Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus

🎉🎓 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

Free Summer Meals For Columbia Borough Kids & Teens 18 & under June 9-July 31 at Park Elementary School In-person Meals are offered Monday—Thursday Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lunch 10:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. No meals served on Fridays

💦🎯 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

🎤😂 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

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

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

🌱 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

🦋 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

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

👋 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

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

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

🚧 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

🎉✨ 6th Grade Semi-Formal Magic! ✨🎉 Our 6th graders showed up and showed out at this year’s Semi-Formal Dance — and what a night it was! 💃🕺 The dance floor was packed, the music was bumping, and thanks to an awesome photo booth, the smiles (and silly poses) were non-stop! 📸🎭 Even staff couldn’t resist jumping in on the fun! It was an unforgettable evening full of laughter, friendship, and fantastic memories. 💖 Check out the photobooth highlights from a night our students will be talking about for a long time! #6thGradeSemiFormal #CrimsonTideStyle #PhotoBoothFun #MakingMemories

📸 5th Grade Field Trip Fun! 🚌🔬 Our 5th graders had an incredible time exploring the North Museum of Nature and Science this week! From hands-on science exhibits to ancient fossils, interactive learning came to life in the most exciting way. 🦖💡 Students were curious, engaged, and full of questions as they discovered everything from space and weather to insects and dinosaurs. 🪐🌪️🦋 Swipe through the photos to catch a glimpse of the fun, learning, and unforgettable memories made on this awesome adventure! 🎉👏 #TaylorExplores #5thGradeFieldTrip #NorthMuseum #LearningIsFun #ColumbiaCrimsonTide ❤️

📸✨ Our 90s-themed photobooth was a hit during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Staff stopped by the faculty room to snap some fun photos and enjoy a little throwback fun. Thank you for all the smiles, laughs, and everything you do! 💛🛼📼 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #90sThrowback #CrimsonTidePride #StaffShoutout

🎉🍿 The VIP Snack Cart made a special stop at Taylor Campus last week! Ms. Eshleman and Ms. Gamber rolled through the halls delivering drinks, snacks, and smiles to all staff in celebration of **Teacher Appreciation Week**! 💛🛒 Thank you to our amazing team for everything you do—you deserve ALL the treats! 🍬🥤🍪 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #VIPSnackCart #CrimsonTidePride #TaylorTeamRocks

💬💪 Our students are learning smart ways to handle peer pressure! From role-playing to real talk, they’re building confidence to make positive choices. 👏🧠 #PeerPressurePrevention #CrimsonTidePride

🌟 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

🌱Mrs. Baker's Class is Growing Green!🌿 A few weeks ago, students planted pea seeds in cups inside their classroom. After lots of care and watering, the seedlings were ready for their big move — to the garden! 🪴💚 They also planted wheatgrass they had been growing in the classroom. It’s exciting to see their hard work take root outside! 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 #HandsOnLearning #GardenGoals #CrimsonTideGrows