Columbia Central Jr./Sr. High School

Class of 2024 and Families-Important Scholarship Planning Information- There will be a Virtual County Workshop this month to assist students with creating a Scholarship Action Plan on Wednesday, November 15th from 6-7 PM on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5096560252 | Meeting ID: 509 656 025. Please encourage your student to reach out to us and feel free to come into our office located in the Target wing of the Jackson Crossing Mall. We are currently in the third season of the 4 Seasons of College Application: Scholarships! Students should start applying for scholarships now and continue applying for them until they have finished their post-secondary education. Here is a list of local scholarship opportunities that I will be talking with your student about: Meyer Lois Franklin Scholarship - up to $5,000 - opens December 1, 2023 Jackson Community Foundation Scholarships - 1 application can apply students for up to 5 scholarships of various amounts - opens December 1, 2023 Jackson Legacy Scholarship - $1,000 for students attending Jackson College, Baker College in Jackson, or Spring Arbor University - included in the JCF Scholarship Application - opens December 1, 2023 Sigmund Foundation Scholarship - up to $5,000 - one application for students going to a traditional 2- or 4-year institution and one application for students going into the trades - opens November 1, 2023 John George Loan - up to $6,000 with 2% interest rate (note: even though this is a loan we still talk about it with the students) - opens October 1, 2023 Additional scholarship resources: College and Career Access Center Monthly Scholarship List - updated monthly - available on our website: https://www.jcisd.org/domain/255 Scholarship Search Engines - links available on the CCAC website (note: never pay for a scholarship application or search!) Please note that your student’s FAFSA must be completed in order to complete the Jackson Community Foundation scholarship applications and most other scholarship applications. While the current date of when the FAFSA will be open has not been announced, it should be opening in December. For students interested in entering the workforce or an apprenticeship after graduation, now is the time to: Work on soft skills/interview skills Look into job shadowing opportunities Do a job search based on your areas of interest Attachment: November Monthly Highlight

Video Announcements for the Week of November 13-17! https://youtu.be/2JxDGXynkOs

Over the weekend, some of our high school students participated in Musical Theater Solo and Ensemble. Congratulations to Morgan, Tucker, Rosalynn, Nathan, and Madison on receiving 1st Division Ratings! We are so proud of your success and this beautiful performance!

Happy Veterans Day! We are grateful for your courage, bravery, and service. Thank you to all those who were able to attend our Veterans Day ceremony on Friday. It was a special day honoring those who served in our community.

Last chance to RSVP for Veterans Day breakfast. Please be sure to register by noon on Thursday, November 9th. The flyer and registration links are below. Veterans Day Flyer Link https://bit.ly/46S6fM7 Registration Form Link https://forms.gle/FouDH1ud25Z4dQ1x5

Please check out the Video Announcements for the week of 11/6-11/10. Have a great week! https://youtu.be/t-eWpuepA3w?si=mpc0neKa1RLiwNT1

Jostens will be on campus during lunches tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th to take orders for class rings and graduation. If you are not ordering in person tomorrow for cap and gown, those need to be ordered online BY November 21st.

A look at our week ahead: Monday: Is our Blue and Gold day. Students and staff are asked to wear their Columbia Central gear or blue and gold. Tuesday- NWEA Results are being sent home with students in grades 7-11. Jostens will also be here to work with Seniors and Sophomores to place orders in person. Wednesday - Communication Camp begins, students will return Friday Friday - Veterans Day Celebration , this will start at 8:45am Please review our flyer here: https://bit.ly/46S6fM7 Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/FouDH1ud25Z4dQ1x5 Students and staff are encouraged to wear red.

School Bus Note Policy: Please note the changes this year for bus notes. Any student who needs to ride a different bus home, or is going home with a friend, please contact the bus garage at 517-592-6449 by noon. If you know earlier please contact as soon as you can. Thank you!

We are so excited for tomorrow! Callaghan's coffee will be in the student parking lot Friday, November 3rd, 7-8:30am. Please stop over and see them for your morning pick me up!☕

Tonight at 7:30 PM, our CCHS Drumline will be perform at the Jackson College Potter Center. They have the exciting opportunity to perform with other programs in Jackson County and the Detroit Lions drumline will be the featured headliner. Tickets are $10 at the door if you are interested in going and supporting our CCHS Drumline!

Seniors... Check out the resources available through the College and Career Access Center.

Happy Halloween from the Columbia Central staff!🎃💙💛

Check out the CC Video Announcements for the week, October 30-November 3- https://youtu.be/P3GGZkFHz30

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Columbia School District is looking forward to celebrating our Veterans on Friday November 10th . Please contact CES, CUES or the JH/HS with questions. Please RSVP on the link below. https://forms.gle/FouDH1ud25Z4dQ1x5

Thank you, CCJH Most Teens Don't, for promoting positive decisions making in our school!

Tuesday is Halloween, kids are encouraged to dress up. All Halloween-Costumes are permitted excluding the following: Masks covering the face, Any weapon-type items or Inflatable costumes. We look forward to seeing everyone's creativity tomorrow! 🧡🎃🦇

Rake and Run time of the year! If your yard is full of leaves, live in in the Brooklyn Community and don't have the time, we are here to help! Please contact our Student Senate and Leadership team at 517-769-8635. Deadline is Thursday. 🍁

The Class of 2027 is hosting a spirit wear fundraiser. Order are due by November 14th and can be turned into the high school office or with Mrs. Ellsworth. Thank you for your support. 💙🦅💛