Columbia High School won the NYSPHSAA Spring 2023 Community Service Challenge on Friday, marking the third time the Blue Devils have won this prestigious award in the 12 years the program has existed.
A total of 117 community service projects were submitted this spring for consideration through the Team Up 4 Community platform.
Columbia was selected based on the success of its Columbia Kicks Cancer team, which raised more than $69,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The team organized fundraisers including gift card raffles, dine to donate events at local restaurants and a babysitting events for local families.