🎒✨ 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.
about 14 hours ago, CBSD
Colorful event flyer titled "Gear Up! For School" presented by CBSD Community Pantry. It advertises free backpacks, school supplies, and clothing at 200 N. 5th Street, Columbia, with a QR code for RSVP in the top right corner. The flyer lists four events: August 12, 9AM–11AM – “Breakfast & Backpacks” with muffins, breakfast bars, clementines, bananas, juice, water, and coffee. Organization: Boys and Girls Club. August 14, 1PM–3PM – “Pop! Into a Great School Year” with popcorn, Pop-Tarts, lollipops, water, and juice. Organization: Union Community Care. August 19, 9AM–11AM – “Donut Stress, It’s Back to School” with donut holes, bananas, juice, water, and coffee. Organization: Union Community Care. August 21, 4PM–6PM – “Snacks & Supplies” with chips, cookies, apple slices, veggies, and water. Resource: Power Packs registration support. Contact listed is Brittany Kelley at 717-719-0296. The flyer includes colorful graphics of school supplies, snacks, and a backpack.

📣 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

5 days ago, CBSD
A promotional graphic for the Columbia Borough School District mobile app, featuring the slogan "It's everything CBSD, in your pocket." It highlights app features including News, Events, Documents, Staff, Notifications, and Dining with corresponding icons. The image shows three smartphone screens displaying the app's interface: a home feed, a welcome screen with the CBSD logo, and an events list. At the bottom are download buttons for the App Store and Google Play, a QR code, and a note encouraging users to download the app and enable notifications.

Good morning!

We still have some openings for Garden Camp August 4-8, 9am-Noon at Taylor.

It's free for all Columbia residents entering 1st - 7th grade.

Please register at www.theedibleclassroom.org. Select summer camp in the drop down menu and then select Columbia.

Hope to see you then!

8 days ago, Taylor Campus
Edible Classroom

Taylor Middle School’s Summer Literacy Camp is in full swing as students dive into The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies! As a fun finale, they’re putting their business skills to the test by running their own lemonade stands this Thursday, July 17 from 10:30-12:00. Check out the attached ads for details and please come support our young entrepreneurs!

20 days ago, Danielle Eshleman
Boys' lemonade stand
Lemonade War reading
girls' lemonade stand
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
22 days ago, CBSD
A flyer from Columbia Borough advertising part-time school crossing guard positions. It features two photos: one of a male guard helping children cross the street, and another of a female guard holding a stop sign and smiling. The flyer highlights the need for an afternoon crossing guard at 9th & Chestnut St., offering up to 10 hours per week. It invites interested individuals to contact 717-684-7735 or email arnoldp@columbiapd.org. The design uses bold blue, yellow, and white colors, and includes the website COLUMBIAPD.ORG and the Crimewatch logo.
🎓✨ On the morning of the last day of school, we had the honor of cheering on the **CBSD Class of 2025** as they walked through our entire building in their caps and gowns! Our staff and students lined the halls, clapping and celebrating these soon-to-be graduates as they took a walk down memory lane—many of them once students right here at Taylor Campus! ❤️🖤 Congratulations, Class of 2025! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what your future holds! 🎉🎓 #ClassOf2025 #SeniorWalk #CrimsonTidePride #FullCircleMoment #GraduationReady
28 days ago, Kim Rineer
the senior clas of 2025 walking the halls of Taylor Campus for the last time as our students and staff cheered them on
🎉 The Leaders of Future Generations Spring Cohort wrapped up the school year with a special End-of-Year Celebration! Students invited their families to join them in reflecting on their accomplishments and growth throughout the program. One major highlight? Hosting a powerful Mental Health Awareness Day right here at Taylor Campus! 💚🧠 We’re so proud of these young leaders and the positive impact they’ve made on our school community. The future is bright! ✨ \#LeadersOfFutureGenerations #StudentLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness #CrimsonTidePride #EndOfYearCelebration
about 1 month ago, Kim Rineer
the Spring LFG group with their certificates
the LFG group lined up preparing for their presentation for families
Miss Anna, two LFG Mentors, and Miss Vanessa
#ThrowbackThursday 🚌🎉 During one of the final weeks of school, our Communities In Schools students took a fun-filled field trip to Keystone Kidspace in York! Students explored interactive exhibits, tackled creative challenges, and made lasting memories through hands-on learning and play. 🔧🎨🔬 A big thank you to CISPA for making this awesome experience possible! 💙 #TBT #CISAdventures #KeystoneKidspace #EndOfYearFun #CrimsonTidePride
about 1 month ago, Kim Rineer
the group of students and staff on the field trip
a student on a spinning seat
2 students playing instruments
students on spinning seats
students playing foosball
a student on a hoverboard
🌟✨ Summer Fun Meets Future Innovation at Creator Camp! 🚀💻🔧 This summer, students at Creator Camp explored the exciting worlds of engineering, coding, robotics, space, and hands-on science experiments — all while having a blast! We’re so proud of the curiosity, collaboration, and creativity these campers showed every day. Thanks to our amazing staff and our 5th and 6th graders who helped make this summer one to remember! 💙🙌 #CreatorCamp #STEMCamp #CodingForKids #Robotics #ScienceFun #FutureEngineers #SummerLearning #HandsOnSTEM
about 1 month ago, Danielle Eshleman
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🎉🎓 On the last day of school, we celebrated our incredible 6th grade students as they prepare to *Head to the Hill!* Families joined us for a special ceremony where students were recognized with Honor Roll certificates and other awards. 🏅👏 As a special gift, all 6th grade students received a cinch bag with "Class of 2031" on it—generously provided by the Columbia Parent Teacher Partnership! 🎒❤️ After the ceremony, students and their families enjoyed cupcakes and time to celebrate together before heading off for summer break. We’re so proud of our future 7th graders — the Hill Campus is lucky to have you! ❤️🖤 #CrimsonTidePride #6thGradeCelebration #HeadToTheHill #ClassOf2031
about 2 months ago, Kim Rineer
a student receiving her certificates
a student walking up to receive his certificates
a student walking up to receive his certificates
students and their families grabbing some snacks
two students posing for a photo
2 girls stopping for a picture
2 girls stopping for a picture
3 boys posing for a pic
💦🎯 SPLASH ZONE ALERT! 🎯💦 Field Day got extra fun (and a little soggy) thanks to the dunk tank! Students had a blast taking their best shot at dunking some brave and smiling teachers. Whether it was a direct hit or a lucky splash, the excitement was off the charts! 😄👏 Big shoutout to our amazing staff for being such good sports and making memories with our Crimson Tide crew! ❤️ #DunkTankFun #FieldDayLaughs #CrimsonTideSplash #TaylorCampusFun
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
Mr. McBride in the dunk tank
a student trying to dunk Mr, Field
a student throwing a ball to try to dunk Mr. Kreider
Mr. Field in the Dunk Tank
a student attempting to dunk Ms Faust
Mr. Bauer in the dunk tank
a student trying to dunk Mr. Kreider
Mr. Kreider in the dunk tank
🎤😂 Ms. Faust’s class turned into a comedy club for the day! Students bravely took the stage (aka the front of the classroom) to read their favorite jokes and spread some serious laughter. From silly puns to laugh-out-loud one-liners, they had their classmates rolling with laughter! 🎉👏 #StudentSpotlight #ComedyShow #LaughterIsLearning #CrimsonTideGiggles
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
the group of comedians
a student reading his joke on stage
a student reading her joke on stage
Students brought their energy and team spirit to this year’s Field Day, competing in a variety of exciting events against their classmates! From the splashy Sponge Race 💦 to the classic Egg and Spoon Race 🥚 to the fast-paced Tic Tac Toe Relay ❌⭕—it was a day full of friendly competition, teamwork, and tons of fun! Way to go, Crimson Tide! 💪🔥 #FieldDayFun #CrimsonTideStrong #TeamworkAndTumbles #TaylorCampusEvents
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
a group of students and their teachers getting ready to do a race
a student doing the egg and spoon race
two students with a large yoga ball between them
a group of students discussing strategy
two students smiling for the camera
students ready to race
students doing a scooter race
students posing for a pic
Ms. Kim Robinson took her CISPA caseload students on an exciting adventure to Keystone Kidspace in York! 🎨🔬⚙️ From hands-on science experiments to creative art stations and interactive exhibits, students had a blast exploring, learning, and discovering together. 🙌🧠💡 Thanks to Ms. Kim and Communities In Schools for making this memorable experience possible! 💙 #TaylorPride #CISPA #KeystoneKidspace #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
students creating something with a hot glue gun
a student on a scooter going over a ramp
students on spinning chairs
students enjoying some fresh air on the patio
two students posing with cmoothies
students sitting at a crafting table
a student on a scooter
students creating something in the kitchen
a student under what appears to be fake snow
students under some fake snow
🌱 Digging into learning! Our students had a blast in the Edible Classroom recently—planting cucumbers and tasting fresh veggies and herbs straight from the garden! 🥒🌿 It was a delicious, hands-on lesson in healthy eating and where our food comes from. #EdibleClassroom #GardenLearning #HealthyHabits #CrimsonTideGrows #TaylorCampus
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
students spread out throughout our garden
students at a picnic table learning about cucumbers
students around the compost bin in the garden
a student holding up a worm
student planting veggies
students around the compost bin in the garden
students planting cucumbers in the garden beds
🦋 Our 5th grade students recently had the magical experience of raising caterpillars and watching them transform into beautiful butterflies! After weeks of care and observation, the butterflies were released into our garden area where they’ll continue their journey. What a wonderful way to learn about life cycles and the beauty of nature! 🌱🦋 #HandsOnLearning #ButterflyRelease #CrimsonTideCares #5thGradeScience #TaylorCampus
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
a student holding a butterfly in the garden
a butterfly on some plants in the garden
a student holding a butterfly in the garden
a butterfly on a plant in the garden
three butterflies hanging out on some orange slices after they were released
a butterfly on a plant in the garden
Last week, we celebrated our students' hard work and effort on the PSSAs with an awesome PSSA Rewards Day — and it was a slam dunk! 🎯 Many students earned access to a special show in the cafeteria by Corey the Dribbler, a former Harlem Globetrotter who amazed us with his basketball tricks and inspiring message! 🙌🔥 Even more exciting... some students earned VIP passes for an exclusive meet and greet and autograph session with Corey himself! 💫🖊️ Way to go, students — you brought your best effort, and today we got to celebrate YOU! 💪👏 #PSSARewards #CoreyTheDribbler #ColumbiaPride #HardWorkPaysOff
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
Corey holding a ball above a student's head
Corey balancing a ball on his head
Corey and a student
Corey signing autgraphs
Corey tossing a ball to a student
Corey and Mr. Kreider
Corey in front of our students
a student and Corey
Corey signing autographs with a handful of students around him
👋 The future is looking bright at Taylor! 🌟Our 4th grade students from Park School stopped by for a special visit to the 5th grade classrooms. They got a tour of the building, met their future teachers and staff, and got a feel for what life is like as a 5th grader at Taylor! 🏫💙 We loved seeing their excitement and curiosity — we can’t wait to welcome them full-time next year! #Future5thGraders #TaylorTour #CrimsonTidePride #ColumbiaKids #ParkToTaylor
2 months ago, Kim Rineer
4th grade students in our cafeteria
a group of 4th graders and 5th graders in Mrs. Baker's classroom
a group of 4th and 5th graders in a classroom
Our 6th Grade Semi-Formal was a huge success! From fun behind-the-scenes moments at the photo booth to the snack table run by our amazing Student Council, the evening was full of fun, friendship, and fancy outfits! Special shoutout to Mrs. Baker for welcoming students at check-in and to Ms. Eshleman, who celebrated her birthday with us at the dance! 🎉💐 We couldn’t let the night pass without showing her some birthday love! 💖🎂 #6thGradeSemiFormal #CrimsonTidePride #StudentCouncilRocks #SchoolDanceVibes #MiddleSchoolMoments
3 months ago, Kim Rineer
Mrs. Baker checking students in the lobby
behind the scense of the photobooth
Ms. Eshleman and two students posing with her flowers and balloon for her birthday
the student council-run snack stand
another group of students in the photo booth, behind the scenes look
two girls pose for a closeup photo
two well dressed students posing in the lobby
This past week, our Leaders of Future Generations group hosted a Mental Health Awareness Event! 💚 Students created positive affirmation posters and learned a few yoga poses to help promote mindfulness and self-care. Check out some highlights from this inspiring event! 🧘‍♀️🧠✨ #StudentLeaders #LFG #TaylorTide #MentalHealthAwareness
3 months ago, Kim Rineer
2 students holding up their signs they made
2 students working at the Mental Health Resources table
students coloring
a student holding a sign he made that says "you matter no matter what"
students coloring
2 students and Mrs. S posing for a selfie
students creating their posters
a student holding a sign that reads "nothing is impossible. the word itself says "I'm Possible"'
students trying out some yoga poses