Central Columbia School District - We are Excellence in Education

From Superintendent Jeff Groshek: Central Columbia is asking for some assistance. Since 9:00 this morning, we have a missing boy from our district who has not been located. If you are willing to assist and have some time, please go to the Blue Jay Academy off of Tenney Street, and we will direct you from there. Thank you.

The Central Columbia Elementary school would like your feedback concerning our schoolwide SOAR program. Please take a few minutes to answer this brief survey. Responses are anonymous! Thank you! https://forms.gle/Sx8wXoPUNEsiWnEh8

It's almost here! Jogging of the Jays is TOMORROW - Friday, October 11th. Please come support your student(s) IN-PERSON at the event by cheering them on from the bleachers. Park in the side lot and enter through the gym lobby. Event shirts ($15/each) and raffle tickets ($1/each) will be available for purchase in the gym lobby. Cash or check written to CCES PTO will be accepted. We have reached the $20K mark with a goal of $35K. In addition to the individual and classroom donation leader prizes, we will be giving out #4 classroom prize parties and WE WANT TO GIVE MORE! There's still time to donate and/or volunteer. Donate: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/joggingofthejays2024 Volunteer: https://www.timetosignup.com/centralcolumbiapto/sheet/1348481

Join our team as an Elementary (K-4) Emotional Support Teacher. This position is a full-time, permanent opening. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 30th. Please follow the link for more details. https://www.ccsd.cc/o/ccsd/page/professional-openings

Interested in volunteering as a reader during the Keystone Classroom Initiative on October 2nd at Central Columbia Elementary School? Sign-up here: https://form.jotform.com/232576631130147

Central Columbia Elementary Spirit Week: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

Want a flexible job that has the same hours as your child is in school? Join our team as a day-to-day teacher or paraprofessional substitute. We are always looking for smiling faces to support our students. Feel free to call with any questions. Follow the link to fill out the application. https://www.ccsd.cc/page/join-our-team

PARENTS/GUARDIANS - Please complete your child's 2024-2025 Medical Update Form loacted in the Parent Portal prior to the start of the school year. Thank you.

Elementary Parents: Please check your Sapphire Parent Portal to view your child's homeroom teacher. Middle School Parents: Please check your Sapphire Parent Portal to view your student's schedule. For issues with Sapphire, please contact the office of your student's school.

Join Our Team: Elementary Autistic Support Aide Elementary Classroom Aide Application deadline is Friday, August 9th Apply At: https://www.ccsd.cc/o/ccsd/page/support-staff-positions

About a Week Left to Apply and Join the Amazing Team at CCSD: -Special Education Teacher (Elementary) -7th Grade Mathematics Teacher Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, May 28th Apply At: https://www.ccsd.cc/o/ccsd/page/professional-openings

Two More Full-Time Openings to Join the Amazing Team at CCSD: -Special Education Teacher -7th Grade Mathematics Teacher Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, May 28th Apply At: https://www.ccsd.cc/o/ccsd/page/professional-openings

The Central Columbia Elementary Art Show, Science Fair, and Book Fair will be on Tuesday, May 7th from 5-7 pm

Two More Weeks to Apply: Join our CCSD Team: 2nd Grade Teacher, 5th Grade (Science) Teacher, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, and High School Chemistry Teacher Full-time permanent positions will begin the start of the 2024-25 school year. Application deadline is Wednesday, May 1, 2024. https://www.ccsd.cc/o/ccsd/page/professional-openings

Central Columbia School District was recently designated as a Great Pennsylvania School. The Great Pennsylvania Schools (GPS) designation recognizes Pennsylvania public schools that provide students with access to rigorous programming, are community-centric, demonstrate financial well-being and display resilience. “We are extremely proud of the students and staff at Central Columbia. We are surrounded by a caring and engaged community. When you combine that with a dedicated and passionate group of professionals, that makes for a winning combination. One that is student centered and aligns with our mission, to strive for excellence in education,” Central Columbia Assistant Superintendent Thomas Sharrow. To receive this designation, districts must meet the criteria established in each of the four categories. Districts that provide students with academically rigorous programming must confirm that 100% of their teachers are certified and that students have access to career and technical education, gifted education, advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses, and JROTC programming. To demonstrate a district’s position as the centerpiece of the community, it must exemplify innovation in school programming, regularly celebrate the successes of students and staff, and provide academic and extracurricular offerings for the benefit of students. The final criteria – resilience and fiscal health – measure a district’s planning efforts that ultimately lead to successful academic programming. To meet the resilience criteria, a district must implement an emergency preparedness plan and provide mental health supports to students. A district meets the financially healthy criteria by having an elected or independent auditor conduct a financial audit annually, making the final district budget available for public review prior to adoption, and following School Code requirements for bids and quotations when purchasing goods and services. In addition to the GPS designation and success stories from schools across the state, the campaign website also houses information about the role and responsibilities of a school board, how to run for a position on a local school board, and a collective vision for the future of public education in Pennsylvania. Central Columbia School District is proud to be recognized as one of the Great Pennsylvania Schools!

Central Columbia will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, January 17.

Central Columbia School District will be on a two hour delay today, Tuesday, January 16th. Thank you.

📣 Exciting News! 🌟 Central Columbia School District is rallying behind our phenomenal girls soccer team as they head to the state championship in Harrisburg! To show our unwavering support, the school will be closed on Friday, November 17th. Let's cheer on our team to victory! ⚽ #BleedBlue *The day will be made up at the end of the year.