Columbiana Exempted Village School District

Clipper Transportation Update: On Thursday, January 9, students riding buses may be arriving home slightly later than normal due to the railroad track closure at the Pittsburgh Street crossing (afternoon only, beginning at 1PM). Thank you!

Due to the timing of the weather and current road conditions today, the Columbiana Exempted Village School District will be closed. January 6, 2024

The Columbiana Boosters attended the December Clipper Board of Education Meeting and presented the home stands stadium project to the Columbiana School Board. Mr. Sean Zentner, past Booster President, and Mr. Pat Tofil, current Booster President, provided Mrs. Jeffries, Board President, a plaque with a resolution donating the work completed at Fisher Stadium by the Columbiana Boosters to the Columbiana Schools. Thank you Clipper Boosters!!

Dear Parents, We kindly ask for your cooperation during preschool pickup​/drop-off time to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic. Please refrain from parking in the fire lane or blocking the bus area​, especially the first spot or two at the top of the lot and especially the fire lane. These spaces must remain clear at all times to allow emergency access and for the bus to pull in safely.​ Please use a regular parking space or remain on the street until the bus pulls in. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep the area safe and accessible for everyone.

The Columbiana Exempted Village School District will be on a two hour delay today, Thursday, December 5.

Dixon Preschool Gets Gold! The Step Up to Quality Gold Award is a recognition for early childhood education programs that demonstrate high-quality standards in their practices. It focuses on several key areas, including: 1. Staff Qualifications: Ensuring educators are well-trained and knowledgeable. 2. Curriculum: Offering a well-rounded curriculum that promotes children's development and learning. 3. Family Engagement: Encouraging active participation from families in their children's education. 4. Health and Safety: Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children. 5. Continuous Improvement: Commitment to ongoing evaluation and enhancement of the program. Achieving the Gold Award signifies a program's dedication to excellence and its positive impact on children's learning and development. Thank you and Congratulations to Dr. Freedy, Mrs. Halverstadt, Mrs. Kauffman, Mrs. Hopfenziz, Mrs. Shipley, and Mrs. Beckett on the fantastic accomplishment that reflects hard work and dedication to providing high-quality education.

Congratulations to our Clippers: Heinrich 2nd team and Jackson Honorable Mention! https://www.wkbn.com/sports/local-volleyball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors-2/

Transportation alert: Bus 5 will be running behind schedule due to a stopped train. Please be patient as we work to pick up students. Thank you! Have a great day!

District Director Prescott Carey from Congressman Michael Rulli's office presented Columbiana Middle School with Congratulations and a Congressional Record for our achievement on obtaining a National Blue Ribbon Award! See the full story here: https://www.columbianaschools.org/article/1858361

Everyone is talking about why Columbiana is #theplacetobe! Ohio Department of Education and Workforce just published an article highlighting CMS as 1 of 14 National Blue Ribbon Schools in the entire state! https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/Oct-1-2024/Ohio-National-Blue-Ribbon-Schools

Good Afternoon, We want to take a moment to address an important matter regarding our school bus services. Due to a shortage of drivers and illnesses within our transportation staff, we have welcomed new staff members to our transportation team. We want to express our gratitude for your patience and understanding as our new bus drivers go through their training and support processes including safety protocols and route familiarization. We have had to combine routes and assign drivers who may not be as familiar to your children or the usual routes. These changes have created some difficulties and challenges, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as we work through them. To ensure the safety of all our students, want to emphasize the importance of keeping modes of transportation consistent for all students. Consistency not only helps ensure a smooth daily routine but also enhances the safety and comfort of our children as they travel to and from school. Further, we kindly request that parents remain visible at the bus stop during this period. Your presence will help us ensure that everything runs smoothly and that our students feel secure as they board and exit the bus. We appreciate your continued support during this transition period. Your cooperation is invaluable as we work to provide the safest transportation experience for our children and provide peace of mind to our families as we navigate these challenges. Thank you once again for your understanding!

Joshua Dixon Transportation Update: Until further notice, students on the streets listed below, scheduled to ride Bus #3 in the morning, will ride Bus #6, arriving approximately 20 minutes earlier than the originally scheduled time. Pittsburgh St., Quincy Ave., Blueberry Dr., Pershing St., Bell Ave., James St., E. Friend St. Students on the streets listed below will be picked up by Bus #22: Salem St., Redpath, Edward Circle and Old Fourteen. All Bus #3 students will return home on Bus #3 as originally scheduled. Thank you!

CHS and CMS Transportation Update: Until further notice, high school and middle school students scheduled to ride Bus #3 in the morning will be picked up by Bus #22, approximately 15 minutes earlier than originally scheduled. In the afternoon, the Bus #3 route will run as normal.

COLUMBIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL EARNS NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD https://www.columbianaschools.org/article/1780472

2024 Clipper Graduate, Elizabeth Siembida, was featured in Morning Journal for constructing a GaGa Ball Pit at the Middle School. Elizabeth built the pit to complete her Gold Award for Girl Scouts. https://www.morningjournalnews.com/news/local-news/2024/09/columbiana-grads-girl-scout-project-is-gift-to-community/

Transportation Update for Monday, Sept. 23: Tomorrow morning, CMS and CHS students who normally ride Bus #8 will be picked up approximately 30 minutes earlier than normal by Bus #22. Joshua Dixon students who normally ride Bus #8 will be picked up approximately 15 minutes earlier than normal, by Bus #5. Elementary students normally riding Bus #5 may be picked up slightly later than normal. Thank you!

Thank you to our wonderful PTO for a great Fall Book Fair and Family Literacy Night!

Good Morning, Clippers, The School District and the Columbiana Police Department are aware of social media posts from Trumbull County discussing potential threats aimed at schools, which appear intended to cause fear among students and parents. After thoroughly investigating these posts, the Columbiana Police Department has not identified any credible threats to our schools. Please continue to inform both the Police Department and School Administration if you notice any concerning issues. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of our students, staff, and school community. Thank you for your vigilance.

Dear Dixon Families, Staff, Bus Drivers, and School Community, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone for their cooperation and quick response during the recent evacuation due to the water break. Your calm and efficient actions ensured that the situation was managed smoothly and safely. A special thanks to the emergency response team, teachers, and staff who guided students with care and clarity. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and helped minimize any disruption during the incident. An extra thank you to our bus drivers for their quick response and flexibility and to our own Columbiana High School for hosting us as their guests. I am pleased to inform you that school will resume tomorrow 9/6/2024, following the repair of the water break. However, please be advised that there is a boil water alert in effect. To ensure everyone's safety, we ask that all students, staff, and any visitors use only bottled water for drinking. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to school. We will have additional bottled water here, at school, to refill as needed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this situation. Thank you once again for your patience and support during the recent incident. For the most up-to-date school information, you are encouraged to not only join the Clipper App., but also your child’s teacher’s class DOJO for notifications such as those sent today. Have a great evening, Dr. Sharshan

Transportation Update: Beginning tomorrow, Bus #3 will be functioning as originally scheduled. However, please be patient, as we have a new driver serving our families. Thank you!