Columbia School District has fabulous teachers who have collaborated with each other and focused on positive improvements as the world around us changed. Columbia teachers learned to teach on new educational platforms and worked to help their students fulfill their academic potential. At Columbia Options High School, our students had the opportunity to learn... READ MORE >
Columbia School District's Summer Camp program is back! Click on the appropriate link to register your student today! CES (Current K-2) - Summer Camps CUES (Current 3-6) - Summer Camp Junior High (Current 7-8) - Summer Camp Fun in the Sun Fitness Center Camp (Grades K-6) - Fitness Center Camp READ MORE >
When Columbia School District receives notification that there has been a confirmed COVID-19 case, the district will update the COVID-19 dashboard. Cumulative case numbers include current case numbers. Columbia Central Jr. - Sr. High School Current Positives 0 Cumulative Positives 41 Remote Learning Cases: Current Positive 0 Cumulative Positives... READ MORE >
Columbia Youth Football Camp August 3rd - August 5th for upcoming 1st - 6th Graders. Registration Form READ MORE >
Columbia School District teachers are Heroes! Over the past year our teachers have made tremendous strides in learning new innovative distance learning platforms and stretched their skills to increase their effectiveness in a digital environment. Mrs. Rentschler has had the opportunity to teach our kindergarten through second grade virtual students. She has... READ MORE >
This past year has brought about innumerable changes. Columbia School District teachers have worked collaboratively to develop innovative programs, learned to teach on new educational platforms and worked to help their students fulfill their academic potential. Some of our teachers retooled their skills to work with our virtual learners. One of our virtual... READ MORE >
Over this past year there have been many changes for Columbia administrators, teachers and staff members. Our community of learners and staff members have collaborated to create additional points of pride and excellence. Our administrators and teachers have worked together to create new ingenious programs, learned to teach on new educational platforms and through... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the CCHS Boys Varsity Bowling Team! They earned the distinction of Academic All State! READ MORE >
Use this handy COVID symptoms diagram to help evaluate the health of your family. READ MORE >
Sign your 4-year-old up for preschool today! www.greatstartjackson.org READ MORE >
Columbia School District has many terrific teachers. Our students experience amazing educational opportunities. Columbia has teachers that are Heroes! Our community members and parents nominated many of our teachers and staff members for the Columbia Hero Award. Tina and Larry Caryl nominated Columbia fifth grade teacher Mrs. Denney as a Hero for her work with... READ MORE >
Innumerable changes have happened this year for Columbia teachers and staff members. Our teachers have worked together to create new ingenious programs, learned to teach on new educational platforms and through collaboration with their peers, have benefited their students. Our Columbia Heroes have put their heart and soul into reaching out to their students in... READ MORE >
Columbia School District has fabulous teachers. During this critical time, our teachers have stepped up their focus, developed new programs and worked to help their students fulfill their academic potential. Earlier this winter, I asked community members, parents, teachers, staff members and students to nominate one of our teachers or staff members as a Columbia... READ MORE >
Columbia School District has many fabulous teachers. Beginning with our youngest children at Columbia Elementary School, our students experience amazing educational opportunities. Columbia has teachers that are Heroes! Our community members and parents nominated many of our teachers and staff members for the Columbia Hero Award. Krista Tripp and Liz Sirola... READ MORE >
Please take this quick survey to tell us whether your child will attend Columbia during the 2021 - 22 school year In-person or Virtual. Your input is important to us and we appreciate your participation. Survey READ MORE >
The HR Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 17th at 1 pm, virtually due to the MDHHS guidelines to discuss administrative and staff compensation. Negotiations with the CEA and Teamsters groups will be discussed in closed session per section 8c of OMA.Agenda: 1. Staff compensation2. Administrative compensation3. Discussion of Negotiations with CEA and Teamsters... READ MORE >
Check out Columbia School District's Job Opportunities!Job Descriptions READ MORE >
New Student, online enrollment is available! Click on Enroll Now to become a Golden Eagle!Enroll Now READ MORE >
Mrs. Thatcher is a teacher at Columbia Upper Elementary. Her positive and energetic personality invigorates her students. She says, “I love the energy that my students bring to the classroom. We always manage to make a lesson become engaging and adaptable to other concepts.” Mrs. Thatcher is a Columbia Hero! She was nominated by a parent of one of her students.... READ MORE >
The Board Policy Committee will meet on Monday, March 15th at 9 am. The meeting will be held virtually due to the MDHHS guidelines. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various CSD Board policies. The policies may be accessed on the district website. Agenda: 1. Policy 0144.32. Policy 21113. Policy 75104. Policy 5517.015. Policy 2431 You may contact... READ MORE >
When we download apps they ask all about us. The app developers want to know all of our personal information: Our location, our address, and various other bits of information. In Columbia, unlike app developers, our teachers know all about our students. Our teachers pay special attention to their pupils and focus the educational activities to help promote... READ MORE >
The March Columbia School Board Meeting will be held virtually on March 8th at 7 pm.Agenda Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/89900533153?pwd=a29IbHRvM0Vhb00vM25PSXQxM29Pdz09Meeting ID: 899 0053 3153Passcode: 383194One tap mobile+19292056099,,89900533153#,,,,*383194# US (New York)+13017158592,,89900533153#,,,,*383194# US (Washington DC)Dial by your... READ MORE >
The Athletic Committee will meet at 5:45 pm on Monday, March 8.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/85229906331?pwd=a1pxYkdyWnVuZnl6MEhnVXVhQWRUUT09Meeting ID: 852 2990 6331Passcode: 965826One tap mobile+13017158592,,85229906331#,,,,*965826# US (Washington DC)+13126266799,,85229906331#,,,,*965826# US (Chicago)Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US... READ MORE >
Remember: Columbia 💙🦅💛has a planned Distance Learning Day today, Tuesday, February 16th, due to employee vaccinations. Please check your email or child’s backpack for instructions READ MORE >
Columbia Childcare is closed today, Tuesday, February 16th, due to inclement weather conditions.❄️🥶⛄️💙🦅💛 READ MORE >
Columbia Central Jr/Sr High Ice Fishing Derby! February 21, 2021, 7 am-3 pm, weigh-in located in the CCHS parking lot. Participants must be enrolled in Columbia Central Jr/Sr High School. Permission slips are required and are available in the office or at the link below.More Information & Permission Slip READ MORE >
During this past year Columbia School District teachers and their students have learned to work together in a new way. Working side by side, sometimes across Zoom, our teachers have developed new activities to increase the academic skills of their students. Last spring as they worked from home, our teachers made sure that their students had paper packets and all... READ MORE >
This past year has been brought about a myriad of changes. Our teachers have worked collaboratively to develop innovative programs, learned to teach on new educational platforms and worked to help their students fulfill their academic potential. Columbia teachers revised their curriculum to give our students a chance to learn online or in person, even if the... READ MORE >
Columbia School District has fabulous teachers. During this critical time, our teachers have stepped up their focus, developed new programs and worked to help their students fulfill their academic potential. Beginning last March, Columbia teachers revised their curriculum to give our students a chance to learn whether they were in person, working Face to Face or... READ MORE >
Columbia School District Board Meeting is at 7 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021, on the Zoom platform due to COVID-19 virus and Executive Order 2020-154. Join Zoom Meeting https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/83547067999?pwd=eG1BQ3lob05ncHZwQUc2TVhXbTlUQT09 Meeting ID: 835 4706 7999Passcode: 168619One tap mobile+19292056099,,83547067999#,,,,*168619# US (New... READ MORE >
When Columbia School District receives notification that there has been a confirmed COVID-19 case, the district will update the COVID-19 dashboard. Cumulative case numbers include current case numbers.https://www.myeagles.org/o/col... READ MORE >
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application filed by current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students to determine their eligibility for state and federal grants and loans. Our advisors will assist you in each of the steps required to file and submit the FAFSA, ensuring accurate, efficient and timely submission. READ MORE >
Check out Columbia School District's Job Opportunities! Job Opportunities READ MORE >
Junior High Parents: To order the 2020-2021 yearbook, please visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and use code 10409121. High School Parents: To order the 2020-2021 yearbook, please visit https://www.yearbooknerds.com/columbia-central-high-school Paper forms will also be distributed once they arrive at the school. READ MORE >
Due to the scheduled virtual day on Monday 1/25 we will be passing out breakfast/lunch to students in all schools before they leave for the day on Friday, 1/22. READ MORE >
Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Training on Delivery, Access, and Use of Virtual Content Post to Transparency Link by January 15, 2021 For Teachers: The amount and type of training provided during the current school year as of the date of the report to teachers of the district through professional development that focuses on how to deliver virtual... READ MORE >
The Board Workshop is being conducted virtually per executive order 2020-154/MDHHS Orders.Topic: Strategic Plan Time: January 25, 2021, 6:00 PMAgendaJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/88928230584?pwd=Wm5sWjZjVElZK3VReDNzelpUSXBwdz09 Meeting ID: 889 2823 0584Passcode: 004491One tap mobile+13017158592,,88928230584#,,,,*004491# US (Washington D.C) READ MORE >
The Columbia School District Extended Learning Plan may be found at the following link:https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
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The Columbia School District Board of Education will hold their monthly board meeting on January 11, 2021, at 7 pm. The meeting is online in January due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. See below for the online meeting link.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/87642218052?pwd=RHVwMlZDMWtkODl3NmNTVFNmbWFlQT09 Meeting ID: 876 4221 8052Passcode: 019084One tap... READ MORE >
The Board Meeting is being conducted virtually per executive order 2020-154. Topic: Columbia School Board Meeting Time: Dec 14, 2020, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/83...Meeting ID: 831 0693 7178Passcode: 127697 Agenda READ MORE >
The Columbia School Board of Education decided to stay virtual PK - 12 until we return on January 4, 2021. READ MORE >
Special Board Meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7 P.M. This meeting is being conducted virtually per Executive Order 2020-154, Open Meetings Act. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/81893881065?pwd=VVltRFJSSyt4N2paVm9nRFFkcmI0UT09Meeting ID: 818 9388 1065Passcode: 186591One tap mobile+13017158592,,81893881065#,,,,,,0#,,186591# US (Washington... READ MORE >
For your reference. This picture is of a COVID-19 positive or exposed scenario flow chart. READ MORE >
Thank you Veterans, we are forever indebted to you for your service to your Country. Thank you to all of the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, and to all our veterans who have worn the uniform of this great nation. From the hour of our nation’s birth, our best and bravest have stepped forward to defend our freedom. The unbroken... READ MORE >
The Jackson Area Career Center is moving to REMOTE INSTRUCTION for all of our programs starting TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 11. As of this moment, in-person classes are scheduled to resume on Thursday, November 19. Please read the letter below from Dr. Mark Pogliano, or on our website at https://bit.ly/3neo8y3. This letter is being emailed to all students,... READ MORE >
The Columbia School District Board of Education will have a special meeting at 7:45 pm on Monday, November 16, 2020, to discuss the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services new order. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/83371520967?pwd=ZjBQbTlLRVVLaVdWdzZKc2U0MDZsQT09 Meeting ID: 833 7152 0967Passcode: 490622One tap... READ MORE >
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Columbia School Board Meeting - Monday, November 9, 2020Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/83570693003?pwd=ajVEZTUyWnNtSlY4Rzd4SXdiMExGdz09 Meeting ID: 835 7069 3003Passcode: 589535One tap mobile+13126266799,,83570693003#,,,,,,0#,,589535# US (Chicago)+19292056099,,83570693003#,,,,,,0#,,589535# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US... READ MORE >
In an abundance of caution and a spirit of transparency Columbia Central High School and Options High School buildings will attend virtually this week, there will be no in person attendance. Read emails carefully for instructions. CUES and CES are open. READ MORE >
Columbia School District Board of Education Meeting for October 12, 2020 Join Zoom Meetinghttps://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/89532970838?pwd=a1R0V3VyZDhpdGNsWFROMDRBcEtNUT09 Meeting ID: 895 3297 0838Passcode: 570064One tap mobile+13126266799,,89532970838#,,,,,,0#,,570064# US (Chicago)+19292056099,,89532970838#,,,,,,0#,,570064# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312... READ MORE >
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Parents and students: Jackson Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Top Teacher. If you know a teacher that is an outstanding leader, is dedicated to students, and has gone above and beyond to help students and parents, especially during the pandemic, please visit their website at www.jacksonmagazine.com, go to events tab and select Top Teachers. The... READ MORE >
We are now offering free breakfast and lunch to all Columbia School District students! A new program provides funding to us from the USDA and will be available until December 31, 2020 or until funds run out. This program is available to all in-person or virtual students. We will notify families when the program ends. Any money that students have already paid for... READ MORE >
To: Our Jackson County Community From: Jackson County Superintendent Association Re: Return to School Planning Date: July 25, 2020 The Jackson County Superintendent Association has been meeting regularly throughout the summer to support each other and work collaboratively on developing safe, responsive, and educationally sound plans for returning to... READ MORE >
Dear Columbia School District Families,I know that you have been anxiously waiting for the details on our plan to return to school on Wednesday, August 26. This letter and the links will give you a broad overview of the ideology behind the Columbia School District plan, which will be available in the next several weeks.The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every... READ MORE >
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Dear Columbia School District Family, I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather and a restful summer with your families. We know that Columbia School District’s plan for returning to school in the fall is important for all of our families, and today I want to provide an update on our progress. Within the next several weeks, we... READ MORE >
Please take a few minutes to complete and submit it. The results will assist us as we continue to plan for our students to return to school in August.https://forms.gle/1bj5yZe2yi58... READ MORE >
The Columbia School District family would like to express our appreciation for the efforts of our students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators and community to quickly adapt to the changes in education during the critical time of distance learning this past spring. The challenges we faced, we tackled together, collaborating and partnering to assist... READ MORE >
Did you know that US Census results help determine how money is allocated for our school district? The results impact the Head Start program, grants that support teachers, nutrition programs, and special education funding. Complete your Census today at https://my2020census.gov/ READ MORE >
Rebecca Neal is the athletic trainer at Columbia Central Jr - Sr High School. Read more about her: https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2020/04/life-saving-response-by-adrian-college-grad-saves-columbia-central-student-athlete.html?utm_campaign=jacksoncitpat_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR37TDvlkPaY3psfyg48vybaayV2idpH12Wv9m-zb7wBQDMolMwasDo3gQM READ MORE >
Columbia School District is enrolling new students for the 2020-2021 school year! This is for all grades, including students seeking to enroll through the Schools-of-Choice option. To access all necessary enrollment information, go to https://www.myeagles.org/ and click on Enroll Now READ MORE >
❤️ Columbia teachers are working diligently to design lessons that will help our students stay connected and fit with distance learning. We know that this does not replace the positive relationships and excellent learning environment your children enjoy in Columbia. It is our expectation that every family will participate to the best of their ability. We know... READ MORE >
Columbia School District Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan As a result of COVID-19 and the closing of school buildings for the 2019-2020 School Year, Columbia School District has developed this Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan in order to provide our students with excellence in education. Although the Columbia School District... READ MORE >
April 1, 2020 Dear Columbia Families, We wanted to reach out to let you know you are in our continued thoughts each day as we face this challenging time together. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer is expected to provide guidance on how K-12 schools will operate for the remainder of the school year. Regardless of what lies ahead, please know we are working... READ MORE >
Interested in the Free Jackson County Early College? Apply now by emailing info@jxncec.org or call Ms. Logan at 5175812003. www.jxncec.org READ MORE >
To keep our families and staff informed with the latest information on Coronavirus, check our web-page News and Live feed areas and our COVID-19 page https://www.myeagles.org/o/columbia-school-district/page/covid-19--117). This global health event impacts us all. It requires us to take careful precautions and to follow the advice provided by public health... READ MORE >
Columbia will furnish breakfast and lunch in a bag for all Columbia students and any community member 18 and under from 9 am to 11 am at Columbia Elementary School on Monday, March 16th, Wednesday, March 18th, Friday, March 20th, Monday, March 23rd, and Wednesday, March 25th. READ MORE >
Good Morning, The staff at CUES has worked diligently to provide parents and students with a multitude of educational resources. I am proud of our staff for their efforts. This list has been provided below: List of Educational ResourcesCUES kiddos are observant and developing thoughts about COVID-19. Their sporting events are cancelled and family vacations are... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear Columbia Families, Columbia School District will be closed beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. This decision has been made with caution and careful thought, with guidance from the Governor’s office, Jackson County Health Department and in alignment with other Jackson County School Districts. This is an unprecedented emergency school closure... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear Columbia School District Families, Health Concerns Update: On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Education and the Jackson County Health Department recommended that assemblies and large events of more than 100 people be postponed or canceled. The following events will still being held as scheduled: CCJH/HS-Spring... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
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Are you interested in working for the Columbia School District part-time? We are in need of bus drivers! Stop by or call the transportation office at 517-592-6449 or email Bill.Bradley@myeagles.org for more information. READ MORE >
If you shop Amazon - please consider using smile.amazon.com. This allows you to select COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT as a non-profit organization and a portion of every purchase will be donated from Amazon to our school district! We appreciate your support to enhance the education of all of our students!https://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-6001837 READ MORE >
Below is the free and reduced lunch application for the upcoming school year, do not hesitate to apply! 2019 Free and Reduced Lunch Application READ MORE >
If you are interested in purchasing a football discount card please contact Josh Kubiak at josh.kubiak@myeagles.org. Discount locations include McDonald's, Loofy's Pizza, Burger King, Speedway Auto Parts, and many more! READ MORE >
Recently I was involved in a discussion about how children learn in 2018, versus how they learned twenty years ago. My sons have friends who are parents and several of them have iPads for their children. My younger son, Jon, was using his iPad at one of his friend’s home and their nine-month-old daughter crawled over to see what he was doing and to “help” him. ... READ MORE >
Straight up in the evening sky was a bright shining crescent moon! It was so awe inspiring that as I stood in my back yard looking up, my neighbors stopped to appreciate the beauty of the evening sky. As parents, or grandparents, how can we take an observation of the great outdoors and use it to encourage our children or grandchildren to read? By using... READ MORE >
Columbia Central High School Seniors, Alissa Fish and Gehrig Elliott along with Dr. Campbell recorded a segment with Bart Hawley on JTV. https://jtv.tv/columbia-students-advancing-in-early-college READ MORE >
During the soggy wet afternoon, the drizzling rain kept coming. My drive around the country side was on a road surrounded by a green lush valley that seemed to stretch upward towards the sky. As the sun began to peak out from between the clouds, there was a small rainbow visible between the trees. The further I drove the more brilliant the rainbow became until... READ MORE >
The Columbia School District is participating in the Jackson County Early College (JCEC) program through a partnership with Jackson College. This new early college program paves the way for Columbia students to move from a traditional k-12 approach to a more vigorous k-14 conduit that will be personalized for our students. The Jackson County Early College... READ MORE >
The Columbia School District is participating in the Jackson County Early College (JCEC) program through a partnership with Jackson College. This new early college program paves the way for Columbia students to move from a traditional k-12 approach to a more vigorous k-14 conduit that will be personalized for our students. The Jackson County Early College program... READ MORE >
A hero doesn't necessarily have to wear a cape and tights, maybe a hero speaks up for what's right. Maybe that hero could be you. If you see or hear something that doesn't seem right, you can submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY. OK2SAY allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school... READ MORE >
Zonar Z Pass Columbia Elementary K-6 students will benefit from a new bus system to track their route during the 2018-19 school year. Each child will wear a swipe card on their backpack, which will register when and where they get on and off the bus. Parents will receive an email with a link to a website that allows them to access their students account to... READ MORE >
Jackson County Early College is a new option for high school students to build a career pathway and begin their college degree as early as ninth grade. Students, while completing the program, may earn an associate degree (60 credits) by the end of an additional year (year 13). Click here for more information. Apply Online READ MORE >
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, free GSRP preschool for four year... READ MORE >