☀️ Reminder! Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens ☀️

The Columbia Borough School District is proud to offer the Summer Food Service Program at Park Elementary School!

🍽️ FREE meals for all children and teens ages 18 and under—everyone is welcome! Children do not need to attend Columbia Borough School District to participate.

📍 Location: Park Elementary School
📅 Days: Monday–Thursday

🥞 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
🍎 Lunch: 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meals are served on-site only (no grab-and-go meals).

Help us spread the word! Join us this summer for nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment. 💙
3 days ago, CBSD
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STEM Camp . . . so many activities it needed 2 posts to share all of the pictures!
3 days ago, Trudi Smith
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STEM Camp was a HUGE success at Park Elementary. The students were able to do hands on experiments and learn more about science! Thank you to all of the teachers who put alot of work into making STEM Camp great . . .and to all of the Park students who attended. We are Park Proud!
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🌟 Don’t Wait—Enroll for Kindergarten Today! 🎒

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026? Now is the time to enroll for Kindergarten at Columbia Borough School District!

✅ Register by July 6, 2026, to reserve your student's spot at our Kindergarten Readiness Day on July 13, 2026.

This special event gives students and families the opportunity to meet Kindergarten teachers, participate in readiness screenings, learn about school expectations, enjoy a free dinner, and receive a backpack filled with school supplies.

📅Enroll today and take the first step toward a successful school year!

🔗 Register now: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration

#CBSD #KindergartenRegistration #FutureTide
10 days ago, CBSD
Columbia Borough School District flyer promoting 2026–2027 Kindergarten Registration. The flyer uses red, blue, green, and gold school colors and features the Columbia Tide logo alongside a photo of a smiling young child sitting in a classroom. The headline reads: “2026–2027 Kindergarten Registration.” A prominent message states: “Register by July 6th to attend Kindergarten Readiness Day on July 13, 2026.” The flyer explains that students and families who participate will: Meet kindergarten teachers Be screened for kindergarten readiness skills Learn about attendance and school expectations Enjoy a free dinner Receive a new backpack filled with supplies A section titled “Here’s What You Need to Register” lists: Birth certificate Current immunization record Two proofs of residency, such as a current utility bill with name and address, lease agreement, or mortgage statement A QR code is provided for student registration, accompanied by the text “Scan Here for Student Registration.” At the bottom, a large call-to-action reads: “Register at www.columbiabsd.org.”
STEM Camp got off to a great start today at Park Elementary!
Experiments today: Ice Cream in a bag ; Fizzy Rockets ; Exploding Bags ; and Crystal Gardens!
Can't wait to see what fun we have tomorrow!
19 days ago, Trudi Smith
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Summer Food Service Program

The Columbia Borough School District is proud to offer the Summer Food Service Program once again at Park Elementary School.

This program is free for all children and teens ages 18 and under. Participation is open to everyone — students do not need to attend Columbia Borough School District to receive meals. Meals will be served on-site, sorry no grab-and-go meals will be provided.

📍 Location: Park Elementary School
📅 Days: Monday through Thursday

🥞 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
🍎 Lunch: 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

All are welcome! Join us this summer for nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

26 days ago, CBSD
CBSD Food Services flyer promoting the Seamless Summer Option Program for students in grades K–12. The flyer uses maroon, gold, and white colors and features the Columbia Tide logo in the upper left corner. A stylized sun graphic appears above the program title, while summer-themed images including a beach ball, sunglasses, and a starfish decorate the bottom of the flyer. The program runs from June 15 through July 30, 2026. Meal service times are: Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meals are served Monday through Thursday, excluding Fridays and holidays. Contact information: Brian Rathgeb – 717-681-2229 – brathgeb@columbiabsd.org Laura Splain – 717-684-9780 – lsplain@columbiabsd.org Additional text reads: “Good Food. Healthy Kids. Strong Futures.” “Fuel for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.” The flyer advertises free summer meal opportunities for school-age children through the district’s summer nutrition program.
Park Elementary students, staff, and volunteers had a fabulous day at Field Day! Students participated in activities at Janson Park like the parachute, sponge races, the limbo, and the long jump! On the playground at Park, students enjoyed snow cones, scooter races, egg and spoon races and more!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Strine
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Yesterday, our CMS Hill Campus 8th graders had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Kindergarten classrooms at Park Elementary for a special reading experience! The older students shared their love of reading by reading stories aloud, engaging with the young learners, and serving as positive role models.

The Kindergarteners were excited to spend time with their middle school buddies, and the 8th graders enjoyed helping foster a love of books and learning. Experiences like these strengthen connections across our school community and create lasting memories for students of all ages.

Thank you to our students and staff for making this meaningful visit such a success!

#ReadingBuddies #ParkElementary #HillCampus #FutureLeaders #CommunityConnections
about 1 month ago, CBSD
An older student sits at the front of an elementary classroom reading aloud from a booklet while younger students listen from their desks. The classroom includes a colorful alphabet-and-number rug, interactive display board, and learning centers. Students face the reader attentively, demonstrating a cross-age mentoring and literacy activity focused on reading and comprehension.
Close-up view of an older student with braided hair reading from an illustrated booklet to a classroom of younger students. The reader sits on a chair beside a colorful educational rug while elementary students watch and listen from desks in the background. The image captures student leadership and engagement during a reading lesson.
An older student sits in a classroom chair reading a booklet to a small group of elementary students seated on a rug. The younger children sit in a semicircle and focus on the reader as she shares the story. Classroom desks, learning materials, and student supplies surround the group, illustrating a peer-reading activity that encourages literacy, mentoring, and positive connections between students of different grade levels.
A group of elementary and secondary students gathers on a colorful classroom rug during a shared reading activity. Several older students sit and kneel among younger children while holding up illustrated booklets or student-created books. The students smile and look toward the camera, creating a welcoming atmosphere. A whiteboard, classroom shelves, and learning materials are visible in the background, highlighting a collaborative literacy experience between older and younger students.
The PBIS Point winners played a game of Clean The Room with some very special guests to Park Elementary!
about 1 month ago, Trudi Smith
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Congratulations to our top PBIS Pointwinners for the school year. The top earner from each class received a certificate and a Dairy Queen gift card. We are Park Proud!
about 1 month ago, Trudi Smith
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Mrs. Haldeman's 3rd grade class relaxing with some partner reading!
about 1 month ago, Trudi Smith
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Congratulations to Azmariah Gonzalez from 1st grade for being our Student of the Month for May.
Thank you to The Lion's Club for sponsoring our Student of the Month in celebrating our students who have the highest PBIS points and great attendance.
about 1 month ago, Trudi Smith
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Congratulations to our Star Students for the final week of May! Students were nominated by their teachers for being hardworking! We are Park Proud!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Strine
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Park students who earned the PBIS reward on 5/22 were able to enjoy some Rita's Italian Ice! They also earned extra recess time and sidewalk chalk!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Strine
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Congratulations to our Star Students for the week of May 18th! Students were nominated by their teachers for being hardworking!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Strine
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Congratulations to Harper Harman, a 1st grader in Mrs. Herr's class. She was recognized in the 2026 LPN Student Journalism and Design an Ad contest. Harper's ad design was for Penn Cinema.
about 1 month ago, Autumn Houser
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Update to Park Elementary Field Day:
about 2 months ago, Trudi Smith
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Mrs. Herr's 1st Grade Class learning all about the garden in their Edible Classroom lesson.
about 2 months ago, Trudi Smith
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Mrs. Shirk's 3rd grade class loved their Edible Classroom lesson where they tasted and learned about lettuce and spinach. It's a great week to be at Park Elementary!
about 2 months ago, Trudi Smith
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Our 3rd and 4th graders played kickball to celebrate working so hard on their PSSA's! Well earned and Park Proud!
about 2 months ago, Trudi Smith
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