School Budget Vote and Board Election - May 21

The East Greenbush CSD has proposed a school budget for 2024-25 that maintains all programs and services with a 0.55% tax levy increase, which is within the NYS Property Tax Cap. Residents will also vote on a $116 million capital project that would improve school facilities and grounds across the district with no impact to local taxpayers, the replacement of eight school buses, which if approved by voters, will be fully paid for by the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund, and elect three individuals to the Board of Education.

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Columbia Announces November Students of the Month

Dec 11, 2023 | Columbia, District

Columbia High School celebrated its November Students of the Month last week. Each student winner was nominated by a teacher or staff member for various categories such as Academics, Citizenship and Most Improved. Congratulations!

Fatima Abuzaid
Fatima Abuzaid (Grade 9)
Nominated by D. Morgan, A. Williams & A. Cirincione for Citizenship

“Fatima is a dedicated and hardworking young woman. She is an amazing asset to the classroom. Her positive attitude is contagious. Fatima always has a smile for the staff and her classmates. She is always willing to help others – her classmates by helping to keep them on task, or showing them how to do things. For staff she does little things like making sure the chairs are pushed in and materials are returned where they need to be – always with a smile and friendly chatter. Fatima is a bright and cheerful part of our classroom community.”

Cheyann Parslow
Cheyann Parslow (Grade 10)
Nominated by Dawn Heller for Most Improved

“Cheyann has shown exceptional improvement in school with her attitude and focus. I am very proud of the strides she has made.”

Kiara Murdie
Kiara Murdie (Grade 10)
Nominated by Officer Ashley for Most Improved

“I am impressed with the growth, improvement and maturity that Kiara has developed. While there is always room to improve, I am looking forward to even more great things from this superstar of a person. I am happy to nominate Kiara Murdie for Most Improved Student of the Month for her personal development and growth.”

Avin Meyette
Avin Meyette (Grade 10)
Nominated by J. Hladik for Citizenship

“Avin is a class leader, both answering and asking questions when he has them. Avin is always among the first couple of students to volunteer for anything and he is always willing to help a classmate. He earned a 94% for Q1 and currently has a 95% average so far for Q2. Avin always has a positive attitude, smile and a ‘Hello, Mrs. Hladik!’ for me in the hallway. It is truly a pleasure to have him as a student in my class this year!”

Clover Rodgers
Clover Rodgers (Grade 11)
Nominated by W. McAlonie for Citizenship

“Clover went out of their way to help me with the Rho Kappa Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt. Clover is not even a member of RHO KAPPA but noticed I needed help and offered to cut turkeys and hang signs. Clover is a great student and is always willing to lend a helping hand.”

Taquasha Jones
Taquasha Jones (Grade 12)
Nominated by K. Gruet for Academics

“Taquasha is an excellent student in Accounting. She has a 99% average, she always works hard and does her very best. She is kind to others and is willing to go above and beyond. I can always count on her to complete her assignments on time. She is outstanding and a joy to have in class!”

Layla Squires
Layla Squires (Grade 12)
Nominated by K. Peffers & A. Culligan for Most Improved & Citizenship

“Layla is a diligent student that wants to produce the best work possible. Additionally, she is extremely kind. She has made a great effort to be kind and befriend everyone in OG. She will always include students left out.”