Mark your calendars! Our annual 🎃Trunk or Treat👻 event is scheduled for Sunday, October 26th at Columbia Central High School. We are still looking for local businesses and families to host a trunk. It’s a great way to show off your creativity and be a part of this amazing community event! If you’d like to host a trunk, please contact Monika Cook (Monika.Cook@myeagles.org) or Amanda Bamm (Amanda.Bamm@myeagles.org) or Call 517-592-6641. We can't wait to see you there!
Our CCHS Leadership Class is going head-to-head with the Napoleon Leadership Class in the ultimate Food Pantry Challenge to support the Crop Walk 2025 efforts! This is your chance to show your school pride and help a great cause at the same time. Let's prove who has the most school spirit—and the most generous community!
You do not want to miss this Friday’s last home Varsity football game of the season! 💙💛🏈
We are very lucky to have been chosen by TLC Community Credit Union for a concession stand take over. Attendees of the game will be given a $3.00 voucher to be used that evening at our concession stand. 🍿🥤
We encourage you to come out and support our Golden Eagles, support our fundraising efforts and support our community partners! 🤗
We are very lucky to have been chosen by TLC Community Credit Union for a concession stand take over. Attendees of the game will be given a $3.00 voucher to be used that evening at our concession stand. 🍿🥤
We encourage you to come out and support our Golden Eagles, support our fundraising efforts and support our community partners! 🤗
Homecoming festivities are officially underway! Our Cheerleaders and Football Players are doing an awesome job getting the littlest Eagles hyped up for tonight's game!
Throwback Thursday - In honor of tomorrow's homecoming festivities lets look back at a homecoming from 1989!
Curious about what’s happening at our elementary schools? Want to help plan fun events and get involved? Come meet the PTO board and share your ideas!
📅 When: Thursday, Oct 2
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: CUES Media Center
Your voice makes a difference—see you there! 💛💙
📅 When: Thursday, Oct 2
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: CUES Media Center
Your voice makes a difference—see you there! 💛💙
September 30, 2025
Dear Columbia School District Families,
As we continue to wait for the State of Michigan to provide a final budget, we recognize that there is a need to support the free student meal program. Please note that, for the time being, we will continue to provide student meals at no cost for the month of October. An update will be provided once the details are finalized at the state level.
If you haven’t already completed the Education Benefits form through Meal Magic for free and reduced student meals, please take a few minutes to apply. Visit the Meal Magic Application, or download and print the form from our website.
Sincerely,
Jim Baker
Superintendent
Columbia School District
Dear Columbia School District Families,
As we continue to wait for the State of Michigan to provide a final budget, we recognize that there is a need to support the free student meal program. Please note that, for the time being, we will continue to provide student meals at no cost for the month of October. An update will be provided once the details are finalized at the state level.
If you haven’t already completed the Education Benefits form through Meal Magic for free and reduced student meals, please take a few minutes to apply. Visit the Meal Magic Application, or download and print the form from our website.
Sincerely,
Jim Baker
Superintendent
Columbia School District
September 30, 2025
Dear Columbia School District Families,
As we continue to wait for the State of Michigan to provide a final budget, we recognize that there is a need to support the free student meal program. Please note that, for the time being, we will continue to provide student meals at no cost for the month of October. An update will be provided once the details are finalized at the state level.
If you haven’t already completed the Education Benefits form through Meal Magic for free and reduced student meals, please take a few minutes to apply. Download and print the form from our website.
Sincerely,
Jim Baker
Superintendent
Columbia School District
💙💛 This Homecoming Week (Sept. 29 – Oct. 3), our Golden Eagles are joining together to support the Interfaith Shelter and lend a helping hand to our community. 🦅✨
🔹 Bring in:
• Men’s & women’s deodorant
• Disposable razors
• Men’s basic flip flops
• Full-size body wash
• Bus passes
🔹 How it works:
Turn in donations to your advisory teacher.
Advisory classes will keep count of items.
Leadership buys winning class donuts! 🍩🎉
Let’s make an impact on our county, community, and world by lending a hand to those in need.
Together, we can make Homecoming about more than spirit—let’s make it about kindness and action! 🌎💙💛
🔹 Bring in:
• Men’s & women’s deodorant
• Disposable razors
• Men’s basic flip flops
• Full-size body wash
• Bus passes
🔹 How it works:
Turn in donations to your advisory teacher.
Advisory classes will keep count of items.
Leadership buys winning class donuts! 🍩🎉
Let’s make an impact on our county, community, and world by lending a hand to those in need.
Together, we can make Homecoming about more than spirit—let’s make it about kindness and action! 🌎💙💛
This Wednesday is a HALF DAY. Students will be dismissed early to allow our teachers to participate in professional development in the afternoon. Please ensure you have made arrangements for your child's early dismissal. We appreciate your cooperation in planning for this half day!
Please take note of the specific dismissal times:
Junior and Senior High School will dismiss at 10:57 AM.
Elementary Schools will dismiss at 11:20 AM.
Please take note of the specific dismissal times:
Junior and Senior High School will dismiss at 10:57 AM.
Elementary Schools will dismiss at 11:20 AM.
📅 Mark Your Calendars – October 1 is Count Day!
Every student counts! On Count Day, we record our official student enrollment, which helps determine funding and resources for our schools. Your child’s presence makes a real difference in supporting classroom programs, activities, and staff.
✅ Make sure your student is present on October 1 – every day matters!
Every student counts! On Count Day, we record our official student enrollment, which helps determine funding and resources for our schools. Your child’s presence makes a real difference in supporting classroom programs, activities, and staff.
✅ Make sure your student is present on October 1 – every day matters!
✨ Nominate a Top Teacher! ✨
Each day in Jackson County, amazing educators spark curiosity, guide growth, and change lives. Now’s your chance to help recognize them!
Jackson Magazine’s Top Teachers Program honors outstanding K–12 teachers—and one will receive the distinguished Teacher of the Year title, featured in the May 2026 issue.
✅ Nomination Criteria
• Full-time K–12 classroom teacher in Jackson County, MI
• At least 5 years of classroom experience before the 2025–26 school year
• Holding a Standard Teaching or ACA License
Not sure if they meet every requirement? Nominate them anyway—eligibility will be verified.
🕒 Deadline: October 10, 2025
💛 Nominations are confidential. Teachers won’t know who nominated them.
🌟 If you know a Columbia School District teacher who is doing an amazing job, we encourage you to nominate them and help shine a spotlight on their hard work! 🌟
👉 Submit your nomination here: https://tinyurl.com/TopTeacherNomination
Let’s celebrate the educators who inspire our Golden Eagles every day! 💙💛
Each day in Jackson County, amazing educators spark curiosity, guide growth, and change lives. Now’s your chance to help recognize them!
Jackson Magazine’s Top Teachers Program honors outstanding K–12 teachers—and one will receive the distinguished Teacher of the Year title, featured in the May 2026 issue.
✅ Nomination Criteria
• Full-time K–12 classroom teacher in Jackson County, MI
• At least 5 years of classroom experience before the 2025–26 school year
• Holding a Standard Teaching or ACA License
Not sure if they meet every requirement? Nominate them anyway—eligibility will be verified.
🕒 Deadline: October 10, 2025
💛 Nominations are confidential. Teachers won’t know who nominated them.
🌟 If you know a Columbia School District teacher who is doing an amazing job, we encourage you to nominate them and help shine a spotlight on their hard work! 🌟
👉 Submit your nomination here: https://tinyurl.com/TopTeacherNomination
Let’s celebrate the educators who inspire our Golden Eagles every day! 💙💛
💛💙 Your next rewarding adventure starts here! 💙💛
Columbia School District is looking for Substitute Aides and Substitute Teachers to join our Golden Eagle family.
🌟 Choose your own schedule
🌟 Earn a steady paycheck
🌟 Inspire and support amazing students
If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in your community, this is your moment—and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Apply today ➡️ www.edustaff.org
📞 877-974-6338
Columbia School District is looking for Substitute Aides and Substitute Teachers to join our Golden Eagle family.
🌟 Choose your own schedule
🌟 Earn a steady paycheck
🌟 Inspire and support amazing students
If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in your community, this is your moment—and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Apply today ➡️ www.edustaff.org
📞 877-974-6338
Homecoming is just over a week away! Here's a look at Homecoming from 56 years ago!!! We hope to see a lot of alumni next week cheering on our Golden Eagles!!!
Big congratulations to Mrs. Blecha, one of our amazing 4th grade teachers, for receiving a $500 classroom grant from American 1 Credit Union! This grant will help bring even more creativity and learning opportunities to her students at Columbia School District. Way to go, Mrs. Blecha—thank you for all you do for our Golden Eagles!
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Did you know? Half the students who miss just 2–4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school over the year. That’s a lot of lost learning — and every day matters!
*Attendance builds strong habits
*Keeps students connected
*Helps them succeed now and in the future
Let’s work together to make school a place where every day counts. 💛💙
Attendance Matters — Keep Showing Up!
Did you know? Half the students who miss just 2–4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school over the year. That’s a lot of lost learning — and every day matters!
*Attendance builds strong habits
*Keeps students connected
*Helps them succeed now and in the future
Let’s work together to make school a place where every day counts. 💛💙
Attendance Matters — Keep Showing Up!
Bus route 1 (North side of Lake Columbia, Hewitt Rd & N. Hayes) is running about 20 minutes late this morning . We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
We're throwing it back to 1970 for a little retro cheer inspiration. Go Eagles!
🏀 PreK & Kindergarten Little Eagle Basketball Camp – Registration NOW OPEN! ✨
We’re excited to introduce a NEW format this year just for our youngest Eagles! PreK/Kindergarten students will take part in a 4-week camp-style session focused on fundamentals like dribbling, passing, shooting, and game play—all while having FUN! 🎉
📅 Saturdays, Oct. 25 – Nov. 15
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Columbia Fitness Center
💲 $40 per player (includes camp T-shirt!)
🚨 Registration due by Friday, Oct. 10 – NO late entries
Instruction will be led by Girls Varsity Coach Jake Dickerson, staff, and players – a great chance for your Little Eagle to learn from the best! 🦅
👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/LittleEagleBasketballCamp
📲 Follow Columbia Central Youth Sports to stay up to date on all youth athletics: https://tinyurl.com/ColumbiaCentralYouthSports
Questions? Contact Brad Slusher at (517) 592-3393 or brad.slusher@myeagles.org
We’re excited to introduce a NEW format this year just for our youngest Eagles! PreK/Kindergarten students will take part in a 4-week camp-style session focused on fundamentals like dribbling, passing, shooting, and game play—all while having FUN! 🎉
📅 Saturdays, Oct. 25 – Nov. 15
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Columbia Fitness Center
💲 $40 per player (includes camp T-shirt!)
🚨 Registration due by Friday, Oct. 10 – NO late entries
Instruction will be led by Girls Varsity Coach Jake Dickerson, staff, and players – a great chance for your Little Eagle to learn from the best! 🦅
👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/LittleEagleBasketballCamp
📲 Follow Columbia Central Youth Sports to stay up to date on all youth athletics: https://tinyurl.com/ColumbiaCentralYouthSports
Questions? Contact Brad Slusher at (517) 592-3393 or brad.slusher@myeagles.org
Please join us tomorrow for our 2nd CC Athletic Booster Meeting of the year — we’ve got lots of exciting updates and information to share, and we’d love to see you there! 💙💛
📅 Thursday, September 18
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Brooklyn American Legion – Upstairs Board Room
Your support helps make a difference for our Golden Eagle athletes — let’s keep building something great together! 🦅
#ColumbiaCentral #GoldenEaglePride #ColumbiaAthleticBoosters
📅 Thursday, September 18
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Brooklyn American Legion – Upstairs Board Room
Your support helps make a difference for our Golden Eagle athletes — let’s keep building something great together! 🦅
#ColumbiaCentral #GoldenEaglePride #ColumbiaAthleticBoosters
