District News

You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a program that helps supplement your monthly grocery budget to help put nutritious foods on your family's table...

On Monday, January 13th, Mrs. Hartman’s 7th Grade Music and the Brain class welcomed guest speaker, Kerry Kenny and some families as part of their discussion on early childhood music education and brain development...

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter has teamed up again this year with the Columbia County Farm Bureau and Penn State Extension to offer FREE to the community information on rural safety...

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter is again this year selling bottled maple syrup and maple syrup products.

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter has begun its annual Strawberry Sales with orders due by Monday, February 24, 2020....

Tickets for the CCHS production of The Little Mermaid are March 5 (7:00 pm), March 6 (7:00 pm), March 7 (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm) and March 8 (2:00 pm) in the high school auditorium...

Central Columbia School District is closed today, Wednesday, January 8th, due to snow.

On Monday, January 6, 2020; Central Columbia's Agricultural/Environmental Science Instructors Mr. Doug Brown and Mr. Curt Turner were honored by Penn State University...

On Friday, January 10, 2020, all 8th grade students will be visiting Columbia-Montour Vocational-Technical School...

Congratulations to to the CCHS Band students for making it to PMEA District Band...

Polar Express Day in Second Grade: Mr. Groshek read “ The Polar Express” to students...

Mrs. Hartman’s 8th Grade Musical Theater class welcomed Ms. Kim Mengle on Friday, December 13th...

Fourth grade students in Mrs.Faus’ class were engaged while having fun with Christmas Mad Libs...

On Friday, December 6, six Central Columbia students traveled to Lock Haven University to attend an Entrepreneurship workshop featuring guest speakers who guided students through a business plan to pitch their innovative products...

German club members celebrate German holiday customs and traditions at the Mifflinburg Christkindlmarkt...

This is your child's Pennsylvania Mandated Health Screenings Report

During the Week of December 9, 2019; students in the Wildlife Science class at Central Columbia High School were provided the opportunity to evaluate different skulls as part of the curriculum...

Congratulations to our December SOAR students...

Members of the Central Columbia High School Chorus helped ring in the season during the first annual Lime Ridge Tree Lighting Ceremony..

Free virtual college fairs!  Select this link to find out more!

After reading “Balloons Over Broadway,” students in fourth grade worked on a STEM project to design and create a new balloon for their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade...

You may start your child's Kindergarten Registration Process online Sunday, December 1st, 2019. The deadline to complete part one online is February 7th, 2020. *

Friday, November 22 CCES hosted Parents Night Out at the middle school. Staff, teachers, and high school students work and play with students for the evening while their parents get an evening off...

Central Columbia will be offering a parent night for all parents and guardians of current 11th grade students...

On Friday, November 15, 20 students from Mrs. Brewer’s Business and Marketing classes went on a trip to Hershey to explore the world of business and marketing...

The Central Columbia Girls Basketball Program will be running their annual winter youth league for girls in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades Saturday mornings beginning December 28th...

Music Theory I students composing Dominant 7th chords...

Congratulations to our Fall 2019 Academic All Stars...

Several 8th grade students toured Autoneum this past Tuesday as part of a state-wide competition entitled "What's so cool about manufacturing?"...

The 7th and 8th Grade Arts Coffeehouse will be sponsoring a benefit for Cora Witmer and family. Laurie WItmer has expressed appreciation for the kindness of all who support and attend. 

Congratulations to the following students who made Honors and Distinguished Honors for the first marking period...

On Thursday, November 7, 2019; students enrolled in the Agricultural Science IV class conducted a hands-on lab in which they learned about different Pennsylvania apple varieties as part of the Pollinators Unit of Study...

The Central Columbia Boy's Basketball program is holding its annual youth basketball league again this season.  The league is open to area boys in grades 2 - 6 and will run from November until February...

Students in the Wildlife Science class conducted a pelt identification lab...

Author Susan K. Seiple stopped by Central Columbia Elementary School to donate her first published book “What’s a Witch to Do” to the Elementary Library...

All Schools, teacher Inservice, No school for students.

Our school is taking part in the 2019 Pennsylvania Youth Survey sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The survey, www.pays.state.pa.us , will ask questions about the behaviors of school students in the 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grades...

Mr. Brian Eckrote, land surveyor with Ted Oman Surveying visited Mr. Curt Turner's land surveying class to discuss the career of land surveying...

Several Central Columbia FFA Members volunteered their time at the community trunk or treat night for the elementary age students...

The fall Book Fair begins on Thursday, November 7th at 5pm and ends Friday, November 15th...

Congratulations to the following members of the Central Columbia High School Chorus who auditioned yesterday and were accepted into the 2019-2020 PMEA District 8 Chorus.  This festival will be held in Selinsgrove at Susquehanna University from January 15-17, 2020...

Winter Sports offered at Central Columbia:

Junior High - Boys Basketball, Basketball Cheerleading, and Wrestling

High School - Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming/Diving, Bowling, and Winter Cheerleading

Mrs. Mary Lynne Brown was recognized as the 2018 Pennsylvania winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching...

College Night will be held at Bucknell University on Monday, October 14^th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m...

Congratulations to the following Central Columbia High School Chorus members for making the 2019 Columbia-Montour County Chorus.  This festival will be held at Danville High School November 5 & 6, 2019...

Purchase your citrus and beef jerky in support of the Central Columbia FFA...

• Electrical work in the District Office, Technology Office and Server Area will start Thursday, 9.26.19 morning.
  • The Technology Office computer servers, WiFi and Internet network switches are located in the District Office and will experience outages on Thursday, 9.26.19 and Friday, 9.27.19. 
    • Students this will affect your ability to connect to Internet resources on your iPad.

Due to the increased volume of traffic in both the CCMS and CCES morning student drop-off lane, we offer the following instructions to follow to allow to ensure the safety of your student and provide for a smooth flow of traffic in the drop-off lane...

Students in the environmental science, accounting and engineering technology courses hosted a guest speaker.  Mr. Ben Horton visited the high school to discuss his career in the forest industry and to provide information about his small business adventure...

Life Skills students in Mr. Brett Sarnoski high school class visited the Central Columbia Agricultural/Environmental Science Program for a lesson on plant science...

FAFSA Federal Student Aid Completion Session. If you are interested in participating in our FAFSA completion session, please indicate, using the web link below, the time that you would be available to attend. We have 2 sessions with 22 seats available in each session. https://forms.gle/4K5RxaiX3g2GRb4N8

It's time for the 2019 Homecoming Parade, Game, and Dance!  Select this link for some important iniformation...

The Outdoor Club is raising money to offset some of the costs associated with our outdoor adventures and education.  The club took it's first trip in 2014, and has organized 41 different trips/activities to 16 different locations...

Visit this link to view the Homecoming 2019 parade route...

FBLA annual clothing sale going on now...

Blue Jay Blends will be opening the morning of Tuesday, September 3rd.  We will be offering regular, decaf and iced coffee, as well as hot tea and hot chocolate.  We are opened at 6:45 and close around 8:00...

Below is a link that list "The 75 best school districts in Pennsylvania, based on academics, school life, more..."

The PA Department of Education has requested schools to monitor absenteeism with greater scrutiny. PDE has defined chronic absenteeism to include any student who is absent for 18 days or more in the school year, regardless of cause. PDE further defines a school day as one where the student receives four or more hours of classroom instruction...

NOTICE: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The principal or delegated approving authority reserves the right to deny any trip request based on the student’s academic standing, attendance record, and/or disciplinary status during the current school year, or for insufficient justification...

1. Online Parent Portal Access - How to log in - Create the account - Help with issues.
2. Select this link for information on how to update your student Medical Update Form (aka, Student Emergency and Health Information Form) AND Parent and Student Family Contact Information Form...

iPad insurance envelopes will be given to all students grades 4 to 12, on the first day of school. Students are expected to deliver the iPad insurance envelope to their parent/guardian for the decision to OPT in or OPT out...

All Central Columbia K to 12 Student Passwords will change to a new student password on Sunday, August 18th., starting at 3:00 PM. 

Students can access their NEW 2019-20 student password NOW. Log into your STUDENT PORTAL...

Four food trucks, The Grilled Cheese Cafe, Real Taste Taqueria, Mike's Food Truck, and Udder Delights will be parked in the lot just past the tennis courts.  These food trucks have committed a percentage of their revenue for that day to the charity.  From 1 PM to 6 PM, the food trucks will be open to the public.  Consider taking a day off from cooking and join Central Columbia in raising money for the local charity.

Log into your Parent Portal (Parent Community Portal) to check your student's bus information. There have been updates since last year. 

If changes are needed please contact Alyson Livziey in the transportation office at 570-784-2850 Ext. 4001.

Columbia Montour Vo-Tech start classes on August 21st.

If you live in the Central Columbia School District and need transportation to Vo-Tech for August 21st, please contact Alyson Livziey on or before August 16th, to set up transportation. She can be reached at 570-784-2850 Ext 4001.

You might qualify for FREE or REDUCED price meals. Learn more and Apply Now! A new application needs to be completed each school year. Any application from last school year will expire on September 27th 2019.  ONLINE Free Reduced Meal Application link  

Student/Staff Picture Day                 Friday, September 6, 2019

Student/Staff Retake Picture Day    Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Our District web site and School’s Home Web pages are scheduled to be upgraded on August 1st. Our current web site will function normally, with the exception that web pages will not be able to be edited starting July 29^th. That is when the current web site will be uploaded to the new version.

PUBLIC NOTICE - Call for bids to supply Central Columbia School District with milk/dairy products

If you have questions or need help downloading data or files from your eBackpack account, you are invited to a eBackpack Download Support Session on Tuesday, July 30^st at the Middle School Library from 1 PM to 6 PM. Teachers and staff will be available to help you access and save any critical data from your eBackpack account.

Download important data and files NOW. After July 31^st, no eBackpack data and files will not be available to you.

A team of 8th grade students received commendation from National Public Radio for their submission in the First NPR Student Podcast Challenge...

8th grade students from Central Columbia Middle School recently submitted posters to the Columbia County Conservation District's Earth Day poster contest...

Central Columbia High School Commencement 2019 Live on YouTube Live

and

Central Columbia High School Commencement 2019 Live on High School Sports Network

Saturday, June 8th, 2019
Commencement starts at 4:00 pm (live online feed starts at 3:50 PM)
Central Columbia High School

The CCHS drama students put Mamma Mia to bed for the year at the Ray of Light Awards in the Community Arts Center in Williamsport...

Members of the Central Columbia chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently donated their time for a spring liter pickup along Old Berwick Road...

Recently PA State Senator John Gordner presented retiring Superintendent Harry Mathias with a certificate of recognition and congratulations from the Senate of Pennsylvania...

Current High School Seniors, turn in your Central Columbia iPad and accessories in the HS Library after your last exam or on your last school day. This includes the iPad in its protective rugged case, iPad sleeve, AC adaptor, and AC cord (USB to lightning cable).

Current 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade and 11th grade Central Columbia Students - can Check-Out their CCSD iPad during Summer 2019, if Parents or Guardians agree.

If you DO NOT WANT your current 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^thgrade or 11th grade student to check-out their iPad over Summer 2019, Click on this link to USE THIS WEB FORM TO LET US KNOW.  We will then collect their iPad before classes end for this school year. Their iPad will be issued to them when they return to classes in the new school year.

Central Columbia Stage band opened the evening for their 2nd Annual JayzFest...

Please select this link for important information regarding 2019 Graduation Day...

On May 14th, Central Columbia 7th and 8th graders participated in the annual Susquehanna Valley Middle School Regional Envirothon held at Montour Preserve...

Central Columbia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students recently received generous donations for their upcoming trip to San Antonio, TX...

In order to make this list, students need to have a varsity letter in the sport...

The Central Columbia Middle School would like to invite all area veterans and their families to the annual Memorial Day program...

Congratulations to Trae Devlin who will continue playing football next year at Lebanon Valley College...

Congratulations to LJ Woodward who will continue playing football next year at Lycoming College...

Congratulations to the 2019 Central Columbia boys' tennis team for winning the District IV team championship...

Students – please read through this and pass it along to your parents if you are planning on playing a fall sport...

Congratulations to Connor Empie who will continue swimming at Bloomsburg University...

This Saturday from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, the high school student council will be having their Spring Carnival event...

Congratulations to Ethan Heller who will be continuing his soccer career at Keystone College...

Ten students representing the Central Columbia Agricultural/Environmental Science Program competed in the 2019 Susquehanna Valley Regional Envirothon held at Shikellamy State Park...

Central Columbia High School's production of Mamma Mia had a very successful showing of nominations for this year's Ray of Light Awards...

We are encouraging students to wear green on May 9th to raise awareness for Mental Health...

Central Columbia HS German III and IV students recently travelled on a 10 day tour of Germany...

Download the Podcast - Central Columbia High School, Career Pathways Model

A group of 7 calculus students traveled to the University of Scranton to participate in their annual Integration Bee...

Congratulations to all students who have achieved both Distinguished Honors and Honors...

The Central Columbia High School Band went to Virginia to participate in Music in the Parks...

This change is in response to our growing concerns regarding student health and safety while vaping among teenagers nationwide has risen in an almost epidemic manner.

The Rube Goldberg competition is focused around science, technology, engineering and math named for scientist Rube Goldberg...

Central Columbia's Agricultural/Environmental Science Program and FFA Chapter was busy again today during National FFA Week...

These students at Central Columbia High School near Bloomsburg are busy drilling and sanding. The agricultural sciences class is working on a community service project...

Mr. Turner, FFA Advisor along with Bryndil Kemler, Vice-President and Cody Lehman, Treasurer attended the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators Spring Regional meeting in Williamsport, PA...

Hopefully with improving nutrition at snack time and class parties, we can get these kids healthier and happier!

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau sponsored the 2019 Pennsylvania Agricultural Literacy Week...

Over the past few weeks the Central Columbia Agricultural Science course has been involved with the learning and hands-on application of Mig, Tig and Plasma Arc cutting and welding...

Members of Central Columbia's BattleBot club competed against schools from all over Pennsylvania...

Central Columbia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student officers were thrilled to receive a generous $1000 donation from the Mifflinville Fire Company...

Blood Drive for Staff and High School students.  Come give the gift of life...

Central Columbia FFA Chapter had the opportunity to visit with Representative David Milliard...

The accountability system for Pennsylvania public schools looks a little different this year. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), public schools are required to measure school performance in four categories

This year Central Columbia FBLA formed a partnership with Mrs. Wendy Gump of the Farmhouse Kitchen and Confectionary...

Nine Central Columbia high school students pitched their products at the 3rd Annual Husky Dog Pound...

Sixth grade gifted support students placed fourth out of 23 teams in the northeast region...

This letter is to inform you that between the weeks of April 15 - May 3, students in the middle school will be taking their yearly Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test...

Congratulations to Grant Gronka who will continue playing golf next year at Huntingdon College, in Montgomery Alabama...

The Central Columbia High School Tennis team is doing a clothing sale that includes a new product...

On Thursday, March 14, 2019; five students traveled to the Pine Barn Inn in Danville to attend the 2019 Area Soil Health Conference...

This concert will be a combined performance with both the High School Chorus and Band

Three 5th grade students were selected to represent CCMS in the “Youth Art Month” Exhibit in Harrisburg...

Jack Schechterly has committed to play football next year at Seton Hill University...

The Central Columbia Boys Swim Team won the District IV Swimming/Diving Championship on Thursday, February 28th...

Jared Verse has signed his letter of intent to play football next year at Albany University...

PennCFL Entrepreneurship Challenge Winners Central Columbia High School Bloomsburg-Pennsylvania...

CCSD Students place at the PA Media and Design Competition at the CSIU...
 

Momo is a sinister ‘challenge’ that has been around for some time. It has recently resurfaced ...

The Central High School Mamma Mia performance scheduled for 2 PM on Sunday, March 3rd, is now scheduled to start at 1 PM.

Congratulations to Chris Kern, who will continue playing soccer next year...

Winter 2018-19 Academic All Stars , BOYS' BASKETBALL , BOYS' BOWLING ,  GIRLS' BASKETBALL ,  GIRLS' BOWLING...

The Brainstormers team from S.T.E.M. Exploring Club 42 placed 2nd ...

  Helping the Community by providing education and resources...

The 2019 Future Career Expo will be held on Tuesday March 5 from 6 – 8 PM at Central Columbia High School (4777 Old Berwick Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815)...

You may start your child's Kindergarten Registration online anytime. ONLY a parent or legal guardian may register...

Due to weather closures, April 22 is now a school day.  Currently, the last day of school is June 10th with Commencement on June 8th ...

High School Course Catalog, Your Pathway to Success Planner. This booklet has been developed to guide you for your future career planning and course selection...

This Monday, February 18th, is a regular school day for all students. And Monday, April 22nd is now a regular school day for all students.

No School for All Students. Friday, February 15th 2019

You can register for the Hunter Safety Course online. Click the above link for details...

Congratulations to the following members of the Central Columbia High School Chorus who auditioned Wednesday in Williamsport and were accepted into the 2018-2019 PMEA Regional Chorus...

Kindergarten Online Registration for 2019-2020 is open

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter has begun its 2019 Strawberry and...

Central Columbia School District is on a two-hour delay, Tuesday, January 22nd.

Central Columbia School District has a two-hour delay today, Friday, January 18th,  due to poor road conditions.

Central Columbia School District has a two-hour delay today, Friday, January 18th,  due to poor road conditions.

Central Columbia School District has a two-hour delay today, Friday, January 18th,  due to poor road conditions.

Act 39 of 2018 mandates testing of lead in school drinking water...

The statewide testing data for the 2017-18 school year was recently released by the PA Department of Education...

You are cordially invited to attend the 2018 Holiday Chorus Concert...

Fall 2018 PHAC Academic All-Stars...

The Central Columbia School District Board of Directors invites your participation in a survey related to the superintendent search.

This summer the Central Columbia School District and the Workforce Development Board hosted the Educator in the Workplace initiative...

The High School and the Middle School are dismissing today at 11 AM. The Elementary school is dismissing at12 Noon. Elementary school and Middle school parent conferences are postponed and will be rescheduled in the future.

On Friday, November 16^th, middle school students will not have school due to parent/teacher conferences.

Youth basketball season begins soon...

The Central Columbia Educational Foundation Board recently celebrated the “Burning of the Note” for the Foundation’s Capital Campaign...

Thanks to our customers shopping at smile.amazon.com, AmazonSmile has donated over $100 million to charities around the world!...

Give your unwanted clothing, apparel, and shoes to the Central Columbia Football Boosters...

On Saturday, October 6, 2018; the Central Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held its annual induction ceremony...

Congratulations to the following Central Columbia High School Chorus members for making the 2018 Columbia-Montour County Chorus...

The Central Columbia School District will be hosting a training day for new and potential substitute teachers and other employees...

Hello! Attached is information regarding our homecoming festivities!...

This year's homecoming parade will be held on Oct. 5th at 5:00pm...

Come to the Central Columbia Band Exhibition!...

The Student Contact Info Form 2018-19 needs to be updated with your current Parent and Student Contact Information for the new school year. The form is now available on your Parent Portal. Please review and add any changes or updates, then select the 'Complete Form' button to submit the Student Contact Info Form 2018-19 information for your student(s). Please submit the form, even if you do not make any changes or updates.

Student Medical Update Form for 2018-19, also known as Student Emergency Form is now available on your Parent Portal. Please review and add any changes or updates, then select the 'Complete Form' button to submit the 2018-19 medical information for your student(s). Please submit the form, even if you do not make any changes or updates.

All the iPad insurance information is posted on the Student and Parent Portal. It is also available on your building’s web page (found under ‘for Students’ and ‘for Parents’), or click this link

Season Tickets are now on sale in the HS office...

Students, log into your student portal as you did last year.         

The student portal is found on any district web page: select, ‘for Students’ then ‘Student Portal – LOG IN’

Parents and Guardians, log into your created Parent Portal as you did last year.

The parent portal is found on any district web page: select, ‘for Parents’ then ‘Parent Portal – LOG IN’

Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):

Your child attends Central Columbia School District, which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards.  This letter lets you know about your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child. 

For Past and Future Central Columbia Graduates...

Reminder to students, Keystone Testing schedule for Literature, Algebra I, Biology

Free meals are available over the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO).

Your Central Columbia School District accounts; email, Office 365, OneDrive Storage, will remain active and accessible until June 30^th, 2018. You have until that time to download any and all data, photos or files that you have stored. 

On July 1^st, 2018 all your personal email and storage accounts and data will be erased and expunged.

John Monick

Student log-in passwords have been updated (CHANGED) today, Monday, June 11th, 2018 to your new 2018-19 school year password.

Central Columbia High School Graduation, broadcast starting at 4PM, on the High School Facebook Page

Summer Learning with iPads, current 8th thru 11th-grade students. You must submit this form on or before June 7th, 2018

As we approach the end of the year and the graduation ceremony, there are a few details I would like to share with you to help make the day of graduation an exciting and happy celebration. 

Parents, use this online form to submit YOUR PERMISSION for your student(s) to keep their new iPad during the Summer. You must submit this form on or before June 7th, 2018

The Central Columbia School Board passed the 2018-19 District budget by unanimous vote on May 21...

On Saturday, May 19^th, the CCHS Drama Club attended the Ray of Light Awards...

Central Columbia School District recently celebrated the addition of field lights on the district's softball field...

Make sure that you back up all your data and files NOW and before you swap out your current iPad for the new replacement.

This is a remarkable and laudable achievement.  Congratulations and thanks go to our students, faculty, staff, parents, and community.

Everyone in the Central Columbia S.D. community is cordially invited to attend the 2018 Spring Arts Festival Chorus Concert this Friday evening, May 11, at the Central Columbia High School.

This week, school staff have been educated on updated procedures...

Our telephone system is working on campus, but you can not connect to make outside calls. Our telephone vendor has been contacted and we are waiting for them to repair the outside lines.

Detailed information shared with teachers and staff regarding safety/security initiatives that have taken place over the past several weeks.

The High School Issue has been resolved, all teachers, staff, and students can go back to the High School. All schools are open. 

Congratulations to Matt Marvin who will continue his swimming career at Bloomsburg University in the fall...

Business Administrator Annette Lowery was recently honored with the David L. Nett Regional Leadership Award...

Today we are performing telephone maintenance. You will experience telephone outages if you are on campus and use an office or classroom handset.

Technology Info and Status web page can be found on any district web page under Quick Links

Due to the inclement weather, the volunteer clearance hand-in schedule for this evening from 5-7pm has been postponed...

On April 7, 2018, the Central Columbia Band Boosters are sponsoring a jazz festival...

On Monday, March 19th, Central Columbia School District will be hosting a Drug Forum sponsored by State Rep. David Millard...

On Thursday the Central Columbia Boys Swimming team won the District IV team Championship ...

Congratulations...

High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.

Select this link to read an email regarding school safety sent today by Superintendent Harry Mathias to all Teachers and Staff.

Today, Thursday, February 22nd, a Central Columbia High School student made serious threats to other students. These other students, doing the right thing, filed a report which alerted the High School principal. Jeff Groshek, our High School principal, contacted the local police. Jointly they launched an investigation and resolved any threat. 

We appreciate anyone who steps forward with information regarding the safety of our students, staff, and teachers. Together we can solve the issues that we are facing.

please stop by the Central Columbia Elementary School (Gymnasium Lobby) with the necessary paperwork (see below) to complete your child's Kindergarten registration.  It is not necessary for your child to accompany you to registration.

You will need to bring the following items:

• Original Birth Certificate (we cannot accept a photocopy).
• Current immunization/shot records (you may obtain from your doctor).
• Two documents verifying Proof of Residency in Central Columbia School District. PA drivers license, signed lease or home purchase agreement, electric bill, utility bill, bank statement, tax notice, car registration, paycheck stub.
• If applicable, Agency Letter of Placement or Court Order, custody papers or a copy of most recent IEP.

this is the link that must be used for the mandated reporting testing, https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu

Schools closed due to Teacher's In-Service.

UPDATED - Technology Maintenance during the Christmas Break will start on Wednesday 12.27.17 6 AM thru Saturday, 12/30/17, 5 PM

During the Christmas break, the Technology Team is going to perform maintenance and updates on our technology systems. Any know outages our service issues will be posted on our Technology Info and Status web page.  Access can be found on any building home page under ‘quick links’, Technology Info and Status.

Part One, Kindergarten Registration Online, is now open, click this link to start. 

You may start your child's Kindergarten Registration Process online now. The deadline to complete part one online is 2/12/17.

From Tuesday, December 6 to Friday, December 8, 2017; Doug Brown, Agricultural and Environmental Science Instructor attended the National Association of Agricultural Educators National Convention in Nashville, TN...

Congratulation to the following High School Student/Athletes who have been named to the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference All-Academic All Star team for the fall season...

All Central Columbia S.D. households are requested to use the Military Member in Household Form to let us know if there is any parent or legal guardian current serving in the military. Click this link to access the Military Member in Household Form.  (http://www.ccsd.cc/Content2/21572)

The Central Columbia Agricultural Science Program has been instructing Ag Science II students on the proper operations...

Purchase your 2017-2018 Yearbook today at an Introductory price of $45.00...

The name change to Bluejay News better represents the content of the opt-in user selected notifications.

The BLUEJAY ALERT system is used to call parents in the event of an emergency, school delay, cancellation, or early dismissal

entral Columbia FFA President and current senior Abby Yoder traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to attend the 2017 World Food Institute...

On Friday, October 20, 2017; Mr. Turner's Land Surveying class hosted a guest speaker. Mr. Brian Eckrote, professional land surveyor...

Future Business Leaders of America students from Central Columbia recently completed a litter pickup along Old Berwick Road...

The Central Columbia Education Association is hosting a Trunk or Treat event in the elementary school parking lot...

Purchase your 2017-2018 Yearbook today at an Introductory price of $45.00...

Congratulations to the following members of Central Columbia High School Chorus for auditioning and being accepted to the 2018 PMEA District Chorus...
 

In conjunction with the 2017 Homecoming Weekend the Central Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held its annual induction ceremony...

In the beginning of the school year, the High School student council set a lofty philanthropic goal of raising $20,000.00 for the Think Big Foundation...

Budget information for 2018-19 that was presented to the School Board on October, 16th, 2017

New Family Tech Training sessions to assist families with Sapphire, eBackpack, and some of the other applications that students use on their iPads.

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  PLACE: Kehr Union Ballroom

Recently the field hockey program held an alumni game in honor of Coach Mathias’ upcoming retirement...

Annual Citrus Sales...

All parents and guardians are welcome...

Congratulations to the following members of Central Columbia's High School Chorus...

Last week the PA Department of Education released the test (PSSA and Keystone exam) results from all schools for 2017...

On Thursday, September 21, 2017; two Central Columbia FFA Seniors competed in the 2017 Area FFA Tractor Driving Leadership Development Event at the Bloomsburg Fair...

High School students Shelby Walker, Madison Shaffer and Hannah Brown helped teacher Kevin Noll...

Having an issue with your iPad? BEFORE talking to a teacher, have you done the following?

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WOLF-TV) — As lawmakers continue to battle over how to pay for the budget, the state could be late paying its bills.

We will let you know when you can update to iOS 11.

Parents that did not or could not access the online Parent Portal, please return the completed student 'Medical Update Form' for your student(s), as soon as possible.

On Thursday, September 7, 2017; several Central Columbia FFA members volunteered their time...

Picture Day for students is this Friday, September 8...

Cheer with the Jays!....

The Central Columbia Golf Team won the Columbia County Classic Golf Classic...

If you cannot install the update and get the following messages, "cannot verify an update" or that you're "not connected to the internet", your iPad downloaded an update a long time ago, and it has expired. You need to delete the pre-downloaded update and then prompt your iPad to install the 10.3.3 update.

Students/members of the Central Columbia Agricultural/Environmental Science Program and FFA Chapter traveled to Rock Springs, PA...

On Friday, August 25, 2017, seven students from the Agricultural/Environmental Science Program attended the Columbia County Soil Health Workshop...

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Central Columbia School District. There are several things you need to do before becoming an approved volunteer for the district.

All senior portraits are due by Friday, November 10, 2017...

Parents/Guardians have the option to decide if they want to participate (OPT-IN) in the student iPad insurance program or not participate (OPT-OUT) and assume full responsibility to pay for accessory replacement costs or repair/replacement of a damaged iPad.

Digital, Forms, Announcements, Resources and Other Information

Parents log into the Parent Portal to update your family contact information. This is very important.

Medical Update Information will be assigned to the Student Emergency and Health Information Form

Student Transportation and Bus Stop(s) Information; AM and PM Bus Number, Stop Location(s) and Times are posted on the Parent Portal.

School day #, Parent Portal, School Calendars, Academic Calendar, Lunch Menu, Student Handbook and Contacting the School information...

You can find all student health forms for Central Columbia S.D. by accessing the 'Nurse's Office' link found under 'for Parents' on any District web page (www.ccsd.cc).

Central Columbia Senior, Agricultural/Environmental Science Student and FFA Chapter President, Abby Yoder, was selected...

Select this link to download and view the 2017-18 Free and Reduced Meal Plan Information and Application

Log into your Student Portal to access your new student universal Password and other important information. Your Student Portal log information did NOT change. A parent can access all their Central student's information via the Parent Portal.

Central Columbia's web based tool for parents/guardians to stay informed on their children(s) information and progress in their school(s).

If you’re not already signed up to access the ‘Parent Portal’, sign up now.

Parents/Guardians have the option to decide if they want to participate (OPT-IN) in the student iPad insurance program or not participate (OPT-OUT) and assume full responsibility to pay for accessory replacement costs or repair/replacement of a damaged iPad.

Four year programs, Agriculture Operations and Agriculture Mechanization. Three year programs, Engineering and Accounting.

On Saturday, July 29, 2017; several members and both advisors volunteered at the Eos Riding Center's 25th Anniversary Open House...

On Thursday, July 13, 2017; the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators (PAAE) held their annual awards banquet in Philadelphia...

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Members and advisors of the Central Columbia FFA Chapter attended the 2017 Pennsylvania FFA 88th Summer Convention...

Class of 2017 Commencement Information...

For the families who have changes to your child’s busing for the next school year...

On Thursday, May 18th Mr. Wolinsky's AP US Governent students traveled to Washington D.C...

On Tuesday morning, May 9th, Congressman Lou Barletta and members of his staff spent two hours learning about Central Columbia High School’s Career Pathway Model...

The Central Columbia Agricultural/Environmental Science Program and FFA Chapter celebrated its 26th Annual Parent-Member Banquet...

CCMS is holding a Memorial Day Program Friday, May 26th at 8:45am...

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Central Columbia attends the Technology Student Association...

Central Columbia High School is proud to announce that the following students were named to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference All-Academic Team...

On Friday, April 7, 2017 twenty FFA members traveled to Benton High School to compete in the areas of forestry, wildlife and aquatics career development events...

The CCES PTO Recycling & Conservation Committee donated $1,000 to the elementary school and Principal Tom Sharrow...

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The attached report was prepared by the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children regarding the effect of state school funding and spending on student performance...

Central Columbia School District is pleased to announce that the 2017-18 school district budget presented to the School Board contains no property tax increase...

Spring sports picture schedules...

Central Columbia is pleased to announce that junior Abby Yoder has been selected to attended the Pennsylvania School of Excellence in Agricultural Sciences...

On Thursday, March 9, 2017; several members of the Central Columbia Agricultural Program attended the 2017 Regional Soil Health Conference in Danville...

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The Central Columbia School District is hosting a year-long Professional Development School for students at Bloomsburg University.  Thirteen Bloomsburg University students take part in the two semester program.

All students do not have school Friday, 3/3/17...

On Saturday, February 25, 2017; several Central Columbia FFA Members attended along with their parents the annual FFA Keystone Degree Breakfast at Benton High School...

The Central Columbia Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) Students seeks to improve the community by funding programs that help those in need gain advantages and build character...

Good news from the PMEA Region IV Chorus festival...

Central Columbia School District recently participated in the PA Department of Education, 'Schools That Teach Tour, with a visit from the PA Secretary of Education, Pedro A. Rivera . 

On Monday, February 13, 2017; students and instructors of the Central Columbia FFA Chapter...

On February 2^nd, 8^th grade Central Columbia Middle School students visited the high school...

The Jaybots and Jayborgs competed in their final regular-season tournament...

Congratulations to the following CCHS band members...

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Leah Fritz, Parker Vance and Sarah Booher placed second...

Five years ago, the JayBots were a team of 4 students building in the back of a physics classroom...

TSA Competes at the Region 7 Conference...

PA Hunter Safety Course being offered March 7th and 8th from 3:00-6:00 in the High School Auditorium...

A day in the rehearsal life...

The Central Columbia Athletic Department is excited to announce that we will be moving away from paper copies for the PIAA CIPPE...

Central Columbia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students recently attended the Regional Leadership Conference...

Congratulations to the following members of Central Columbia's High School Chorus for their hard work at the PMEA District 8 Chorus festival...

On Monday, January 9, 2017; senior FFA member Alyssa Yoder competed via record keeping and interview for a State Star in Agricultural Placement...

On Monday, January 9, 2017; nine FFA members received their Keystone Degrees from the Pennsylvania FFA Association...

Many of the things teachers and educational leaders do to help students learn have improved in recent years...

STEM Magnet Open House...

On Friday, December 30, 2016, members of the CCHS boy’s varsity basketball team traveled to Danville to volunteer...

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter is selling Pennsylvania Grade A Maple Syrup...

On Monday, December 19th students in the Wildlife Science class conducted a whitetail deer antler evaluation lab...

Students in Musical Theatre Production class recently learned to create costuming...

The Central Columbia Middle School First Lego League Robotics Team, CAMBOTTEN, recently scored second place at the Regional Tournament...

Central Columbia German Club students celebrate German Christmas Customs...

Parents can email the school's individaul attendance clerks as needed.

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter has partnered with the Eos Therapeutic Riding Center in Buckhorn,,,

On Friday November 18, 20 students from Mrs. Brewer's Intro to Business and Sports Entertainment Marketing classes traveled to the Scranton Wilkes Barre...

Students in Mrs. Smargiassi's Music Appreciation class practice some swing dancing...

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter again this year conducted the annual citrus sales fundraising event...

Central Columbia High School recently ran a "basket bingo" event...  

The High School Technology Student Association (TSA) is having their annual Holiday Ornament Sale...

On Friday, November 18, 2016; 14 students, one advisor and one chaperone traveled to Williamsport Area High School to attend the 2016 Area FFA Leadership Conference...

Central Columbia FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students spent a Sunday afternoon cooking...

Central Columbia High School is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Academic All-Stars for the fall season...

The Central Columbia Music Department is please to announce the following results...

This year, several players earned recognition on both the 1st and 2nd team Coach's PHAC All Star Team...

Congratulations to Rhys Kauffman for auditioning and being selected to represent Central Columbia...

This morning WNEP came to the Middle School to interview some students from Jon Joseph’s sixth grade homeroom...

Central Columbia FBLA student officers display a $1000 donation compliments of the Mifflinville Rangers Fire Company...

On Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, 2016 the Central Columbia Agricultural/Environmental Science Program hosted...

NHS Induction Thursday...

Central Columbia students attended "Accounting Day" at King's College in Wilkes-Barre sponsored by the PICPA...

Central Columbia FBLA club officers recently attended the State Leadership Workshop in Harrisburg, PA...

Members of the Central Columbia FBLA recently visited Dr. William Selden at his nursing home in Berwick...

All persons traveling to the high school will park and drop off in front of the high school.  Pick up will occur in the back of the high school.

Central Columbia School District is going digital with all parent/guardian communication. You need to create your Parent Portal to access your child(s) report card. If your not signed up, you can sign up now.

Eighth grade science students in teacher Jamie Raski's classes recently learned about the heating of the atmosphere...

Congratulations to those CCHS students that auditioned and were selected as County Chorus members...

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Rhys Kauffman has been names as a NAfME National Chorus participant...

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As we launch our new season, the JayBots FIRST FTC Robotics team would like to thank everyone in the district...

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Over the past two weeks, our high school band was in two parades and on WBRE for the Pep Rally...

The Central Columbia Blue Jays Golf Team just ended their season...

Three FFA members and one FFA advisor from the Central Columbia FFA Chapter attended the 2016 National FFA Convention...

Save The Date, Thursday, November 10th, Future Careers Expo 2016. Explore Careers in STEAM

Senior pictures are due...

Several members of the Central Columbia FFA Chapter participated in a Community Service Learning Project...

Winter Sports Offered...

Mary Ann Smeltz and Robert Penkala from PPL presented to the Ag Science II and III courses...

The Central Columbia School District is hosting a year-long Professional Development School for students at Bloomsburg University...

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Several Central Columbia FFA Members placed their Supervised Agricultural Experience Projects on the auction block...

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter has begun its annual citrus and beef jerky sale...

Six ninth grade Central Columbia FFA Members, along with Advisor Doug Brown, traveled to the Blair County Convention Center...

Homecoming is upon us and the halls of Central Columbia are overflowing with school pride!...

When visiting the Bloomsburg Fair, please take an opportunity to visit the Elementary...

High School Family and Consumer Science teacher Sharon Kerstetter (center) poses with students...

Torri Bissinger and Sarah Mazeika placed 9th this summer in Atlanta, Georgia...

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the Bloomsburg-Central Columbia Alternative Education program will be a paperless classroom...

It’s Homecoming time! Here is some information to share regarding the festivities scheduled for Spirit Week (beginning Monday, October 3)...

CCHS senior, Megan Osborne, has been named as a 2017 National Merit Scholar semifinalist...

The Central Columbia School District is hosting a year-long Professional Development School...

Central Columbia FBLA national qualifiers attended their conference in Atlanta, Georgia...

The Central Columbia FFA Chapter has begun its annual citrus and beef jerky sales...

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CCHS Library was recently awarded a Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant...

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This is just a test - BlueJay Notify is Central Columbia School District's OPT-IN news notification system.

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Please save the date for this year’s financial aid night on September 13 th at 6pm at Bloomsburg High School’s auditorium

FFA Officers and FFA Members attended the 2016 9th Grade Activity Fair...

The Central Columbia High School Technology Student Association is making custom cutting boards...

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Update your District iPad to iOS 9.3.5 over the weekend. To update, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

• Universal password has changed from last school year.
• Your Student Portal, user name, password and PIN number have not changed
• Use ‘Bluejay Apps’ to install any and all Apps.
• Your APPLE ID is the same. Your APPLE ID PASSWORD is the same.

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Members and advisors of the Central Columbia FFA Chapter...

Pictured is the The Central Columbia Outdoor Club...

The parent volunteer approval information and procedure can be found on any Central Columbia S.D. home page under 'for Parents'.

THURSDAY, August 25th, 2016 is the High School Open House, NOT Wednesday the 24th

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Seniors on Monday, August 8 th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Juniors on Tuesday, August 9 th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sophomores on Wednesday, August 10 th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Freshmen on Thursday, August 11 th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
 

Central Columbia students recently competed in the FBLA National Leadership Conference...

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Doug Brown and Curt Turner traveled and attended the 2016 Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators...

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Go NOW to our original web site at this URL, http://www2.ccsd.cc until the new web site(s) is finished.

CCMS students recently attended the State Middle School Computer Fair, held at Dickinson College.