Summer 2013
Have a safe and wonderful summer! School resumes on Wednesday, August 21st.
Report cards, supply lists, and information regarding next year were mailed home to all students on June 6.
The office will be open through June 21 between the hours of 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. We will be closed from June 22- July 31. The office will open again on August 1st.
If your child will be a new student attending Columbia schools this fall, our registrar is available in the guidance office at the high school until Friday, June 21. She will return on Tuesday, August 6 in her new location at Columbia Middle School.
Incoming 7th and 8th grade students will need to read at least one book during the summer to enrich their minds! Please choose from the following lists – you may read more than one of course, your choice after you select one of these – we encourage it; your brain will thank you, too . . . You will take a short quiz on the first day of school, please be prepared. Keep a log of your reading and bring it with you the first day of school for immediate EXTRA Credit!
7th grade required SummerReadingList(1).pdf and log.
8th grade required SummerReadingList(1).pdf and log.
Summer Fun Camps Directory has included many programs for students with disabilities. While some of the camps and programs are not specifically designed for children with exceptionalities, they follow a philosophy supporting inclusion and will make provisions for individuals’ needs. Summer Fun Directory was prepared for parents in Lorain, Erie and Huron Counties. Click on the link to download the directory. documents/File/Summer Fun Camp Directory_rev5-13.pdf
The price of a school lunch for the 2013-2014-school year is $3.50. Milk is 50¢. CMS offers a healthy lunch every school day. Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. Reduced price is 40¢ for lunch. Please contact your school office if you need assistance providing your child with lunch.
Sports
Any girls in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend Columbia Soccer Open Fields on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 7am to 9am. Open fields are held behind the highschool. New and experienced players are welcome to attend. If you have any questions please email Coach Bailey at baileya@columbia.k12.oh.us
All student athletes must have a current sport physical before the start of an athletic season. The OHSAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form is due the first day of mandatory practices along with the yellow Athletic Medical Waiver Form your athlete will not be able to practice without these form. The remaining forms are due along with your child's participation fee of $250 for the 2013-2014 school year no later than the team sports picture day scheduled for the season in which your child will participate. The physical form is valid for one calendar year and will be kept on file. The code of conduct and eligibility checklist and medical waiver need to be completed each athletic season to ensure CMS has the most current and accurate information to ensure your child's safety. The Columbia Local Schools Student and Parent Athletic Handbook is a complete listing of all information that you and your child need. Please take the time to read this document carefully.
The fall sports parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 14th at 6 pm in the CHS cafeteria. Fall sports picture day will be on Friday, August 16th from 12:30 to 2:00 at CMS. Picture order forms will be handed out at practice by your coaches.
CONGRATULATIONS COLUMBIA!
