Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus
Home of the Crimson Tide
📚🔍 Learning to Read Between the Lines!
Students in Mr. Pinkard’s class are diving deeper into their reading by analyzing and discussing texts to uncover the author’s purpose and meaning. They’re taking a closer look at the graphics authors choose to include and exploring how those visuals help clarify, support, and enhance the information in the text.
It’s all about looking beyond the words and thinking like an author! ✏️🧠
#CMSTheTide #LearningInAction #ReadingSkills #ThinkLikeAnAuthor #CrimsonTide
Students in Mr. Pinkard’s class are diving deeper into their reading by analyzing and discussing texts to uncover the author’s purpose and meaning. They’re taking a closer look at the graphics authors choose to include and exploring how those visuals help clarify, support, and enhance the information in the text.
It’s all about looking beyond the words and thinking like an author! ✏️🧠
#CMSTheTide #LearningInAction #ReadingSkills #ThinkLikeAnAuthor #CrimsonTide
✏️📖 5th Grade Writers Are Zooming In! 🔍
Our 5th graders have been learning all about personal narratives—and this week, they’re taking their writing to the next level!
Instead of trying to tell an entire story, students are learning how to zoom in on one specific moment and bring it to life with rich, meaningful details. 📝✨
They’re thinking like authors:
👀 What did I see?
👂 What did I hear?
👃 What did I smell?
💭 What was I thinking?
❤️ How did I feel?
💬 What did people say?
By slowing down a single moment and adding sensory details, thoughts, feelings, and dialogue, our young writers can help their readers feel like they are right there in the story!
We can’t wait to see where their stories take us! 💛❤️
#CMSTaylor #5thGrade #PersonalNarratives #YoungWriters #WritingWorkshop #CrimsonAndGold
Our 5th graders have been learning all about personal narratives—and this week, they’re taking their writing to the next level!
Instead of trying to tell an entire story, students are learning how to zoom in on one specific moment and bring it to life with rich, meaningful details. 📝✨
They’re thinking like authors:
👀 What did I see?
👂 What did I hear?
👃 What did I smell?
💭 What was I thinking?
❤️ How did I feel?
💬 What did people say?
By slowing down a single moment and adding sensory details, thoughts, feelings, and dialogue, our young writers can help their readers feel like they are right there in the story!
We can’t wait to see where their stories take us! 💛❤️
#CMSTaylor #5thGrade #PersonalNarratives #YoungWriters #WritingWorkshop #CrimsonAndGold
🌱☀️ Learning Comes to Life in Our Edible Garden Classroom! 🌻🥕
Our students enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors in our Edible Garden Classroom, where learning, exploration, and nature came together! 🌿
The garden provides a wonderful opportunity for students to step outside the traditional classroom and experience learning in a hands-on way. From observing plants and exploring the garden to working together and enjoying the fresh air, students were able to connect with nature while having fun with their classmates.
We love seeing our students curious, engaged, and learning through real-world experiences! There’s something special about getting your hands a little dirty and discovering where our food comes from. 🌱💚
A big thank you to everyone who helps make our Edible Garden Classroom such a special place for our students to learn and grow!
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #EdibleGarden #GardenClassroom #OutdoorLearning #HandsOnLearning #LearningAndGrowing #TaylorCampus #GrowingTogether
Our students enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors in our Edible Garden Classroom, where learning, exploration, and nature came together! 🌿
The garden provides a wonderful opportunity for students to step outside the traditional classroom and experience learning in a hands-on way. From observing plants and exploring the garden to working together and enjoying the fresh air, students were able to connect with nature while having fun with their classmates.
We love seeing our students curious, engaged, and learning through real-world experiences! There’s something special about getting your hands a little dirty and discovering where our food comes from. 🌱💚
A big thank you to everyone who helps make our Edible Garden Classroom such a special place for our students to learn and grow!
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #EdibleGarden #GardenClassroom #OutdoorLearning #HandsOnLearning #LearningAndGrowing #TaylorCampus #GrowingTogether
🧼👐 Learning About Kitchen & Food Safety! 🍎
Our students are learning about kitchen and food safety, and they’re discovering that Rule #1 is simple but SO important: WASH YOUR HANDS! 🫧
To see why soap matters, students conducted a fun experiment using water and pepper to represent the germs on their hands. They sprinkled the “germs” into a cup of water, then dipped a soapy finger into the water. The result? The germs quickly scattered away from the soap! 😲
This hands-on experiment gave students a memorable way to see how soap helps remove germs and keep our hands—and our food—clean and safe!
🧼 Wash those hands! It’s one of the best ways to help keep germs away.
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #KitchenSafety #FoodSafety #HandsOnLearning #WashYourHands #STEMLearning #LearningByDoing
Our students are learning about kitchen and food safety, and they’re discovering that Rule #1 is simple but SO important: WASH YOUR HANDS! 🫧
To see why soap matters, students conducted a fun experiment using water and pepper to represent the germs on their hands. They sprinkled the “germs” into a cup of water, then dipped a soapy finger into the water. The result? The germs quickly scattered away from the soap! 😲
This hands-on experiment gave students a memorable way to see how soap helps remove germs and keep our hands—and our food—clean and safe!
🧼 Wash those hands! It’s one of the best ways to help keep germs away.
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #KitchenSafety #FoodSafety #HandsOnLearning #WashYourHands #STEMLearning #LearningByDoing
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Teamwork in Motion at Taylor Campus! 🤝
Students at Taylor Campus are learning that PE is about more than just movement—it’s about teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration!
During PE with Mr. Fields, students are getting active while working together, encouraging one another, and enjoying a little healthy competition along the way. 💪😊
It’s great to see our students building positive relationships, staying active, and learning the value of being a strong teammate!
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #TaylorCampus #PE #Teamwork #Cooperation #Collaboration #HealthyCompetition #LearningInMotion
Students at Taylor Campus are learning that PE is about more than just movement—it’s about teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration!
During PE with Mr. Fields, students are getting active while working together, encouraging one another, and enjoying a little healthy competition along the way. 💪😊
It’s great to see our students building positive relationships, staying active, and learning the value of being a strong teammate!
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #TaylorCampus #PE #Teamwork #Cooperation #Collaboration #HealthyCompetition #LearningInMotion
📚 Digging Deeper Through Reading! 🔎
Our 6th graders in Mr. Aston’s and Ms. Wright’s classes are going beyond simply reading the text—they’re rereading, analyzing, and annotating as they search for deeper meaning.
By slowing down, asking questions, and examining the details, students are building strong reading skills and discovering that sometimes the best ideas are found between the lines! 📝💡
We love seeing our students think deeply, engage with the text, and take ownership of their learning!
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #SixthGrade #Literacy #ReadingForMeaning #CriticalThinking #LearningInAction
Our 6th graders in Mr. Aston’s and Ms. Wright’s classes are going beyond simply reading the text—they’re rereading, analyzing, and annotating as they search for deeper meaning.
By slowing down, asking questions, and examining the details, students are building strong reading skills and discovering that sometimes the best ideas are found between the lines! 📝💡
We love seeing our students think deeply, engage with the text, and take ownership of their learning!
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #SixthGrade #Literacy #ReadingForMeaning #CriticalThinking #LearningInAction
☀️ Science in Action at Taylor Campus! 🌎
Mr. Kreider’s class at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus has been tracking the sun and exploring how its movement across the sky affects the length and direction of our shadows. Students put their observations to work, seeing firsthand how the position of the sun changes throughout the day!
Hands-on learning, real-world science, and plenty of sunshine! 🔬📏☀️
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #TaylorCampus #ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #SunTracking #Shadows #STEMEducation
Mr. Kreider’s class at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus has been tracking the sun and exploring how its movement across the sky affects the length and direction of our shadows. Students put their observations to work, seeing firsthand how the position of the sun changes throughout the day!
Hands-on learning, real-world science, and plenty of sunshine! 🔬📏☀️
#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #TaylorCampus #ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #SunTracking #Shadows #STEMEducation
The first few weeks of school have been filled with learning, laughter, new friendships, and plenty of fun! From busy classrooms to curious questions, creative projects, and smiles in the hallways, it’s been wonderful to see our Crimson Tide students settling into another exciting school year.
Every day brings new opportunities to learn something new, try something challenging, make a connection, and grow together.
We’re off to a fantastic start, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things our students will accomplish this year!
Here’s to a great school year, Crimson Tide!
#CMS #TaylorCampus #ColumbiaCrimsonTide #BackToSchool #EveryDayCounts #LearningAndFun
Every day brings new opportunities to learn something new, try something challenging, make a connection, and grow together.
We’re off to a fantastic start, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things our students will accomplish this year!
Here’s to a great school year, Crimson Tide!
#CMS #TaylorCampus #ColumbiaCrimsonTide #BackToSchool #EveryDayCounts #LearningAndFun
🗓️ September Calendar Reminders 📌:
🔸No School-Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 📚
🔸Early Dismissal-Friday, September 25 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚
📆26-27 Student Calendar: https://aptg.co/GvflVT 📆
🔸No School-Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 📚
🔸Early Dismissal-Friday, September 25 (Hill Campus dismisses at 11:10 am and Park and Taylor dismiss at 11:30 am) 📚
📆26-27 Student Calendar: https://aptg.co/GvflVT 📆
📚✏️ Welcome Back, CBSD! ✏️📚
We can’t wait to see you back tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, as we kick off the 2026–27 school year! 🎉
🗓️August 25: First day for Grades 1–12
🗓️August 25–27: Modified Kindergarten schedule-kindergarten students will not attend a full school day. Instead, each child will come to school for a scheduled one-on-one visit with their teacher.
🗓️August 28: First full day for Kindergarten
Let’s make this year one filled with learning, growth, and new memories. 💛❤️
#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #CBSDProud
📚✨ Adventure, History, and Reading Came to Life at CMS - Taylor Campus! ✨📚
This summer, students took part in our Freedom Crossing Summer Literacy Camp, where they explored the novel Freedom Crossing by Margaret Goff Clark while building their reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Campers connected literature to local history by learning about the Underground Railroad in Columbia, researching historical sites, and creating projects that brought the story to life. Through reading, discussion, creativity, and teamwork, students discovered how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.
We are proud of the hard work, curiosity, and enthusiasm shown throughout camp. Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer learning experience a success!
#CMSTaylorCampus #SummerLiteracyCamp #FreedomCrossing #ReadingAdventure #CrimsonAndGold #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
This summer, students took part in our Freedom Crossing Summer Literacy Camp, where they explored the novel Freedom Crossing by Margaret Goff Clark while building their reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Campers connected literature to local history by learning about the Underground Railroad in Columbia, researching historical sites, and creating projects that brought the story to life. Through reading, discussion, creativity, and teamwork, students discovered how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.
We are proud of the hard work, curiosity, and enthusiasm shown throughout camp. Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer learning experience a success!
#CMSTaylorCampus #SummerLiteracyCamp #FreedomCrossing #ReadingAdventure #CrimsonAndGold #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
🛠️🔬 STEM Camp Fun at CMS - Taylor Campus! 🔬🛠️
Creativity and innovation were on full display during STEM Camp at CMS - Taylor Campus! Participants explored engineering concepts through hands-on building activities, using K'NEX materials to design and construct unique creations.
STEM Camp provided an opportunity to think critically, solve problems, and bring ideas to life while having fun. We love seeing our students challenge themselves, use their imagination, and discover the exciting world of STEM!
Great work to everyone who participated! 🌟
#CMSTaylorCampus #ColumbiaCrimsonTide #STEMCamp #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #LearningByDoing #CrimsonAndGold ❤️💛
Creativity and innovation were on full display during STEM Camp at CMS - Taylor Campus! Participants explored engineering concepts through hands-on building activities, using K'NEX materials to design and construct unique creations.
STEM Camp provided an opportunity to think critically, solve problems, and bring ideas to life while having fun. We love seeing our students challenge themselves, use their imagination, and discover the exciting world of STEM!
Great work to everyone who participated! 🌟
#CMSTaylorCampus #ColumbiaCrimsonTide #STEMCamp #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #LearningByDoing #CrimsonAndGold ❤️💛
🌉✨ What an incredible time at the Migrant Education Program Columbia Mini Camp: Building Bridges! 🌟
Students enjoyed two days filled with storytelling, social-emotional learning, positive behavior activities, hands-on skill building, arts, and multicultural connections in a fun, engaging environment. It was wonderful to see students learning, growing, building friendships, and creating lasting memories together!
Students enjoyed two days filled with storytelling, social-emotional learning, positive behavior activities, hands-on skill building, arts, and multicultural connections in a fun, engaging environment. It was wonderful to see students learning, growing, building friendships, and creating lasting memories together!
☀️ 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. 💙
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. 💙
🌊 SPLASH! What a way to wrap up the school year!🌊
Our students had a blast at our End-of-Year Celebration, where they got the chance to dunk some of their favorite teachers and staff members in the dunk tank! 😄
There were lots of laughs, great throws, and plenty of soaking wet volunteers who were good sports for the fun. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable day for our students as we celebrated another successful year at Taylor Campus.
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! ☀️
#CMSTaylorCampus #CrimsonTidePride #EndOfYearFun #SchoolCommunity #SummerBreak
Our students had a blast at our End-of-Year Celebration, where they got the chance to dunk some of their favorite teachers and staff members in the dunk tank! 😄
There were lots of laughs, great throws, and plenty of soaking wet volunteers who were good sports for the fun. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable day for our students as we celebrated another successful year at Taylor Campus.
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! ☀️
#CMSTaylorCampus #CrimsonTidePride #EndOfYearFun #SchoolCommunity #SummerBreak
🦁❤️💛 Congratulations to our Lions Club Student of the Month! 💛❤️🦁
We are proud to recognize Adelisa as Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus's Lions Club Student of the Month for May!
This month's character trait was Problem-Solving. Adelisa has demonstrated the ability to think critically, overcome challenges, and find positive solutions when faced with obstacles. Her determination, resilience, and thoughtful approach to challenges make her an excellent role model for her peers.
Thank you to the Columbia Lions Club for supporting and recognizing outstanding students in our community.
Congratulations, Adelisa! We are proud of you and all that you have accomplished. 🌟
#CMSTaylorCampus #StudentOfTheMonth #ProblemSolving #CrimsonTidePride #ColumbiaLionsClub
We are proud to recognize Adelisa as Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus's Lions Club Student of the Month for May!
This month's character trait was Problem-Solving. Adelisa has demonstrated the ability to think critically, overcome challenges, and find positive solutions when faced with obstacles. Her determination, resilience, and thoughtful approach to challenges make her an excellent role model for her peers.
Thank you to the Columbia Lions Club for supporting and recognizing outstanding students in our community.
Congratulations, Adelisa! We are proud of you and all that you have accomplished. 🌟
#CMSTaylorCampus #StudentOfTheMonth #ProblemSolving #CrimsonTidePride #ColumbiaLionsClub
🌱🎨 Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus was proud to be a part of Columbia's Art in the Garden Tour this past Saturday!
We were thrilled to welcome approximately 30 visitors who stopped by to admire our beautiful school garden and learn more about the exciting work happening here at Taylor Campus.
A special thank you to Garden Educator Sara Lichtenwalner for providing personalized garden tours and to Artist-in-Residence Joan Inman for creating the beautiful garden banner featured in the photos.
Visitors were excited to learn how our students are developing valuable skills by growing healthy food, caring for the environment, and becoming responsible stewards of the earth. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our garden with the Columbia community and showcase the amazing learning experiences taking place outside the classroom.
Thank you to Chop & Kay Leader and Create Columbia for including us in this wonderful event! 🌻🌿
#ColumbiaMiddleSchoolTaylorCampus #CrimsonTide #SchoolGarden #ArtInTheGarden #CreateColumbia #GrowingTogether #CommunityConnections
We were thrilled to welcome approximately 30 visitors who stopped by to admire our beautiful school garden and learn more about the exciting work happening here at Taylor Campus.
A special thank you to Garden Educator Sara Lichtenwalner for providing personalized garden tours and to Artist-in-Residence Joan Inman for creating the beautiful garden banner featured in the photos.
Visitors were excited to learn how our students are developing valuable skills by growing healthy food, caring for the environment, and becoming responsible stewards of the earth. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our garden with the Columbia community and showcase the amazing learning experiences taking place outside the classroom.
Thank you to Chop & Kay Leader and Create Columbia for including us in this wonderful event! 🌻🌿
#ColumbiaMiddleSchoolTaylorCampus #CrimsonTide #SchoolGarden #ArtInTheGarden #CreateColumbia #GrowingTogether #CommunityConnections
🎓❤️ A Special Visit from the Class of 2026! ❤️🎓
Recently, the Columbia High School Class of 2026 returned to where many of their educational journeys began. Our students and staff at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus were excited to welcome these soon-to-be graduates as they walked the halls, reflecting on how far they have come.
Seeing these young adults in their caps and gowns is a powerful reminder of what hard work, perseverance, and determination can achieve. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and can't wait to see what their futures hold.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Thank you for inspiring our students and showing them that great things are possible.
#CMSTaylorCampus #ClassOf2026 #CrimsonTidePride #WalkOfTheSchools #FutureReady #ColumbiaPA
Recently, the Columbia High School Class of 2026 returned to where many of their educational journeys began. Our students and staff at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus were excited to welcome these soon-to-be graduates as they walked the halls, reflecting on how far they have come.
Seeing these young adults in their caps and gowns is a powerful reminder of what hard work, perseverance, and determination can achieve. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and can't wait to see what their futures hold.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Thank you for inspiring our students and showing them that great things are possible.
#CMSTaylorCampus #ClassOf2026 #CrimsonTidePride #WalkOfTheSchools #FutureReady #ColumbiaPA
On June 5th, our 6th grade students participated in their annual "Walk," a special tradition that marks the end of their time at Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus.
As they completed their final walk as Taylor students, we celebrated their accomplishments, growth, and the memories they have made along the way. This milestone symbolizes the end of one chapter and the beginning of another as they prepare to head "up the hill" for 7th grade next school year.
We are so proud of all they have achieved and wish them the very best as they continue their educational journey. Good luck, 6th graders—we can't wait to see all that you accomplish!
❤️💛
#CMSTaylorCampus #CrimsonTide #UpTheHill #TaylorProud #Future7thGraders
As they completed their final walk as Taylor students, we celebrated their accomplishments, growth, and the memories they have made along the way. This milestone symbolizes the end of one chapter and the beginning of another as they prepare to head "up the hill" for 7th grade next school year.
We are so proud of all they have achieved and wish them the very best as they continue their educational journey. Good luck, 6th graders—we can't wait to see all that you accomplish!
❤️💛
#CMSTaylorCampus #CrimsonTide #UpTheHill #TaylorProud #Future7thGraders
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.
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.
