District News
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Congratulations to the staff at Lange Middle School for receiving the Tier 3 Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Award of Excellence.
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Amanda Spry-Bazat, a Physical Education Teacher in Columbia Public Schools has been awarded the Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators (MOSHAPE) District Teacher of the Year Award for 2024 for the State and East Central district.
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Sydney Bliss, a rising senior at Rock Bridge High School, recently placed first in the SkillsUSA Baking and Pastry Arts National High School Competition.
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Columbia Public School District.
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Breleigh Moore, was recently elected by her peers to serve as governor of the 2024 American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State at Lindenwood University.
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The National Speech & Debate Association recently awarded Danielle Johnson of Battle High School the National District Leader Commendation Award.
The National School Public Relations Association recently recognized the Columbia Public Schools' Community Relations Department with 20 national communication awards.
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Congratulations to Rock Bridge High School’s Danielle Lamm for recently obtaining her Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) certification through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses.
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The groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction work to renovate and expand the Columbia Area Career Center facility will be held on June 18 at 9 a.m. at the Columbia Area Career Center
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