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/
1 day ago, Monika Cook
Top Teachers Logo for Jackson Magazine
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.
1 day ago, Debbie Powell
CES Homecoming Spirit Days
CUES Homecoming Spirit Days
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.
5 days ago, Debbie Powell
Robotics coaches needed, graphics of a few robots

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.

8 days ago, Debbie Powell
Pictures of various activities (club, events like theater, robotics, book club, hope run, forum day, and champions day.career day, and health & wellness activities) that require opt-in to be completed.

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.

8 days ago, Debbie Powell
Pictures of various activites (assemblies, events like career day, and health & wellness activities) that require opt-in to be completed.
Reminder: Columbia Music Association shirt orders are due this Friday!
8 days ago, Debbie Powell
Band and Choir Shirt Sale Due Sept. 18th
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.
9 days ago, Monika Cook
Bus Route Cancelled graphic.
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.
10 days ago, Debbie Powell
We are hiring secondary special education paraprofessiona. Email: monika.cook@myeagles.org to apply.

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.

10 days ago, Debbie Powell
September 16 half day for professional development
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.
13 days ago, Debbie Powell
September 11 written over the picture of a flag. A Day to Remember, A time to Honor, A Moment for Unity
Come cheer on our Boys Soccer Team tonight at 5 pm as they take on Grass Lake at home!
14 days ago, Debbie Powell
Soccer Match today at 5 pm at Columbia Central against Grass Lake

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

15 days ago, Debbie Powell
Childcare Openings graphic with contact info and clipart of children playing
Come out to our first PTO meeting of the school year to see what we're planning and how you can get involved!
16 days ago, Debbie Powell
Elementary PTO Meeting
**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.
21 days ago, Monika Cook
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.
21 days ago, Debbie Powell
A quick reminder that there will be no school on Friday, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
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.
23 days ago, Monika Cook
Data Sync image for an issue with PowerSchool and the Rooms platform
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!
29 days ago, Debbie Powell
A member of the Moose Lodge with school supplies they donated and the elementary principals.
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.
about 1 month ago, Debbie Powell
Free breakfast and lunch with picture of school tray with food and milk
Calling all 6th Grade Families! Heading to the Back to School Bash on 8/25? Make sure to check out the 6th Grade Symposium! To fit everyone's schedules, we are offering two session options:
Session 1: 5:15 PM
Session 2: 6:00 PM
All five 6th grade classrooms will also be open between sessions so students can get familiar with the space and say hi!
Both sessions will cover the same essential info to help your student jumpstart a fantastic school year. Choose whichever time works best for your family - we can't wait to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Debbie Powell
🎉💙💛 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 💛💙🎉

7th–12th grade students and families, please join us TONIGHT for our Back-to-School Bash! 🦅

📅 Monday, August 24th
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

📚 Student Meetings in the Auditorium:
➡️ 7th Grade & New Junior High Students: 5:45 PM
➡️ 9th Grade & New High School Students: 6:15 PM

🍕🌮☕🍧 Come hungry and enjoy some great food and treats from:
• BC Pizza
• PB&J’s BBQ
• Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
• Kona Ice

Come out, connect with our school community, and help us kick off an AMAZING new school year! 💙💛🦅

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!
about 1 month ago, Debbie Powell
Back to school bash at Jr Sr high school tonight 5:30-7