Columbia High School

12 Angry Men is set to appear at the CHS Black Box theater on November 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 pm and on November 24th at 6 pm.

B. Curtis Grayson, III, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Havana Biennial in Cuba.

The Board also discussed communications — both within the Board and to the public — regarding the hiring of a scheduling consultant.

SOMSD Supt. Bing: “Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community. The post appears to have been taken out of context, but we are grateful for the proactive actions of the student who raised the concern.”

“Teachers salaries need to be made a priority for our district.” — BOE Student Rep. Oliver Nesin

Vicky Johnson says her granddaughter was “traumatized” by her experience at Columbia High School, and is worried that special ed students get “lost between the cracks.”

Bing said revamping math is a “major change” and noted “the resources and curriculum we were using were fine 10 years ago but are not fine for students now.”

“We stress with our freshmen that success really starts this year,” said Principal Frank Sanchez. “And the way to succeed is to find your people, engage, be in a club.”

Math scores for Black and economically disadvantaged students ticked up, but there is “still a lot of work to do,” said Asst. Supt. of Curriculum Ann Bodnar. Also, 70% of students with an IEP did not meet proficiency standards.

The technology often used at concerts will be coming to a SOMA school or two near you this year.