📚✨ Welcome Back, CBSD Students & Families! ✨📚
Today marked an exciting first day of school across our district! From the smiling faces at Park Elementary, to the eager learners at CMS Taylor Middle, and the bright energy at Hill Campus, our schools were filled with curiosity, laughter, and the joy of new beginnings.
We’re looking forward to a year of growth, discovery, and success for every student. ❤️💛
Here’s to making the 2025–2026 school year the best one yet! 🎉
#FirstDayOfSchool #WelcomeBack #TidePride
Today marked an exciting first day of school across our district! From the smiling faces at Park Elementary, to the eager learners at CMS Taylor Middle, and the bright energy at Hill Campus, our schools were filled with curiosity, laughter, and the joy of new beginnings.
We’re looking forward to a year of growth, discovery, and success for every student. ❤️💛
Here’s to making the 2025–2026 school year the best one yet! 🎉
#FirstDayOfSchool #WelcomeBack #TidePride
📚✏️ Welcome Back, CBSD! ✏️📚
We can’t wait to see you back on Monday, August 25th, as we kick off the 2025–26 school year! 🎉
August 25: First day for Grades 1–12
August 25–27: Modified Kindergarten schedule
August 28: First full day for Kindergarten
Let’s make this year one filled with learning, growth, and new memories. 💛❤️
#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #CBSDProud
We can’t wait to see you back on Monday, August 25th, as we kick off the 2025–26 school year! 🎉
August 25: First day for Grades 1–12
August 25–27: Modified Kindergarten schedule
August 28: First full day for Kindergarten
Let’s make this year one filled with learning, growth, and new memories. 💛❤️
#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #CBSDProud

Mark Your Calendar!

🎒✨Sign Up Today ✨🎒
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 12th–21st for GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL Days 🎉
✅ Pack a backpack
👕 Explore the Community Pantry for clothing
🍪 Enjoy refreshments
📚 Connect with local organizations sharing resources & info!
📍 Don’t miss this back-to-school boost located at 200 N 5th Street on the lower level of the District Administration Center
🗓️ August 12 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 14 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ August 19 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 21 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
👉 RSVP HERE https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/242c1407-ef97-4a14-9e7e-e474861286e8/select
or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 12th–21st for GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL Days 🎉
✅ Pack a backpack
👕 Explore the Community Pantry for clothing
🍪 Enjoy refreshments
📚 Connect with local organizations sharing resources & info!
📍 Don’t miss this back-to-school boost located at 200 N 5th Street on the lower level of the District Administration Center
🗓️ August 12 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 14 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ August 19 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 21 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
👉 RSVP HERE https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/242c1407-ef97-4a14-9e7e-e474861286e8/select
or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🎒✨ Welcome Back, CBSD! ✨🎒
CBSD is thrilled to welcome our amazing students and staff back for another exciting school year! 🎉
📝 Need help getting ready?
Check out our Back to School Headquarters for everything you need to start the year strong—arrival and dismissal procedures, calendars, school schedules, attendance information, and more! 🚍🗓️
👉 Click here to explore-https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/back-to-school-headquarters
#BackToSchool #CBSDPride #WelcomeBack #CBSD2025 #CBSDStrong
CBSD is thrilled to welcome our amazing students and staff back for another exciting school year! 🎉
📝 Need help getting ready?
Check out our Back to School Headquarters for everything you need to start the year strong—arrival and dismissal procedures, calendars, school schedules, attendance information, and more! 🚍🗓️
👉 Click here to explore-https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/back-to-school-headquarters
#BackToSchool #CBSDPride #WelcomeBack #CBSD2025 #CBSDStrong

🎒✨ GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL with the CBSD Community Pantry! ✨🎒
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 12th–21st for GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL Days 🎉
✅ Pack a backpack
👕 Explore the Community Pantry for clothing
🍪 Enjoy refreshments
📚 Connect with local organizations sharing resources & info!
📍 Don’t miss this back-to-school boost located at 200 N 5th Street on the lower level of the District Administration Center
🗓️ August 12 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 14 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ August 19 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 21 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
👉 RSVP HERE https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/242c1407-ef97-4a14-9e7e-e474861286e8/select
or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 12th–21st for GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL Days 🎉
✅ Pack a backpack
👕 Explore the Community Pantry for clothing
🍪 Enjoy refreshments
📚 Connect with local organizations sharing resources & info!
📍 Don’t miss this back-to-school boost located at 200 N 5th Street on the lower level of the District Administration Center
🗓️ August 12 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 14 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ August 19 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🗓️ August 21 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
👉 RSVP HERE https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/242c1407-ef97-4a14-9e7e-e474861286e8/select
or scan the QR code on the flyer.

📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Starting August 4, 2025, parents and guardians will receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the CBSD app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more

📚 CBSD Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst
Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration
🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst
Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration

📚 CBSD Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst
Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration
🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst
Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration

📚 CBSD Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst
Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration
🍎Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by September 1? If so, your child is eligible to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025! Enroll today to secure their spot at our July 29th Kindergarten Readiness Day. #CBSD #EducationFirst
Click here to register: https://www.columbiabsd.org/page/school-year-registration

THE COLUMBIA BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING PART-TIME CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/columbia-borough-police-department-hiring-part-time-crossing-guards-2025-2026-school-year
https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/columbia-borough-police-department-hiring-part-time-crossing-guards-2025-2026-school-year

🚧 Important Announcement 🚧
The CHS football stadium is closed for construction until further notice as we work on exciting improvements! 🏟️💡✨
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Stay tuned for updates as progress continues!
#ConstructionUpdate #StadiumClosed #ComingSoon #TidePride

🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟
➡️ Today’s Theme (5/9): Community Appreciation ✨📚
As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, let's celebrate the entire school community! Encourage your child to share a thank you note or a kind message with any teacher, staff member, or volunteer who has made a positive impact.
💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6
These gestures of gratitude remind everyone of the difference they make in our students' lives and help create a positive and supportive environment. 💖
#ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Gratitude #WeLoveOurTeachers

🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟
➡️ Today’s Theme (5/8): Throwback Thursday
It's Throwback Thursday! Today, let's take a moment to thank a teacher your child had in the past. Share a quick note to show how much their impact is still appreciated.💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6
Your kind words and memories mean the world to our educators and remind them of the lasting difference they make in our children's lives. 💖
#ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers

🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟
➡️ Today’s Theme (5/7): Coaches, Mentors, and Teachers ✨📚
Let's celebrate our coaches and any other teachers who have made a positive impact. Encourage your child to share a thank you note or favorite memory with them. These gestures show our appreciation and remind them of the difference they make in our students' lives in and out of the classroom. 💖
💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6
#ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers

🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟
➡️ Today’s Theme (5/6): Specialists and Support Teachers ✨📚
Today, let's celebrate our amazing specialist teachers and support staff! This includes our art, music, STEM, library, and physical education teachers, as well as our dedicated nurses, counselors, English Language Development specialists, special education teachers, reading specialists, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and home school visitors.
A quick note can show how much their efforts are appreciated. Your kind words mean the world to those who support our students in so many important ways. 💖
💌https://forms.gle/xrH2rKewihtjpQaJ6
#ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers

🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 5–9) 🌟
Now's the perfect time to say thank you to the amazing teachers and staff—past or present—who’ve made a difference in your life or your child’s education in Columbia Borough School District! 💙🍎
💌 Share a kind message, a heartfelt shoutout, or note from your student.
🎨 https://forms.gle/GuxSWfJQibaGgWuF8 ✍️
➡️ Today’s Theme (5/5): Thank Our Current Teachers!
Take a moment to recognize the educators who are making an impact right now in our classrooms. Let them know how much they’re appreciated!
Each day, we’ll feature a new theme to help inspire your appreciation. And if you miss a day, no worries—the form stays open all week so we can capture all the kindness.
📬 All messages will be shared with the teachers and staff members mentioned throughout the week.
Let’s show our CBSD team just how much they mean to us—because a little gratitude goes a long way!
#ThankATeacher #TidePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindnessCounts #WeLoveOurTeachers

🍎✨ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! ✨🍎
At Columbia Borough School District, we are proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our students nourished, fueled, and ready to learn—our amazing food service staff!
These everyday heroes go far beyond preparing meals. They greet students with smiles, offer comfort and kindness, and create a welcoming environment in our cafeterias. Their dedication behind the scenes ensures that every child receives the nourishment they need to succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
From early morning prep to the final clean-up, their teamwork, positivity, and tireless commitment are nothing short of heroic. Whether serving breakfast, lunch, or a helping of encouragement—our cafeteria teams are an essential part of the CBSD family.
👩🍳👨🍳 THANK YOU to our outstanding food service teams at Park, Taylor, and the Hill! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the care and compassion you show each and every day.
💛 You are the heart behind every meal. 💛
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #CBSDProud #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #ColumbiaCrimsonTide #FuelingSuccess #HeroesInAprons




🎉 Happy National School Principal Day! 🎉
Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools, support our students and staff, and help shape the future of our community.
At Columbia Borough School District, we are fortunate to have three outstanding principals who go above and beyond every single day:
🍎 Trudi Smith – Park Elementary
🍎 Danielle Eshleman – CMS–Taylor Campus
🍎 Kendall Pankake – CHS/CMS Hill Campus
Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to academic excellence and student well-being do not go unnoticed. From building strong relationships with families to creating safe and engaging learning environments, these principals are the driving force behind so much of what makes our schools special.
Show your appreciation by taking a minute to share kind words, appreciation, or thank you:👇https://forms.office.com/r/ain1steXUK!
Thank you, Ms. Smith, Ms. Eshleman, and Ms. Pankake — you truly make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community every day. ❤️
#NationalSchoolPrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal #CBSDProud #TidePride #LeadershipMatters

Behind every great school and school district is an amazing team of Administrative Professionals, making it all happen. 💻📞 Today, we recognize and celebrate you — thank you for being the heart of our offices! 💙 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #CBSDteamwork #GratitudeInAction

