a cat 5. What is your favorite food? All Seafood and steak with any vegetable 6. Do you have any hidden talents? Many years ago, I was an organist for a local church. Also attempted to play the piano 7. What is your ultimate dream job? Currently have my ultimate Dream job! My passion is for children to have an equal opportunity at success. Leveling the playing field and making education available to all and not be at a disadvantage based on the Zip Code you live in. Columbia’s educators are creating a Team that are raising the bar and giving students equal opportunities for their future. After 25 years in business environment, there is nothing better than being part of the Columbia Education Team! 8. What three traits best define you? Tenacious Persevering Empathetic 9. What is your favorite quote? “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -- Maya Angelou 10. What is your favorite thing about working at Columbia Borough School District? TIDE PRIDE --- Students, Education Team, and Community No other organization has the support or Pride that exists in Columbia.

Tuesday is Sports/Extracurricular Activity Day for our virtual spirit week: Wear your Columbia Sports/Activity attire or even professional sports attire in honor of students that are missing activities that they enjoy. I have my over the top outfit already picked out...how about you?

Mr. Mundy rocking his slipper socks...who else thinks he is wearing these every day?

Autumn and Amber Culp with their colorful and comfy socks!!!

Rachel Mimnall rocking her cozy comfy fuzzy bear socks.

Mrs. Eckman Wissler is going with the tropical vibe today...what is your sock vibe today?

Crazy Sock Day - Today is crazy sock day for our virtual spirit week. High school students can send pictures of themselves or their family to msmith@columbiabsd.org or tag them #TidePride Here are two pictures from our household: Dr. Smith going festive with holiday socks - Gingerbread ninjas, candy and Christmas lights! Mrs. Smith representing her Alma Mater, Maryland University with Testudo, their mascot. What crazy socks are you wearing today?

The tree on the roof of Columbia High School will be lit tonight, April 20, 2020 at 20:20 hours. Please show your support by lighting your holiday lights. #TIDELightsSupportSeniors2020

To our Columbia Community, In honor of our Columbia High Seniors, we are lighting the Christmas Tree on top of the High School every night, starting tomorrow, April 20th until graduation. We invite you to show your support by lighting your Holiday lights too. Take a picture and post it with #TIDELightsSupportSeniors2020 We will dedicate a page on our website for our seniors and your photos!

Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff: Please join us next week, Monday April 20th through Thursday, April 24 for a virtual spirit week. Please send your high school pictures to msmith@columbiabsd.org In addition, please use the hashtag #TidePride if you post pictures. Students, Parents, Family Members and staff are encouraged to participate. You can send in student pictures or family pictures! Columbia Borough School District Virtual Spirit Week: • Monday – Crazy Sock Day: Start the week off right by getting a little crazy and wearing the craziest socks you have! • Tuesday – Sports/Extracurricular Activity Day: Wear your Columbia Sports/Activity attire or even professional sports attire in honor of students that are missing activities that they enjoy. • Wednesday – Red, White and Blue Day – In honor of our first responders, hospital workers, grocery workers, truck drivers and ALL essential workers. • Thursday – Tide Pride: Show your Tide Pride by wearing Crimson and Gold!

It has been amazing to watch the Columbia Borough SD transform into a culture that fosters educational innovation. Thanks for our first week of new instruction! #CBSDlearns

----- 8th Grade Students ----- Friday, April 17th is your day to schedule your courses for next year online. Students and parents can find information and videos on how to select courses for next year by going to our high school website, clicking on departments and then scheduling. You will also see a course selection guide in this area as well. Students should have also received an email from Mr. Mundy today regarding scheduling. If you have questions, you can reach out to one of our counselors or me for help.

**** FRESHMAN **** Thursday, April 16 is your day to schedule your courses for next year online. Students and parents can find information and videos on how to select courses for next year by going to our high school website, clicking on departments and then scheduling. You will also see a course selection guide in this area as well. Students should have also received an email from Mr. Mundy today regarding scheduling. If you have questions, you can reach out to one of our counselors or me for help.

SOPHOMORES! SOPHOMORES! SOPHOMORES! Wednesday, April 15th is your day to schedule your courses for next year online. Students and parents can find information and videos on how to select courses for next year by going to our high school website, clicking on departments and then scheduling. You will also see a course selection guide in this area as well. Students should have also received an email from Mr. Mundy today regarding scheduling. If you have questions, you can reach out to one of our counselors or me for help.

SCHEDULING UPDATE: JUNIORS, we had some technical difficulties, but everything appears fixed and you should be able to schedule now if you have not already done so! Thank you for your patience.

JUNIORS! JUNIORS! JUNIORS! Tuesday, April 14th is YOUR day to select courses for next year! Students and parents can find information and videos on how to select courses for next year by going to our high school website, clicking on departments and then scheduling. You will also see a course selection guide in this area as well. Students should have also received an email from Mr. Mundy today regarding scheduling. If you have questions, you can reach out to one of our counselors or me for help. Thank you and have a great evening!

Two Important Upcoming Items for the HS/MS: #1. Planned Instruction - Starting Monday, April 13, we are expecting and requiring all students to participate in our online learning, which will include new material. Teachers will begin taking attendance and grading starting Monday. Many of our students have already been in contact with their teachers. However, if they have not been, they should start by checking their school email. #2. Scheduling - We will begin scheduling for next year online for students in grades 8-11. More information will be forthcoming, but if you want to get started by becoming familiar with the process, please go to the high school website, click on departments and then scheduling. Here you will find information on the scheduling process as well as directions and videos to help guide you.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING: High School scheduling will take place online beginning next week. The schedule will be as follows: - Current 11th Grade Students: Tuesday, April 14 - Current 10th Grade Students: Wednesday, April 15 - Current 9th Grade Students: Thursday, April 16 - Current 8th Grade Students: Friday, April 17 You can find more information by visiting the high school web page and selecting departments, then scheduling. Here you will find directions and videos that will help you with the process.

Interested in Thaddeus Stevens College? Greetings from the Admissions Office! We recognize that during this unique time, students and parents are missing out on learning about career paths and post-secondary education opportunities due to the cancelation of college fairs, classroom presentations, guidance visits, and etc. The Admissions Office is excited to announce that in an attempt to remedy that situation , we are starting to use social media as a resource for students, parents, and teachers to be connected with our college recruiters. We will be hosting our first virtual “Question and Answer Session” with a recruiter on Facebook and Instagram. I included the website links to the events below in case you would want to share with any of your students that are still career searching. It is also not too late for seniors to still apply for the Fall 2020 school year. Please let me know if you have any questions. Facebook Session Friday, April 10th 12:00 to 1:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/2365458173751504/ Tune in to our Facebook Live video this Friday, April 10th starting at 12 PM as one of our College Recruiters, Sam Weitzel, takes over to answer questions about admissions and life as a Thaddeus Stevens College Bulldog! You'll have the opportunity to ask Sam any questions you have and she will be answering them on our story through short videos! We'll be collecting questions before the event for Sam to answer, but she will also be answering any that come up during the live video. Learn about our admissions process, basic requirements needed to apply, living and learning on campus, financial aid, scholarships, and majors. This event is for both parents and students! Be sure to tune into our Facebook Live THIS Friday, 4/10 from 12PM - 1PM to ask your questions and learn more! Instagram Session Thursday, April 9th 1:00pm to 4:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/217326306245595/ View our Instagram stories Thursday, April 9th starting at 1 PM as one of our College Recruiters, Sam Weitzel, takes over to answer questions about admissions and life as a Thaddeus Stevens College Bulldog! You'll have the opportunity to ask Sam any questions you have and she will be answering them on our story through short videos! She'll be there to answer any question you have about life and admissions here at the college. Learn about our admissions process, basic requirements needed to apply, living and learning on campus, financial aid, scholarships, and majors. Be sure to tune into our Instagram story @thaddeusstevenscollege THIS Thursday, 4/9 from 1PM - 4PM to ask your questions and learn more!