Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus

🌟 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

🎉 Shoutout to the Columbia Parent Teacher Partnership! 🎉 They helped us feel the *love* during Teacher Appreciation Week by delivering delicious drinks from Rising Sun Nutrition & Fitness! 💚 Thank you for treating our staff and brightening our day — we appreciate everything you do to support our school community! 🍎 #ThankYouPTP #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ColumbiaProud #CrimsonTide #ColumbiaPTP

🌟 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 Teacher Appreciation Week!🍎📚 To all of our incredible teachers—thank you for your patience, passion, and dedication. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and make a difference every single day. 💛 This week, we celebrate YOU, but please know—we appreciate you *all year long*. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom. ✏️🌟 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #CrimsonTidePride #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

🌞 PSSA Reward Fun! 🏀🌿 Our students worked hard—and played even harder! 🎉 As a reward for their efforts during PSSA testing, they enjoyed some *Fun in the Sun* on our playground. From kickball and basketball to yard games and free play, it was a day full of laughter, teamwork, and sunshine! ☀️⚽🏃‍♀️💫 #PSSAProud #PlayToCelebrate #CrimsonTideSpirit #TaylorTide

🥚📚 Crack the Code: PSSA Prep Style! 🧠✨ Mrs. Nikolaus’ class turned test prep into a math adventure with a calculator egg hunt! Who knew prepping for the PSSAs could be this much fun? Way to go, mathematicians! 🐣👏 #CrimsonTidePride #PSSAPrep #MrsNikolausClass #MathIsFun #EggHuntChallenge #TaylorCampus

☀️ Kickin' It With Mrs. Lake's Class! ⚽️☀️ What better way to enjoy the sunshine than with a game of kickball? Mrs. Lake’s students took their learning (and fun!) outside and had an absolute blast playing together on a gorgeous day! 🏃‍♂️ Laughter, teamwork, and fresh air = the perfect combo! 😎🌳 #CrimsonTidePride #KickballFun #MrsLakesClass #OutdoorLearning #TaylorCampus #SpringSunshine

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

☀️🤖 Things are heating up in Mr. Bauer’s 6th grade STEM class—students are building their own solar-powered robots! From gears to solar panels, they’re learning how renewable energy can power the future. These young engineers are full of bright ideas! 💡 #STEMinAction #SolarRobots #FutureEngineers #CrimsonTide

Huge shoutout to Mr. Hernandez for stopping by Mrs. Lake’s classroom! 🙌✨ Even with a packed schedule, he made time to share about different cultures—just in time for the class’s upcoming culture presentations next week! 🌍🎤 His visit added a meaningful, real-world connection to what students are learning. #CrimsonTideConnections #CulturalAwareness #TaylorTide

🎉👏 Join us in congratulating our March Student of the Month, Khylee, recognized by the Columbia Lions Club! 🦁📚 Khylee was chosen by her teacher for consistently displaying integrity—doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. 🌟 We’re so proud of you, Khylee! Keep shining bright! 💛 #StudentOfTheMonth #ColumbiaLionsClub #IntegrityMatters #CrimsonTideProud #WayToGoKhylee

💖 Great minds think alike! These three friends accidentally matched in pink the other day, and we are here for it! 💗👯‍♀️👚 Whether it was planned or not, they rocked the color and brought some extra cheer to our day! 💕✨ #TwinningTimesThree #PinkPower #UnintentionalStyle #CrimsonTideVibes

The chilly, damp weather didn’t stop our students from getting their hands dirty in the 🌿 Edible Classroom! 🧤⛅️ They planted peas, learned about where their food comes from, and even sampled homemade hummus —yum! 🫛💚 Nothing like a little taste-testing to warm up a cold day! #EdibleClassroom #FarmToFork #CrimsonTideLearns #TaylorTide

🎉👏 Shoutout to our students who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE throughout the 3rd marking period! 👏🎉 Your commitment to showing up every day shows responsibility, dedication, and pride in your learning. 💪📚 We’re so proud of each and every one of you—keep up the great work! 🏆🎓 #PerfectAttendance #CrimsonTideProud #EveryStudentEveryDay #StudentSuccess #TaylorStrong

🎬 Behind the scenes in 6th grade! Before their Peeps took flight, students worked hard designing, building, and testing their parachutes right in the classroom. Lots of trial and error, teamwork, and creative problem-solving went into making sure those marshmallow passengers had a smooth ride! 🛠️🪂🐣 #STEMinAction #ParachutePrep #ColumbiaCrimsonTide

🚀 Our 6th grade scientists took to the skies—well, sort of! Students designed and created their own parachutes, then tested them by dropping marshmallow Peeps from the second-floor window. The goal? A safe landing without injuring their Peep passengers! 🐣🪂👏 #STEMfun #6thGradeScientists #ColumbiaCrimsonTide