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Columbia begins superintendent search
The Columbia School Board hired the Illinois Association of School Boards to assist in a search for its next superintendent, with one caveat. This marked the first tangible step the…
Read MoreHuels named CMS principal
The Columbia School Board approved Angela Huels as the new principal of Columbia Middle School at its June meeting. Huels, who has worked as assistant principal at Columbia High School…
Read MoreColumbia School Board talks turf
Columbia Superintendent Gina Segobiano told the Columbia School Board at last Tuesday’s April meeting that the district is in the early stages of replacing the turf at its multi-purpose field. …
Read MoreColumbia event comes up ACEs
The fourth annual Athletes Challenging Each Other Olympics event took place Friday in Columbia, with over 100 student-athletes with disabilities participating in several sporting activities. The event, hosted by the…
Read MoreSheriff disputes school district assertion
The Columbia school district recently sent a second document to the community, following up on its letter from February addressing negative claims about the district. This document contains seven new…
Read MoreHorner heading to Swansea
The Columbia school district is losing one of its highest-ranking administrators, as assistant superintendent Beth Horner is set to become a superintendent in Swansea. Horner, who has worked in the…
Read MoreCHS parents want better communication following threat
A number of parents have criticized the Columbia School District’s efforts to keep their children safe following its response to an alleged threat from a Columbia High School student, in…
Read MoreFlu causing students to bug out
Local school officials are noticing more student absences attributed to the flu or flu-like symptoms recently, leading to more cautious behaviors among teachers and administration. Columbia school superintendent Dr. Gina…
Read MoreEx-wife of former CPD chief drops suit against school district
The ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief has dismissed her federal lawsuit against the Columbia school district. Carla Edwards, who in November was awarded a $150,000 settlement from the city…
Read MoreIllinois Report Card results released
The Illinois State Board of Education released the 2016 Illinois Report Card last Monday, showing PARCC results for the year, among other items. Anyone wishing to see the results for…
Read MoreColumbia School District Foundation revived
A fourth grade STEM kit, digital scorer’s table, keynote speakers — these and many other educational needs inspired the recent revival of the Columbia School District Foundation. “We are beginning…
Read MoreLanghans leaving Columbia with lasting memories
For 56 years, Ron Langhans has been serving the Columbia community. Whether as the owner of Ron’s Pharmacy — now Khoury Pharmacy — or as a school board member for…
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