INSIDE COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
East Greenbush CSD Implements Home Testing Protocol as Alternative to Quarantine
In an effort to return asymptomatic quarantined students and staff to school more quickly, the East Greenbush Central School District has implemented a Home Testing Protocol. Those individuals will need to complete two at-home COVID tests over the course of 5 days and report each of the results to the school nurse or employee’s supervisor.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus – February 2022
School cafeterias will be serving Pizza, Fish Sticks, Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup, Salads and more in the month of February!
Columbia Hosts Troy for Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Games – February 1
The Columbia Boys’ Basketball program will be hosting three games against Troy to support Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday, February 1 from 4:15-8:00 p.m. in the Columbia gym.
Columbia Students Return to Little Brook Farm as Part of Self Leadership Course
Ninth grade students enrolled in the Columbia Alternate Program continued a longstanding field trip this past fall by visiting Little Brook Farm in Old Chatham where they interact with horses rescued from abuse, neglect and cruelty.
New York State Instructs Schools to Continue Mask Mandate
The East Greenbush Central School District has been made aware that a New York State judge on Long Island struck down Governor Hochul’s mask mandate yesterday. We understand from the State Education Department that the State of New York shall seek an appeal of the decision and seek a stay regarding the enforcement of the same. As a result, the State Education Department has stated that schools must continue to require the use of masks pending the final adjudication of the litigation.