Columbia High School

UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”

1st, 3rd and 5th graders to be screened for what Director of Curriculum calls “the beginning of an exciting journey for our gifted and talented services, with the goal of nurturing the full spectrum of student potential.” 

CHS students placed a live lobster in a toilet; it died.

A Student Representative to the Board of Ed reported that lax enforcement “creates a dangerous environment where students are under the impression that they do not need to take regulations seriously on the whole.”

“We understand that this change may cause inconvenience for some families, but please understand that this decision is made with the utmost concern for everyone’s safety. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging weather conditions.”

“I’m excited to move on to a more supportive, stable, and safer work environment,” said Joshua Enyeart. “That said, I’m incredibly proud of all the students I’ve worked with over the years at CHS and I wish the best for The Columbian, it’s staff, and [new faculty advisor] Jen Dalton.”

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More than 70 people spoke during public comments, with many urging the board to sever ties with the organization, but more expressing support for MFS.

“I felt like I was being set up to fail,” said a CHS junior who is both an athlete and has accommodations for tests.

A previous release had claimed the number of all CHS students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams increased by 10% — the new release states it is only the number of SENIORS achieving that score that increased.