Columbia Central Junior-Senior High School

Seniors-Check out the helpful events taking place this month at the College and Career Access Center!

Christmas giving!! Students from our Leadership class are organizing thousands of gifts for the Michigan Department for Health and Human Services Angel Tree Giving Program. This program helps thousands of kids in Jackson county.

The week of December 11th, students in grades 7, 9, and 11 will participate in the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey. Information regarding this survey was emailed to parents and available in the December newsletter. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please complete the opt-out form and return it to the office. Please contact the office if you wish to set up a time to preview the survey or if you have any questions. Have a great evening!

Holiday Sale Ends Friday!

The Columbia Central Holiday Sale ends Friday! Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, including these customizable designs for Mom, Dad, Grandparents and more! Orders are guaranteed to arrive by December 23rd!

This sale features limited-time savings of 20% sitewide! Orders over $75 will receive free shipping, and those below that will ship for just $5!

Columbia Central spirit wear, Brooklyn, MI, Golden Eagles | 1st Place Spiritwear Columbia Central High School, Home of the Golden Eagles. Dozens of design and style combinations for men, women, and youth. Shop now!

Winter Homecoming gear is now on sale. Orders are due January 12th. You can get order forms in the office.

Check out the December edition of the Golden Eagle Times newsletter-

Golden Eagle Times Important Dates Dates to Remember-

Community Choice Grant
Mr. Wesche's Agricultre class has applied for a Community Choice grant to get money for a beehive program (apiary) at the Jr/Sr high school. Please take time to vote!
https://www.jacksoncf.org/community-grants

The deadline to vote is December 11th at 5:00 pm. There are 29 submissions and the $7500 grant goes to 10.

Community Grants | jacksoncf-website We are celebrating 75 years of people coming together to strengthen and build our community – both the people who have donated and invested money over the years and the people who have come together to get things done.  In collaboration with Henry Ford Jackson Hospital’s Health Improvement Orga...

Mr. Wesche has applied for a Community Choice grant to get money for a beehive program (apiary) at the Jr/Sr high school. If you could find time to go to the website and vote for Columbia Jr/Sr high school I would appreciate it. Please share on Google Classroom and your social media.

https://www.jacksoncf.org/community-grants

The deadline to vote is December 11th at 5:00pm. There are 29 submissions and the $7500 grant goes to 10 of them. 💙 🐝💛

Community Grants | jacksoncf-website We are celebrating 75 years of people coming together to strengthen and build our community – both the people who have donated and invested money over the years and the people who have come together to get things done.  In collaboration with Henry Ford Jackson Hospital’s Health Improvement Orga...

Junior High Parents: Please use the link below to sign your student and yourself up for the end of year trip to Lansing to be held May 31, 2024. All information about the trip and details on how to register are included. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

https://www.studentadventures.org/trips/CC2505/Columbia-Central-Junior-High-8th-Grade-Lansing

Congratulations to our November Golden Eagle award winners. We are so proud of you and your hard work. 💙💛

Important Reminders for Seniors-Senior photos, childhood/baby photos, and Senior Quotes are due for the yearbook by December 1st. All of these may be submitted on the Class of 2024 Google Classroom page.
Cap and gown orders are due by December 8th. Please complete your order using https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064921/Columbia-Central-High-School/.

Looking for Columbia Central gear for the holidays? Now is the time to buy. Today only you can get 25% off your purchase and free shipping over $75. All orders placed by December 8th will be delivered by December 23rd. Please follow the link to the store.
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Brooklyn/Columbia+Central+High+School

Monday we have a new coffee truck coming! Be sure to stop and see Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. Prices range from $4-$7. They will be in the student parking lot from 7am-9am. Here is a glimpse at their menu.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break! We are grateful for our Columbia Central community!

Here's a look into the week ahead:
Monday - Traveling Tom's Coffee in the student parking lot 7am-9am
Tuesday - Blue and Gold Day
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - No School for Thanksgiving Break

Join us tonight for the Weekend of the Arts at CCHS. The jazz band concert and art show begins at 6 pm. Vocal performances and the Jr./Sr. High productions begin at 7pm. If you are unable to attend this evening, there will be another opportunity tomorrow at 1pm. Tickets are $5. Thank you for your support.

Congratulations to our Jr. High competitive cheer team as they placed 3rd at the Addison Jamboree on Thursday. These lady Golden Eagles really showed up and put it out there. Next jamboree is 11/30 at Grass Lake.💙💛📣

Be sure to join in the fun this weekend!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday we have A Weekend of The Arts performance. Check out the flyer for all of the details.

High school girls basketball try-outs begin Monday! We look forward to an exciting season! Let's go Golden Eagles!🏀

Class of 2024 and Families-Important Scholarship Planning Information-

There will be a Virtual County Workshop this month to assist students with creating a Scholarship Action Plan on Wednesday, November 15th from 6-7 PM on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5096560252 | Meeting ID: 509 656 025. Please encourage your student to reach out to us and feel free to come into our office located in the Target wing of the Jackson Crossing Mall.

We are currently in the third season of the 4 Seasons of College Application: Scholarships! Students should start applying for scholarships now and continue applying for them until they have finished their post-secondary education. Here is a list of local scholarship opportunities that I will be talking with your student about:

Meyer Lois Franklin Scholarship - up to $5,000 - opens December 1, 2023
Jackson Community Foundation Scholarships - 1 application can apply students for up to 5 scholarships of various amounts - opens December 1, 2023
Jackson Legacy Scholarship - $1,000 for students attending Jackson College, Baker College in Jackson, or Spring Arbor University - included in the JCF Scholarship Application - opens December 1, 2023
Sigmund Foundation Scholarship - up to $5,000 - one application for students going to a traditional 2- or 4-year institution and one application for students going into the trades - opens November 1, 2023
John George Loan - up to $6,000 with 2% interest rate (note: even though this is a loan we still talk about it with the students) - opens October 1, 2023
Additional scholarship resources:

College and Career Access Center Monthly Scholarship List - updated monthly - available on our website: https://www.jcisd.org/domain/255
Scholarship Search Engines - links available on the CCAC website (note: never pay for a scholarship application or search!)

Please note that your student’s FAFSA must be completed in order to complete the Jackson Community Foundation scholarship applications and most other scholarship applications. While the current date of when the FAFSA will be open has not been announced, it should be opening in December.

For students interested in entering the workforce or an apprenticeship after graduation, now is the time to:
Work on soft skills/interview skills
Look into job shadowing opportunities
Do a job search based on your areas of interest

Video Announcements for the Week of November 13-17!

Weekly Announcements - November 13, 2023 - Columbia Central Jr. Sr. High School Here is an update on this week's announcements from principal, Christi O'Neil.

Over the weekend, some of our high school students participated in Musical Theater Solo and Ensemble. Congratulations to Morgan, Tucker, Rosalynn, Nathan, and Madison on receiving 1st Division Ratings! We are so proud of your success and this beautiful performance!

Happy Veterans Day! We are grateful for your courage, bravery, and service. Thank you to all those who were able to attend our Veterans Day ceremony on Friday. It was a special day honoring those who served in our community.

Last chance to RSVP for Veterans Day breakfast. Please be sure to register by noon on Thursday, November 9th. The flyer and registration links are below.

Veterans Day Flyer Link
https://bit.ly/46S6fM7

Registration Form Link
https://forms.gle/FouDH1ud25Z4dQ1x5

Please check out the Video Announcements for the week of 11/6-11/10. Have a great week!
https://youtu.be/t-eWpuepA3w?si=mpc0neKa1RLiwNT1

Jostens will be on campus during lunches tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th to take orders for class rings and graduation. If you are not ordering in person tomorrow for cap and gown, those need to be ordered online BY November 21st.

A look at our week ahead:
Monday: Is our Blue and Gold day. Students and staff are asked to wear their Columbia Central gear or blue and gold.
Tuesday- NWEA Results are being sent home with students in grades 7-11. Jostens will also be here to work with Seniors and Sophomores to place orders in person.
Wednesday - Communication Camp begins, students will return Friday
Friday - Veterans Day Celebration , this will start at 8:45am Please review our flyer here: https://bit.ly/46S6fM7
Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/FouDH1ud25Z4dQ1x5
Students and staff are encouraged to wear red.

School Bus Note Policy:
Please note the changes this year for bus notes. Any student who needs to ride a different bus home, or is going home with a friend, please contact the bus garage at 517-592-6449 by noon. If you know earlier please contact as soon as you can. Thank you!

We are so excited for tomorrow! Callaghan's coffee will be in the student parking lot Friday, November 3rd, 7-8:30am. Please stop over and see them for your morning pick me up!☕

Tonight at 7:30 PM, our CCHS Drumline will be perform at the Jackson College Potter Center. They have the exciting opportunity to perform with other programs in Jackson County and the Detroit Lions drumline will be the featured headliner. Tickets are $10 at the door if you are interested in going and supporting our CCHS Drumline!

Seniors...
Check out the resources available through the College and Career Access Center.

Check out the CC Video Announcements for the week, October 30-November 3-

https://youtu.be/P3GGZkFHz30

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Columbia School District is looking forward to celebrating our Veterans on Friday November 10th . Please contact CES, CUES or the JH/HS with questions. Please RSVP on the link below.

https://forms.gle/FouDH1ud25Z4dQ1x5

Thank you, CCJH Most Teens Don't, for promoting positive decisions making in our school!

Tuesday is Halloween, kids are encouraged to dress up. All Halloween-Costumes are permitted excluding the following: Masks covering the face, Any weapon-type items
or Inflatable costumes. We look forward to seeing everyone's creativity tomorrow! 🧡🎃🦇

Rake and Run time of the year! If your yard is full of leaves, live in in the Brooklyn Community and don't have the time, we are here to help! Please contact our Student Senate and Leadership team at 517-769-8635. Deadline is Thursday. 🍁

The Class of 2027 is hosting a spirit wear fundraiser. Order are due by November 14th and can be turned into the high school office or with Mrs. Ellsworth. Thank you for your support. 💙🦅💛

If your child is planning to take an Advanced Placement test in the Spring, the deposit of $10 is due by Tuesday, October 31st. Contact Mrs. Diefenthaler with questions.