Columbian Yearbooks Available for Pickup Starting August 17 – Posted August 13, 2020
Columbia High School’s 2019-20 yearbooks have arrived and are ready for distribution! To follow proper physical distancing protocols, yearbook distribution will occur as a curbside pickup over several days next week. More information.
Columbian Yearbooks Delayed – Posted July 14, 2020
Columbia High School was notified by LifeTouch that the Columbian Yearbooks continue to be delayed. We know you want your yearbooks and we would love nothing more than to distribute them to you. Unfortunately, LifeTouch is unable to give us a tentative date of when they will ship. When they do come in, the school will notify everyone with pickup dates and times, as we have to follow social distancing protocols. More information.
Watch: Columbia Class of 2020 Graduation – Posted June 24, 2020
Columbia High School will host Diploma Ceremonies for the Class of 2020 on Saturday, June 27 on the CHS football field. In order to maintain the safety of everyone involved, the school is planning to host 10 small ceremonies with 30 graduates, and their parents, at each event. Watch Graduation.
Parades to Deliver Graduation Lawn Signs Scheduled for May 20 and 21 – Posted May 19, 2020
Columbia High School teachers and staff, and members of the East Greenbush Education Foundation, will be delivering congratulatory lawn signs on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 to the homes of graduating seniors. The lawn signs will be distributed during parades led by East Greenbush school buses as a way to celebrate the Class of 2020. More information.
Coronavirus Update: Schools Remain Closed through End of School Year – Posted May 1, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier today that all public schools in New York State will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. More information.
Coronavirus Update: Schools Remain Closed through May 15 – Posted April 17, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that all public schools in New York State will remain closed through at least May 15 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. More information.
Coronavirus Update: Schools Remain Closed Through April 29, June Regents Exams Canceled – Posted April 6, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that all public schools in New York State will remain closed through April 29 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Additionally, Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa announced that the Regents Examinations scheduled for June 2020 will be canceled. No decision has been made regarding the August 2020 Regents Exams. More information.
Coronavirus Update: New York Public Schools Remain Closed Until April 15 – Posted March 12, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that all public schools in New York State will remain closed until April 15 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. More information.
Coronavirus Update: New York Public Schools Closed Through April 1 – Posted March 16, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that, starting Wednesday, March 18, all public schools will be closed through April 1. More information.
Coronavirus Update: East Greenbush CSD Cancels Classes Through March 27 – Posted March 14, 2020
Superintendent Jeff Simons announced on Saturday evening that the East Greenbush Central School District will cancel classes through Friday, March 27 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. More information.
Columbian Yearbook Pre-Sale Ends March 27 – Posted March 12, 2020
The 2019-20 Columbian Yearbook pre-sale will end Friday, March 27. Yearbooks cost $60.00 and can be ordered online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Please use the Yearbook ID Code: 11812920. More information.
Discounted Price for Columbian Yearbook Ends January 17 – Posted January 7, 2020
Students can order the 2019-20 Columbian Yearbook for a special pre-sale price of $55.00 until January 17. From January 18 through March 27, students can pre-order a yearbook for $60.00 to guarantee they receive one. If there are yearbooks to sell after they arrive, the price is $65.00. If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook advisor Mrs. Missenis at MissenisKr@egcsd.org.
Driver Education Information – Spring 2020 – Posted January 6, 2020
Registration for the Spring 2020 Driver Education class at Columbia High School will open starting Wednesday, January 8. In order to register, students must submit a registration form (available in the Columbia Main Office) and the class fee of $450 ($490 for out-of-district students). Classes begin the week of February 3, 2020. More information.
Columbia Graduation Time Changed to 10:00 a.m. – Posted December 13, 2019
The start time for the Columbia High School graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at the McDonough Sports Complex at HVCC has been changed from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. More information.
Last Day to Order Cap and Gown in Person is November 14 – Posted November 13, 2019
Graduation is coming and it’s time for seniors to order their caps and gowns. The last day to order a cap and gown in person is on Thursday, November 14. A Josten’s Representative will be outside the cafeteria from 10:00-1:00. Visit Jostens website.
Homecoming Shirts for Sale – Posted September 9, 2019
Show your school spirit and celebrate Homecoming Week in style by ordering a Senior class t-shirt! Shirts and pinnies cost $15. Order forms are due September 11. More information.
Driver Education Registration Now Open – Posted August 21, 2019
Registration for the Fall 2019 Driver Education class at Columbia High School will be open starting Wednesday, August 21. In order to register, students must submit a registration form (available in the Columbia Main Office) and the class fee of $450 ($490 for out-of-district students) by check, bank check or money order made out to East Greenbush CSD. More information.
Student Parking Sign-Up Information – Posted August 6, 2019
Student parking applications for Columbia High School seniors will be accepted on Wednesday, August 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the main lobby. All completed paperwork and the fee must be brought to school at the time of applying. More information.
Class of 2020 Senior Portraits Session #2 – Posted June 14, 2019
Did you miss the opportunity to have a senior portrait taken in April? Would you like to have a retake done? If so, Prestige Portraits will be at Columbia High School from Monday, July 8, 2019 until Friday, July 12, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium. More information.
No Parking at Columbia on June 14 and June 17 – Posted June 12, 2019
Please note that there will be NO PARKING for students on school grounds on Friday, June 14th and Monday, June 17th. More information.
Locker Clean Out – Posted June 12, 2019
Students should clean out their lockers on Friday, 6/14 and Monday, 6/17. Lockers will be locked down and inaccessible after 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
Junior Prom Information – Posted May 1, 2019
Columbia’s Junior Prom for the Class of 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the high school. Tickets cost $70/person and are on sale through Wednesday, May 8. More information.
Free Prom Dresses Available to Students – Posted April 10, 2019
Thanks to the generosity of students, their families, school staff and the community, the Columbia Guidance Office is overflowing with beautiful prom dresses for students to look at and try on for the upcoming junior and senior proms. There are many colors, sizes and styles to choose from and they will go fast. More information.
Class of 2020 Senior Portrait Information – Posted March 28, 2019
Senior portraits for the Class of 2020 will be offered at Columbia High School from April 1, 2019 through April 17, 2019. Sign-ups to take your senior portrait are completed online and are to be done before you take your picture. More information.
Columbian Yearbook Pre-Sale Ends March 29 – Posted March 26, 2019
The 2018-19 Columbian Yearbook pre-sale will end Friday, March 29. Yearbooks cost $60.00 and can be ordered online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Please use the Yearbook ID Code: 11812919. More information.
Candyland Snoball Dance – Posted January 28, 2019
This years’ Snoball Dance will be held on Saturday, February 2 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for $10.00 each on Wednesday, January 30 through Friday, February 1, periods 3-8 outside of the cafeteria. If you are bringing an out of district guest to the dance, don’t forget to complete your paperwork with your Assistant Principal. Bring the completed paperwork with you to submit when you purchase your guest’s ticket. Completed dance guest permission slips are due to your Assistant Principal’s Office by Wednesday, January 30. Please remember to bring your student ID to the dance.
Columbia Regents Exam and Midterm Schedule – Posted January 10, 2019
Columbia High School will administer Regents Exams and Midterms on January 22 – January 25. There will be no school those days except for students taking exams. View exam and bus schedule.
Driver Education Registration Opens January 3 – Posted January 2, 2019
Registration for the Spring 2019 Driver Education class at Columbia High School will open on Thursday, January 3. In order to register, students must submit a registration form and the class fee to the drop-off box in the Columbia High School Main Office. More information.
Daily Announcements Now Posted on Website – Posted December 6, 2018
Are you looking for the latest information about school and club activities? Did you miss an announcement before or after school? Not to fear – Columbia Announcements are now posted on the Columbia homepage in the sidebar links and updated daily. More information.
New York City Bus Trip – Posted November 26, 2018
Columbia’s Freshman Class is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, April 6, 2019 that includes the option to see the Broadway performance of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” starring Jeff Jeff Daniels. The trip is open to students, families, staff and friends in the East Greenbush school community. More information.
Class of 2020 Shirts On Sale – Posted September 12, 2018
Show support for the JUNIOR class and celebrate Homecoming Week in style by wearing our class shirt! T-shirts cost $12 each and alien antennas cost $4 each. Please place your order by September 14. View order form.
New York City Bus Trip – October 20 – Posted August 28, 2018
All students, families and staff in the East Greenbush school community are welcome to join a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, October 20. More information.
Regents Newsletter – Posted June 1, 2018
View the Regents Exam schedule for June 2018, as well as, review classes, cafeteria hours and more. View Regents Newsletter.
Regents Review Classes – Posted June 1, 2018
Teachers are offering Regents review classes ahead of the June exams, including the ELA Common Core (Thursday, June 7 at 2:15 p.m. in S313) and for Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry.
Columbia Regents Exam and Bus Schedule – Posted May 29, 2018
Columbia High School will administer Regents Exams on Tuesday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 12 through Thursday, June 21. There will be no school for high school students those days except for those taking exams. View exam and bus schedule.
Unified Basketball Shirts On Sale – Posted April 24, 2018
The Unified Basketball team’s season is underway! If you would like to support this year’s team, please consider ordering a t-shirt! All orders MUST be turned in by the end of the day Thursday, April 26. View order form.
Class Ring Parent Info Night Rescheduled to March 21 – Posted March 15, 2018
The Class Ring Parent Information Night for the Class of 2020 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 21 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Columbia cafeteria. Jostens will be at Columbia to take orders during the school day on Thursday, March 22. More information.
Class Ring and Jewelry Parent Order Night – March 7 – Posted March 1, 2018
Jostens will be at Columbia to take class jewelry orders at Parent Order Night on Wednesday, March 7 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and in school on Thursday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A $50.00 deposit is due at ordering (cash/check/credit card accepted). Rings and jewelry will be delivered at school on Thursday, May 24. More information.
Columbia Half-Day Schedule – January 26 – Posted January 22, 2018
Columbia High School will have a modified schedule for its half day on Friday, January 26. View schedule.
Picture Retakes – Posted October 10, 2017
Picture retakes will be offered on Monday, October 23. Students should go to the Library Copy Room during their lunch period or study hall.
Homecoming Shirts – Posted September 22, 2017
Sophomores who would like a Class of 2020 Homecoming shirt should submit an order form and payment by September 27, 2017. More information.
Regents Exam Information – Posted June 1, 2017
Yearbook Pre-Sale Ends April 14 – Posted April 4, 2017
Columbia yearbook pre-sales will close after April 14. The only way to guarantee you will receive a 2016-17 yearbook is to pre-order one. Yearbooks should arrive in early June.
To order a book, please go to:
ybpay.lifetouch.com
Use the yearbook ID code: 11812917
If you have questions, please email Kate Hastings at hastingska@egcsd.org. If you are not sure if you ordered a yearbook, please check your email history for an email receipt from Lifetouch.