“It’s going to take some innovative thinking and courage on the district’s end,” said CHS parent and event production company operator Matt Glass.
Columbia High School
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Maplewood’s Laurel Sackett Medals In U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships
Columbia High School junior brings home Bronze and Pewter medals from national competition.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With Principal Sanchez Still on Leave, Gilbert Promises More Leadership Presence at CHS
“I had hoped the Columbia High School principal’s leave would have ended by the end of this month, but this is not the case,” said Acting Supt. Dr. Gilbert on Feb. 29. Gilbert voiced his “gratitude and support” for Acting CHS Principal Ann Bodnar.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
Gilbert Plans Safety & Security Improvements, Says ‘I Am Not Just Giving You Lip Service’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreAfter confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.
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MaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Following 2 CHS Code Yellows on Friday, Supt. Promises Review of Safety & Security Procedures
Meanwhile, Maplewood police report: “Officers were able to locate students from another area high school a few blocks away. The students’ parents and schools were contacted and the juveniles were ultimately turned over to family members.”
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MaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: Columbia High School Calls 2 Code Yellows on Friday
A second Code Yellow was called in the afternoon: “The police again swept the building and determined it was safe to dismiss students. The police remained on campus through the afternoon as students were dismissed. At no time were any weapons found.”
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“The administrative team will work with CHS teachers, counselors, and other relevant staff to consider how the Academy will best serve students next year.” — Board of Education member Shayna Sackett-Gable
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COVID-19Health & WellnessMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Student Op-Ed: CHS Still Has Opportunity—and Obligation—to Educate Students About COVID
“By acknowledging that COVID-19 is going around again and recommending masking and getting your COVID booster, CHS can help keep their students and community safe.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School Senior Is Finalist For the National Merit Scholarship
by SOMSDby SOMSDAjuni Zubieta, editor of CHS’ Guildscript literary and arts magazine, reaches next threshold for prestigious scholarship
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‘The Ship is Rolling’ as South Orange-Maplewood Seeks Next Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDespite joking that the community is seeking a superhero, the search firm assured the small audience at Monday’s forum they are committed to finding the best person for the job.