INSIDE COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Capital Region Schools Organize Public Forum to Discuss State Aid with Legislators
Ten Capital Region school districts will be gathering with state legislators at Columbia High School in East Greenbush to host a Forum on the Sustainability of Schools on Thursday, January 30 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Students, parents, teachers and staff from each of these school districts are invited to attend this event.
String Ensemble Performs at State Education Department Award Ceremony
Students from the Columbia Orchestra Program were invited to perform at the State Education Department in Albany earlier this month for a Service Award Ceremony.
Columbia Offering Free Prom Dresses to Students
The Columbia High School Guidance Office is offering beautiful prom dresses to students for free. There are many colors, sizes and styles to choose from and they will go fast. If you are interested, please go to the Guidance Office on Thursday, January 30 or Friday, January 31 to try on and select your favorite.
East Greenbush CSD Approved for NYS Seal of Biliteracy Program
Columbia High School students now have the opportunity to earn a Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma, indicating that they are proficient in both English and another language. The Seal of Biliteracy was approved for the East Greenbush Central School District by the New York State Education Department in December.
Nina Tedeschi Wins 6th Annual Poetry Slam
Nine Tedeschi ’20 won Columbia High School’s 6th annual Poetry Slam on Friday evening in the school library. In all, eight students participated in the event by delivering original poems.