Welcome to Columbia Middle School SCHOOL HOURS 2011-2012 YEAR Columbia Elementary School & Columbia Middle School – 8:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Welcome From Principal Geoff Bontrager There’s excitement in the air for the 2011-2012 school year at The Columbia Middle School. We are looking forward to continuing many great programs as well exploring new ideas and concepts. Like other years, there will be challenges and rewards. The middle school staff members, with the support of our community, parents, and grandparents are looking forward to making a positive difference in your young person’s life. Working together as a team can only produce many great success stories! Worth Quoting “The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Looking forward to a great school year at CMS! Mr. Bontrager

Columbia Middle School Vision
The Columbia Middle School faculty and the School Improvement Committee continues to implement their vision which was developed using the approved profile of the learner as the foundation. This vision focuses on six categories:

• Teaching and Learning
• Instructional design
• Curriculum
• CO-Curricular activities
• Home and Community
• The adult world of the school

Home and Community
Columbia Middle School emphasizes the importance of a close relationship between school, home and community. This emphasis is given relevance through the following activities:

• Use school as community recreation center
• Develop business education partnership
• Develop community service projects
• Use field trips to increase understanding
• Use community volunteers (seniors, parents, tutors, etc.)
• Strengthen student communication channels
• Involve home in homework

Columbia Middle School PTO Officers
The PTO officers can be reached by calling the Columbia Middle School at (517) 592-2181.

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