Columbia School District
Home of the Golden Eagles: Empowering Learners. Achieving Success.
Today, we are sending a massive THANK YOU to the incredible members of the Columbia School District PTO! Our PTO volunteers are the heartbeat of our schools. Whether they are organizing family fun nights, funding classroom grants, volunteering at the book fair, or making sure our teachers feel loved, they always go above and beyond for our students and staff. We are so grateful for your time, your energy, and your endless dedication to making Columbia School District the best place to learn and grow.
Bus Route 2 is canceled this afternoon, Friday, Sept 25, due to a driver emergency. Please arrange for student pickup at dismissal. This route includes these major roads: Jefferson, Ocean Beach, N. Lake Rd, Hyde, Gates, & White Rd. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Help us honor our Golden Eagle teachers by nominating them for Jackson Magazine’s Top Teachers Program!
Outstanding educators from Jackson County will be named Teacher of the Year, and top honorees will be featured in the May 2027 issue.
Nomination Quick-Check:
Full-time K–12 teacher in any Jackson County school district
5+ years of classroom teaching experience before 2026–2027
Not a past Teacher of the Year winner or recent grant recipient (past 3 years)
Unsure if your favorite teacher qualifies? Nominate them anyway—eligibility will be verified! All nominations are confidential.
Deadline: October 2, 2026
Submit your nomination today to celebrate the teachers making a difference for our students! https://www.jacksonmagazine.com/awards/top-teachers/nomination/
Outstanding educators from Jackson County will be named Teacher of the Year, and top honorees will be featured in the May 2027 issue.
Nomination Quick-Check:
Full-time K–12 teacher in any Jackson County school district
5+ years of classroom teaching experience before 2026–2027
Not a past Teacher of the Year winner or recent grant recipient (past 3 years)
Unsure if your favorite teacher qualifies? Nominate them anyway—eligibility will be verified! All nominations are confidential.
Deadline: October 2, 2026
Submit your nomination today to celebrate the teachers making a difference for our students! https://www.jacksonmagazine.com/awards/top-teachers/nomination/
Elementary Students: Homecoming Spirit Week is coming the week of September 28th! Please take note that Monday and Tuesday spirit themes are swapped in each building to accommodate Picture Day.
Our district is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Robotics Coach to support and inspire students in our growing robotics program. The ideal candidate is passionate about STEM education, enjoys hands-on problem-solving, and thrives in a collaborative, student-centered environment. This role includes guiding students through robotics challenges, preparing for competitions, and fostering teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.
Jr/Sr High School Parents, please log into your Parent PowerSchool account today and make sure your Opt-In forms are filled out. We want every student to have access to the opportunities offered. For more information about the specific activities please check the descriptions on our website at Student Clubs & Activities. If after reviewing the descriptions you would like to change your selections, you are welcome to resubmit the form.
Elementary Parents, please log into your Parent PowerSchool account today and make sure your Opt-In forms are filled out. If an activity/assembly/event isn't checked, your child will not be able to join their classmates during those activities or events. We want every student to be part of the opportunities offered. For more information about the specific activities please check the descriptions on our website at Student Clubs & Activities. If after reviewing the descriptions you would like to change your selections, you are welcome to resubmit the form.
Reminder: Columbia Music Association shirt orders are due this Friday!
Bus Route 17 is cancelled tomorrow for both AM and PM.
This affects the Southeast and Southwest sides of Lake Columbia, including:
• Cement City Rd between Hewitt and Taylor Roads
• Lighthouse Ln
• Constitution
Please arrange alternate transportation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
This affects the Southeast and Southwest sides of Lake Columbia, including:
• Cement City Rd between Hewitt and Taylor Roads
• Lighthouse Ln
• Constitution
Please arrange alternate transportation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Columbia Central Jr/Sr High School is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team. In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers to support, encourage, and assist students both in the classroom and with daily school activities.
Reminder: Wednesday, 9/16 is a half-day for all Columbia School District students. Students attending childcare in the afteroon need to bring lunch from home. Dismissal is at 10:57 am for the high school campus and 11:20 am for the elementary campus.
Today, we join our nation in observing 9/11. We remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the strength of our communities 25 years ago today.
Come cheer on our Boys Soccer Team tonight at 5 pm as they take on Grass Lake at home!
We currently have openings for full-day and part-day childcare, and we would love to welcome your family! Visit our website for more details: https://www.myeagles.org/o/columbia-elementary/page/preschool-latchkey
Come out to our first PTO meeting of the school year to see what we're planning and how you can get involved!
**Bus Route 9 is delayed 35-40 minutes. ** Students will be departing the upper elementary school at 3:40 if families choose to pick up their student prior to departure. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
A quick reminder that there will be no school on Friday, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We hope all of our students, staff, and families take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the long weekend together.
We are currently experiencing a data sync issue between PowerSchool and Rooms that is preventing some parents from seeing their students. Our Rooms support team is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get every family fully connected.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get every family fully connected.
A huge thank you to our local Moose Lodge for their incredible generosity! They hand-delivered a donation of school supplies to our elementary campus. We are so grateful for their support!
We are thrilled to share that free breakfast and lunch will be available to ALL Columbia School District students again this school year! This initiative ensures that every child has access to nutritious meals each day. We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity. Breakfast begins at 7:40 am at the elementary campus and 7:25 am at the high school.
