No School - Monday, October 12

All schools and district offices will be closed in the East Greenbush CSD on Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day).

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Athletic Updates

Free Admission

Starting in 2026-27, there are no admission fees to attend any regular season home games for Columbia. Admission may be charged for sectional or state championship contests.

Community Use of Track

The Columbia High School track will be open to community members based on availability during the school year and summer. View Schedule.

About Columbia Athletics

Columbia is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, competing in Class AA/A in Section II. Columbia offers nearly 70 levels (varsity, junior varsity, freshman and modified) of interscholastic athletic opportunities for boys and girls.

  • 99 Sectional Titles, 6 Team State Championships & Multiple Individual State Champions across Track & Field, Wrestling, Bowling and Tennis
  • 8 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Awards (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
  • 30 of 32 Columbia’s varsity athletic programs had an average GPA of 90 percent or better in 2025-26

Contact

Ryan Jones
Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
JonesRy@egcsd.org
518-207-2080

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News

District logo Statement Regarding Columbia Student Athletes - Following a recent off-campus incident at a private residence, the East Greenbush Central School District has addressed a violation of our Athletic Code of Conduct involving student athletes from multiple sports. Consequences are being administered in accordance with the Athletic Code of Conduct to all students involved.
Cheer team at 2026 Homecoming Pep Rally Photos: Homecoming Pep Rally - Columbia High School hosted its Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday afternoon at Budnowski Field on the high school campus. The pep rally opened with an entertaining performance from the cheer team and then followed with competitions among the four classes in flag football, cheerleading, musical chairs, and limbo.
Columbia Varsity Football Game Admission & Ticket Information - Starting in 2026-27, there are no admission fees to attend any regular season home games at Columbia High School. However, all spectators for varsity football games must have an electronic ticket from Hudl Ticketing for free entry into the game.