• The Columbia Public Schools Community Relations Department serves to enhance the education of all Columbia students.  We develop and coordinate communications, educational partnerships, volunteers and special events involving Columbia Public Schools and the Columbia community.  We manage the district's Partners in Education and volunteer programs which highlight community involvement within the school district, strengthening relationships and connecting business and community resources to schools.

       
      Vision
      Our desired future state
      To be the best school district in our state.
       
      Mission
      Why we exist
      To provide an excellent education for all our students by adhering to our organizational goals.
       
      Purpose
      What we do
      To be a valuable asset for our community by preparing our children so that they will be competitive in an ever-changing, unpredictable world.
       
      Values
      The non-negotiable family principles that guide us
      • Trust
      • Integrity
      • Transparency
      • Collaboration
      • Empathy
      • Grace