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CPS qualifies 28 students for DECA state competition

Columbia Area Career Center Marketing students from Columbia Public Schools competed in the DECA District Two competition held for the first time virtually February 15 through February 25, including DECA members from the Battle, Hickman, and Rock Bridge High School DECA chapters.

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CPS students qualify for FBLA state competition

The Future Business Leaders of America District 6 Leadership Competition was held on Friday, February 19. More than 335 students from 20 school districts competed in the competition, including members from Battle High School, Hickman High School, and Columbia Area Career Center (Rock Bridge High School) FBLA chapters. Fourteen students placed first in the competition.

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Conservation Educator of the Year - Mike Szydlowski

The Conservation Federation of Missouri recently announced Mike Szydlowski, K-12 Science Coordinator for Columbia Public Schools, as the Conservation Educator of the Year for 2020.

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Rock Bridge High School Student Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Service

Shruti Gautam, Rock Bridge High School, received top honors from the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her exceptional act of volunteerism in her local community.

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Rock Bridge Ethics Bowl team wins state championship

For the second year in a row, Rock Bridge High School has won the Ethics Bowl state championship. Team members are Amira McKee, Gianna Durante, Abigail Bridgeman, Zihao Zhou, and Anjali Ramesh. Both the Rock Bridge and Hickman high school teams advanced to the final round of the statewide competition.

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We need you: Apply to be a bus driver

Student Transportation of America is looking for bus drivers. Come be a part of the team that supports Columbia Public Schools! For more information or to apply visit www.STACareers.com or call 573-214-3860.

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Eight CPS students recognized for outstanding writing

Eight Columbia Public Schools students were selected for their outstanding writing in the 2021 Missouri Writing Region of the Scholastic Writing Awards Contest.

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Kindergarten Registration Now Open

We're looking forward to welcoming our new kindergarten students in the 2021-22 school year! Online registration for new kindergartners is now open.

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We need you: Apply to substitute in CPS

Apply to be a substitute in Columbia Public Schools. All you need is 60 hours of college credit OR completion of a 22-hour substitute training course. For more information or to apply visit www.EDUStaff.org.

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