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Daily Announcements

Monday, May 12, 2025

 

What every Raider needs to know today:
Spring Sports update for today, as weather dictates:

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Student Body Officers.

  • President-Cailyn Demagall

  • Vice President- Lexi Miller

  • Secretary -Youstina Hanna

  • Treasurer - Claire Ondrejko

  • Public Relations  - Nadia Hritz

AP testing this week
  • AP Seminar Monday, May 12  

  • Testing students are excused with parent permission to come in at 11:17 AM-6th period

  • Testing ends at 2:00 pm 

  • AP Language: Wednesday, May 14 :

  •  testing students report 7:45, exams end 11:25 am; Lunch 6th period; resume normal class schedule

  • AP Physics, Friday, May 16 : 

  •  testing students report 7:45, exams end 11:10 am; Lunch 6th period; resume normal class schedule

  • On AP testing days, bells will not ring.

Attention Seniors

The Senior Awards Ceremony -Tuesday, May 13 - 9:15 am  

  • Arive by 9am and wear your gown. 

  • Any siblings of seniors may attend and all juniors will attend the ceremony. 

Senior Exams begin Tuesday, May 13 - for Periods 5th  through  10th . 
  • Wednesday, May 14-testing is Periods 1, 2, and 3

  • Make-up exams must be completed by 2:00 PM 

  • LCJVS seniors follow their final exam schedules as mandated by their programs. 

Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal - Friday, May 16 | 11:30 am -1:00 PM | report to the Stadium
  • Seniors must be present at commencement rehearsal to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

K-8 Clap Out and PTO Luncheon | Friday, May 16 | 1:15 PM and PTO picnic- wear cap and gown to Clapout

See full list and details for the week below. 

What every family needs to know: 

Text messaging from CLSD School Messenger
Guidance Office News:

CCP Information 2025-2026: 

FAFSA Information
  •  Juniors and seniors
  •  GPA requirement is a minimum of 3.0
  •  90% attendance rate verified with the attendance office 
  • Turn in completed forms to the attendance office   
Current CCP students - 
  • CCP Acknowledgement Form  to leave the high school when they are not scheduled in a class. 
  • Signed by a parent and returned to the guidance office. 
  • Permission granted after approval of signed acknowledgment from a parent or guardian.
Community Service -
  •  All students need to have 20 hours of community service 
  • Verification forms turned in to the Guidance office. 
  • Senior forms were due May 1
  • Summer community is accepted
Sports News:
Attention Fall Athletes:
  • Fall Sports Player/Parent meeting
  • Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 pm 
  • HS gym
 Athletic forms - OneView - CLOSED FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. Contact the main office, Beth Kobe, with any questions or concerns. 
  • All sections due one week prior to first practice.  
  • Current physical form -  uploaded prior to first practice  
  •  Students will be denied participation in any practice or scrimmage if above not completed. 
  •  25-26 pre participation physical forms 
  • Instructions on completion of the forms 
Pay to participate fees of $150 were due April 1
  • Cash, check, or a credit card in main office or on PaySchools.   I
  • Family cap - $300 per season. 
  • Past due academic fees are due before athletes can participate.  
  • Senior Citizen (62 or older) will be admitted free to all home athletic events
  • Event passes may be purchased in the high school office for HS events; middle school office for middle school events
 Raider gear -  Columbia Athletic Boosters RaiderWear website 

Athletic Booster membership form and information and online
  • Thank you for your support 7th-12th grade CLSD athletics. 
Online Ticketing for Athletic Events:
 Attention Raider Fans: No amplified noise makers or air horns are permitted in the gym or at the stadium for CLSD events.

Community Service:
Graduation requirement of community service hours.
  • Service log form is available - offices at CHS -  Mrs. Meadows at LCJVS 
  • Return to Mrs. Hechko 
  • Seniors - required hours completed no later than May 1 of their graduation year. 
  • Graduation requirement - 20 hours. 
  • Hours completed over the summer are eligible  
 Employment Opportunities:
  • Berea Animal Rescue is looking for part time help. See the flier for more details. 
  • Hastings Water Works is hiring lifeguards for next summer.  See the flier for information and how to apply
  • Little River Pet Resort: see flier posted at CHS, or apply here
 Check out our job posting board in the main entrance hall at CHS for more employment opportunities. 
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Miscellaneous Information:
2024-2025 Senior Students of the Month are chosen by the CHS staff and honored each full month of the school year. 
September: Kaitlyn Miller and Joseph Borczuch
October: Bree Heidecker and Nathan Chapman
November: Abigayle Silvay and Conner Adams
December: Savanna Gonzalez and Mustafa Abuirmeileh
January: Sadie Schulke and Mason Goodman
February: Mallory Baker and Adam Wilmeth
March: McKylie Cusano and Grant Johnson
April: Juliana Hopp and Kohl Colorito
May: Alianna Ibarra and Gage Maruna

Attention seniors! Your mini photo sessions are now available for viewing.
  • Scan here for access - check your emails for more information - contact Cavanaugh Photography. 
 To celebrate Cavanaugh Photography's 22nd year in business 
  • the studio is giving away hi-res downloads of all our sports candids this year!
  •  See the flier to the right
 2024-2025 Fee information: 
  • Academic Fees
  • All prior year fees and CLSD property are overdue.  Failure to pay school fees will result in exclusion from 
    • extracurricular activities: including school sponsored activities, athletics, marching band, field trips,  enrichment programs
    • any after school activity: dances, clubs, socials, homecoming, prom, banquets, etc.
    • all commencement exercises
    • release of transcripts and diplomas
  • Chromebook Insurance 

    • Covers one screen break.

    •   $25 - separate check made payable to CHS.  New students: Due within two weeks of enrollment. 

  • Payment options:
  •  Pay through the PaySchools website  
    • Parent  guide to set up your account.  
    • Mail payments
    • In person - check made payable to CHS, credit card or cash. 
Parking Permit information 2024-2025 school year: 
  • Parking permits - required to park on school property during the school day-including JVS students
  • Complete the parking permit application - bring a copy of license and insurance - 2nd semester only fee $20. 
Power School Information:
  • Access PowerSchool from the HS website.  
  • Mobile app - district code - ZZGS.

About

Columbia High School
14168 West River Road
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
(440) 236-3081 (Fax)

Office Hours 7:00-3:00
School Hours 7:45-2:50
 
Brian Siftar
Principal

Jason Ward
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

Suzie Neff
School Counselor

Beth Kobe
Administrative Assistant
Principal's Office & Athletic Office

Kathy Hechko
Administrative Assistant
Guidance Office

Meredith Crow
Administrative Assistant
Attendance

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Upcoming Events

May
13

Senior Awards

Tue May 13 2025
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13

Senior Exams 5-10th period

Tue May 13 2025
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13

Marching Band practice

Tue May 13 2025
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13

Track at LC8 meet-Firelands

Tue May 13 2025
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13

V Softball at Firelands

Tue May 13 2025
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13
May
12

ES~mClass Testing

Mon May 12 2025
to Fri May 16 2025

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CHS Student Tutoring

Tue May 13 2025
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HS Senior Awards

Tue May 13 2025
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13

HS Marching Band practice

Tue May 13 2025
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