Important Reminders for Seniors-Senior photos, childhood/baby photos, and Senior Quotes are due for the yearbook by December 1st. All of these may be submitted on the Class of 2024 Google Classroom page.
Cap and gown orders are due by December 8th. Please complete your order using https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064921/Columbia-Central-High-School/.
Important Reminders for Seniors-Senior photos, baby photos, and senior quotes are due for the yearbook by December 1st. All of these may be submitted by your child on the Senior Google Form or by email to isabelle.anderson@myeagles.org.
Cap and gown orders are due by December 8th. Please complete your order using https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064921/Columbia-Central-High-School/.
Looking for Columbia Central gear for the holidays? Now is the time to buy. Today only you can get 25% off your purchase and free shipping over $75. All orders placed by December 8th will be delivered by December 23rd. Please follow the link to the store.
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Brooklyn/Columbia+Central+High+School
Monday we have a new coffee truck coming! Be sure to stop and see Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. Prices range from $4-$7. They will be in the student parking lot from 7am-9am. Here is a glimpse at their menu.
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving break! We are grateful for our Columbia Central community!
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving break! We are grateful for our Columbia Central community.
Here's a look into the week ahead:
Monday - Traveling Tom's Coffee in the student parking lot 7am-9am
Tuesday - Blue and Gold Day
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - No School for Thanksgiving Break
Join us tonight for the Weekend of the Arts at CCHS. The jazz band concert and art show begins at 6 pm. Vocal performances and the Jr./Sr. High productions begin at 7pm. If you are unable to attend this evening, there will be another opportunity tomorrow at 1pm. Tickets are $5. Thank you for your support.
Be sure to join in the fun this weekend!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday we have A Weekend of The Arts performance. Check out the flyer for all of the details.
Congratulations to our Jr. High competitive cheer team as they placed 3rd at the Addison Jamboree on Thursday. These lady Golden Eagles really showed up and put it out there. Next jamboree is 11/30 at Grass Lake.💙💛📣
High school girls basketball try-outs begin Monday! We look forward to an exciting season! Let's go Golden Eagles!🏀
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!
