Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus

🎶 What an incredible evening at the Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus Spring Concert! 🎺🎤

Our students filled the stage with talent, confidence, and hard work as they performed for family, friends, and our school community. From beautiful choir performances to outstanding band selections, the dedication and growth of our student musicians truly shined throughout the night.

A huge thank you to our music teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students and helping make this event such a success. We are so proud of every performer who shared their talents on stage! 🌟

#ColumbiaMiddleSchool #TaylorCampus #SpringConcert #CMSProud #StudentTalent #MusicMatters

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

A children's choir performs on stage with a conductor, against a blue-lit backdrop.

student preforming in the band on a stage

group of people sitting in the auditorium watching a concert

👟🗺️ Our 5th grade students laced up their walking shoes and stepped back in time during the Columbia Historical Society Walking Tour! 👟🗺️

Students explored the rich history of Columbia while learning about important landmarks, stories, and the people who helped shape our community. What a great way to bring history to life outside the classroom!

A big thank you to the Columbia Historic Preservation Society for providing such an engaging experience for our students!

#CMSTaylorCampus #ColumbiaPA #HistoryComesAlive #WalkingTour #ProudToBeCMS #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Student standing in the front of a buisness

students standing outside the columbia police station

students standing the dungeon of columbia market house

students walking and looking in the dungeon

students listening to a teacher speaking

students standing in front of a road sign

Kindness is taking over Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus! ✨

Students spent time spreading positivity all around the building by writing surprise kindness notes to teachers.

It’s amazing what a simple note can do to brighten someone’s day and strengthen our school community. We love seeing our students lead with kindness!

#KindnessMatters #CMSTaylorCampus #SpreadKindness #StudentLeaders #PositiveVibes #SchoolCommunity #MakingADifference

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Girl writing a kindness card on a heart shapped card

boy writing a kindness card on a heart shapped card

A Christmas tree decorated with pink heart-shaped cutouts, each bearing a name. The tree is located in an indoor space with walls and flooring visible.

🕺✨ Decades Day at Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus! ✨🕺

Our students had so much fun stepping back in time and showing off styles from their favorite eras! From retro vibes to throwback fashion, the creativity and school spirit were amazing to see.

Thank you to all of our students and staff who participated and made Decades Day a blast!

#TaylorCampus #DecadesDay #SchoolSpirit #ThrowbackStyle #CMSProud

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Three people standing together indoors, smiling at the camera in a classroom or school setting. The person on the left is wearing denim short overalls over a pink shirt with a large blue bow in their hair and holding up a peace sign. The person in the middle is wearing a colorful retro-style tracksuit with pink, teal, yellow, and white accents. The person on the right is wearing sunglasses, a white-and-pink tie-dye shirt, ripped denim shorts, and black shoes. Tables, chairs, and classroom supplies are visible in the background.

📚✨ Throwback to one of our favorite events at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus… Bingo for Books! ✨📚

Students and families had a blast enjoying exciting rounds of bingo, lots of laughter, and the chance to win some great books to take home! Events like these help make reading fun while bringing our school community together.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the evening such a success. We love creating memories that inspire a lifelong love of reading!

#CMSTaylorCampus #BingoForBooks #ReadingIsFun #SchoolCommunity #ThrowbackThursday

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

students and parents sitting together smiling

students and parents sitting together smiling with books they won

Girls holding books that they won during bingo

Student and parent sitting together smiling

Girl holding books that they won during bingo

Our 6th grade students have officially become city planners, architects, engineers, and designers during their exciting Geocity projects!

Students worked together to design and build their own cities using geometry concepts, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. From towering buildings to carefully planned streets and community spaces, their imagination truly came to life!

This hands-on project helped students apply real-world math concepts like 2D and 3D shapes, area, perimeter, and spatial reasoning in a fun and engaging way. We are so proud of the creativity, collaboration, and hard work our students showed throughout the project! 👏

Way to go, 6th grade! 🌟

#CMSTaylorCampus #Geocity #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #6thGradeSuccess #MiddleSchoolMagic

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Lights, lasers, music, and lots of excitement! ✨🔦🎶

Our students at Columbia Middle School - Taylor Campus were rewarded with an amazing laser show after working incredibly hard on their PSSAs! Students enjoyed a dazzling experience filled with high-energy music, colorful lasers, and nonstop fun. 🌈🚀

We are so proud of the focus, determination, and effort our students showed throughout testing. This was a well-deserved celebration for all of their hard work!

Great job, students — you truly shined bright! ⭐

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

The Leaders of Future Generations (LFG) is an after-school program that helps students build leadership skills while making a positive impact in our school community. Through discussions, activities, and student-led projects, participants learn about responsibility, respect, teamwork, and how their choices can help shape a safe and supportive school environment.

One of the key focuses of LFG is promoting kindness and bullying prevention, encouraging students to speak up, support one another, and model positive behavior for their peers.

A big thank you to Mr. James and Ms. Vanessa for leading this program and creating opportunities for students to grow as confident, thoughtful leaders.

#CMSProud #TaylorCampus #LFG #FutureLeaders #BullyPrevention

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

A group of middle school students stand at the front of a school library or classroom during a presentation or event. The students are lined up in a row holding papers, while adults sit at tables watching. Hanging number signs are suspended from the ceiling above them. Bookshelves, windows, and a projector screen are visible in the background. One student’s face is blurred for privacy.

Throwback to one of our favorite hands-on activities—Peep Parachutes! 🐥🪂

Students worked together to design and build parachutes to safely land their marshmallow “peeps.” It was a fun way to practice teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while putting their designs to the test!

We love seeing our students learn through collaboration and a little bit of sweet fun! 💛

#CMSTaylor #Throwback #STEMFun #Teamwork #HandsOnLearning

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

2 students posing together with their parachute

Students posing together with their peep and parachute

2 students sitting at desks working on parachute

Our 6th graders recently participated in a BizTown mayoral election! 🗳️

It was a very close race, and we are so proud of all the students who stepped up as candidates and voters.

BizTown is a hands-on program that combines classroom learning with a real-world simulation, where students run businesses, manage finances, and take on roles as citizens in a functioning town. Experiences like this help build leadership, teamwork, and financial literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Great job to all of our students for their enthusiasm, hard work, and school spirit!

#CMSPride #FutureLeaders #BizTown #StudentVoice

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

A student stands at the front of a classroom reading from a paper while four other students sit at desks listening. A whiteboard with notes is visible behind her.

A student stands at the front of a classroom giving a presentation while classmates sit at tables listening or resting their heads.

Student standing in the front of the class smiling

Student in front of a white board giving a speech

Student giving a speech in front of the class

🌎 Earth Day Celebration at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus 🌱

Our students had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day with hands-on, creative, and outdoor activities! Students made bird feeders, decorated succulent pots, and spent time enjoying the fresh air while learning the importance of caring for our planet.

We were also excited to have Edible Garden join in the celebration, helping make the day even more meaningful and engaging for our students.

It was a great reminder that small actions—like supporting wildlife, growing plants, and appreciating nature—can make a big impact. Thank you to everyone who helped make this Earth Day celebration a success! 🌿

#EarthDay #ColumbiaMiddleSchool #TaylorCampus #STEMLearning #OutdoorLearning #Sustainability #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #EdibleGarden #FutureEnvironmentalStewards

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

group of people at a table during earth day

group of people working on planting succulennts

people playing basket ball during earth day celebration

student holding an earth day project shaped like the earth

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎

This week, we celebrate the incredible educators of Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus who go above and beyond every single day.

Great teachers don’t just teach — they inspire, encourage, and truly change lives. Our staff brings passion, dedication, and heart into everything they do, and our students are better because of it.

💛 Thank you for being the heart of CMS – Taylor Campus! 💛

Be sure to take a moment this week to thank a teacher who has made a difference!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #CMSProud

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

A group of about two dozen middle school teachers sit and stand on gym bleachers for a staff photo. They are smiling and wearing matching school shirts. The image is framed in an oval on a red and gold background with doodles of school items like pencils, rulers, and stars. Text at the top reads “Happy Teacher’s Week,” and text at the bottom thanks teachers for inspiring, encouraging, and changing lives every day and recognizes them as the heart of CMS – Taylor Campus.

🌟 Student of the Month – April 🌟

At Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus, we are proud to recognize our April Students of the Month for demonstrating the powerful trait of PERSEVERANCE! 💪

These students have shown what it means to keep going—even when things get challenging. Their determination, hard work, and positive attitudes set a great example for others every day.

👏 Congratulations to all of our amazing students! Keep pushing forward and never give up—we are so proud of you!

#CrimsonAndGold #StudentOfTheMonth #Perseverance #CMSPride

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Five students stand side by side indoors holding “Student of the Month” certificates. They are smiling and posing in front of two colorful bulletin boards—one reads “Random Acts of Kindness” with heart-shaped messages, and the other says “Today is a Good Day To…” with positive phrases. The students are dressed casually, and a small table with decorations is visible to the right.

At our recent monthly PBIS celebration, our 6th grade students earned a special “Adventure” for their hard work and positive choices!

Some students took advantage of the beautiful spring weather, while others tapped into their creativity with rock painting and Perler bead designs—creating some truly unique works of art. 🎨🌼

We love celebrating our students and giving them opportunities to shine in different ways! 💛

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Student wearing a “Columbia” sweatshirt leans over a desk, carefully drawing on a small rock with a green marker. Art supplies, including markers and pencils, are spread across the table.

A yellow pegboard with small gray beads arranged in a triangular pattern sits on a classroom desk. A student in a green sleeve is partially visible nearby.

Two students hold up decorated rocks. One rock features a green cartoon-style face with writing around it, while the other shows a small, colorful design. A laptop and markers are on the desk.

Close-up of a student’s hand holding a painted rock with a small design, while another painted rock rests on the desk beside a marker.

A hand holds a smooth rock painted with bold purple and pink wavy designs across the top.

A pegboard with tan beads arranged in a square outline with a small raised section at the top sits on a desk next to another pegboard.

🎶 Spring Concert Season is Here! 🎶

Join us for two evenings of incredible music as our talented students take the stage!

📅 Park/Taylor Spring Concert
🗓 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Columbia High School Auditorium
Featuring 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Chorus & 5th/6th Grade Bands

📅 Columbia Hill Campus Spring Concert
🗓 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Columbia High School Auditorium
Featuring MS/HS Choirs & Bands

🎟 Admission is FREE — all are welcome!

Come out and support our amazing student musicians. We hope to see you there! 🎤🎺🎼

3 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Flyer for the Columbia Hill Campus Spring Concert with a soft pastel sunset background and spring flowers. Event details read: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Columbia High School Auditorium. Featuring MS/HS choirs and MS/HS bands. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Flyer for the Park/Taylor Spring Concert with a background of white spring blossoms. Event details read: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Columbia High School Auditorium. Featuring 4th, 5th, and 6th grade chorus and 5th/6th grade bands. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Deep thinking in action at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus! 📚💬

Our 6th graders have been diving into texts using Socratic Circles—engaging in meaningful discussions, asking thoughtful questions, and supporting their ideas with evidence. It’s been incredible to see students take ownership of their learning while building strong communication and critical thinking skills.

We’re proud of the respectful conversations and insightful thinking happening in our classrooms every day! ❤️💛

4 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

children in a class room sitting at desks

Lunch Buddies in action at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus! 🍽️

These boys earned a special reward for their positive behavior by joining the office staff for lunch—and they absolutely made our day. Their smiles lit up the office and reminded us just how powerful kindness, respect, and hard work can be.

Keep up the great work, gentlemen—we’re proud of you!

4 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

We are proud to recognize our Lion’s Club Student of the Month for demonstrating the trait of INTEGRITY! 🌟

This student consistently does the right thing—even when no one is watching. From showing honesty in their work to treating others with respect and fairness, they truly set a positive example for our school community.

Thank you for representing what it means to have strong character. Keep leading the way!

4 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

Our 5th grade students at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus have been hard at work strengthening their analytical thinking skills! 📚✏️

Students are drafting essay responses to text-dependent analysis prompts, learning how to support their ideas with clear evidence from the texts they read. This important practice helps them think critically, build strong arguments, and become confident writers.

Great work, 5th grade—keep it up! 👏

4 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff

✨ Glow Party at Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus! ✨

Our halls were glowing with excitement during our PBIS Glow Party! 💡🖤 Students who showed positive behavior, responsibility, and respect earned the opportunity to celebrate with music, games, and glowing fun—all during the school day.

We love recognizing our students for making great choices and being positive leaders in our school community. Keep up the amazing work, CMS! 🌟

#CMSPride #PBIS #GlowParty #PositiveBehavior

4 months ago, Shawna Laukhuff