Hope to see you Monday between 9:00 a.m. and noon for our belonging pickup and library book drop off!

Jackson County teachers have been making a positive impact on the lives of their students for many years. While we are not able to have our Awards event at this time due to the Stay Home order, we are honoring these amazing teachers virtually. Congratulations to Columbia Elementary teacher Amanda Aguilera! Since 2014, Jackson Magazine has partnered with the Jackson Community Foundation and the Hurst Foundation. Each of our Top Teachers will receive a $1,000 grant for use in the classroom and/or personal development, and the Teacher of the Year receives $5,000 to use any way they want. Each will also receive a framed award and are featured in the May Jackson Magazine. A big Thank you to our Top Teacher sponsors, CP Federal Credit Union, the Hurst Foundation, Jackson Area Career Center, the Jackson Community Foundation, the Stowe Insurance Agency, LLC, and Sylvan Learning.

Quote of the Day: 💙💛🦅 - Savanna Spindelman 🌟"Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: 1 - The future can be better than the present, and 2 - I have the power to do so"🌟 During times like these, we all need to look toward the bright side, and understand that we all have the power to make the future better than the past ever was. It's easy to fall into a rut, and feel like you are powerless, or that things may never be the same again. But we all have to believe and use the power that we have to design our own destiny. I found this quote today and it really hits home with what the world, and I personally, am dealing with during this pandemic: "Be stubborn about your goals, and flexible about your methods" When you set a goal for yourself, you must follow through with it - but sometimes that goal is not achieved the same way you believed it would when you first made that goal. That is perfectly alright - The world is constantly changing, and so are we. You never know; maybe you will find that you can dream larger or you can find a more specific dream/goal to follow. The world is ours, we all can make it into whatever we want - and a little bump in the road will make those who believe in their dreams to believe much stronger in their dream, and to focus on it harder than ever before. Keep dreaming and keep setting goals for yourself. Anything is possible 🌟

OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

Quote of the Day: “Resilience only comes from having been given the chance to work through difficult situations. By doing this, student find they are successful in solving problems independently.”-@GSmit4Character #charactercounts

Have a fabulous day!💙🦅💛

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Congratulations 💛💙🦅to Aiden Adams from Columbia Central Athletics on being selected to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association West All-Star Team!

Quote of the Day: "Being positive doesn’t just make you better. It makes everyone around you better." -@JonGordon11

Thank you for your service!💙🦅❤️🇺🇸

"Memorial Day 💙🦅❤️honors the fallen. It's a day that allows us to remember our fallen heroes who put service before self."- Zaneta Adams

Happy Memorial Day! ❤️💙🦅

Columbia School District salutes our heroes!💙❤️🦅

Quote of the Day: 💛💙🦅 “From struggle to strength.”-#AppreciateGratitude @2thank

It is awesome seeing American flags lining the streets in the Brooklyn! If you missed signing up, do it today online! All profits go to support the children! https://k15343.site.kiwanis.org/kiwanis-flag-program

Columbia Upper Elementary secretary Lori Hunter makes a difference in the lives of students and staff members every day! https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/05/lori-hunter-makes-difference-at-cues.html

Quote of the Day: 💛💙🦅 “We can't help everyone. But everybody can help somebody.” -#AppreciateGratitude @2thank

Getting ready for college? https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/how-the-coronavirus-is-pushing-colleges-to-go-test-optional?utm_source=usn_tw

CES Camping at home week! Out students made tents, s'mores and had a lot of fun. Some of our friends are racking up those AR points. Good job! 💛💙🦅

Congratulations! #MIteachAppreesh shout-out for Derek Jackson at Columbia Central High School, part of Columbia School District, from your student Sammi-Jo. #ThankATeacher #miched #MIeducation #proudMIeducator