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Pamela Campbell
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From the Superintendent
Welcome to the
Columbia School District! As a school
family, we are proud to be a part of this
community. Our excellent teachers and staff
members strive for excellence as we diligently
work with your student to increase his or her
educational abilities. The Columbia School
District, in partnership with the community,
will provide a safe and positive learning
environment, which will prepare all students to
contribute and compete in a global society.
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Our points of pride
include strong academics which have
produced high test scores, an award winning band
program, high school pre-engineering courses which
use project based learning to enhance each student’s
skills, Advanced Placement courses that challenge
our students and provide an opportunity for them to
earn college credit, a preschool that provides a
firm and enjoyable educational base for our youngest
learners, and our excellent athletic programs which
give our student athletes an opportunity to succeed.
Columbia Central High School was awarded the Silver
Medallion by U.S. News & World Reports and was
honored as top school in Jackson County by Bridge
Magazine.
We’re experiencing an
outstanding year! In November community
members passed a bond issue to give our students a
safe, warm, dry and smart learning environment. We
have partnered with Kingscott Architects and Granger
Construction Management to remodel our buildings
inside and increase safety for our students by
redesigning our drop-off and pick-up areas. Phase 1
includes site work and new roofs. Phase 2 will focus
on remodeling the classrooms, the addition of a
secure entry vestibule at the elementary school, and
remodeling of the entry at Columbia Central High
School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Options
High School to create a secure entry area. Phase 2
also includes new heating systems at all buildings,
updated technology infrastructure and hardware,
remodeling of common areas and playground
improvements.
We hope you will find time to
visit our schools as you participate in your
children’s activities. You may sign up for on our
weekly E-Letter update by sending me your email
address. If I may assist you in any way, please feel
free to call me at the Administration Office at
517-592-6641 or email me at
Pamela.Campbell@myeagles.org.
About Us
The Columbia School District lies in a rural
area that stretches into four southeast Michigan
counties. Within the district one finds a multitude
of inland lakes and plenty of recreational
opportunities. The beautiful and placid atmosphere
has attracted many new residents from urban areas.
This influx from the cities has provided our school
district with a richly diverse population and a
rapidly growing business community.
In the late
1960's the current school district was formed
through the consolidation of the Brooklyn, Cement
City and Clarklake schools systems. Today the
Columbia School District provides educational
services for more than 1,700 students and is a Class
B school system.
The Columbia School District
believes that ALL students can learn and achieve
mastery of essential skills. The district, to the
extent it is financially able to provide physical
and human resources required to meet these
responsibilities, is dedicated to providing an
environment that fosters self-esteem,
self-motivation, and responsibility in our students.
The district also believes that education is a
cooperative effort between home, school and the
community.
If you have any questions or concerns,
feel free to call the Pamela Campbell at (517)
592-6641.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Columbia School District, in partnership with the community, will provide a safe and positive learning environment, which will prepare all students to contribute and compete in a global society.
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Special Notices
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Balanced Calendar
Discussion -
Watch here
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Invitations to Bid
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Invitation to Bid for
Building Renovations for Columbia School
District Columbia Elementary, Columbia Middle &
Options High School Buildings
Bid Proposals are requested and will be
received as a “Single Lump Sum Proposal” prior
to 3:00 p.m., local time, on March 12, 2015, at
Columbia School District, 11775 Hewitt Road,
Brooklyn, MI in the high school library. Please
click here for instructions.
Prevailing wage
required |
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Invitation to Bid for
Four Wheel Drive Pick Up Truck for Columbia
School District
Please
click here for
instructions, specifications and delivery. Bid
Proposals are due on or before 2:00 p.m., on
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Community Service
Project
Columbia Elementary School will be
chairing a Community Service Project to benefit
Mott’s Children Hospital. Please
click here for information. Anything you can
do to help will be greatly appreciated.
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Columbia School
District Board of Education – Special Board Meeting
The Special Board Meeting is being held
for the purpose of accepting bids for
replacement of duct work for improvement of
Columbia School District’s infra structure, The
special meeting will be held in Columbia Central
High School, Media Center / Library, which is
located at 11775 Hewitt Road, Brooklyn, MI, on
Monday, March 23, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.
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Columbia School
District Board of Education – Regular Meeting
The Regular Board Meeting will be held in
Columbia Central High School, Media Center /
Library, which is located at 11775 Hewitt Road,
Brooklyn, MI, on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 7:00
p.m.
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Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes
Please help Columbia Elementary win a playground
makeover! You can enter everyday until March 19,
2015. This would be so awesome for our kids!
Please spread the word! Anyone can enter on
behalf of our school.
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OK2SAY is a program designed to empower Michigan
students, parents, school personnel, community
mental health service programs, and law
enforcement to share and respond to student
safety threats.
Learn more or submit a confidential tip.
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Kindergarten Program
Our Kindergarten program
is the best in the area! Columbia Elementary
School offers all day kindergarten which is a
dynamic energetic caring program
that prepares your child for school success and
lifelong learning. Please call CES at (517) 592-6632 to register your
child for kindergarten.
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Preschool Programs
We offer preschool classes for 3's and
4's that are tuition paid. We also offer the Great Start Readiness Program(GSRP)
which is a free state funded
preschool for those who qualify. The state has a
list of qualifiers in which you must have three
to qualify at
http://www.mich.gov. Contact Amanda
Aguilera at
amanda.aguilera@myeagles.org or at
(517) 592-2181 to see if you qualify. Children do not have to live
in the Columbia School District to be eligible
for the free preschool.
Click here for additional information.
• View
Preschool Classes/Rates
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Volunteers Needed
Columbia Elementary School is seeking
volunteer mentors for our one-to-one Buddies
program. The program utilizes community
volunteers to assist students who are having
difficulty in language arts and or basic math.
Volunteers will be working with Kindergarten and
First grade students, helping them to become
successful readers and confident students.
Sessions are held every Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday from 8:30-9:00, 9:10-9:40 &
9:50-10:20.
Training is available and a background check
is required. For More Information, call Brooklyn
Buddies at 517-592-5131.
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Internet Essentials
Program
Learn more |
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Volunteer Form
Please
complete
this form and
turn it in to the school office with a copy of your driver’s license; the
office can copy your license if needed. |
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School Hours 2014-2015 Year
Columbia
Elementary School
7:55 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Columbia Middle School
8:00 a.m. – 2:55
p.m.
Columbia Central High School
7:45
a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Columbia Options High
School (CCE)
8:05 a.m. – 2:15
p.m.
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2014-2015 Calendar
District Wide Events
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Visit our
Facebook and Superintendent
Pam Campbell’s
Twitter and Blog.
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