Columbia High School Weekly Update
March 11
Student & Family Bulletin
Announcements (4/29):
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FBLA: This weekend, FBLA competed at the state conference in Spokane. 14 students placed in the top 10 of their respective events and those students placing in the top 4 qualified for Nationals! Way to go, FBLA!
3rd in Human Resource Management, Nina Hartmann
3rd in Client Service, Anna Zendt
4th in Journalist, Milo Hoppus
4th in Spreadsheet Applications, Garrett Kock
5th in Business Communications, Maddie Ayer
6th in Introduction to Event Planning, Kiki Barkhimer and Maya Tama
6th in Graphic Design, Audrey Coyner and Tony Vargas
7th in Client Service, Nina Hartmann
7th in Sales Presentation, Garrett Kock
8th in Introduction to Event Planning, Lola Mari, Fiona Grabb, and Lani Uffelman
9th in Computer Applications, Claire Hayes
9th in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures, Anders Daly
ASB OFFICERS: Please welcome our 2024-2025 ASB Officers, voted upon by their classmates.
President: Travis Rodgers
Vice President: Holden Uffelman
Secretary: Cole Wooding
Treasurer: Noah Slayton
Spirit Coordinator: Raina McAllister
Historian: Charlie Ebbert
Publicist: Calvin Rodgers
SCHOOL RECORD: Last weekend, Jessica Polkinghorn broke a 28 year old school record in the shot put by throwing 43’9” at the jeff Agar Invitational. Way to go!
INCOMING 9th GRADE PARENT NIGHT: We will have a parent meeting for Incoming 9th grade students on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00pm in the library. For more information, see HERE.
FLEXISCHED: On Thursday,we will be utilizing our flexible scheduling time. This time is set aside for students to get individualized help from teachers, make up tests and/or quizzes, and participate in enrichment opportunities. Students may log in to the system from the CHS homepage by clicking on the menu and scrolling to the student tab. Once logged in, students will be able to see if they have been requested by a teacher. Students who were not specifically requested will be able to choose where to go during that time. Scheduling will be open for student choice on Wednesday from 8:00am-1:40pm. If students have not been requested and do not make a choice, they will be assigned. On Thursday mornings at 8:00am, students will receive an email telling them where to report during the Flex Time.
PROM: Prom is this Saturday from 8-11pm in the field house. Tickets are on sale during lunch this week. Prices are $20 with ASB, $25 without. The last time to buy tickets is Friday during lunch and there will be no tickets sold at the door. Guests forms were due last Friday and will no longer be accepted. Once guests are approved, the CHS or Academy student who turned in the form will receive a confirmation email. Guests must bring a valid photo ID and are only allowed into prom with the CHS or Academy student of whom they are a guest.
STATE TESTING: State testing is coming up soon for Sophomores and Juniors. Sophomores who did not participate in the March administration will complete the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC) for ELA and Math. Juniors will complete the WCAS Science Test. The Math SBAC will take place the week of May 6th. The ELA SBAC will take place the week of May 20th. The Science exam will take place the week of May 20th. Students, be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Hume with the schedule of when you will be testing.
ARTS WALK/HEALTH FAIR: ON Saturday, May 18th, WSVSD will hold its 3rd Annual Arts Walk featuring student and staff art. There will be art displays at Whitson and at the Columbia Field House. See the flier in ENGLISH and SPANISH. This year, there will also be a Health Fair in the HMS gym as well featuring community resources about medical care, mental health supports, summer activities, family wellbeing, and more. See the fliers in English and Spanish HERE.
SAFETY CONCERNS: If you have any concerns about things going on at Columbia High School such as bullying or safety issues, there are a couple of ways to report them. You can always stop by the office to chat with Mr. McKee or Mrs. Hume, you can talk with any trusted adult on campus, or you can report your concerns online through our safe schools alert. This can be accessed on the CHS website. There is a pop out button on the right side of the home screen titled “Safety Concerns.” The best option when utilizing the online reporting tool is to submit a web tip. Although concerns can be submitted anonymously, Mr. McKee and Mrs. Hume will be able to follow up with you directly if you submit your name. Concerns will be handled confidentially when at all possible.
RUNNING START: If you are interested or plan to participate in the Running Start program for the 2024-25 school year, please fill out this SURVEY. Also, visit the CHS website Running Start Page and join the Running Start Google Classroom for more information. It is very important that you attend a college sponsored running start information night so if you haven't attended one yet, please go to the Clark College and/or CWU (Central Washington University) website for additional events and/or recorded events. Then, you and a parent will be required to attend a mandatory meeting at CHS. This is not a general information meeting, it is to learn about specific high school policies and procedures that need to be followed, completed and considered. The CHS Meeting will be held in the CHS Library on Tuesday, May 14th that will last approximately 30 minutes . You have the choice to attend either at 7:30am OR 6:00pm.
CLARK COLLEGE WELDING OPEN HOUSE: Any students interested in Clark’s Welding program should consider attending their upcoming Welding Open House. During the open house attendees will get a hands-on tour of the welding facility, meet the welding instructors, and see a variety of live demonstrations. The Open House will be from 4pm-6:30pm on Friday, May 17th from 4-7:30pm.
Weekly Calendar
Monday 4/29
- ASB Meeting @ lunch in Mr. Knowles's room
- Home Softball vs. Seton Catholic 4:00pm
- Away JV Baseball @ La Center 3:30/5:30pm
Tuesday 4/30
- MEChA Club @ lunch in Chris Casarez’s room
- Home V. Baseball vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00pm
- Away Softball @ King’s Way 3:30/5:00pm
- Away Tennis @ Eatonville 3:30pm
- Home JV/V Soccer vs. King’s Way 4:00/6:00pm (Senior Night)
- Away JVTrack Meet @ Eisenhower HS 3:30pm
Wednesday 5/1
- 1:40 Early Release (Schedule #2)
- SAGE Meeting @ lunch in Ms. Lemon’s room
- FFA Officers Meeting @ lunch in Mrs. Gehrig’s room
- Coding Club Meeting @ lunch in Mrs. Kock’s room
- Home JV Baseball vs. Seton Catholic 3:00/5:00pm
Thursday 5/2
- 3:10 Assembly Schedule (Schedule #3) for FLEX Schedule
- SkillsUSA Meeting in woodshop after school
- Away JV/V Soccer @ Winlock 4:00/ 6:00pm
- Incoming 9th Grade Family Night 6pm in CHS Library
Friday 5/3
- Away V Baseball @ King’s Way 4:00pm
- Away Track Meets @ Ridgefield 3:00pm and @ Stevenson 4:00pm
- Home Softball vs. King’s Way 4:00pm
Saturday 5/4
- Home Softball vs. La Center 11:00am
- Prom 8-11pm fieldhouse
Upcoming Events
May 7: State Math Testing (for 10th graders)
May 8: AP English (Lit & Comp) Exam
May 10: APUSH Exam
May 14: Running Start Meetings 7:30am OR 6:00pm
May 17: Drama Production 7pm in gym
May 18: Drama Production 7pm in gym
May: 18: Arts Walk/Health Fair
May 20: Jostens Junior Class Ring Delivery (before school)
May 20: Donkey Basketball
May 22: State ELA Testing (for 10th graders), State Science Testing (for 11th graders)
May 29: End of Year Music Concert
Jun. 4 Scholarship Night
Jun. 8: Graduation