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Six CHS Spring Athletic Teams Earn “Scholar Athlete” Awards - Posted May 21, 2013
Six Columbia High School spring season athletic teams have been named scholar athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). NYSPHSAA reserves this honor for teams whose athletes successfully balance the rigors of a full extracurricular schedule with a high degree of academic success.
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June Regents Exam Schedule - Posted May 21, 2013
Regents exams will take place June 11 through June 20. For a complete Regents exam schedule click here.
CHS Receives Global Education Excellence Award - Posted May 9, 2013
Columbia High School was recently awarded the EF Foundation Global Education Excellence Award. The award is presented to high schools/school districts that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to international understanding and global awareness. Read More…
Senior Prom 2013 - Posted May 9, 2013
Senior Prom will be Friday, June 7 at the Birch Hill Banquet Hall. Prom bids are $40 per person and may be purchased May 20 through May 23 outside the cafeteria. Students must show their student identification to purchase bids. For additional information click here.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Posted May 9, 2013
The Columbia All Sports Club held its Eleventh Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Congratulations to our nominees! To view a photo album of the celebration click here.
CHS Ranked in Newsweek’s Best High Schools in U.S. - Posted May 7, 2013
Columbia High School was one of only seven high schools from the Capital Region to be ranked in the Newsweek/Daily Beast list of the 2,000 best public high schools in America. Read More...
Columbia High School Quarter 3 Honor Rolls - Posted February 14, 2013
A list of students that have earned the designation of Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Principal’s List for Quarter 3 is available here.
March/April Students of the Month - Posted March 20, 2013
On May 2 Columbia recognized the March/April students of the month. Congratulations CHS Superstars! Read more…
Junior Prom - Posted April 30, 2013
Junior Prom will be Saturday, May 11 in the Columbia High School gymnasium. Prom begins at 7 p.m. with a walk-in from 6 to 7 p.m. Students must show identification when purchasing tickets and for entrance into the prom. For additional information click here.
April PTO Budget Presentation - Posted April 26, 2013
East Greenbush Central School District Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle attended the April PTO meeting and discussed the proposed budget for the 2013/2014 school year and the four capital project propositions that will go before voters on May 21. To view the handout from the meeting click here.
Student Artwork Selected for Regional Art Invitational - Posted April 24, 2013
Artwork created by Columbia High School students Megan Farley, Christina Celello, Rachel Tu and Caitlin Chiusano was recently selected for the 24th Annual Questar III High School Art Invitational. Read More...
School Resource Officer Peter Partak - Posted April 24, 2013
Every school day at Columbia High School begins with a steady stream of students welcomed by School Resource Officer Peter Partak and members of the administrative team. Partak, a 13-year veteran of the East Greenbush Police Department, is entering his second year in the district.
Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle said, “Although many districts eliminated school resource officers when the state government stopped funding the program, we chose to look for ways to maintain the program.” Partak’s presence in the district is made possible by a cost-sharing agreement with the town of East Greenbush. Read More...
2013 Times Union Bowling All-Star - Posted April 15, 2013
Sarah Morris was recently named to the 2013 Times Union Bowling All-Stars first team.
The Columbia junior averaged 201, made the state team and a 38-18 match record. Read More…
Board of Education Adopts 2013/2014 Budget - Posted April 10, 2013
The East Greenbush CSD Board of Education adopted a budget for the 2013-2014 school year at its April 8 meeting. The budget totals $86,143,773 and represents an increase in spending of 1.20 percent over the current year and would result in a 0.32 percent tax levy increase in the coming year. The plan will now go before district residents for a public vote on May 21, 2013. Read More...
Alan Cazarin Participates in Youth Leadership Institute - Posted April 2, 2013
The New York State Assembly chamber is the bedrock of New York State government, and on March 23 - 25 it was the stage for the Annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI). Columbia High junior Alan Cazarin participated in the PRHYLI as a member of the capital region delegation, gaining insight and real-life experience on the inner workings of state government. Read More...
CHS Science Olympiad among Top Five in State - Posted March 21, 2013
Competing against teams from across New York State, Columbia’s Science Olympiad concluded its 2013 season with a fourth place overall finish at the state finals competition on March 8-9. This is the fifth year in a row that the CHS team placed in the top five.Read More...
Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration - Posted March 20, 2013
The East Greenbush Central School District 11th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration and 2013 Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The dedication begins at 4 p.m. in the Athletic Hall of Fame Walkway at Columbia High School. Evening activities begin at 5 p.m. at Moscatiellos’ Italian Restaurant. For additional information click here.
February Students of the Month - Posted March 20, 2013
On March 7 Columbia recognized the February students of the month. Congratulations CHS Superstars! Read more…
Jazz Band Highlight of NYSCOSS Winter Institute - Posted March 15, 2013
The Columbia High School Jazz Band had the honor of performing at the New York State Council of School Superintendent’s (NYSCOSS) Winter Institute, held at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center on March 3. Read More...
Pi Day - Posted March 14, 2013
The Columbia High School math department participated in a number of Pi day activities on March 14. The math hallway was decorated with 1,009 paper plates each decorated with a digit of pi. Students helped to decorate the plates and the teachers spent the evening hours assembling and hanging the paper plates in a chain in the hallway. Students also participated in a Pi Can Challenge and collected cans for a local food pantry. Thank you to the talented and creative math teachers for making pi day a true celebration of an irrational number! Read More...
CHS to Sponsor Alternate Education Conference - Posted March 14, 2013
Columbia High School teachers Brian Marsh and Melissa Mancino will host the annual Suburban Council Alternate Education Conference on Friday March 15. The conference is designed for Capital District professionals working in alternate, alternative and blended learning programs. Read More...
Student Athletes Make Official Announcement - Posted March 14, 2013
In a press conference at Columbia High School on Thursday, March 7 eight student athletes made an official announcement and commited to play collegiate level sports. Read More…
YMCA Outstanding Student and Educator Award Nominees - Posted March 12, 2013
Two Columbia High School students and two teachers were nominated for the Eighth annual Rensselaer County YMCA Student and Educator Awards. The awards are given each year to individuals who demonstrate leadership in their school, community or YMCA. Read More...
A.J. Maney Named 2012 Scholar-Athlete - Posted March 6, 2013
Columbia High School senior A.J. Maney was named a 2012 Scholar-Athlete by the Capital District Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame. He will receive his award at a dinner honoring 2012 scholar-athletes at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m.
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Eva Kiehl Participates in Statewide Competition - Posted March 6, 2013
On March 2, Columbia High School senior Eva Kiehl competed in the 2013 New York State Public High School Athletic Association indoor track meet at Cornell University.
Eva placed 5th overall in the long jump and 8th overall in the triple jump. Read More…
FBLA Provides Helping Hands - Posted March 5, 2013
Members of the Future Business Leaders of America volunteered their time on March 2 and 3 in a special project at St. Catherine’s Home for Children. The hard-working volunteers pulled up their sleeves to paint and decorate a room for a young boy staying at the residential facility. Read More….
National Grammar Day - Posted March 4, 2013
On Monday, March 4, the Columbia High School English and Reading Teachers celebrated National Grammar Day.
Job Shadow Day - Posted March 4, 2013
On Friday, March 1, Columbia High School marketing students participated in Job Shadow Day at Albany Marriott and Cap Com Credit Union. Read More...
CHS Science Olympiad Team Wins Regional Competition - Posted March 1, 2013
On February 16, the Columbia High School Science Olympiad Team became the regional champions at a competition held at the College of Saint Rose. Columbia’s team completed the event with a first place finish for the varsity team and a third place finish for the JV team. Altogether, the team earned thirty-six medals including sixteen first place finishes. The team will advance to the state finals to be held at Monroe Woodbury High School on March 8 and 9. Read More...
CHS Hosts Living History Symposium - Posted February 21, 2013
Students in Stephen Lapolla’s advanced placement U.S. history class brought the past to life on February 13, hosting a symposium that included noted industrialists like John D. Rockefeller, George Pullman and Jay Gould, labor organizers such as Samuel Gompers and Mary Harris Jones, and social activists including Jacob Riis, Jane Adams and Susan B. Anthony. More than 70 students in period dress attended the symposium to discuss the rapid changes taking place in American society in the late 19th century, and to talk about possible policies and practices that could solve the economic, social and political problems brought about by industrialization. Read More...
Columbia High School Quarter 2 Honor Rolls - Posted February 14, 2013
A list of students that have earned the designation of Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Principal’s List for Quarter 2 is available here.
January Students of the Month - Posted February 5, 2013
On February 5th Columbia recognized the January students of the month. Congratulations CHS Superstars. Read more…
Regional Budget Rally Crowds Columbia - Posted February 1, 2013
More than 1,000 community members from all 47 school districts in the Capital Region came together on Jan. 31 to learn about the fiscal crisis facing their schools and find out what they can do to help. Parents, students, educators, community and civic leaders, and state legislators – representing seven counties – filled Columbia High School’s auditorium for the rally titled “Your Public Schools in Fiscal Peril – Running Out of Time & Options.” Read More...
Winter Commencment 2013 - Posted January 25, 2013
Columbia High School celebrated its third annual winter commencement for students in Operation Graduation on January 25. Five students received their diplomas at the event. Read More...
Precautionary Information About the Flu - Posted January 15, 2013
Governor Cuomo recently declared a Public Health Emergency in response to the severe flu season. While the East Greenbush Central School District has not seen a dramatic increase in cases of the flu it is important that students, teachers and parents take precautionary measures. Read More…
New York State Summer School of the Arts Auditions - Posted January 8, 2013
Auditions for the 2013 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSA) begin in January and will be held through New York State. NYSSSA is dedicated to fostering and enhancing the artistic abilities of the state’s most gifted young artists regardless of race, religion or economic status. Held in locations across the state these competitive programs allow high school students an opportunity to study with some of the world’s foremost artists in the visual and performing arts. Read More…
PowerSchool Access for CHS Students - Posted January 3, 2012
Columbia High School students may now access PowerSchool to view their grades and attendance records online. Through PowerSchool -- the East Greenbush Central School District’s student data management system -- students will see quiz, test and assignment grades as soon as they are posted by their teachers. Parents already have the ability to monitor their child’s progress in PowerSchool; the addition of student accounts will provide an opportunity for students to be more involved in monitoring their own progress. To access PowerSchool, students must enter their computer login identification number and password here.
CHS Senior Anthony Panetta Earns Scholarship - Posted January 2, 2013
Anthony Panetta, CHS senior and student in Questar III’s New Visions: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) program, located at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, earned a scholarship at the 2012 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Presentation Contest. The contest was held at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and was sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 20 Capital District & RPI Student Chapter S-141. Read More…
Athletic Department Donates Gifts - Posted December 18, 2012
The Athletic Department adopted 14 families this holiday season donating gifts that ranged from bikes to MP3 players and clothes to toys. A dedicated group of Columbia students under the supervision of Athletic Director Michael Leonard dropped off the gifts to Rensselaer County Social Services on December 17th. Wrapping paper, boxes, gift tags and tape were also donated, so that parents can wrap the gifts for their children. Fifty children will receive holiday gifts thanks to the generosity of the Columbia High School Community. Read More…
Student Leadership Conference - December 12, 2012
A select group of Columbia High School students participated in a Student Leadership Conference on December 11th. These future leaders learned about the characteristics and qualities of a leader from a diverse group of guest speakers including the much lauded Dr. Stephen Birchak from the College of Saint Rose. Students also learned about determination and courage from motivational speaker Richard Jensen. The event concluded with an inspiring message of tolerance from Miss New York State 2011 Kaitlin Monte. Read More...
November Students of the Month - Posted December 6, 2012
On December 9th Columbia recognized the November students of the month. Congratulations CHS Superstars. Read more…
CHS Student Named Good Citizen by DAR - Posted December 3, 2012
Corrine Curtis, a Columbia High School senior, was recently recognized by the Fort Crailo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as a Good Citizen through their annual essay contest. To participate in the program students must be nominated by their school district. Once nominated, students must write an essay to be considered for the award. Corrine was selected for the program by her teachers because she consistently demonstrates the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Corrine’s essay earned her second place in this highly competitive contest.
Columbia High School Quarter 1 Honor Rolls - Posted November 20, 2012
A list of students that have earned the designation of Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Principal’s List for Quarter 1 is available here.
Building Bridges from High School to Graduate School - Posted November 14, 2012
Graduate research fellows from RPI are acting as scientists in residence at Columbia High School (CHS), providing students with a unique opportunity to learn about cutting edge research. The experience is made possible by a National Science Foundation grant entitled “GK-12: Building Bridges from High School to Grad School: Inspiring Students Through Discovery-based Activities in Energy and the Environment.” Through participation in the grant, CHS science teachers Cindy Taylor and Dorothy Masiello are able to connect what their students are learning in the classroom to the ground-breaking work of scientists in the field. Read More...
Columbia Teacher Demonstrates the Power of Teaching through the Arts - Posted November 1, 2012
Columbia High School art teacher Andrea Neiman recently had the distinct honor of demonstrating one of her classroom lesson plans to a host of fellow educators at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Read More...
State Bans Cell Phones in Testing Rooms - Posted July 13, 2012
New York State Education Department (NYSED) recently amended its policy on cell phones in testing centers during the administration of New York State assessments. Under the amended policy students are prohibited from bringing cell phones and certain other electronic devices into rooms where a New York State assessment is being administered. Test proctors have the right to collect and hold cell phones and other devices for the duration of a state exam. Students that refuse to relinquish prohibited electronic devices will not be permitted to take the state exam. Click here to read more.
