March 2025
5/6 Grade Spring Fling: Come join the CMS Student Council as we host the Spring Fling this Friday, March 28 afterschool until 4:00 pm! There will be prizes, games, activities, and food! ALL SCHOOL FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THE SOCIAL. Call the office with any questions. See Flyer/Permission Slip HERE
7/8 Track: Team and individual pictures will be taken afterschool on Monday, March 31. You may order online up to 3 weeks before picture day. Order at cavanaughphoto.com/order Your may also order with a paper order form HERE Contact Cavanaugh Photography with any questions
Science Fair: Congratulations to the following students that represented CMS at the 64th Mohican District Science Fair on Saturday at Ashland University.
Manraj Chauhan, Japneet Kaur, Grace Murphy, and Marisa Murphy: earned Superior Ratings and the award for the junior high school with the highest percent of Superiors with 100%.
Dhriti Jayant and Gabriel Awada: earned Superior Ratings.
Syed Shabih and Shri Madduri: earned Excellent Ratings.
Dhriti Jayant: received the Charles River Laboratories Award of $125.
Gabe Awada: received a $25 award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Northern Ohio Section. Three $250 scholarships were given by the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority with Dhriti and Japneet each receiving one. All students that received a Superior Rating are eligible to have their project advanced to the State Science Day in April! Congratulations to all!!
Once Upon a Mattress Musical:
Tickets are on sale now! You can find tickets on the Ticket Spicket website. Shows runs March 27-29 at CHS. Come and support these talented students! See Ms. Dzielski with any questions.
6th grade Chess Club: CMS is proud to offer an after-school club for 6th grade students. Chess club will meet every Wednesday after school from 2:40pm-3:45pm from Wednesday, March 12 - Wednesday, May 14. We will not meet on 4/23 & 4/30. Students must have their own transportation home each week. Students are not permitted to ride the elementary bus home. See Mr. Malin with any questions. Permission/Flyer
Raider Weekly Broadcast: See the 3/24/25 Broadcast HERE
7/8 grade Track: 7/8 grade track practice has begun. Students will ride their normal bus over to the high school for practice. If you don't normally ride a bus, you will need to ride over on bus 11. Coaches will meet students in the high school gym. Students should come prepared to run outside in the cold weather. An OHSAA Physical is required before the first practice. The $150 Sport Participation fees are due on April 1st. See Mr. Kilpatrick with any questions.
Culinary Art Competition: Sign-ups are closed. Students that signed up need to return their permission slips as soon as possible. Contact Ms. Webber, School Nutrition Director, with any questions. [email protected] See Flyer HERE CLSD Text Messaging: To minimize emails and phone calls from school, opt in for text messaging from CLSD School Messenger. See parent email from Mr. Bansek on 9/25/24 and access the "how to" sign up HERE
FREE!! Check this out! 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 FREE CANDIDS FLYER If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cavanaugh Photography!
OneView is currently closed for any updates to your student's information. Please contact the office if you need any of your information changed.
ALL FEES PAST AND PRESENT ARE OVERDUE. IF YOU DESIRE A PAYMENT PLAN OR HAVE QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 440-236-5741.
- Payment options: Pay through the PaySchools website accessed on the main page. Mail payments, along with the bottom portion of your statement, to the address listed on statement. Accept payments in the main office by check made payable to Columbia Middle School or exact cash. Credit card purchases are also accepted in person in the office and will not incur the additional fee which is charged when pay in person. If you have any questions, please contact the office at (440) 236-5741.
Chromebooks, Chargers, and Insurance: Students are responsible for keeping chromebooks in good working order. If you have a damaged or chromebook that is not working properly, bring it to the office for repair. If you have lost or damaged your charger, you are responsible for replacing it. They are available on Amazon. Make sure you match the brand name of charger to the brand of your chromebook (ex. Lenovo, Dell, etc. ) and order the 65 watt option. Chromebook Insurance covers one screen break. Take advantage and bring in the cash or check for $25, note this must be on a separate check from any school/ athletic fees. This optional insurance must be purchased by September 15. New students to the district will have 2 weeks from their first day of school to purchase insurance. See Chromebook letter HERE
Report Cards: You may access and print a pdf. of your student’s report cards in PowerSchool. Please note, report cards cannot be viewed on the app. You must login to the PowerSchool website to view and print report cards. Access PowerSchool from the MS website (toggle on left).
Incoming 7th grade students: The Ohio Revised Code 3313.67 requires that a student entering 7th grade provide written evidence of being immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, (Tdap) and meningococcal (MCV4) or is in the process of being immunized against these diseases.
You must provide the school with a current immunization record for your child.
Medications: Medication forms must be filled out each school year by your physician. Contact Nurse Mindi with any questions at [email protected]
PowerSchool Mobile APP: The mobile app district code is ZZGS. Report cards cannot be viewed on the app. You must login to the PowerSchool website to view and print report cards.
2024-2025 School Year:
School Day: 7:30 am – 2:35 pm.
Students may enter building at 7:20
Car riders drop-off begins at 7:20 am.
Car riders dismissed at 2:35 pm.
Bus riders dismissed at 2:37 pm.
2024-2025 Lunch Times:
7/8 Lunch: 10:30-11:00
5/6 Lunch: 11:00-11:30
2024-2025 School Meal Prices:
Student Breakfast $2.25
Student Lunch $3.75
Milk $0.55
Reduced Lunch $0.40
Attendance Policy: View the updated HERE
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